Vader is probably the best example of someone who mastered djem so but he is a beast. If you are not physically strong, should you use soresu?
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What are the other examples? From the films, that is.
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Luke vs vader empire strikes back. First half of the fight. He gets more aggressive the second half.
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Example other than Vader. I have to have seen another example to decide if his was the best.
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Physical strength should not be a factor in your swordsmanship.
sharePhysical strength is extremely important in lightsaber combat and real-world swordsmanship. However, I think stamina and agility are much more important. Power is not going to matter so much if your opponent can outlast you or outmaneuver you.
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Folks just need to remember that Star Wars is complete fantasy which borrows from reality and you shouldn't be dumb enough to compare it to reality or to assume the same laws of nature apply. I'm not saying anyone in here does, but too many times people mistakenly confuse Star Wars reality with the real world.
shareWhat can we compare it to if not reality?
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I wager if you are using Soresu for lightsaber combat, physical strength is a plus. Because when you get to forms like Ataru, Djem So and Juyo, where physical strength is a must, a Soresu specialist should have it as well, to keep their defense from being overwhelmed.
The reason Darth Vader is such a great duelist is not because he's an unstoppable berserker; rather it's because he has refined his style to better compensate for his flaws and to make him a more effective Jedi killer.
Physical strength is not a must to be a great lightsaber duelist, as in lore there many to chose from. Exar Kun comes to mind. Exar is a Niman specialist that allows him to be very diverse with his lightsaber style, while also allowing him to use offensive Force abilities. Also his unique weapon forces him to not rely on physical strength but his own dexterity to engage others. Also he is a muti-tasker in combat, as he's constantly adjusting his lightsaber blade lengths and power settings to off balance and confuse his opponents. He could give Vader a run for his money if those two fought.