The Seven Forms

Description

Form VI attempts to balance all elements of lightsaber combat, combining the techniques from Forms that come before into a less intensely demanding combat style. In practice, Form VI is a combination of older forms (Forms I, II, III, IV, and V), and all of them in moderation. In the blending, much of the individuality is lost, but the strengths are spread evenly, and there is little weakness in it. Due to its "jack-of-all-trades" nature, the success of this form is largely dependent on the practitioner's intuition, improvisation, and creativity in combat rather than the rote responses derived from other forms. This broad generalization makes Form VI well-suited for diplomats, as they can spend their time training in the areas of politics and negotiation instead of combat training.

Known Moves and Maneuvers

Niman is not a weak form. While many other lightsaber forms bolstere the wielder's abilities in one area, while leaving him vulnerable in others, Niman is capable in all situations but has no dramatic strengths. It provides no edge in battle, but achieves its worth in not leaving its wielder as exposed as some of the more aggressive forms. Its strength is its balance. The form is also considered a basis for more 'unorthodox' fighting, as Jedi who use it are less frequently using automatic reflex than constantly thinking and often have time to invent unusual strategies for combat. It also provides a decent defense versus enemy Force powers and blaster fire.

Sometimes, sparring with another one can achieve a state of meditation, and the Niman form is one of the best such techniques. Its great strength is the way it allows the Force to flow through its practitioner, revitalizing him even in the middle of combat. The philosophy of Form VI is "the leaf swept in the winds of the Force." Users of this lightsaber form achieve a mindset of one who is not troubled by their surroundings, but simply rides the current of the surrounding turmoil, being well-balanced within.

According to Cin Drallig, if a duelist dedicates himself exclusively to Form VI, he can expect to study the style for at least ten years before achieving mastery.