Lightsaber Combat

These forms were not considered a part of the seven main or "classic" forms. Some were systematized methods of lightsaber combat, while others were merely techniques or principles of combat applied to lightsaber combat. They were mostly based on other forms, with the exception of Form "Zero", which emphasized avoiding conflict whenever possible.

Sokan: A fighting method that focused tactical superiority; on using the terrain to one's advantage.

Jar'kai: A fighting style that focused on dual-blade combat.

Lus-ma: Little is known of this style, though it is known that Grievous and his MagnaGuards received training in it from Dooku.

Zero: A Jedi doctrine of avoiding conflict unless absolutely necessary.

Dun Möch: A Sith technique of psychological warfare, utilizing taunts and telekinetic assaults to distract and demoralize opponents.

Telekinetic lightsaber combat: Wielding a lightsaber with the Force and attacking from a range.

Trispzest: A type of aerial dueling, essentially flying lightsaber combat.

Mounted lightsaber combat: Fighting from a mounted position, either on a beast of burden or a vehicle, usually of an open cockpit design.

Double-bladed lightsaber combat: A fighting style designed specifically for the use of Double-bladed lightsabers.

Lightwhip combat: A fighting style designed specifically for the use of Lightwhips.

Tràkata: A combat style that was designed to take advantage of a lightsaber's ability to be quickly activated and deactivated.

Unorthodox: Several techniques fell outside the traditional and practiced forms of the Jedi. General Grievous could employ more varied movements. His attacks were intended to misdirect and confuse traditionally trained sword fighters. Grievous was exceptionally capable of this due to the flexibility of his joints, robotic reflexes, and his many limbs. Only the most experienced and talented Jedi could withstand his attacks. For example, Grievous could hold one lightsaber in each of his four hands, spinning two of them very rapidly in front of him as a shield. Grievous used this against Obi-Wan Kenobi on Utapau, though his capabilities may have been inhibited after injuries sustained on Coruscant from Mace Windu.

Another unique lightsaber style was that of Adi Gallia who held her saber with a one-handed reverse grip resulting in wide, long swings. This was a personal variation of Shien, much as Vaapad was Mace Windu's personal variation of Juyo. Anakin Skywalker's first Padawan Ahsoka Tano and later his secret apprentice Galen Marek also seemed to prefer this style.

Dark Jedi Boc's combat style was an unorthodox mixture of the dual saber based Niman & Jar'Kai and highly aggressive jumping attacks directed straight at his opponent. He used this against Kyle Katarn in a duel on Ruusan, but—with some help from his friend Jan Ors and the Force—Katarn was able to defeat Boc.