Komali's Jedi Order

Form V is a powerful form developed for those who preferred a more offensive approach to combat. Djem So combines the defensive techniques of Soresu, with the tactics and philosophy of Makashi. Using defensive techniques from Soresu and Makashi, a Djem So user has strong defence, yet by defending an attack a Djem So user would use the energies of the opponents attack to lauch an immediate counter attack.

Makashi focuses on small precise cuts, Djem So is more focused on flourishes and attacks consisting mainly of two handed powerful swings. Unlike Soresu, the user was not only required to counter attack, but to then press the attack further. Djem So is aimed for combat which ends quickly, rather than long and drawn out like in Soresu.

Djem So duelists often move towards their opponent, striking with each forward step - thus using the momentum to press the attack and create strong attacks. The Djem So techniques are often very predictable but Djem So focuses on defeating the opponents through greater strength, rather than accuracy.

Lightsaber Construction

Djem So hilts are often solid casings, usually consisting of a whole tube to maintain strength. Due to the strength and power and endurance a Djem So lightsaber must go through the handle must be strong enough to deal with it.

Djem So is a very powerful form when mastered. However, there are several common mistakes made while using Djem So that can lead to your downfall.

Fatigue

it is easy to tire yourself out very quickly doing Djem So. The strong attacks can make you tired very quickly. Don't start off with the most powerful attacks. Starting off too strong leaves you tired if the duel lasts longer than expected. Learn to judge how much power is needed behind each attack.

Defence!

It is very easy to forget all about defence during Djem So. You can get so caught up in attack that you forget you need to defend yourself. Always focus on the combat and where your opponents lightsaber is going. Chances are that during your attacks your opponent will try and sneak in an attack somewhere.

Don't keep to the same zones all the time. This makes you predictable. Don't attack zone 2, 3, 2, 3 - add more variety such as 2, 3, 2, 5, 1 etc. This keeps your opponent on their toes and makes you less predictable and open to attack. If you focus on the same area for a long time you leave your opposite area open to attack - if you attack your opponents arms your legs are left open to attack.

Power

Getting some strength behind attacks is important. To gain more strength in your attacks, imagine that what you are trying to hit is 6 inches away from the target. You must believe this is true as well. When the weapon is nearing the target you naturally slow down slighty, so by imagining the target being slightly further on, when you make contact you haven't slowed down and have more strength in the attack.

Djem So focuses alot on offensive techniques, or on turning defensive techniques into offensive moves.

Saber Lock

A defensive and offensive technique, a saber lock is where both sabers lock as the momentum of each saber cancels each others out.

Vertical Attack 1

Put the lightsaber above your head, the blade in line with your spine, the tip pointing downwards. Then slice the blade downwards directly infront of your body at your opponents head.

Sai Cha

Bring the saber up behind your head, so the blade is horizontal, tip pointing slightly upwards. The handle should in line with your shoulder at about the height of your ear. Then swing the saber horizontally aiming for your opponents neck. To increase strength you can hold the saber with two hands, or use one hand for increased speed.

Double Attack 2 and 3

Step 1

Spin round to the left, bringing the saber up low and to the left hand side. There is a possible opportunity to strike your opponents legs.

Step 2

Bring the saber up behind your head and then strike your opponents left arm.

Step 3

Bring the saber back behind your head again. As it reaches the position spin round from right to left.

Step 4

As you spin move tha handle to the handle is on your left side, blade still behind your head and strike your opponents right arm.

Horizontal Cho Mok Attack 2

Bring the saber behind the left side of your back - blade about neck height, similar to the Sai Ch technique, then swing the blade round horizontally to attack your opponents right arm. You can hold the saber with two hands to increase strength.

Diagonal Cho Mak Attack 2

Starting with the handle verticle wit the handle just below chin height, swing the blade downwards so the blade goes down to your left, with the handle still just below chin height. This allows you to attack your opponents right side. This can be combined with Diagonal Cho Mak Attack 3 to form a fast combo.

Horizontal Cho Mok Attack 3

Bring the saber behind the right side of your back - blade about neck height, similar to the Sai Ch technique, then swing the blade round horizontally to attack your opponents left arm. You can hold the saber with two hands to increase strength.

Diagonal Cho Mak Attack 3

Starting with the handle verticle with the handle just below chin height, swing the blade downwards so the blade goes down to your right, with the handle still just below chin height. This allows you to attack your opponents right side. This can be combined with Diagonal Cho Mak Attack 2 to form a fast combo.

Lightsaber Flourish Attack 3

Step 1

Bring the saber up over your right shoulder.

Step 2

Bring the saber vertically down, following through past the right leg. Follow through until the saber is near your right shoulder and vertical.

Step 3

Bring the saber across your body, until the blade is behind your left shoulder.

Step 4

Bring the saber back across your front. This cycle can be repeated until you feel necassary to bring the saber to attack horizontally at the arm.

Horizontal Sai Tok 4

Bring the saber behind your back at about shoulder height. Bring the saber round horizontally to slash at your opponents back. Which side you bring the saber behind depends on which side the back is open to.

Basic Cho Mok Attack 5

Bring the saber behind the left side of your back and swing the blade downwards to attack your opponents right leg.

Basic Cho Mok Attack 6

Bring the saber behind the right side of your back and swing the blade downwards to attack your opponents left leg.

High Parry Stance

This parry is used to block a vertical attack to your head.

Hold the handle in line with your shoulders just above your head, but in front of your head. The blade should be horizontal.

Diagonal Parry 1

This technique is used to block an attack to your head that isn't vertical.

Hold the handle directly above your head, so the blade is diagonal and pointing down. If the attack is coming towards the left side of your head the blade should be on the left side, if the attack is coming to the right then the blade should be on the right side.

Kai-Kan Drop Stance

Hold the blade horizontal with the blade running just below your chin.

Vertical Parry 2 and 3

Simply, keep the blade at waist height and keep the blade vertical with the tip pointing up with the blade pointing up. You can move the blade to the left or the right to defend each side respectively.

Basic Parry 2

With the blade vertical and the handle just below chin height, swing the blade round so it blocks your right side, the blade vertical and pointing down. The blade should arc left in front of you before ending in the parry position. This can be combined with Basic Parry 3 to form a fast combo.

Diagonal Parry 2

Starting with the handle verticle wit the handle just below chin height, swing the blade downwards so the blade goes down to your right, with the handle still just below chin height. This allows you to block an attack to your right side. This can be combined with Diagonal Cho Mak Attack 3 to form a fast combo.  

Basic Parry 3

With the blade vertical and the handle just below chin height, swing the blade round so it blocks your left side, the blade vertical and pointing down. The blade should arc right in front of you before ending in the parry position. This can be combined with Basic Parry 2 to form a fast combo.

Diagonal Parry 3

Starting with the handle verticle wit the handle just below chin height, swing the blade downwards so the blade goes down to your left, with the handle still just below chin height. This allows you to block an attack to your right side. This can be combined with Diagonal Cho Mak Attack 3 to form a fast combo.

Basic Parry 4

This parry involved putting your arms over your head so the blade is in line with your spine. The handle should be directly behind your head. This will block a direct attack to your back.

Shoulder Parry 4

This parry can be used to defend either the right or left shoulder. Bring the saber up so the blade is vertical by the shoulder you are defending, with the handle in line with your face. One arm should stretch over your head, the other stretching infront of it.

Basic Parry 5

Starting with the handle at chest height and the blade vertical, tip pointing upwards, swing the blade down so the tip swings down to the left, then finally ending in the result position - with the blade vertical, tip pointing downwards to defend your right leg.

Diagonal Parry 5

Bring the saber behind the left side of your back and swing the blade downwards to defend your right leg.

Basic Parry 6

Starting with the handle at chest height and the blade vertical, tip pointing upwards, swing the blade down so the tip swings down to the right, then finally ending in the result position - with the blade vertical, tip pointing downwards to defend your left leg.

Diagonal Parry 5

Bring the saber behind the right side of your back and swing the blade downwards to defend your left leg.