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We are a Chicago-based, Star Wars-related, "lightsaber choreography club". Created by fans, for fans, for fun! Co-creators are Ron and Bob and we're currently sorting out the details of our organization, but here's some brief bullet points to let you know who we are:
• Adults, ages 18 and up that are interested in using martial arts to choreograph and execute Jedi/Sith-style duels with mock lightsabers
• We are currently two VERY inexperienced enthusiasts that will start by watching a lot of Star Wars lightsaber duels and attempt to replicate them (naturally for fun)
• We're currently working on the location of our practices (once a week) and our cool Jedi and/or Sith names
• Inspired by the organization New York Jedi (www.nyjedi. com)
• Know that this is completely over-the-top geeked-out insanity, but we really need to get out of the house...at least once a week
• Looking for Jedi masters to teach us cool moves
Any lightsaber may be used for combat. Although Force FX sabers are cool and light up extremely well, we don't recommend them for combat because any of the 64 LEDs that run up the blade can break if hit hard enough. And, they are collectible.
An inexpensive alternative (we hate spending money) is the Force FX lightsaber kit available exclusively at Radio Shack (call for availability). They use the same durable blade, but the single LED is located in the hilt so it won't break on contact. I just purchased one for $49.00 (a steal). The light in the blade is not as bright as the standard FX sabers, but it's good enough for fighting. I banged it on hard surfaces many times – not a crack.
A great resource for modifying lightsabers or purchasing inexpensive lightsabers can be found here:
www.ultrasabers.com
To complement your saber skills and/or fighting style, why not develop your own character and backstory? To fully realize your character, here is a great resource for costuming:
www.padawansguide.com
More to come...

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"JOIN ME!" Be a friend/supporter of our page, or a member of our group (see below)!

If you have a genuine love of Star Wars/ fantasy/ sci-fi, and the desire to immerse yourself in the Star Wars universe in a fun & unique way, or just want to have fun meeting new people and honing (or teaching others) your martial arts/lightsaber skills (why, to use in the real world, of course), this is the group to be a member of! Create your own character, costume (optional, but why not?)...embrace your inner geek. C'mon, you know dueling with lightsabers is a blast, so just join in the fun, already!

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER:

If you live in the Chicagoland area, just mail us hereon our page if you're interested. Put "MEMBERSHIP" in thesubject line. Put your contact info in the body, andwe'll keep you informed of the details as they progress.If you have martial arts training/ experience, all thebetter...you would make a great Master! Please note wewill be meeting in the suburbs, and you must have somemode of transport that can take you to and from ourmeeting locations. Everyone must also provide their ownlightsaber, and purchase all costumes/ costuming materialsthemselves. Any possible fees we may encounter in thefuture, for example: for renting a room to practice in,will be paid for with the help of everyone pitching insome money.

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If you just want to be a friend and support us and/or show your appreciation/love for all things Star Wars, that's OK, too! Pimp us out! Tell all your friends. We could use the exposure.

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We love kids, they are very cute. I mean, just look at the video below! I'm sure there are kids that LOVE Star Wars, but this an 18 and over club, sorry...

FOR A SAMPLING OF WHAT WE'RE ABOUT/ WHAT WE'D LIKE TO DO (FOR STARTERS), TAKE A LOOK AT THESE VIDEOS. THE FIRST FEATURES A SAMPLE OF OUR WEEKLY WORKOUT. THE OTHERS FEATURE ACTOR AND MARTIAL ARTIST RAY PARK, OF "STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE" DUELING WITH CONVENTION ATTENDEES:
Chedi Training Episode 1

TRY THIS LIGHTSABER FLASH GAME:

Lightsaber Practice
WACKY/CRAZY/MYSPACE FUN STUFF:

Of course they had refrigerators in 'Star Wars'! Are you kidding me?! Uncle Owen had space Tupperware, so he obviously had a fridge.

What...now you're gonna ride me about Etch-A-Sketches not being part of the Star Wars universe?! Hey, all of this was IMAGINED in the first place, so I'm imagining they had Etch-A-Sketches, OK?!

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"If You Are Not With Me, Then You Are My Enemy!"

Before you send us a friend request, or if you are already a friend, please read this.  It sickens us to have to say this, but some of you people that consider yourselves our friends, and call yo...
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