01
Apr
2018

CM-F: Contactless CM

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CM-F focuses on footwork and body movement focusing the mind/body in order to isolate moves to a series of dodges for one player while focusing on proper and safe swings for the second player. The object of this CM is to do a continual series of dodges. From a performance perspective, it can be used for a character who controls the fight by demonstrating to the other player that they do not need a saber in order to engage them. It can also be used to portray a weaponless character who needs to avoid getting hit in order to escape, reach a weapon or any other circumstance. This CM is contributed by Santiago Martinez.

CM-F
Telegraph: Lumen A version: 2 Arms held out to the side in parallel OR Lumen B version: Put saber away and taunt.
Lumina Score: 3

All while stepping backwards

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26
Mar
2018

CM K: Staff vs Sabers

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CM-K introduces the staff into the SaberCraft framework. In this lesson, two lumens are matched up saber versus staff. Notation below for Lumen 2 - Staff is noted with which hand is used to strike with the staff. L stands for Left. R stands for Right hand. Hand positions are up to the Lumeneer but we recommend Right-hand palm facing down and Left-hand palm facing up.

CM-K
Telegraph:
Lumen A: 2 fingers pointed at opponent then down
Lumen B: Staff pointed down in front of you at 5 position
Lumina Score: 3

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25
Mar
2018

CM G & H

Choreographed Movements: CM A

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The following is the introductory lesson to the Temporal Notation System and the basic elements of combining a series of strikes and building a Choreographed Movement also known as a CM. This is the 1st CM known as CM-A.

CM A 1 11 3 9 5 7
CM C 1 11 3 9 5 7 2C 9C 5C 12C
CM G 5 7 9 3 11 1  2C  9C 5C 12C
CM H 5 9 3 7 11

CM 13 – RtJ: Thrusts, Dynamic Movement
Person A 0 (right) S+S: Left 10 © 2 © 5X (short) 1 11 11L (push off) 9 © 3 ©
Person B S+S:11P (right)

CM 23 – KvR: Acting in Motion
Person A 0-R (left) 11P 1P turn to R,
stumble,
drag saber		 0 (spin L-R) 1© 1P
Push-back		 saber drag
Person B 3P 11B 1B G3P Obi-Ani (F) 5© 12B
 
Person A 5© 1P
(point tip
downward)		 pause 1P saber drag 1 11P
Person B G3P 1B pause 1B 1 12
 
Person A 4P S+S (left &
forward)		 pause spin out of
lock to L		 3© / 7©
crouched		 spin
Person B 0 (left) S+S
Right & back		 S+S
into 1X		 pause 11©
jump
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25
Mar
2018

CM-D: Dynamic Combat

Choreographed Movements: CM D

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Dynamic Combat by switching between attackers

In this lesson, we cover building a dialog between 2 opponents. By switching who is the attacker, we build a simple choreography movement that allows 2 players to trade strikes rather than 1 player doing all the attacks. By incorporating sections of previous CMs, we build a dialog that switches between CM-A, CM-B and CM-C. CM-D introduces two 2 elements:

  1. Thrusts noted by a 0 (zero) in the notation.
  2. Unconventional Blocks by introducing an alternative angle to a block.

CM-D
Telegraph: Reverse Flourish
Lumina Score: 3

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25
Mar
2018

Completes and Complete Across

Introducing Completes & Complete Across ©

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A Complete is a wide arc swing that flows through uninterrupted. A Complete Across is when you commit a wide arc swing at a particular target point but move parallel to the ground. Completes and Complete Across we note with a © symbol meaning that the swing is not interrupted and moving across parallel to the ground. In this lesson, we cover 1©, 5©, 12©.

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25
Mar
2018

CM-B: Angle attacks with targets 2-10-4-8

CM-B: Angle attacks with targets 2-10-4-8 & Intro to Choreographed Movements

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This lesson highlights targets 2-10-4-8 and are all the 4 points for CM-B. Choreographed Movements are a unique feature of the SaberCraft Saber Combat-Choreography system. By combining various combinations of sequences, one could choreograph a fight very easily. These choreographed movements are a part of the LUMINA Saber Games TM developed by SaberCraft.

CM-B
Telegraph: Palm pointed out at your opponent, All fingers pointing up (ASL-B)
Lumina Score: 2

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22
Nov
2017

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Whether you bought your LED saber and it’s been a while since you used it or if you’re part of a costuming troupe of entertainers, this class will take your saber game to the next level. Now that you’ve joined our list, you’ll stay on top of our latest lessons that we publish on our Youtube Channel.

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28
Aug
2017

RoundTable PodRacers interviews SaberCraft

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Join us on RoundTable PodRacers, where we are interviewed by hosts Ana (@legeekyliife) and Julie (@infinityjules ) to discuss Lightsaber combat and choreography.

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