at first light sabers were an attraction for Stars Wars Fans. However, this developed into a martial art that is recognised in France and now officially.
The green, blue or red light plastic weapons look as if they had been beamed directly from the George Lucas universe in the real world. The typical noise, but is omitted during Training. Because it is concentration, one needs Arthur says.
He has been fighting for three years with the light sword, and has co-founded the Paris club Sabre Laser. “This is not a game, it really is sports, fight sport,” he says, “and it requires physical and mental concentration and effort”.
“All of the muscles
“claimed” This is not a game, this is fight sport Light swordsmen in Paris
In the small sports hall in Paris 10. District there are nine men to the 30. Everyone has his lightsaber in Hand. The view to the large mirror on the wall directed, practice a lunge to the front.
sword of The light, explains Trainer, Mickey, is the Practice locker from the rear of the head to the front of the swinging, before it is directed forward in the attack position. Ten repetitions for each Exercise. In the case of the fighters of the welding runs.
“You might now believe, that you used in the sword fight, just the arms,” says Mickey, “but you have to move a lot, because you also need strength in the legs. There are different techniques. Actually, all the muscles, it is a combat sport.”
“a Little nerdy rules”
lightsaber fight is about to develop in the first place and is inspired by various other martial arts styles. The French fencing Federation, which has acknowledged the fight à la Star Wars now, officially, wants to win with the mixture of martial arts and cult film new members. Young, of course, but also those who have the light sword so far, especially on the Playstation swinging, should be brought to the Sport.
“It’s about to move elderly people back to the Sport. People that make almost any Sport, but in the mood to feel like a Star Wars character and fight,” says Arthur. More than 50 members of the Paris light sword fighting club at the Moment – at the age of six years until the end of 50. Most of them are recreational athletes, but there are fighters who train for tournaments, like Arthur.
“compared to other combat sports, our rules are a bit nerdy,” he says. “You fight several rounds, and each fighter has five life points. The goal is to defend his life and not on a devil suit come out of the tire. It’s like Star Wars, the battle is not about Winning, it’s about Survival.”
light is schwertkampft by the French fencing Federation officially as a sport has been recognised.
Prance, jump, stab
At the end of each training session will then be fought. To Arthur and the others to pull their combat gear, not a Jedi robe, but Arm, leg, Hand and head protection, as in fencing.
the Blades of The lightsabers are made of flexible but hard plastic. A LED Bulb is in the handle and provides for the respective color. In the dark, the Blades of the swords Shine. The fighters umtanzen, strike, try to fend off. In between, full with elegant twists and stunt-maturity jumps. The light sword fight, watching them, clearly, is a sport that mainly offers the audience a great spectacle.
May the force be with you – the light of battle in France, the official sports
Sabine wax, ARD Paris
25.02.2019 13:08 PM
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