Kejusu

Form IX: Kejusu, the Way of the Hydra, or the Sabermaster Form, is perhaps one of the most complicated lightsaber styles in the galaxy. Created by Tulsar Leidias after he had mastered the seven classic lightsaber styles set down before the Clone Wars, Kejusu is designed to be a seamless mesh of the moves and philosophies behind each one. It can also easily incorporate variations on traditional dueling such as Jar’Kai.

Even though it has no new moves of its own, only transitions, Kejusu is called the Sabermaster Form because it instead teaches already skilled duelists the best ways and times to switch between one form to another. The speed and skill in which masters of Form IX can make their moves flawlessly change from one form into the next often ensures that they quickly end up controlling the fight.

Often these reflexes are perfected to such a degree that the lightsaber, or lightsabers, seem to work independently of the will of the user. This is actually the goal of all Kejusu users and what has given Form IX the nickname of the Way of the Hydra. The moves become so ingrained into the body that they grow to be as natural as breathing, with the body and mind working independently but together in the fight. A finely honed sense of Battle Precognition is also required for any serious Kejusu user.

Form IX requires the utmost dedication to the lightsaber and its various forms. Studious and continuous training is a way of life for the Kejusu user. One slip and the Way of the Hydra will see the user losing a limb or worse to their opponent.

Kejusu is often confused with Niman, in fact those with a good grasp of Niman often have an easier time moving up to Kejusu. However, whereas Niman is more of a jack-of-all-trades style, Kejusu requires absolute perfection in the styles it incorporates, making a master of Form IX nigh undefeatable in any duel.

Form IX is somewhat unique in that lesser versions of Kejusu can be taught for those who haven’t learned all seven classic forms, instead only using a few of those forms to create the same effect. While they can be considered users if they successfully learn the Way of the Hydra, only those who have perfected all seven classic forms are allowed to call themselves masters.

Masters

 * Tulsar Leidias

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