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Form IX - Shien
Pronunciation - She-en
This variation of Djem-So uniquely involves a Jedi holding the lightsaber horizontally. The Jedi points the end of the blade at the opponent; it is swung in a fast arc and executes strong powerful and swift attacks. However, Shien is limited in its mobility and is not the most efficient form to use.
Mental Aspects of Shien
Shien utilises swift and horizontal techniques, although the defensive techniques are not all horizontal. Shien can be used with either one or two hands on the lightsaber. The lightsaber does not have to be horizontal at all times, but the attacks themselves are horizontal, but can be connected together with arcs around the body, finally slashing horizontally.
Although there are not many techniques, it takes time to fully master this technique due to its difficulty.
Attack
Horizontal Slash - Attack 1
Bring the saber to head height and slash horizontally at your opponents head.
Horizontal Slash - Attack 2
Bring the saber behind your back, keeping the blade horizontal. The handle should be just below shoulder height. Bring the saber round quickly slashing at your opponents arm.
Horizontal Slash - Attack 3
Bring the saber behind your back, keeping the blade horizontal. The handle should be just below shoulder height. Bring the saber round quickly slashing at your opponents arm.
Horizontal Slash - Attack 4
This attack is just Attack 2 or 3, but aimed at your opponents back, and should only be done if the back is open for such an attack.
Horizontal Slash - Attack 5
Bring the saber behind your back on the left side and slash round at your opponents right leg. The tip of the lightsaber points gently to the ground.
Horizontal Slash - Attack 6
Bring the saber behind your back on the right side and slash round at your opponents right leg. The tip of the lightsaber points gently to the ground.
Defence
Horizontal Parry 1
Hold the handle with one hande above and infront of your head, arm stretched out. The blade should be horizontal. This will block any vertical slashes attacking the top of the head.
Diagonal Parry 1
Hold the saber high with the handle at shoulder height. The blade should be diagonal. This can be done to either the left or right side.
Basic Block - Parry 2
Start with the handle at chest height and the blade vertically upwards. Then swing the blade down so the blade swings to the left and ends up pointing down almost vertical in front of your right arm or side.
Vertical Parry 2
This simpy involves keeping the handle at waist height and moving the saber to defend your right arm.
Basic Block - Parry 3
Start with the handle at chest height and the blade vertically upwards. Then swing the blade down so the blade swings to the left and ends up pointing down almost vertical in front of your left arm or side.
Vertical Parry 3
This simpy involves keeping the handle at waist height and moving the saber to defend your left arm.
Overhead Parry 4
Bring the saber over your head with both hands so that the saber is vertical, with the blade parallel to your spine.
Basic Block - Defence 5
Start with the handle at chest height and the blade vertically upwards. Then swing the blade down so the blade swings to the left and ends up pointing down almost vertical in front of your right leg.
Basic Block - Defence 6
Start with the handle at chest height and the blade vertically upwards. Then swing the blade down so the blade swings to the right and ends up pointing down almost vertical in front of your left leg.
Kai Kan Drop Stance - Defence Body
Hold the blade horizontal with the handle to the left of your head at shoulder height. The blade should run just in front of and below your chin