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Niman, known as the Way of the Rancor, the Moderation Form, and the diplomat's form, was the sixth form of the seven forms of lightsaber combat. This form is a balanced amalgamation of the previous forms. This results in a fighting style that according to some lacks a significant advantage, but those forget to think about the element of surprise such a vast array of adaptability brings. It also doesn't leave adherents as exposed as some of the more aggressive or specialized forms. Overall, Niman has a fairly relaxed focus on bladework, designed as a simple, easily mastered fighting form for Sith who preferred to devote most of their time to study and diplomacy. However. This is not how I practise Niman, I study the blade meticulously to add to my Niman prowess and repertoire. I call this adapted form the Way of the Challenger.
To compensate for the relaxed focus on bladework and lack of significant specialization, Niman training regimens often encourage the inclusion of Force-based attacks in combat, such as telekinetic pushes and pulls used in sync with lightsaber strikes. Success in combat is solely dependent on your intuitivity and ability to adapt in combat, untethered by the rote reactions present in the other forms. What follows here is one of my personal developed stances for the Sixth Form, based on a mix of Shien, and Ataru and Shii-Cho primarily with a situational use of Soresu and Djem So.
The form might consist of moderation through a mix of aggression and defense, I do not subscribe to such heretic views. No, to me Niman is a way to catch your opponent off-guard and keep them in such a state while you push yourself aggressively. Similar to Ataru one must push themselves fervently while still remaining clear-headed enough to remain resourceful and creative. Do not fall for the temptation that is modulation, for it is sin. Like Djem So, you seek to overwhelm your foes. And in a pinch, if needed, you call upon Shien and Soresu to steel your hide like a Rancor.
While Niman in essence does not push one’s limits, my adaptation of the stance, does. Every fight is a challenge not just to your opponent, to the battlefield around you but most of all to yourself; your way of thinking, your reactions and your perception. The Way of the Challenger.
Your thinking: One must never fall into a trap of predetermined movesets. Keep your mind open for adaptability, but only in combat. You must be perfect, every situation you foresee must be countered in your mind.
Your reactions: Never fall into repetition. Repetition is stagnation. Stagnation is death.
Your perception: Your eyes and ears are just as important as your limbs and mind. Look and feel for opportunities to strike. Listen to their breathen to pick up on their state of mind, do not let them surprise you, be the one who strikes from their blind spots. Use your enviroment, mix in your Force abilities. Collapse a ceiling, fell a tree. Move a vehicle. Anything to gain the upper hand.
Sarlacc Sweep into Falling leaf: A great opener to take out guards before springing onto the leader of a pack of foes. Tends to catch the leader off-guard.
Draw closer: Using Telekinesis to pull your opponent into your ready and awaiting blade.
Pushing Slash: Similar to the one above, instead of pulling, you Push them away using Telekinesis after scoring a hit with your saber.
Hawk Bat Swoop into Force Wave: A personal favourite of mine. Leap into your main target, then finish them and any residual trash around it.
I will not list more but if this is of interest to you, spar me. Build your own repertoire through willpower and strength. The possibilities are near-endless. It would be foolish to type down one’s secrets as such.
Daxze Trihza
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The Assistant-Blademaster's Guide to Form VI: Niman (Way of the Challenger)
Introduction
Niman, known as the Way of the Rancor, the Moderation Form, and the diplomat's form, was the sixth form of the seven forms of lightsaber combat. This form is a balanced amalgamation of the previous forms. This results in a fighting style that according to some lacks a significant advantage, but those forget to think about the element of surprise such a vast array of adaptability brings. It also doesn't leave adherents as exposed as some of the more aggressive or specialized forms. Overall, Niman has a fairly relaxed focus on bladework, designed as a simple, easily mastered fighting form for Sith who preferred to devote most of their time to study and diplomacy. However. This is not how I practise Niman, I study the blade meticulously to add to my Niman prowess and repertoire. I call this adapted form the Way of the Challenger.
To compensate for the relaxed focus on bladework and lack of significant specialization, Niman training regimens often encourage the inclusion of Force-based attacks in combat, such as telekinetic pushes and pulls used in sync with lightsaber strikes. Success in combat is solely dependent on your intuitivity and ability to adapt in combat, untethered by the rote reactions present in the other forms. What follows here is one of my personal developed stances for the Sixth Form, based on a mix of Shien, and Ataru and Shii-Cho primarily with a situational use of Soresu and Djem So.
Mindset
The form might consist of moderation through a mix of aggression and defense, I do not subscribe to such heretic views. No, to me Niman is a way to catch your opponent off-guard and keep them in such a state while you push yourself aggressively. Similar to Ataru one must push themselves fervently while still remaining clear-headed enough to remain resourceful and creative. Do not fall for the temptation that is modulation, for it is sin. Like Djem So, you seek to overwhelm your foes. And in a pinch, if needed, you call upon Shien and Soresu to steel your hide like a Rancor.
While Niman in essence does not push one’s limits, my adaptation of the stance, does. Every fight is a challenge not just to your opponent, to the battlefield around you but most of all to yourself; your way of thinking, your reactions and your perception. The Way of the Challenger.
Your thinking: One must never fall into a trap of predetermined movesets. Keep your mind open for adaptability, but only in combat. You must be perfect, every situation you foresee must be countered in your mind.
Your reactions: Never fall into repetition. Repetition is stagnation. Stagnation is death.
Your perception: Your eyes and ears are just as important as your limbs and mind. Look and feel for opportunities to strike. Listen to their breathen to pick up on their state of mind, do not let them surprise you, be the one who strikes from their blind spots. Use your enviroment, mix in your Force abilities. Collapse a ceiling, fell a tree. Move a vehicle. Anything to gain the upper hand.
Opening Stances
![[Image: ISc7ff2.png]](https://i.imgur.com/ISc7ff2.png) | Way of the Challenger: Your feet are evenly spaced, firmly under your shoulders, knees slightly bent as to give off a more nonchalant look. Standing open and wide, your blade angled upwards and back one handed while your other hand is held in front, loosely to the side. This is my preferred opening stance. |
![[Image: vHD6pih.png]](https://i.imgur.com/vHD6pih.png) | Two-handed high: With the blade held at head-height in a two-handed grip, angled upwards and slightly in, you place the dominant foot forwards. This stance has merit as a more aggressive opening, ready to engulf and overwhelm a weaker opponent. |
![[Image: hbQXR7t.png]](https://i.imgur.com/hbQXR7t.png) | Two-handed low: A two-handed low guard, with the hilt held at waist height in both hands, blade held back and to the side, angled downwards, with the feet closely together. This is a defensive setup for when you wish to tread more carefully. The sin of modulation beckons, beware. |
Combinations
Sarlacc Sweep into Falling leaf: A great opener to take out guards before springing onto the leader of a pack of foes. Tends to catch the leader off-guard.
Draw closer: Using Telekinesis to pull your opponent into your ready and awaiting blade.
Pushing Slash: Similar to the one above, instead of pulling, you Push them away using Telekinesis after scoring a hit with your saber.
Hawk Bat Swoop into Force Wave: A personal favourite of mine. Leap into your main target, then finish them and any residual trash around it.
I will not list more but if this is of interest to you, spar me. Build your own repertoire through willpower and strength. The possibilities are near-endless. It would be foolish to type down one’s secrets as such.
Daxze Trihza
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