Welcome
to the New York Jedi!
The Light Saber Enthusiasts Collective. "The
only color that matters is the blade's." - Drezx Qam
"We are the church of SciFi-entology!
- Darth Jinduri" (NewYorkJedi.com Mission Statement)
The New
York Jedi are a community of people and teachers who share practical
Martial Arts-based and Stage Combat oriented Light Saber techniques
in order to create illuminated stage combat! But we are not character
or cannon specific to any story franchise. We give you the exciting
option of creating your own hero, from whatever source inspires
you! We just focus on the whole light saber thing! Check out the
details!
How can you be a part of it?!
EASY!
Just Register
on our forums at SaberWars.com
to become a member of our on-line community, and get to know our
members from around the world! And, yes, we offer classes locally
in Light Saber Stage Combat. This means, we show you practical
knowlege of how to use a light saber, as well as how to "Wow
the crowd." Yeah, that's what we do... but most importantly,
it's about our community. Like-minded people sharing thier "Geekdom,"
and having a good time together showin it off! Ever lost 50 lbs
from having fun? We have. :)
We
perform at many different types of events: Comic conventions,
corporate events, etc, and we've even appeared at the debut fo
the new Star Wars Postal Stamp unveiling at the Empire Post Office,
NYC in May 2007! Contact
us for your party today! New York Jedi
is owned and managed by Thrills
and Skills. Inc as a publically offered social club for "action
figure wanna-bes."
CALENDAR
NEW CLASS SCHEDULE!
Yes, we give classes. We have experienced dancers, martial
artists, and Cosplayers that know a thing or two about
sabers, and we offere dates for classes to be taught on
just how to make you look as good as we do! Most are held
for $10 ea., and each class' content
will be based on actual current topics being offered.
Contact
us for private lessons.
Classes
in July, 2009:
============================================= Wushu
Basics with Jin Ke Teaches! -
Tuesday
June 30th 7:30-9:30pm,
Ripley
gier Studios, 520
8th Ave btw. 36th & 37th St, 16th floor.
One of our oldest and dearest friends, Shoalin Kung Fu
trained martial artist Glenn Devecchis will be in the
room to offer his own unique knowledge in stage combat
and swordplay techniques!
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Workshop
Wednesdays-
(CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS)
This
class is how we are branching out to different locations
around New York City.
============================================= Back
to Basics
- Thursday
July 3rd 7:30-9:30pm,
Ripley
gier Studios, 520
8th Ave btw. 36th & 37th St., 16th floor.
Tonight, Forms Schii Cho, Soresu, the alphabet and Samurai
Forms will all be reviewed. Masters Flynn, Zhang and Azure
Dragon presenting...
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Wizard
World is now promoting the SaberWars Showcases!
This
makes it our 3rd year with Wizard, as well as the many
new saber clubs in PA! Come meet the local saber enthusiasts,
and the official launch of the newest local saber club,
Philly's New
Jedi Order, and The New York Jedi.
Now
Part of the
Saberist
Collective!
FOUNDING CHAPTER
(Richard
Zak being taught a butterfly kick by Ray Park)
LATEST
PRESS:INTERNATIONAL
COVERAGE!!!
FEB
25th, 2009 - THE
TODAY SHOW!
Flynn and company were on the set this Wednesday sharing
their moves — including the Rebound, Follow-through
and the Lock — with the TODAY family, who were
all cloaked and armed with lightsabers. "This was
never meant to be a fitness thing," said Flynn.
"The class was originally about appreciating swordsmanship
and
performance." Check out the entire interview on
The Today Show website!
on MySpace.com
FEB
25th, 2009 - 