How to Learn the Basics of Shii‐Cho
Shii-Cho, also known as Form I, the Way of the Sarlacc, or the Determination form, is one of the seven forms of lightsaber combat. It was mastered by swordmaster Cin Drallig. With dedication and practice, you can learn this form yourself. Read on to get started.
1. **There are six zones of attack used to describe the moves in lightsaber combat.** These are:

Zone 1 - the head
Zones 2 and 3 - the right and left arms and sides, respectively. Also refers to the right and left sides of the front torso.
Zone 4 - the torso, specifically the back.
Zones 5 and 6 - the right and left legs, respectively.
2. **Zone 1 - a horizontal parry, in front of or above the head.** Zones 2 and 3 - a vertical parry, with the lightsaber handle held near the chest or waist, and the blade pointing upwards. Less commonly, a drop parry (blade points downwards) with the handle held near the head.
Zone 4 - a drop parry with the handle held behind the head.
Zones 5 and 6 - a drop parry with the handle held near the waist.
3. **So a zone 1 attack is a (usually downwards) vertical stroke.** Other attacks are horizontal sweeps. Note that decapitation is classed as a zone 2/3 attack.
4. **Don't retreat.** Keep pressing forwards and cutting off your opponent.
5. **Shii-Cho has great potential for improvisation, as it is very simple.** This makes it random and unpredictable, making it harder for your enemies to predict your actions. Mainly, though, it consists of broad sweeps linked together.
6. **In keeping with Jedi philosophy, the disarming strike attempts to disarm the opponent instead of killing them.** It consists of a strong attack at your opponents weapon, in an attempt to rip it from their grasp - or chop it in half. The Sarlacc sweep is a rapid, sweeping movement designed to hit as many enemies as possible.
7. **Because of it's broad, sweeping movements, Shii-Cho is suitable for use against multiple opponents.** However, a single opponent can easily find and exploit flaws in your attacks. In addition, the second lightsaber form, Makashi, was specifically designed for lightsaber-to-lightsaber combat. Do not use Shii-Cho against a Makashi user.
8. **Practise as much as you can.** Then practise some more. You can never practise too much.
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