- Location
- California
A couple of points regarding the form choices:
The few years extra we gain by studying Niman early actually would be helpful. As we are early in Anakin's studies, we are approx 9-10 years before the start of the Clone Wars. With dedicated study, we could actually have Anakin become a master of the form before the start of the war…and then become more. (Obi Wan was an expert in Form III at the start and then became the recognized unparalleled master by the end in 3 years).
Niman should actually meld well with Soresu or Djem-So as they most resemble each other (according to wookiepedia).
If we intend to use Niman, we should do it now so that Anakin will have as much expertise at using the force in a fight as possible (and that takes time). Plus, if we master that, it will broaden Anakin's perspective. Which is what one of the goals of the quest is.
The form choice is one of utility, yes, but also of teaching Anakin another approach to problem solving. He already has the direct method that he favors…let us give him more tools by choosing Niman or Shii-Cho (though I prefer Niman).
The few years extra we gain by studying Niman early actually would be helpful. As we are early in Anakin's studies, we are approx 9-10 years before the start of the Clone Wars. With dedicated study, we could actually have Anakin become a master of the form before the start of the war…and then become more. (Obi Wan was an expert in Form III at the start and then became the recognized unparalleled master by the end in 3 years).
Niman should actually meld well with Soresu or Djem-So as they most resemble each other (according to wookiepedia).
If we intend to use Niman, we should do it now so that Anakin will have as much expertise at using the force in a fight as possible (and that takes time). Plus, if we master that, it will broaden Anakin's perspective. Which is what one of the goals of the quest is.
The form choice is one of utility, yes, but also of teaching Anakin another approach to problem solving. He already has the direct method that he favors…let us give him more tools by choosing Niman or Shii-Cho (though I prefer Niman).