Lightsaber Advancement Tiers and Tests

1 - Beginner

To attain this rank, you must:

Speak to a Paragon of this form, or a Founder if none are available, expressing interest in the form, and demonstrating an understanding of its requirements and what you hope to gain.
Special: This rank may be skipped if the individual can pass the Student Rank test on the first try. This is the only rank that can be skipped based on personal skill, with only one attempt allowed.

2 - Student

To attain this rank, you must:

Attend 5 classes in Beginner Tier, or skip as previously detailed.
Learn and perform this form's version of the 10-Step Form 1 Kata (Solo, Speed 1) with up to 3 allowable mistakes. Attack(or Defense if 3) only.
Display and name at least one of your Form's Stances (additional stances for extra credit).
Display and name at least one of your Forms Stance Signature Moves. (additional for extra credit).
Perform 2 Form Basics in this form, Partnered, Attack and Defense, with up to 3 allowable mistakes.
Engage in 1 minute of Flowbat with a Padawan or higher, incorporating and using this Form. Speed 1. You will be judged on Control, Speed, Readibility, and how clearly you demonstrate your Form.
This test may be retaken once a fortnight.

3 - Exemplar

To attain this rank, you must:

Hold Student Tier for 10 classes.
Display and name at least 3 stances in your form (or two if less are available; additional stances for extra credit).
Display and name at least 3 of the Stance Specific Strikes for the Stances listed in the previous requirement.
Display and name at least 3 Form Specific Strikes, separate from Stance signature moves.(additional Form Signature Moves for extra credit).
Display and name 3 Form Basics in this form (Solo and Partnered), with up to 3 allowable mistakes. Attack and Defense.
Perform this form's 10-Step (Solo and Partnered) with up to 3 allowable mistakes. Attack and Defense.
Engage in 1.5 minutes of Flowbat with a Padawan or higher, incorporating and using this Form. Speed 1.5-2. You will be judged on Control, Speed, Readibility, and how clearly you demonstrate your Form.
This test may be retaken once a month.

4 - Paragon

To attain this rank, you must:

Hold Exemplar rank for 15 classes.
Train a Student to Exemplar level under your mentorship; minimum 10 lessons.
Display and name all Stances in this form.
Display and name all Stance Signature Moves for your form.
Display and name all Form Signature Moves.
Perform all Form Basics, Partnered, with up to 3 allowable mistakes. Attack and Defense.
Perform this Form's 10-Step Kata (Solo and Partnered) with up to 3 allowable mistakes. Attack and Defense.
Present a 1 minute solo demonstration displaying mastery of this form. Speeds 1-3.
Engage in 1 minutes of Flowbat showing mastery of this form, with the highest Ranked member available. Speeds 2 - 3. You will be judged on Control, Speed, Readibility, and how clearly you demonstrate your Form. Allow a 1 minute break.
Engage in 1 minute of 2v1 Flowbat showing mastery of this form(2v1 team-up with different highest Ranked members present) Speed 2+. You will be judged on Control, Speed, Readibility, and how clearly you demonstrate your Form. Allow a 1 minute break.
Engage in 30 Seconds of Adv. Flowbat showing mastery of this form. 3 allowable mistakes.
Create and Demonstrate one Stance Signature move, must be approved by a majority of Founders, MM/LL/R's, and Paragons in this form.
Create and Demonstrate one Form Signature move, must be approved by a majority of Founders, MM/LL/R's, and Paragons in this form.
Give a 1 minute presentation on why you deserve this Tier, and how it benefits not only you, but the Order as a whole.
This test may be retaken once every 2 months.