Ranks and Requirements

Youngling

To attain this rank, you must:

Attend 8 classes as a Youngling.
Demonstrate knowledge of 1 part of a lightsaber, and what it does.
Complete 2 rounds of Porgy-In-The-Middle (5 strikes) against all available students.
1 minute of Flowbat with a Padawan or higher.
30 seconds of Obi-Ani drill.
Repetition of the Creed(for extra credit only).
You may retake the Test once a week if you do not pass.

To attain this rank, you must:

Attend 12 classes as a Novice.
Demonstrate knowledge of 3 parts of a lightsaber, and what they do. This list cannot contain previously mentioned parts.
Choose and commit to a lightsaber form for the duration of this rank. You will automatically gain Student Tier in your chosen form. You may change your Form once within your first 4 classes at this rank without penalty; after that, changing forms resets your time as a Padawan/Apprentice.
Demonstrate 8 Basics. Tester will call these out from both Regular and Advanced. Attack and Defense, Partnered for Extra Credit.
Demonstrate the Form 1 Ten Step as follows:
- Attacks, solo, Speed 1 - Partnered for Extra Credit
- Defenses, solo, Speed 1 - Partnered for Extra Credit
1.5 minutes of Flowbat with a Padawan, Speed 1.5–2. You will be judged on Control, Readibility, Speed, and overall performance.
30 seconds of Obi-Ani.
Repetition of the Creed (for extra credit only).
You may retake the Test once a fortnight if you do not pass.

To attain this rank, you must:

Attend 20 classes as a Padawan/Apprentice.
Attain Exemplar Rank in your chosen Lightsaber Form.
Demonstrate knowledge of 5 parts of a lightsaber (different parts than those required for Padawan rank, including function). This list cannot contain previously mentioned parts.
Demonstrate all Basics(At this time, any Basics not in your Form are fine to do in Form 1. Extra Cedit for Form adaptation). Tester's choice on order. Attack and Defense, Partnered. Maximum of 3 allowable mistakes.
Demonstrate Chosen Form’s 10-Step Kata:
- Attacks, solo, Speed 2 - Partnered for Extra Credit
- Defenses, solo, Speed 2 - Partnered for Extra Credit
1 Minute Flowbat against the highest Ranked individual available. Speeds 2-3. Allow a break of 1 minute.
1.5 minutes of 2-v-1 Flowbat combat with change-offs. Allow a break of 1 minute.
30-second Advanced Flowbat Trial, with a maximum of 3 allowable mistakes.
30 seconds of Obi-Ani.
Repetition of the Creed (for extra credit only).
You may retake the Test once a Month if you do not pass.

To attain this rank, you must:

Attend 32 classes as an Acolyte/Knight.
Reach Paragon rank in at least 1 Lightsaber Form.
Train an Apprentice or Padawan to the level of Acolyte/Knight under your mentorship. They must be your Apprentice or Padawan for at least 10 classes, and Pass the Test, for this Requirement to be fulfilled.
Lead 5 classes from start to finish, without assistance, in a row. (Extenuating circumstances apply on a case-by-case basis, we understnd Stuff Happens)
Contribute to the class experience by introducing a game, exercise, or other activity that enhances both fun and learning.
Demonstrate commitment to growing the Order both in numbers and in quality, through active participation both in and outside of class.
Make a significant contribution to the Order, recognized as meaningful to its development (examples will be provided as they are established).
Be a member in good standing within the Order.
Deliver a 3-minute explanation on why you believe you should attain this rank.
Pass a 2/3 majority vote of all Founders and those of this Rank in attendence, minimum 6. This can be revoked if a Majority of All should decide to.
30 seconds of Obi-Ani.
Repetition of the Creed (required for this rank).
You may retake the Test once every other Month if you do not pass.