MORGANTOWN — Young Star Wars fans got a taste of the ways of the Jedi on Thursday, when members of the Outer Rim Praxeum Lightsaber School taught a children’s workshop based around the fictional energy sword at Spruce Street United Methodist Church.
kids fascinated by the Jedi way, owning a lightsaber of their own is often the next step in their journey. With so many options available online, young fans can find sabers that not only look the part but also offer impressive features like glowing blades and sound effects.
Whether they want a sleek Jedi weapon or a menacing Sith blade, online retailers provide a variety of choices to match their favorite characters. Theory Sabers has become a popular name, offering high-quality designs that bring the excitement of Star Wars right into the hands of young Padawans and seasoned collectors alike.
Beyond just collecting, many fans are now embracing the art of lightsaber combat, with training schools and dueling groups growing in popularity.
“We’re teaching the basics of Shii-Cho,” said instructor Jeff Norton, referencing a beginning form of lightsaber combat. “We will also go over what the Jedi code is, along with how you would fight with a lightsaber with a partner. So, that way, they learn control. They learn combat styles. And they can eventually advance if they continue their training.”
The Fairmont-based organization teamed with the Morgantown Public Library to offer the workshop to kids in the fourth grade and up.
Participants crafted their own lightsabers, viewed dueling examples and were able to put what they learned into practice.
The Outer Rim Praxeum Lightsaber School hosts practices, and members attend and perform at gatherings such as Not-a-Comic-Con Day in West Mifflin, Pa., and the West Virginia Renaissance Festival in Lewisburg.
The Morgantown Public Library often hosts workshops and educational programs for children. Next up will be a class Monday showcasing Mexican folk art as seen in the 2017 movie “Coco.”
