Star Wars fans feel the Force at light saber class
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A group of San Francisco Star Wars fans who want to travel to a galaxy not that far away have created a combat choreography class for Jedis-in-training with their weapon of choice: the light saber.
At a recent class, Alain Bloch, the self-proclaimed Jedi Master at Golden Gate Knights, demonstrated a slicing technique. He has a background in martial arts and stage combat.
"Always be mindful of the presence!" he said, donning a Luke Skywalker outfit and a green light saber.
With Star Wars movie music coursing through the dance studio, his disciples clutch their neon-glowing light sabers.
These self-proclaimed "Star Wars geeks" slice and parry as they follow Bloch's lead, and get a little exercise, too.
People in a recent class in the city's South of Market district, including a couple on a date, said they embraced their quirkiness and had even converted some of the skeptical into the "Jedi order."
"At first they giggle because they think it's a little silly. Then they're like, actually that's kind of cool," said Julio Reyes, a student. "Then they start asking more questions."
Not all Jedis-in-training are rooting for the good guys. Some came to embrace "the dark side of the force."
"I just love Vader, period," said Darth Vader-clad student Gary Ripper. "Just his voice, the way he moved, the power of him. I just liked the powerfulness of him."
At a recent class, Alain Bloch, the self-proclaimed Jedi Master at Golden Gate Knights, demonstrated a slicing technique. He has a background in martial arts and stage combat.
"Always be mindful of the presence!" he said, donning a Luke Skywalker outfit and a green light saber.
With Star Wars movie music coursing through the dance studio, his disciples clutch their neon-glowing light sabers.
These self-proclaimed "Star Wars geeks" slice and parry as they follow Bloch's lead, and get a little exercise, too.
People in a recent class in the city's South of Market district, including a couple on a date, said they embraced their quirkiness and had even converted some of the skeptical into the "Jedi order."
"At first they giggle because they think it's a little silly. Then they're like, actually that's kind of cool," said Julio Reyes, a student. "Then they start asking more questions."
Not all Jedis-in-training are rooting for the good guys. Some came to embrace "the dark side of the force."
"I just love Vader, period," said Darth Vader-clad student Gary Ripper. "Just his voice, the way he moved, the power of him. I just liked the powerfulness of him."
I would totally buy the class for my son. Â Did you know there's a phone app that makes all the light saber sounds as you move your phone? Â Too cool. Â Yes, nerd mom raised nerd kids.
More money for education
NERDS!
In Hillsboro we expel children from school for much less than this activity.
Looks like a group who thinks a hokey religion and ancient weapon really IS a match for a blaster at your side.
@Festivus    \m/  It's all a lot of simple tricks and nonsense!
Second and third from the right... the Force is weak with them.Â
@Playanekes @Festivus Correction - Weak is the force with them.  Soon worm fodder will they be.
Join the Obama side
They'd be better off if they were Star Trek fans blowing their geeky hipster tuition learning how to Live Long and Prosper.
This is news?
@Jim330rifle There is real news under "local and regional"...the Bikini Baristas. I don't know how Kushfan missed it
@WendyTeagarden The Grab-N-Go Bikini Hut?  I like it already.
 I was in Vegas looking for someone.  Bikini what?
@Kushfan elvis?
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@Kushfan  Please don't explain that article to me....I'd rather not know.
@Kushfan @Jim330rifle It's Vegas. Probably not news either.
How desperate does a woman have to be...?! A pit bull?!!
@Playanekes Was the pit bull 50 shades of gray?
@Kushfan @Playanekes Hopefully not reading The Black Stallion.Â
@Playanekes I guess she's really in the doghouse now.Â
I'll pass. Â I'm still waiting for the Dirty Harry class.
@Kushfan I got the .44 and a cheap suit. I'll swing by and pick you up in my old Ford LTD
@Kushfan Well, do you feel lucky?
@WendyTeagarden @Kushfan "Well, do ya punk"
@WendyTeagarden @Kushfan Well, Wendy. That' probably going to take on an entire different context for people who don't catch the reference. :>
@Playanekes  If I have to research their comments, then they can research mine......
@Kushfan NIIIIICE!!
@randola @Kushfan I want to teach Colonial Marines classes. Mostly I'd teach 'em at night. Mostly.
@Playanekes @randola @Kushfan HA!! Excellent!