Intro
From Culurien’s ship logs, short notes to herself
Notes Regarding Garellan Saar
Lession 1 - The Jedi Code
Garellan and I spoke yesterday about the Jedi Code. A simple subject, some might say. Ah, but they would be wrong. Some Jedi, blessed with long life, have spent thousands of years studying the Code. Most Masters cannot claim to know all its intricacies.
So, I spoke of the Code: the one we know today, refined and edited by the great Master Odan-Urr. He enjoyed his reading of The Teachings of Master Odan-Urr. We discussed a few passages. He was particularly impressed by this one, page 542, third paragraph:
“To be brave in battle proves nothing. Bravery itself proves nothing. A Jedi should be prepared to put aside fear, regret and uncertainty, and either fight, run, surrender or die.”
He says it was this passage that later influenced him jump in front of those pit beasts on Nar Shaddaa, to protect me. Interesting.
I mentioned to him the Old Code, asking him to compare it with the one that Odan-Urr developed. I hoped that meditating on Master Urr’s reasons for refining it would expand his understanding of the Code. He came up with some singular insights I didn’t expect to hear from him so soon – the importance of balance, for one. I am encouraged.
Combat – Shii-Cho
We reviewed the major elements and contact points of Form I: Shii-Cho after the philosophy session. He uses it well. I’d say he has an excellent grasp of the basics of lightsaber combat.
We practiced force techniques as well. His disturbance waves on our mission were not as focused as I would have liked. He showed marked improvement today. Tighter focus. More control. Good stamina. It is always harder to focus in real world scenarios, especially Nar Shaddaa, but I do believe he is well on his way to mastery.
I will have to enlist Master Syyk’s aid at some point to teach him the finer points of dueling. He seems quite eager for more instruction in that area and Form II: Makashi. I cannot consistently reach Knight Elenawe, and I think Master Syyk would be a better, more tempered teacher.
From Culurien’s ship logs, short notes to herself
Notes Regarding Garellan Saar
Lession 1 - The Jedi Code
Garellan and I spoke yesterday about the Jedi Code. A simple subject, some might say. Ah, but they would be wrong. Some Jedi, blessed with long life, have spent thousands of years studying the Code. Most Masters cannot claim to know all its intricacies.
So, I spoke of the Code: the one we know today, refined and edited by the great Master Odan-Urr. He enjoyed his reading of The Teachings of Master Odan-Urr. We discussed a few passages. He was particularly impressed by this one, page 542, third paragraph:
“To be brave in battle proves nothing. Bravery itself proves nothing. A Jedi should be prepared to put aside fear, regret and uncertainty, and either fight, run, surrender or die.”
He says it was this passage that later influenced him jump in front of those pit beasts on Nar Shaddaa, to protect me. Interesting.
I mentioned to him the Old Code, asking him to compare it with the one that Odan-Urr developed. I hoped that meditating on Master Urr’s reasons for refining it would expand his understanding of the Code. He came up with some singular insights I didn’t expect to hear from him so soon – the importance of balance, for one. I am encouraged.
Combat – Shii-Cho
We reviewed the major elements and contact points of Form I: Shii-Cho after the philosophy session. He uses it well. I’d say he has an excellent grasp of the basics of lightsaber combat.
We practiced force techniques as well. His disturbance waves on our mission were not as focused as I would have liked. He showed marked improvement today. Tighter focus. More control. Good stamina. It is always harder to focus in real world scenarios, especially Nar Shaddaa, but I do believe he is well on his way to mastery.
I will have to enlist Master Syyk’s aid at some point to teach him the finer points of dueling. He seems quite eager for more instruction in that area and Form II: Makashi. I cannot consistently reach Knight Elenawe, and I think Master Syyk would be a better, more tempered teacher.