Cracken Posted June 2, 2002 Share Posted June 2, 2002 In an early draft of Star Wars, the Jedi used a "battle yell" before they charged into battle, a cry fierce enough to frighten even the hardest warrior. Now, in AOTC, when Yoda attacks Dooku, he lets out what sounds like a battle cry, and it lasts until he jumps onto the ledge. I wonder if this is something Yoda does to get pumped up for battle, or if it's a lost Jedi art that will resurface in E3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichDiesal Posted June 2, 2002 Share Posted June 2, 2002 Quite possible... that's also a (real) meditation technique for focusing energy. (S'why many people practicing karate will shout right as they make a strike). Has the combined effect of occasionally freaking out your opponent when he least expects it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norin Radd Posted June 3, 2002 Share Posted June 3, 2002 Of Course, Yoda could have been yelling because he forgot to take his arthritis pills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obi Posted June 3, 2002 Share Posted June 3, 2002 Originally posted by Norin Radd Of Course, Yoda could have been yelling because he forgot to take his arthritis pills. :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methedrine Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 Originally posted by RichDiesal Quite possible... that's also a (real) meditation technique for focusing energy. (S'why many people practicing karate will shout right as they make a strike). Has the combined effect of occasionally freaking out your opponent when he least expects it. It also has the added effect of tightening your stomach muscles so that if your opponent does get a lucky hit on your stomach, it doesn't hurt as bad. We also shout (kiai) when we go into left fighting stance (hidari hanmi gamae). Trust me, I started doing Karate when I was 15 and I'm 32 now. As any exponent of this martial art will tell you, "We know some sh*t." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET Warrior Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 ......I dont think tightening your stomach muscles is going to help you much in a lightsaber duel.....:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Kaan Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 Luke yelled when attacking Vader at the end of ROTJ. I think that was more from anger than trying to intimidate though. Sounded like he was constipated. LOL! Kaan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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