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New York Jedi Mission Statement

NYJedi.com is a website designed specifically for it's members to create a character that would use a weapon referred to as a light saber, and sharing stage-based techniques to use said weapon, while embodying their character through creative costuming and training. We then provide a platform for that member to showcase their knowledge in an interactive environment via performances and community gatherings. Within this framework, we allow people to stretch their own boundries of physical and mental abilities to become someone stronger and more confident. It's also about community; Like-minded individuals helping each other learn and grow.

Have you ever loved something that was referred to as "Nerdy?" Yeah, we've heard that before.

What we are seeing right now, with television shows like "Who Wants to be a Superhero?" and mega-costume events like Dragon-Con in Atlanta, GA, is a explosion of personal expression that requires training for skills people see in movies or television. "From kids to adults" founder Flynn says, "everyone loves to dress up and become something different for a while, so ultimately we're doing a kind of 'Hero Building' class." While we can't give you Force-like powers, we can show you how to do a handstand while balancing Yoda on your foot! And weild a light saber, of course. You can even learn how to make your own light saber!

We're dedicated to help you do that within tutorials, classes, and our on-line forum based on tried and true stage combat and acting training.

And this is not LARP (live action role-playing), it is stage combat and acting.

And while we are not specifically Star Wars-centric, we do rely heavily on many of the principles and training used by that of the Jedi Order. Mental focus, martial arts training, universal knowledge, and creating your own costume, err... robes.

Our team carries with it the combined knowledge of the following experts:

Stage & Film Fight Choreography and Dance

Samurai Tate Choreographers (Stage & Film Samurai Sword fighting)

Certified Martial Artists and Yoga Teachers

Military Trained Veterans

Professional Costume Designers

Professional Video & Audio Engineers and DJs

Professional Photographers

Business and Financial Professionals