LSMA Temple Warrior PATH

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LSMA Temple Warrior Path · Train In Person

The Full Warrior Experience

9 Forms. 12+ martial arts traditions. 9 sash ranks from White to Black. Live combat training at a certified LSTA academy near you.

9-Form Curriculum 3 Rank Levels Certified Instruction

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Rank progression

9-Form Curriculum

Master all 9 traditional lightsaber forms. Progress from Apprentice to Adept to Master. Full belt system with clear milestones.

Certified Instructors

All instructors trained by Sifu Edward Armstrong. 10+ years combined experience. Small class sizes: (max 15 students per session).

Community & Events

Monthly tournaments, quarterly showcases, annual conference. Train with practitioners from across the country.

Flexible Scheduling

Morning, evening, and weekend classes. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Drop-in or monthly memberships.

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The Experience

What It Means to Be a Temple Warrior

Live Combat Training

Train with real partners under certified instruction. Forms, drills, sparring — the full martial arts experience that cannot be replicated through video alone.

9-Sash Rank Progression

Earn your sash through demonstrated skill, discipline, and adherence to the Code of S.A.B.E.R. Same standards at every academy worldwide.

Brotherhood & Sisterhood

Train shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow warriors. The bonds forged in training are unlike anything else. This is your tribe.

Certified Academies

Every LSTA academy is operated by a certified Academy Commander using the official LSTA curriculum, standards, and teaching methodology.

Progression

Three Levels of Mastery

Apprentice

Forms I – III (White, Yellow, Orange Sash)

Training Focus: Foundation Techniques

Building the fundamentals. Apprentices develop proper stance, grip, footwork, defensive blade work, and circular power generation. The foundation upon which all advanced technique is built.

Adept

Forms IV – VI (Green, Blue, Purple Sash)

Training Focus: Intermediate Combat & Multi-Weapon

Expanding the arsenal. Adepts develop athletic combat expression, rapid combination attacks, and multi-weapon proficiency. Live sparring becomes a regular part of training at this level.

Master

Forms VII – IX (Brown, Red, Black Sash)

Training Focus: Advanced Forms, Instructor Training, Tournament Competition

Complete mastery. Masters integrate all forms into a personal combat style, train for tournament competition, and develop the teaching methodology to pass the art to the next generation.

TEMPLE WARRIOR EXPERIENCES

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WHAT TEMPLE WARRIORS EARNS

Live training. Real coaching. Safety-first standards. Rank is earned.

Training in a secure environment designed to minimize unnecessary risk
Faster improvement through real-time coaching and correction
Better distance, timing, and decision-making in live exchanges
A structured community culture that increases consistency and retention
A clear path to performance readiness (when appropriate)
Stronger discipline, focus, and resolve through live training standards
Progress tracked through missions and proof, not attendance alone
A natural pathway toward leadership (Commanders) for qualified students

*Safety is non-negotiable. Your pace depends on consistency, coach feedback, and honest proof.

✦ APPRENTICE level ✦

Foundation Forms 1-3

Training Focus:

Training Focus:
- Basic Stance & Footwork
- Guard Positions
- Fundamental Blocks
- Core Strike Techniques

Form I: White Sash - Foundation Strike (Influenced by Kenjutsu, Laido, and Laijutsu)

Master basic stance, grip, and fundamental striking techniques. Learn precision and mastery of basic light sword techniques, with a focus on accuracy and control.

Form II: Yellow Sash - Flowing Defense (Influenced by Western-style Fencing)

Learn defensive postures and counter-attack combinations. Develop speed and offensive skills inspired by Western fencing, emphasizing one-handed strikes and fluid movement.

Form III: Orange Sash - Circle of Power (Influenced by Dao, Chinese Broadsword)

Develop circular movements and energy flow control. Hone your defensive techniques, incorporating circular movements to block attacks from all angles

✦ ADEPT level ✦

Intermediate Forms 4-6

Training Focus:

Training Focus:
- Advanced Combinations
- Flow & Transitions
- Sparring Techniques
- Form Mastery

Form IV: Green Sash - Iron Will (Influenced by Wushu, Capoeira, and Parkour)

Mental discipline and unbreakable concentration. Master acrobatic combat, including flips, rolls, and evasive maneuvers, adding agility and unpredictability to your fighting style.

Form V: Blue Sash - Lightning Speed (Influenced by Historical European Martial Arts, Kenpo, Jiu-Jitsu, and Ninjutsu)

Rapid-fire techniques and lightning-fast combinations. Focus on powerful close-combat techniques, using strength to overpower and disarm opponents.

Form VI: Purple Sash - Duel Harmony (Influenced by Japanese Short and Long Sword, Kali/Escrima, and Okinawan Bo Staff)

Advanced two-handed techniques and balance mastery. Learn to wield dual Light Swords or a staff with fluidity, blending sword, stick, and knife techniques to create a whirlwind of attacks and defenses.

✦ MASTER level ✦

Advanced Forms 7-9 + Full System

Training Focus:

Training Focus:
- Complete 9-Form System
- Instructor Training
- Tournament Competition Management
- Leadership Development