The Art of Lightsaber Dueling
Masterclass · Day 3 · Sat 24 October 2026, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm · Aljada, Sharjah
The Art of Lightsaber Dueling is an action-focused masterclass exploring the movement, technique, and choreography behind cinematic lightsaber combat, led by acclaimed stunt performers and actors Lauren Mary Kim and PeiPei Yuan. Drawing on her experience as the motion capture performer for Ahsoka Tano in The CLONE WARS Season 7, Lauren reveals the skills and creative choices that bring iconic fight scenes to life.
Key points include the fundamentals of lightsaber swordplay such as stance and controlled movement, the unique challenges of facing a double-edged lightsaber, and the distinctive dual-lightsaber and reverse-grip techniques that define Ahsoka Tano’s style. By the end of this masterclass, attendees will understand how martial arts, character, and choreography combine to create memorable lightsaber battles.
- Lauren Mary Kim — Stunt Performer / Actor
- PeiPei Yuan — Stunt Performer / Actor