Djem So, also known as The Way of the Krayt Dragon, or The Perseverance Form, Form V combat was characterized by power attacks and defense immediately followed by a counter-strike. Shien, considered the classical Form V, was more adept at blocking blaster bolts, whereas Djem So was developed later and intended for lightsaber combat. Both Shien and Djem So were designed to use an opponent's attack against them. Practitioners of Form V included Jedi Masters Plo Koon and Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker, Aayla Secura, and Ulic Qel-Droma, and Dark Lord of the Sith Darth Bane. This technique was created and is taught by Raab Rashi. Rashi sensei has been a student of the sword since 2002. Raab holds the rank of 5th Dan in iaido, 4th Dan rank in Kendo, and 1st Dan in Chosun Sebup. He has studied under Grandmanster Jin K. Seong (Kendo renshi, 7th Dan), founder of Siljun Dobup. Raab came to the sword through his love of fantasy, historical fiction and non-fiction, and cinema. Raab is the owner of Sword Class NYC, and considers himself a lifelong student. Raab is also an accomplished musical and theatrical producer and director with a degree in Arts Management from Rutgers University.
