Mexico City Jedi Academy Transforms Star Wars Fans into Lightsaber Duelists

Founded in 2019, the Jedi Knight Academy offers lightsaber combat and choreography lessons, blending martial arts with Star Wars lore.

Students train in a park on the south side of Mexico City, practicing four nights a week.
The academy integrates techniques from kendo, aikido, and tai chi into lightsaber combat.
Instructors emphasize growth, with students evolving into skilled duelists and athletes over time.
The academy fosters a sense of community, including a dedicated LGBTQ+ faction.
Lightsaber dueling has gained recognition as a competitive sport by the French Fencing Federation.