• A class use Saberdyne sabers as they take part in a lesson at the Sons of Obiwan Saber Academy in Sydney, Australia. All photos by Mark Kolbe / Getty Images
    A class use Saberdyne sabers as they take part in a lesson at the Sons of Obiwan Saber Academy in Sydney, Australia. All photos by Mark Kolbe / Getty Images
  • The Sons of Obiwan Saber Academy is a volunteer organisation of Star Wars fans who use stage combat as a way to promote fun, fitness and education.
    The Sons of Obiwan Saber Academy is a volunteer organisation of Star Wars fans who use stage combat as a way to promote fun, fitness and education.
  • Saberdyne sabers are crossed by staff and students at the conclusion of a class.
    Saberdyne sabers are crossed by staff and students at the conclusion of a class.
  • The Sons of Obiwan Saber Academy company logo.
    The Sons of Obiwan Saber Academy company logo.
  • A Storm Trooper costume is seen at the training studio
    A Storm Trooper costume is seen at the training studio
  • A student takes part in a class.
    A student takes part in a class.
  • A collection of training lightsabers.
    A collection of training lightsabers.
  • Darth Vader memorabilia.
    Darth Vader memorabilia.
  • A class swishes their swords.
    A class swishes their swords.
  • Two students cross swords.
    Two students cross swords.
  • SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 27: Saberdyne sabers are used by students as they take part in a training class at the Sons of Obiwan Saber Academy on June 27, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. The Sons of Obiwan Saber Academy is a volunteer organisation of Star Wars fans who use stage combat as a way to promote fun, fitness and education. The Australian designed and manufactured lightsabers used in classes are made from aluminium with poly-carbonate blades. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 27: Saberdyne sabers are used by students as they take part in a training class at the Sons of Obiwan Saber Academy on June 27, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. The Sons of Obiwan Saber Academy is a volunteer organisation of Star Wars fans who use stage combat as a way to promote fun, fitness and education. The Australian designed and manufactured lightsabers used in classes are made from aluminium with poly-carbonate blades. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
  • SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 27: A peice Yoda memoribilla is seen as students take part in a training class at the Sons of Obiwan Saber Academy on June 27, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. The Sons of Obiwan Saber Academy is a volunteer organisation of Star Wars fans who use stage combat as a way to promote fun, fitness and education. The Australian designed and manufactured lightsabers used in classes are made from aluminium with poly-carbonate blades. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 27: A peice Yoda memoribilla is seen as students take part in a training class at the Sons of Obiwan Saber Academy on June 27, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. The Sons of Obiwan Saber Academy is a volunteer organisation of Star Wars fans who use stage combat as a way to promote fun, fitness and education. The Australian designed and manufactured lightsabers used in classes are made from aluminium with poly-carbonate blades. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Crossing lightsabres at a training school in Australia - in pictures


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