The Force is strong with the Bay Area.
This is Alain Bloch, head instructor for the Golden Gate Knights.
Bloch (R) assists student Chandra Gilmore (L) with her lightsaber.
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The Knights were formed in 2011 to teach Star Wars fans "saber choreography, spins, flourishes and a whole lot more."
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Each class includes stretching and warmups, meditation and teachings of the NCSCS (Novastar and Caine's Saber Combat System), a choreography program developed by Knights cofounder Matthew Carauddo.
Instructors Bloch (R) and Frank Knight (L).
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The three-hour class is $10 and open to all people over the age of 13.
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