Jedi: *Uses 2 lightsabers* Dooku: “ *TWICE THE PRIDE, DOUBLE THE FALL* “

You mean like his apprentice ventress? Or his apprentice savage? Or his apprentice grievous? Or his master sidious?

Dooku is probably the most stylish Sith in canon, definitely the coolest duellist.

Ironically, he got beheaded by two lightsabers ;) Most unfortunate

If I recall correctly from the RotS novel, Dooku was so hardcore about duelling that he was even disgusted that Anakin got an artificial hand, thinking that the honourable thing would have been for him to learn to duel one handed.

Some one with more than one saber blade: *exists* Dooku: *so uncivilized.*

Count Dooku: Now remember, a true lightsaber wielder only needs one blade. Any more implies a lack of skill, honor and teaching and their master should be ashamed. Grevious, Ventress & Savage: Yes, Master. Grevious: *uses 4 lightsabers* Ventress: *uses 2* Savage: *Uses a double bladed saber* Dooku: T_T

Dooku: "When I was in school, we couldn't afford two lightsabers."

I find it interesting that Dooku is the polar opposite of Sidious in his love of the blade. Sidious viewed the lightsaber as a tool, unbefitting of the modern Sith doctrine, whereas Dooku viewed it as an expression of the person themselves.

Dooku: "I'm going to do him left-handed" Palpatine: "You know what a hurry we're in!" Dooku: "It's the only way I can be satisfied. If I use my right, it's over too quickly."

Dooku: one is all you need. Grievous: *no.*

Dooku: "I don't like people who use more than one blade" Also Dooku: Trains Komari Vosa and Asajj Ventress to use two lightsabers, Savage Oppress to wield a double lightsaber and Grievous to use four lightsabers at once...

I just realized in Clone Wars Luminara in her duel against Ventress commented she recognized the fighting style of Dooku within her, but comments her version was sloppy Makes me realize Ventress attempted to use Makashi in her Jar Kai style combat and Luminara critiques it as amateurish and Dooku would agree as Makashi is at its best in single blade combat

Last time I was this early, the Jedi were sent to resolve a trade dispute with the separatists.

Grievous, Ventress, Savage, and Sidious: *Exists* Dooku: Im surrounded by idiots

"When you have the power of the dark side of the force, you only need one. " -Darth Vader

Haha, Dooku is the coolest boomer ever. He's the embodiment of, "Back in my day!" in the Star Wars universe😂

And ironically, grievous had multiple lightsabers and was a cyborg, both things which he hated

Every time Count Dooku see's someone dual-wielding lightsabers, he would get so mad that he'd lose his head.

Dooku even as a villian he had a gentlemanly demeanor and elegance at all times. Mass respect 👍

Another reason why I still respect Dooku. Despite being a Sith Lord he still showed honor and valor in every duel he participated in. Makes me wonder just how a duel between Dooku and Vader would go or how (if it were possible) Darth Bane engaging Dooku in a lightsaber duel. It’s honestly not much a shock that Dooku can hold his own with his former Jedi master Yoda as he demonstrated in episode 2: attack of the clones. Honestly I would love to train under Dooku.

Dooku fully understood the Sith concept of "by any means necessary." A true Sith would not hesitate to use another lightsaber if it meant achieving your goal.....Darth Sidious despised lightsabers, yet he was a master in all forms of lightsaber combat and possessed two of them. What Dooku did not like, was someone using a second blade in place of perfect lightsaber form. He would rather see someone master the art of using one blade, rather than using two or more blades to cover for their weaknesses.

Because he had to live up to his name: Darth Tyrannus

Thinks of Heros vs Villains in Star Wars Battlefront 2 *breathes deeply*

Despite being a Sith, he was still old fashioned and an honorable duelist

That fight was ABSOLUTELY the greatest demonstration of Dooku's skills. Right next to the nightsister assassination attempt.

Dooku: Using more than one blade is a sign of weakness. Ventess: OK boomer.

Dooku: Double Sabers are cowardly Also Dooku: Ventress take these two lightsabers that can also be combined into one double saber

The more I learn about Dooku, the more I have blown to respect and admire him. He is probably become my favorite Jedi. Though my favorite Force user will always be Darth Bane

One thing I koved about Dooku in CW was the fact that when facing off against 2 or more enemies he would make sure to keep them attacking him 1 by 1 while constantly back-stepping to maintain distance at least from the ones he pushed away

Dooku seriously has some of, if not the best, lightsaber fights in Star Wars across the films & show appearances. He is legit a joy to watch fight & my favorite Sith Lord.

It’s all explained in 1 simple line of his Count Dooku: Twice the pride, double the fall.

Makashi is probably the most realistic fighting style today. Since we know using two hands = less reach but more power and 1 hand= more reach but less power. But we all know it doesn't matter how hard you hit someone with a lightsaber. It's still going to cut through.

Palpatine: In the Sith, there can only be TWO.

*Sad Ventress and Grievous noises*

Makashi is fencing, Fencing requires only one blade. Adding any more than one blade is a recipe for a bad time in fencing XD

Tyranus will always be the most cultured & dignified sith lord, in & out of combat. His style is also probably one of the best for duelists in both the light & dark side.

He did show Maul some respect actually... Quotes from TCW: "A warrior of the same caliber?" (talking about Maul after Mother Talzin told Dooku she could provide him with another Zabrak as his new apprentice) "Soon your power will rival those of the great sith lord Darth Maul" (to Savage)

4:47: No, Dooku has studied all the forms, including form 7, he just never used them, instead making sure that he could anticipate and counter all conventional applications of any given form.

I'd love to see a duel between Dooku and Lord Momin. It would have been beautiful

Crazy how composed dooku always was in his duels lol makes it look too easy

Anakin: *Wields two lightsabers* Dooku: “Brave, but foolish my old Jedi friend”

Thanks, I really love Count Dooku's methods and philosophical approach to Lightsaber Combat, And I think him and Yoda are almost a sum of one part in Jedi Martial arts Mosaics'.

Dooku: Double bladed lightsabers are too op. They should be nerfed.

I miss ol' Christopher Lee.

Dooku: "Using two lightsabers is not elegant or worthy of a duelist." Savage: "You keep using your free hand to spam me with lightning I can't block! How is that fair?!" Dooku: ... Spams more lightning

Apparently Lee was proficient in fencing, so they formed Dooku's movements and style of Lightsaber combat around fencing techniques. I would say form two is certainly the most unique style and has a wonderful high tier flourish to its movements which gives it a great physical aspect. By far my favorite form to use in my own duels.

Everyone: Last time I was this early *insert joke* Me: I'm just late as usual

Dooku: No elegance Darth Treya: Really?

I can understand his concept of the art of combat, though my preference is more centered around building one's self to be as useful as their saber and building one's saber to be useful in any situation. Therefore, one should never stop building one's self as they never stop building their saber. For example, I agree with his concept of one needing only a single blade to best an adversary, and I would entertain his personal code for a duel so as not to disrespect a worthy opponent, but I differ because though I would start out with a single blade saber, it's capabilities would not limit itself to only a single blade. The hilt itself would be capable of extending up to 6 feet in length, but also emitting an additional blade at the end. The blade length is also a variable I can see becoming an excellent source of usefulness via extending and retracting the blade length. I would do what I can to build the majority of the hilt out of various lightsaber resistant materials and even add a bayonet roughly 9 inches long with the bottom half being serrated and a golden ribbon tied around the hilt for both a more comfortable grip and to make for a distraction as it's excess drapes off moves with each strike. The ribbon is also a good symbol of hope, valor and light (Odd for a Sith, but I'm a bit more open minded than most) The saber itself would have a total of 4 crystals, 2 real kyber crystals and 2 manufactured ones to give it a much more powerful boost to it's capabilities. Theoretically speaking, with this extra boost it should allow the saber to cut with ease materials that normal sabers struggle with. Additionally, it should also allow a similar effect as a magnet to other sabers, forcing them to kick back and retract upon a clash. This would mean in order to beat me you could not strike my saber or you would have to reignite it every time we clash. Personally, I too would wear what's left of the hilts of the sabers I have claimed from Jedi I have bested to honor them as true warriors. The greatest of them or those who blessed me with a great challenge would have parts of their lightsaber forged into my own or my armor as a show of my respect for them as a warrior.

For a person who doesn’t like duelist who used multiple lightsabers at once sure did teach a lot of people who ended up using two sabers

*sees title* "Why Dooku Didn't Respect--" Me: *"okay, who doesn't Dooku respect this time"*

Dooku was that guy man. Straight trolling others in his golden years lol

Dooku was always my favorite lightsaber duelist. So elegant, efficient, and effortless, made it look like he wasn't even trying.

I would love to see his reaction to Ezra's blaster lightsaber, or see Pre Vizsla using an entire arsenal while fighting with a saber.

Dooku: I hate people wielding multiple lightsabers *gets beheaded by 2 lightsabers*

Dooku was something of a lightsaber combat fanatic, and I love it.

"..and this is the way the blade will swing.." - Tite Kubo

Dooku was the only one in the prequels that had ANY TRUE sense of actual real life fencing. Most of the rest would be carved up by an experienced swordsman in RL.

Maybe after having almost everyone he trained, like Ventress, Grievous and Savage, using double or multiple lightsabers he just got annoyed XD (Joking)

So...Dooku loved his hands, and hated dual-wielders... Anakin Skywalker: Cowabunga it is then...

Form 2 is my favorite as well, I can respect the idea of elegance through simplicity, and the emphasis on wasting as little energy as possible reminds me of when I used to take fencing lessons in real life. Actual fencing is NOT about being all fancy like sword fights in movies, it's about straightforward strikes to at least try to ensure a direct hit on your opponent. Of course there's parrying and disengaging maneuvers and the like, but even they are about small adjustments and movements that conserve as much energy as possible and focus on only what's necessary.

Ok. I will leave a comment for the demonstration. :) Another great video. I look forward to seeing many more

Qui Gon is my favorite ever Jedi but Dooku might be the most intriguing character

Must be Filoni favorite character, since he loves so much giving double blade to everyone...

Good Video As Usual, My Master!!! @Star Wars Reading Club 👏👏👏👏👏

my respect for dooku as a character just skyrocketed i had never noticed he fought mostly one handed like a fencer, thats low key one of my favorite swordsman types.

Dooku is a man of class, I respect that

I wonder then what his take was on a lightsaber pike, like Senya Tirall used, a sort of single bladed spear like weapon.

Thanks for the vid sir .👍🏼

Countless hours practicing one thing is more powerful and insightful than countless hours practicing many things.

Dooku *doesnt respect double lightsabered combat.* Sheev- “Ironic...”

Last time I was this early Palpatine said „Dew it „

Just imagine his comments on the Disney trilogy's lightsaber fights

Sometimes I’m like “why do I love watching these videos and need to know this “ then I remember I really love Star Wars.... Keep this up 🙌🏼🙌🏼

I'm sure they didn't respect his bent hilt.

I mean, did Dooku respect any duelists? Barring maybe Yoda. His arrogance is part of the reason Anakin was able to kill him.

love your endings, it always makes me smile.

I respect count duku's views as lined out in this video, and I agree with them. I now wanna go to learn form 2 - makashi. Thank you duku, and thank you whoever made this video

I like dooku he was not completely evil he was about honour and respect that’s why his eyes were no yellow he was not a true sith at heart he was a Jedi but a fallen one

a duelist with a lack of respect for other duelists who use dual sabers is pretty rich when one considers he ran away from Yoda.

Yoda: "Arrogant you are, young Jedi Knight. Your downfall it will be."

idk how practical it'd be, but after ep II came out I always wanted to see a double-bladed curved lightsaber. basically a combo hybrid of Dooku's & Maul's. even made a lego one as a kid

Tl:dr: "Ok boomer" in a galaxy far, far away.

DOOKU: True Masters only need one saber when in battle. ANAKIN: Okay, Count Boomer

For the perfect demonstration, then. Great video. Thanks.

And he fell to a man wielding two blades... Ironic.

Yet he got beheaded by two sabers.

that season 6 duel was the best dooku duel i've ever seen in sw, it's like he's made of jelly, so effortless

I wonder what he would think of kazim the blade master, I think they had similar philosophies only he used a double blade

I actually agree with this Principle, 1 lightsaber really is all you need.

He’s the star wars equivalent of “ooh riot shield! I’m a p***y and use riot shield!”

Dooku studied all the lightsaber forms, at least enough to teach them to Grievous, not just Form II. He only practiced in combat his own personal take on Form II, which he modified a bit to be more able to handle things like multiple opponents and blaster fire. Dooku probably could have been a well-rounded fighter if he wanted to, it just wasn't in his character.

I’ve always felt like with the way lightsaber combat always ends in the locking moments, where if you had a second blade you could proceed to just stab them while maintaining the hold. The only time I remember seeing this is in Grevious’s lair when he gets into a hold with Fisto’s padawan then uses his other arm to pull out a blaster and shoot him.

I hope we get to see Maul meet Dooku and Grievous in the new episodes of the Clone Wars!

Count Dooku the purest of sith lord, he was different, elegant and honorable

You mentioned a previous video of Dooku disapproving of Grievous collecting lightsabers. What was it called?

Hell ya, more Dooku videos

"Two blades is just plain cheating" ~Count Dooku

Dooku believes in a fair fight. Two lightsabers are cheating.