# Sci-Fi Combat Academies The Lightsaber Combat Academy Turns Fantasy Fights into Exercise By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2014-01-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-combat-academy References: [theskunkpot](http://theskunkpot.com/index.php/lightsaber-combat-academy/) & [ludosport.net](http://www.ludosport.net/en/) Fans of the [Star Wars films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars) will be delighted to discover that they can learn how to fight like a Jedi at the LudoSport Lightsaber Combat Academy (also known as LSCA). All that one needs to join this fantasy-based combat school is a [lightsaber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-soldier-saber), sweat pants and a set of protective gloves. This is a brilliant method for getting geeks just a little bit more active. The combat instructors at this sci-fi academy focus on reflexes, elegance and imagination (which makes this kind of like [live action role playing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karate-kid-training-simulator)). These Jedi instructors also stress the importance of respecting one's body, which is good advice to live by. The Lightsaber Combat Academy provides Star Wars fans with a place to gather, and let their inner Jedi come to life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fantasy-based Combat Schools:** Opportunity for creating more fantasy-based combat schools, utilizing popular fictional universes to attract fans and promote physical activity. - **Geek Fitness:** Potential for developing fitness programs and activities that target geek culture enthusiasts, combining popular fictional themes with exercise. - **Interactive Role-playing:** Opportunity to design interactive role-playing experiences that merge physical activity and imagination, catering to fans of fantasy and sci-fi genres. ### Where This Applies - **Fitness & Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating unique fitness programs that appeal to niche markets such as fans of sci-fi and fantasy. - **Entertainment & Events:** There is potential for organizing events that offer interactive role-playing experiences, bringing together enthusiasts of fictional universes. - **Sports & Recreation:** Developing specialized combat training academies based on popular fictional combat techniques can create new opportunities for immersive sports and recreation experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [LED-Powered Laser Swords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-series-obiwan-kenobi-force-fx-elite-lightsaber.md) - [Motion-Activated Sci-Fi Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-2.md) - [Sci Fi-Inspired Desk Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego.md) - [Laser Sword Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seagate-lightsaber-collection-firecuda-ssd.md) - [Mindfulness Animation Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-mindfulness-movement.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Sci-Fi Game Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-fortnite.md) - [Sci-Fi Bath Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-bath-soap.md)