Why didn't Jedi/Sith TURN OFF THEIR LIGHTSABERS to avoid an opponent's blade? | Star Wars Lore

We discuss Trakata, a rare lightsaber technique where Jedi or Sith would quickly extinguish their blade in order to bypass the blade of an opponent. All that and more on today's Star Wars Legends Lore video!

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