Core Movements
Core Movements are reusable choreography blocks. Each movement is a short, repeatable sequence that can be taught, practiced, written in notation, combined with other movements, and performed the same way by Saberists anywhere.
Each movement is identified by a CM code, such as CM-A or CM-B. "CM" is short for Choreography Movement — the original name for these building blocks.
Where to Start
If you are new to SaberCraft, focus on the first five movements: CM-A through CM-E. These establish the shared vocabulary, timing, targeting, attack lines, parries, and partner discipline that everything else builds on.
Your first movement, CM-A, is documented right here as the official beginner example. It shows how notation becomes a real, teachable paired movement.
The full Core CM library — including CM-A through CM-E and beyond — is available in the CM Series Catalog.
Before You Begin CM-A
CM-A sits at the end of the beginner learning path:
Start Here → Notation Overview → Targets → Attacks → Parries → CM-A
Before working through CM-A, make sure you can recognize target zones, attack notation, and parry notation from the earlier pages. CM-A assumes you have that foundation.
How the Movement Library Is Organized
The movement library is organized into four levels, so you always know how official a movement is:
| Library | Meaning | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Core | Official baseline movements used for foundational training | Official |
| Extended | Official additions that build beyond the beginner core | Official |
| Community | Movements submitted, shared, or adopted by Saberists and partner groups | Community-reviewed |
| Experimental | Draft movements, prototypes, or material under review | Not yet official |
Core
The baseline movements every Saberist learns first. As a new student, this is your home — start with CM-A through CM-E.
Extended
Official movements that go beyond the beginner foundation, introducing more complex timing, footwork, transitions, reversals, counters, and cinematic phrasing. Explore these once you are comfortable with the Core movements.
Community
Movements developed and contributed by Saberists, schools, clubs, and partner communities. Community movements are clearly marked and credit their contributors. Over time, some may be promoted into the Extended or Core libraries.
Experimental
Drafts, prototypes, and choreography still being evaluated. These are visible so the community can watch ideas develop, but they are not yet official SaberCraft Standard material.