The Lightsaber Fencing Tournament originated from the challenges of skill made to students by the Jedi Master JanMicénte, an instructor at the school. JanMicénte grew tired of always easily winning at fencing with lightsabers against students and decided it was more practical that they test their skills against each other. The tournament provided a ritualized way to do so. Throughout its history, several Jedi who went on to become important in the order distinguished themselves as winners in the tournament. The Jedi Master M'Ba-Tee was one such example, exhibiting the technique of Jar'Kai and becoming the champion the 12th Annual Tournament.