In a recent episode of The Kyber Kave’s Saber Rattle podcast, Mikhayl von Rieben from Kyushin Ludo discussed the growing lightsaber combat community in Australia. The interview, which aired during the show’s regular Sunday 7 PM Pacific timeslot, provided insights into the Australian saber combat scene and highlighted upcoming developments.
A key focus of the discussion was Grand Saga and its potential to unite the broader saber community. Von Rieben shared his vision for how this initiative could bring together practitioners from different backgrounds and styles.
The episode also featured music composed by Aubri McCoy and flow demonstrations by Angelo Flores. Between segments, the hosts covered recent Star Wars news including updates about upcoming projects.
Saber Combat Down Under: Mikhayl Sensei Talks Australian Scene on Saber Rattle

Mikhayl von Rieben
I make things and I break things. Father of 4. Saber Academy Director. Instructor. PhD candidate.