You have found the JAO, a site commited to the philosophical and ideological advancement of living everyday as a Jedi Knight. However you may be looking for information on Jediism, the Jedi Religion. Or perhaps you are seeking information on Project Jedi by the U.S. Government. Or maybe you are just looking for a good role-playing, gaming, or fan site in regards to the Jedi from Star Wars. Unfortunately we are not any of these things. Yet we do have information on them and can point you in the right direction for such topics, but those are not what we are about.

The Jedi Academy Online is a website and organization dedicated to the development and advancement of the Jedi ideology in actual real life application. Such as studying fictional sources like the Jedi Code and seeing if such a philosophy is applicable to everyday life. Creating non-fictional sources for those who wish to live by the ideals of the Jedi Knights, such as the Jedi Circle and the Jedi Formula.

Now this all may sound a bit strange, and rightfully so. Allow me to take this time to explain a bit more about what a Jedi is; outside the fictional association with Star Wars.
The Definition of the Jedi Path:
Definition 1: The Philosophical ideology presented in Star Wars Entertainment in direct relation to the Jedi Order and its members.
Example: The Jedi Code outlines basic guiding principles of the Jedi Path.
Definition 2: A philosophical way of life inspired by the fictional Jedi in Star Wars and expounded by the Jedi Circle.
Example: Morken Saan likes the ideals of the Jedi Path, but he is does not consider himself a Jedi.
The Jedi Path is not hard to explain, but it can be hard to find the proper words to define it. Every Jedi walks the Jedi Path, thus they are examples of it. But this itself does not explain it to others and requires a something more. The Jedi Path is the overall Philosophical ideals that we Jedi follow, train, and practice daily. You can view these practices, tenets, and traits by reading the Jedi Circle.

I am sure the Jedi are sounding rather boring to most about now. We have no real lightsabers, no Jedi Dress-Code, and no Jedi Temple. Instead we focus on Physical Well-Being (diet, exercise, and practical self-defense), Mental Well-Being (stress-relief, conflict resolution, and learning new subjects such as different philosophies that exist), and Spiritual Well-Being (meditation, self-awareness and self-honesty, learning about the Force). The Jedi work towards self-betterment, not battling Sith. If this sounds like something you might be interested please read through our FAQ and Regulations for more information, or visit our message board. Thank you and we hope you enjoy your time at our site.

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