Yoda vs. Darth Maul

have you ever tried to kick someones ass while your pissed? you are far more able to fight when you are cool enough to know whats happening. and i know. trust me... i know.

And I can tell you that sometimes when you're fighting for the sake of someone you've lost, you tend to be more focused as well.

It kind of works both ways. People find inspiration in everything.

Originally posted by Gideon
Every other source disagrees, Blax, and I would point out that if Obi-Wan, despite lesser training and inferior experience, was "more skilled" than Darth Maul, how come Kenobi's confirmed superior [Qui-Gon] failed to defeat the Sith Lord? Better yet, how come the two of them combined weren't enough to overwhelm him? The only time that Obi-Wan had the "edge" in combat over Maul is when he briefly gave into his anger. And that was a temporary advantage, as Maul relieved him of his lightsaber and toppled him into the melting pit.

No one here is fellating him. As I said, he doesn't stand a chance against Yoda in combat, but really -- TPM Obi-Wan superior to him? I don't think so.

an imperfect source (the jedi council), confirmed qui-gon as superior to obi wan.

but obi wan was younger and had more stamina, qui-gon was past his prime. so i say tpm obi is better, after all he won right

As far as debating is concerned, Obi-Wan won via PIS and I think CIS.

As far as reality is concerned.. Obi-Wan won because he had better senses. He kept his his head in the game and didn't get cocky like Maul did, which resulted in Maul's defeat.

Actually, Obi-Wan while raging was able to temporarily overcome Maul, but in the end it was this lack of focus which allowed a simple Force push to unbalance him and nearly lose the fight. Obi-Wan was simply not better than Maul at this point, though he sure as hell put him on his ass pretty quick. Any later incarnation of Obi-Wan would probably win, though.

YODA without question maul stands no chance what so ever

Staaahhp

yoda where it counts