Cho mok

"Cho mok translates as "to otherwise maim," targeting legs, limbs, or appendages that will disable your opponent."

- Cin Drallig

In lightsaber combat, cho mok was the act of cutting off an opponent's limb, such as a humanoid's leg.

Methodology
"We know that a severed limb can readily be replaced by a prosthetic that looks identical to the real thing. Prostheses offer sensation and do everything flesh can. They're ideal substitutes in every way, except for requiring maintenance. So we don't feel too badly when we have to cut the arm or leg off a very bad person. But I assure you, that very bad person remembers the pain forever."

- Valin Horn

In combat, the cho mok was oftentimes simply taking advantage of an opening, with no set method to go about it. That being said, the zones 5 and 6 of the Shii cho body target zones were likely designed to facilitate this mark.

It was different from cho mai as it did not target the opponents weapon arm.

Notable uses
At the climax of the Seventh Battle of Ruusan, Sith Lord Githany administered a cho mok strike against the Jedi initiate Hardin, severing his leg from the knee down with her lightwhip.

The Dark Jedi Asajj Ventress applied cho mok against Zule Xiss, slicing off her left arm.

Anakin Skywalker applied cho mok on an IG-100 MagnaGuard aboard the Invisible Hand.

Obi-Wan Kenobi's amputation of Darth Vader's legs and remaining arm during his mou kei application could be considered a fast, triple cho mok.

Obi-Wan Kenobi used this technique on Tatooine ,

Laddinare Torbin used this technique to sever the arm of Dark Jedi Arden Lyn.

Luke Skywalker performed the maneuver on Hoth against a female Wampa, who would later be appropriately referred to as "One-Arm".

Skywalker also severed UnuThul's arm during their duel aboard the Admiral Ackbar.

Jacen Solo performed cho mok when he chopped off Nelani Dinn's right leg at Darth Vectivus's lair near Bimmiel in 40 ABY, beginning his path towards his grandfather's footsteps.

Jedi Master Tresina Lobi received a cho mok strike from Dark Jedi Alema Rar, during their duel in Coruscant's Fellowship Plaza, having both of her legs severed at the knees.

Salle Serpa would have his arm cut off by Zekk

The Dark Lord of the Sith Jacen Solo would receive a cho mok mark from his own sister, Jaina Solo, in their duel during the Second Battle of Roche.

Feeorin pirate Rav received a cho mok strike to one of his legs from Cathar Jedi Rasi Tuum.

Cade Skywalker severed the legs of the last surviving Sith Lord during the Mission to Daluuj in order to interrogate him.

Appearances

 * Crosscurrent
 * Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith
 * Darth Bane: Dynasty of Evil
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
 * Star Wars: Republic: The Battle of Jabiim
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
 * Rebel Force: Renegade
 * Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
 * Dark Nest III: The Swarm War
 * Betrayal
 * Tempest
 * Invincible
 * Outcast
 * Star Wars: Legacy 1: Broken, Part 1
 * Star Wars: Legacy 19: Claws of the Dragon, Part 6
 * Star Wars: Legacy 26: The Hidden Temple, Part 2

Notes and references
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