Meet The Knights

Chapter Affiliation/Region:

Knights of the Bluegrass​

Near Louisville, Kentucky, USA

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Year Knighted/Knightings:

International Jedi Federation Knight (2025)

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Knight Archer Gintoo is a Knight shaped by a lifetime of service, from the Boy Scouts to the military, carrying forward a belief that helping others should be done without expecting anything in return. His path into the Jedi way began through a deeply personal experience, witnessing how simple acts of presence and care could bring real impact to others. He approaches the Force as something steady and present, not always active, but always there, guiding him toward growth and awareness. As a mentor, he focuses on giving others practical tools and challenging them to think for themselves, knowing that growth comes through effort and honest reflection. He continues to work on becoming more emotionally aware, recognizing that strength is not only in action, but in understanding and connection. At his core, he is driven by integrity, discipline, and a commitment to improving, even if only by one percent each day.

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Chapter Affiliation/Region:
South East Regional Jedi (S.E.R.J.) 

South Carolina, U.S.A.

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Year Knighted/Knightings:
International Jedi Federation Knight (2022)

F.A. - Light Aspect Knight, TOTJO Knight, Praxeum Knight

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​Knight Sophia is a builder, a torchbearer, and a deeply feeling soul who moves through the world with intensity, humor, loyalty, and heart. Her path was forged through darkness, trauma, discipline, and the refusal to accept limitation, and that same refusal now fuels the way she serves others. She understands the Force as radical interconnectedness, the knowing that everything is one and that how we treat others is how we treat ourselves, and she lives that philosophy through healing, mentorship, leadership, and relentless effort. Outside the Order, she dedicates her life to helping people heal physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, carrying the same Jedi values into every part of her work. Within IJF, she helps shape culture, hold standards, open doors, and protect a space where people can be safe, honest, and transformed. What drives her is the belief that things can always be made better than they were before, and that if there is a door that does not yet exist, it can be built and opened.

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Chapter Affiliation/Region:

Knights of the Bluegrass​

Kentucky, USA

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Year Knighted/Knightings:
International Jedi Federation Knight (2020)

Re-Knighted (2024)

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Ephesus Vi, also known as Jason, walks the Jedi path with a grounded realism, blending his faith, life experience, and a deep commitment to personal integrity. As a Knight, he carries a strong sense of responsibility, holding himself to a higher standard in both action and character, while encouraging others to think critically and grow into their own understanding. His mentorship centers on independence, accountability, and the courage to face hard truths, always with the intention of helping others become the best version of themselves. With a dry sense of humor and a firm stance against closed-mindedness, he creates space for honest dialogue and mutual respect. Whether guiding others through training, challenging perspectives, or supporting community growth, he leads with both conviction and care.

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Chapter Affiliation/Region:

Independent
New York, U.S.A.​

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Year Knighted/Knightings:
International Jedi Federation Knight (2025)

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Breeze El Tierno walks the Jedi path as something that feels less like a pursuit and more like a natural expression of how he experiences the world. He approaches the Force as a living system of relationships, something that must be engaged with through curiosity, humility, and an ongoing willingness to refine understanding. His path is grounded in the everyday, where philosophy is not abstract but lived through connection, responsibility, and presence with others. He brings a heart-centered approach to mentorship, focusing on love, grace, and the ethical responsibility to stand with and for others, especially those who are vulnerable or unheard. His life outside the Order, particularly his role in caring for his family, reinforces the same values he carries into the community, making his practice deeply embodied and relational. Through authenticity, humor, and a steady commitment to showing up for others, he seeks to remind people that they are not alone and that belonging is something we create together.

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Chapter Affiliation/Region:

Chicago Jedi

Illinois, U.S.A.

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Year Knighted/Knightings:

Praxeum Knight (2021)
International Jedi Federation Knight (2023)

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Chapter Affiliation/Region:
Independent

Northern Italy, Italy

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Year Knighted/Knightings:
International Jedi Federation Knight (2026)

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Michael Bark is a Jedi-inspired practitioner whose path has been shaped by a lifelong connection to the stories of the Jedi, beginning in childhood and deepening through decades of lived experience. A school teacher and martial arts coach, he balances movement and stillness, grounding his practice in both physical discipline and meditation. He approaches the Force simply as connection, to people, to the world, and to everything around him, and strives to live with integrity by aligning his thoughts, actions, and intentions. His way of mentoring is rooted in real human connection, preferring genuine relationships over checklists, and meeting people where they are while encouraging them forward. Deeply influenced by his local community and the resilience of those around him, he carries a strong sense of service and responsibility in all areas of life. At his core, he is full-hearted, always willing to support and walk alongside others on their path.

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Chapter Affiliation/Region:

British Isles Jedi

United Kingdom

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Year Knighted/Knightings:

Real Jedi Knights (2006)
F.A. - Light Aspect (2011)
International Jedi Federation (2025)

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Knight Sotunus has been part of the Jedi community for over two decades, bringing with him a steady, reflective presence shaped by long experience and continued self-examination. He values honesty and sincerity above all else, approaching both life and the Jedi path with a grounded and thoughtful mindset. He is naturally introspective, often taking the time to consider multiple perspectives before arriving at his own, not out of indecision, but out of a genuine desire to understand things fully and fairly. As a person, he is patient, reliable, and non-judgmental, meeting others where they are and holding space for growth without forcing direction. As a mentor, he focuses on drawing out what is already present in others, guiding through encouragement rather than criticism, and helping people turn reflection into practical, lived action. What drives him is not recognition or status, but the belief that sincerity, effort, and small, honest choices can meaningfully shape the lives of others.

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Chapter Affiliation/Region:

Independent​

Indiana, U.S.A.

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Chapter Affiliation/Region:

Independent

Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.A.

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Year Knighted/Knightings:

International Jedi Federation Knight (2023)

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Chapter Affiliation/Region:

Independent​

Michigan, U.S.A.

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Year Knighted/Knightings:

International Jedi Federation 

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