Who Taught Ezra How To Fight Without A Lightsaber? (It's Not Who You Think)
Matthew Perez
Published Mar 08, 2026
Although Ahsoka never officially takes Ezra Bridger on as her Padawan, the two Jedi share a strong bond, making their reunion at the end of "Ahsoka" Episode 7 — "Part Seven: Dreams and Madness" much sweeter.
The two meet during "Star Wars Rebels," building their relationship as they work together on numerous missions for the Rebellion. Although Ahsoka has long since left the Jedi Order, Ezra looks up to her as a legendary warrior and a mentor after Kanan's death. When he gains access to the World Between Worlds, Ezra uses it to rescue Ahsoka from Darth Vader, earning the Jedi's respect. But when he attempts something similar with Kanan, Ahsoka tells Ezra his master had died to save him, Hera, and Sabine, helping Ezra fully process Kanan's sacrifice, his last lesson to his student.
However, it isn't until "Ahsoka" that the titular Jedi and Ezra reunite, with Ahsoka fulfilling her promise to find him after he rescued her in the World Between Worlds. Although Ezra has spent the last 11 years stranded on Peridea, Ahsoka clearly wasn't far from his thoughts, as he used her many lessons, including fighting without a lightsaber, to survive against the barren planet, Thrawn's forces, and countless bandits.