Becoming a Jedi required the most a large commitment and an open mind. Sensitivity to the force belongs to those with a naturally high level of midi-chlorians. Those who showed an aptitude for the Force were taken at birth or soon after to train in the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. The life of a Jedi was one of personal sacrifice, from the outset of their training they lived a life of simplicity. Living by the Jedi Code which forbided material possessions and emotional attachments, including love. A Jedi was expected to adhere to this strict Code that included concepts such as rational thought, patience, and benevolence.

Jedi ranks

Youngling/Initiate

This refers to a child with Force potential. At a very young age, the Jedi initiates leave their homes and are assigned to a group for training.

Padawan

An apprentice Jedi who undergoes intensive one-on-one training under a Jedi Knight or Master after graduating from the academy. As tradition a human Padawan grows a long strand of braided hair that is finally cut off during the ceremony of knighthood, when a Padawan becomes a Jedi knight.

Jedi Knight

Experienced padawans may become full Jedi once they have completed the Knight trials. Pperforming a heroic act can earn a padawan the Jedi Knight status, such as when Obi-Wan Kenobi. Jedi Knight is the most common rank of Jedi.

Jedi Master

 

A Jedi Knight may become a Master after successfully training a Padawan to Knight status. If the council sees that a Jedi Knight has become more powerful they can be nominated to take the trials again, however; being significantly harder the second time.