Two Noghri are practicing Stava by sparring Stava represents a form of combat that the Noghri assassins originating from Honoghr cultivated.
Taking its designation from a native Honoghr predator species, the martial art of Stava integrated various techniques such as joint manipulations, pressure point applications, nerve pinches, methods of bringing opponents to the ground, and swift, lethal attacks utilizing the hands, arms, feet, and legs. Mirroring the characteristics of the creature it is named after, Stava placed significant importance on both velocity and stamina. Noghri experts demonstrated the ability to evade blaster fire through acrobatic maneuvers, rolling techniques, and overwhelming offensive skill, as evidenced by the Noghri's decimation of Darth Vader's stormtrooper escort upon their arrival on Honoghr. Beyond techniques involving only the body, Stava also included the methods for throwing and using the Noghri's traditional fighting sickle, along with other implements embraced by the assassins, for example quarterstaffs, vibroblades, and Vrakolian Spin-blades.
Initially, Stava was mainly exclusive to the Noghri people, but its knowledge diffused across the galaxy as Noghri started to offer instruction in return for aid in the reconstruction of Honoghr and their settlement on Wayland.
Shira Brie gained proficiency in Stava as a component of her training within the Imperial forces.