Photographs and text help describe the techniques used in traditional and sport fencing.

This book, written in a style easily comprehended by a child and containing motivating illustrations, was written with the youngest of athletes in mind. By inviting kids to complete individual tasks, to solve puzzles, to answer questions and to complete drawings, the book achieves the feel of an activity book. The little cartoon character "Foily“ accompanies the reader throughout the book, as he offers tips and invites the child to practice independently. The contents correspond to the most basic level of fencing training. It is intended as a teaching tool for fencing instructors and trainers, to help promote understanding of the sport of fencing for fencing students, and to improve independence in training. For the parents of fencing children it is an important motivational companion to fencing instruction.

This teaching and reference book covers the most important concepts of training theory in the sport of fencing and their methodological application. Supplemented by the general teaching methods and experiences of Germany's most successful trainers, findings, theories, and methods of training, science-oriented basic concepts are integrated here with application-oriented editing. Through the collaboration of internationally renowned scientists and long-time successful trainers, a fencing book was created that is unique in fencing literature. From the Contents: • Essential information regarding terminology • Basic methods of fencing training • Youth training • Aspects of sports medicine in fencing • Foil fencing • Epée fencing • Saber fencing • International development trends in fencing

Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will make you a better sportsperson, whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your sport. This book is illustrated in full colour throughout with photographs showing technique sequences, correct positions and competition situations. It covers fencing techniques in a logical progression, starting with the absolute beginner and culminating with the advanced competition fencer, and supplies detailed 'key points' as well as tips and advice on competition fencing. It discusses how to approach fencing as a left-hander and how to deal with left-handed opponents, and includes a valuable section on tactics which explains how to apply techniques in a fight situation. Presents footwork exercises and bladework training drills and provides an introduction to epee and sabre fencing. Aimed at fencers of all levels of ability and those considering taking up the sport and fencing coaches. Superbly illustrated with over 200 colour photographs showing technique sequences, correct positions and competition situations.

Learn fencing and get a great workout, improve hand–eye coordination, and just plain have fun. Endorsed by Veteran Fencers Quarterly.

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The boys of Kings Row head to France with exes, rivalries, and secrets in this fun and hilarious novel by a New York Times bestselling author—inspired by the award-nominated comic series by C.S. Pacat and Johanna The Mad. The boys of Kings Row are off to a training camp in Europe! Surrounded impressive scenery and even more impressive European fencing teams, underdog Nicholas can't help but feel out of place. With the help of a local legend, though, he and the rest of the team finds it within themselves to face superior fencers, ex-boyfriends, expulsion, and even Nicholas's golden-boy, secret half-brother, the infamous Jesse Coste. Will Aiden and Harvard end up together, though? En garde! The second installment of this enticing original YA novel series by Sarah Rees Brennan, rich with casual diversity and queer self-discovery, explores never-before-seen drama inspired by C.S. Pacat's critically acclaimed Fence comic series. Text and Illustration copyright: © 2021 BOOM! Studios Fence(TM) and © 2021 C.S. Pacat

An introduction to the basic rules and techniques of fencing.

"Olympic medalist and U.S. National Champion Tim Morehouse's memoir is a story of teamwork and individualism, monastic dedication and high-stakes competition-- the difference between a dream and its demise separated by 120 milliseconds at the tip of a sword."--Page 4 of cover.

This guide, “How to Fence” will allow anyone the knowledge they need to know to begin a new hobby in fencing. Including pictures of samples such as footwork, weapons and strategies this guide could help the beginning fencer with techniques and more. This guide can also give the person who would love to try a new hobby a glimpse into the benefits of a sport that will offer excellent cardiovascular workouts. Pictures of various weapons and parts of weapons will give the beginner an idea of the different choices out there when they decide to not buy a whole weapon, but make their own. Also included are helpful instructions on how to keep your weapons and other articles in great shape so you won’t have to replace them all the time. Not only will the reader have access to all this information, but they’ll also learn that there are many places where you can set up an area and practice their fencing. Get a group of friends together who may be interested in learning something new and an open area and break out the swords, you just might be able to begin learning fencing. It’s not as hard as you thought it might be! About the Expert John Beeler has been fencing for over 21 years, and is an avid lover of the sport. He has been teaching Christine the sport for almost a year now. With each of their loves of the sport, they thought it would be nice to let others know how easy it was to get into fencing. Between John’s knowledge of the sport and Christine’s writing ability, they have put together an instruction manual that can have anyone, of any age beginning the new hobby of fencing. John and Christine are also hoping to one day begin their own fencing school. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.