"This book broke new ground in 2004, providing for the first time a comprehensive beginner's guide to medieval Italian swordsmanship. ... This second edition corrects some errors, and includes an appendix highlighting some changes to the interpretation."--Back cover.
Fencing: steps to success
by Cheris, Elaine, Cheris, Elaine
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Covering all the essential fencing skills for foil and epee, in a progressive manner that maximises learning, this text should serve as a training guide for less experienced fencers and as a reference for instructors of this growing sport.
An introduction to fencing that explains the technical aspects, rules, and challenges of the sport and includes sequential illustrations to describe how to perform specific skills.
Learn the highly technical sport of fencing in nine challenging and fun steps! FENCING: STEPS TO SUCCESS covers all of the essential skills of the epee and foil forms of the sport. The book is a perfect how-to guide for beginning and developing fencers, and a valuable reference …