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Artistic Fencing

THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF FOIL

With forewords by President, Acad�mie d'Armes de France President, Finnish Fencing Federation President, Canadian Fencing Association.

Starting with the anatomy of the foil and how to hold it, this primer progresses methodically from the basics to the increasingly complex sequences of foil fencing, all of which are introduced in easy-to- follow illustrations. On one hand, this comprehensive and practical book provides all the information an absolute beginner needs not only to learn to fence but also to fence successfully. On the other hand, it is a valuable reference for intermediate and even advanced fencers, the refinement of whose techniques is an ever-continuing process. The book concludes with an in-depth guide on the care and repair of electrical foil equipment, the mastery of which will enhance the foilist's enjoyment of the sport.

11" X 14". 290 B&W illus. and photos. 271 pp. PB.
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FENCING - COMPETITIVE TRAINING AND PRACTICE:
THE FOIL, THE EPEE, THE SABRE

With forewords by President, International Olympic Committee President, International Fencing Federation President, International Academy of Arms.

This revised work of four- volume-in-one, the fruit of more than 25 years of experience in and dedicated passion to fencing and its training, has been hailed by the President of the World Association of Fencing Masters as one of the few rare comprehensive treatises on the modern art of fencing, combining the practical with the theoretical. In 752 pages enhanced with 835 illustrations, the history of fencing is traced, systematic methods of competitive training and practice and their underlying principles are presented, and the particulars of the foil, the �p�e and the sabre are studied in depth. This work will be one to which novice, intermediate and advanced fencers and fencing masters-to- -be will refer again and again as they go from strength to strength with the grasp and assimilation of the subtleties of the fencing and training techniques imparted herein.

11" X 14". 835 B&W illus. 752 pp. HC
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THE MANUAL FOR THE CARE AND REPAIR OF ELECTRICAL FENCING EQUIPMENT

With forewords by President, F�d�ration Internationale d'Escrime President, Academie d'Armes Internationale.

With the universal adoption of electrical fencing, knowledge and skill in the maintenance and repair of electrical fencing equipment has become a must for all fencers. Furthermore, an understanding of the scoring apparatus circuitry and the workings of the electrical weapons will enable the fencer to develop winning techniques and tactics. However, this topic is at best baffling to most people. Therefore, this manual is a welcome work, because it meets the above needs and is very reader-friendly, by providing easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, accompanied by clear illustrations and troubleshooting charts.

11" X 14". 253 B&W illus. 234 pp. PB.
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ARTISTIC FENCING

Today, artistic fencing is considered a new and popular European martial art. In a journey through the timeless and fantastic, this book describes the fencing practice under many forms and styles, with the rapier, small sword and dagger throughout different eras, from times past to the end of the nineteenth century.

Presently, artistic fencing not only appears on the stage and in films, but also in historical re-enactments. This book covers many different treatises, which lays out the history of ancient fencing and the reconstruction of realistic sword combats. It provides a resource for sword enthusiasts, history buffs, and drama students with in-depth theoretical and practical instruction. Readers will discover a unique experience in the thrill and exhilaration of swordplay as it has been practiced for hundreds of years.

Bound in soft cover, approximately 261 pages, 5.5" x 8.5" with over 800 illustrations by the author.

Available in English, French, and Italian.