Debunking the sport's rumored reputation of being outdated, this newly revised edition explores the ancient yet powerfully rich and entertaining art of fencing. Covering Olympic-style foil, epee, and saber methods, this comprehensive guide also features tips on safety, etiquette, and technique. With a brief history on the sport and an updated resource section, this examination tackles the fencing experience with humor and style.
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2Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Acknowledgements
- Preface: It Aināt Whatcha Think
- Prologue: Return to the Future
- Contents
- Introduction: Youāve Got to Be Kidding!
- Chapter One: Inna Nutshell: The Game
- Chapter Two: A Place to Fence
- Chapter Three: Basic Gear
- Chapter Four: Safety
- Chapter Five: About Manners
- Chapter Six: Fencerās Fandango!
- Chapter Seven: Fencing 101 : Foil
- Chapter Eight: Anything Goes! Epee
- Chapter Nine: Charge! Saber
- Chapter Ten: Funstuff: Sport Fencing
- Chapter Eleven: A Beginnerās Journal
- Chapter Twelve: A Brief History
- Glossary
- Resources
- Bibliography
- Index
- Special Thanks
- About the Author