Fencing
eBook - ePub

Fencing

Steps to Success

  1. 150 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Fencing

Steps to Success

About this book

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 for instructors.

Author Elaine Cheris shares the expertise that has made her one of the most prolific fencers and fencing instructors in the United States. In each progressive step, she explains the importance of a major skill, presents sequential illustrations to show you how to perform the skill, and then provides a series of drills to refine and master the skill.

Cheris has instructed many elite international competitors, as well as pop music star Jimmy Buffett. In Fencing: Steps to Success, you can receive your own personal lessons and start fencing the right way, right away.

This book is part of the highly popular Steps to Success Activity Series, which now has more than 1 million copies in print!

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Information

eBook ISBN
9781718253858
Year
2026

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. The Steps to Success Staircase
  7. History of Fencing
  8. Step 1: On Guard Stance and Mobility: Moving on the Strip
  9. Step 2: Hitting the Target: Determining Appropriate Distance
  10. Step 3: Thrust, Lunge, and Recovery: Delivering the Hit to Your Opponent
  11. Step 4: Engagement and Change of Engagement: Making Contact With Your Opponent’s Blade
  12. Step 5: Parry-Riposte High Line: Turning the Tide
  13. Step 6: Feints, Disengages, and Beats: Taking Charge
  14. Step 7: Parry-Riposte Low Line: Defending Against the Stealth Attacks
  15. Step 8: Low-Line Offensive Moves: Variety Adds Spice to Your Game
  16. Step 9: Long-Distance Footwork: Conquering Vast Space
  17. Rating Your Progress
  18. Glossary
  19. About the Author