Fencer's Start-up

(Paperback, Second Edition, Second edition)

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Debunking the sport's rumoured reputation of being outdated, this newly revised edition explores the ancient yet powerfully rich and entertaining art of fencing.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 sabre 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 humour and style.

Reviews

"This book does the impossible--It shows exactly how a beginner should start fencing. Thumbs Up! BUY IT!" -- Andrew Stroud , Veteran Fencers Quarterly
"Start-Up Sports tackles the hottest sports. Forthright. Simple." -- Library Journal
"Light and energetic, easy to read. Information is sound and clearly presented. But more than anything else, the book successfully conveys the fun of fencing. A job well done." --Nick Evangelista, author, The Art and Science of Fencing

Author Bio

Doug Werner is the author of 15 books on sports and fitness, including the books in the Start-Up Sports series. He lives in San Diego, California.