Fencer's Start-Up
a beginner's guide to fencing
$38.06
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
6 January 2011
Summary
Debunking the sport’s rumored reputation of being outdated, this newly revised edition explores the ancient yet powerfully rich and entertaining art of fencing.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.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781884654770 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1884654770 |
| Series: | Start-Up Sports series |
| Author: | Doug Werner |
| Publisher: | Tracks Publishing,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Tracks Publishing,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 6 January 2011 |
| Weight: | 276g |
| Dimensions: | 215mm x 139mm x 12mm |
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Critics Review
“This book does the impossible
“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
About The Author
Doug Werner
Doug Werner
is the author of the bestselling Start-Up Sports series. He is also the author of Adopting in China, Fighting Fit, Fitness Training for Girls, Skateboarding: Book of Tricks, and Skateboarding: New Levels. He lives in San Diego.
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