by Nick Evangelista

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Often thought of as an activity just for actors or an elite few, fencing is actually an ideal sport for people of all ages. Fencing develops dexterity, endurance, flexibility, grace, and overall fitness, while also allowing participants the opportunity to hone the mind's problem-solving abilities. It is easily learned and practiced by both young and old, men and women, boys and girls. It has even been molded to fit the needs of the blind and individuals using wheelchairs. This is truly a sport for everyone.

The Art and Science of Fencing covers everything from the history of the sport to the specifics of fencing technique, including the psychology of fencing, types of fencing weapons, biographies of great fencers, and information on selecting a fencing school and getting started in the sport. This book is a necessity for everyone who's ever seen an Errol Flynn movie and thought "Hey, that could be me!"

Obviously you can not learn fencing, or any sport for that matter, from a book. It is assumed that if you are reading this, you are either in lessons or considering them. With that in mind, this is an excellent companion text for a beginning fencer. In many ways, this book fills in the missing gaps in lessons. It contains the background and the evolution of the sport. It describes the basic attacks and defense, the takes and ripostes. It shows the footwork and lays out the rules. There is a nice little piece about leverage and some interesting theories and tactics. I found that is was a good way to keep my brain wrapped around fencing while I waited for the next lesson.

About the Author

Nick Evangelista has taught fencing for more than 30 years. He is also the author of The Art and Science of Fencing.

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Large 11x8 softcover, in excellent condition, 300 pgs, 1999.

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