Foil, Saber, and Epee Fencing: Skills, Safety, Operations, and Responsibilities

Foil, Saber, and Epee Fencing: Skills, Safety, Operations, and Responsibilities
by Maxwell R. Garret, Emmanuil G. Kaidanov, Gil A. Pezza

Foil, Saber, and Epee Fencing: Skills, Safety, Operations, and Responsibilities
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Author: Emmanuil G. Kaidanov, Gil A. Pezza, Maxwell R. Garret
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1994-04-01
ISBN: 0271010193
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: The Pennsylvania State University Press

Book Reviews of Foil, Saber, and Epee Fencing: Skills, Safety, Operations, and Responsibilities

Book Review: Aspiring Coaches: There are two fencing books you should own
Summary: 5 Stars

And this book is one of them. (The other is Fencing and the Master, by Laszlo Szabo)

I have read many of the different fencing books on the market, and these two are the only that provide both logical structure and useful content. As one other reviewer has astutely pointed out, the authors have themselves produced many national champions, team champions, and olympic team members.

This book may be a bit pricey, but it is worth the money compared with the other books out there. The old saying holds true: "you get what you pay for."

As an epee fencer, I have to say that the section on epee is very well written. I have noticed that, in many fencing books, the author will only spend a page or two describing epee tactics/technique/theory. Usually, the theory consists of a few rambling paragraphs. Epee is given a much better treatment here. For one thing, the description of epee footwork put into words what I had trying to describe to begining epee fencers for years.

Good photographs too, especially the one of my friend Michael Feldschuh (with an astonished George Kolombotovich in the background) at the begining of the chapter on officiating. Also, the "models" demonstrating fencing actions do not look awkward (as those in other books often do).

In short, if you are a competitor, borrow it. If you want to become a coach, buy it and memorize it.

Summary of Foil, Saber, and Epee Fencing: Skills, Safety, Operations, and Responsibilities

Anyone who wishes to learn the sport of fencing will find the basic elements necessary to begin in Foil, Saber, and �pée Fencing. The already accomplished fencer will find the answers to methodology and strategies by which to overcome one's opponent in tournament play. The coach and teacher is herein presented with lesson plans by which to chart a student's progress. The administrator is advised of the safety factors and range of liability to consider while incorporating fencing into a sports program. Three eminent coaches, each with a wide range of international experience, present their methods of teaching, which are compatible for the student choosing to learn the skills necessary in more than one weapon. Excellent photographs and diagrams illustrate the concepts, and an extensive annotated bibliography provides the reader with a wide selection of research materials. Late in the summer of 1993 new rule changes were adopted by the United States Fencing Association. These changes, which go into effect with the start of the 1993-94 fencing season, are included in this manual.Foil, Saber, and �pée Fencing. also traces the transition of the art of duelling from the combat arena to the sports arena.

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