The Art and Science of Fencing
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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!"
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Please keep in mind that I read this book a while ago and do not fully remember it.
The descriptions were linear, what you would find in any other book. The pictures were average to bad at times. It's just a plain average fencing manual and that's all there is to it. Evangelista does talk about his background in fencing and a few fencing masters which is always important to learn.
The descriptions were linear, what you would find in any other book. The pictures were average to bad at times. It's just a plain average fencing manual and that's all there is to it. Evangelista does talk about his background in fencing and a few fencing masters which is always important to learn.
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