The Art and Science of Fencing
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (614 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1570280754 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 296 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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. Fencing develops dexterity, endurance, flexibility, grace, and overall fitness, while also allowing participants the opportunity to hone the mind's problem-solving abilities. 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. Often thought of as an activity just for actors or an elite few, fencing is actuall
Nick Evangelista has taught fencing for more than 30 years. He is also the author of The Art and Science of Fencing.
Just the Basics J. Davis The Art and Science of Fencing contains a fairly basic into and description of sport fencing, focusing on the French approach to foil. A full third of the book is dedicated to trying to sell the reader on fencing. In my opinion, if you have bought the book, you're already interested. The text was notably lacking in decent photos or illustrations. There are a couple of pages dedicated to praising the importance of drills and exercises, but there is very little actual description of suggested drills or exercises! On a side note, the author has a very narrow vie. Beyond Technique C. A. Kluftinger Nick Evangelista proves that he is a true master on the subject of fencing. Not only does he know the techniques and "little tricks" which may make an ordinary fencer an extraordinary fencer (he even has advice for a "Southpaw", like myself), he understands to enrich his text with background stories from fencing history, and anecdotes from his own career which make the book very readable and a rounded resource for anyone's fencing library. I could not put it down, once started. As it is always difficult to describe physical movements in words without losing t. Great book ! As a 15 year fencer veteran, fencing in at least 5 different countries I consider this book a GREAT basis to start with.It is well written and the reader / fencer can immediately identify a lot of similar situations that Nick Evangelista points out through his amazing fencing career. It is a pity that the sport is not very popular in the States, but we're trying!Highly recommended!!
He is also the author of The Art and Science of Fencing.. About the AuthorNick Evangelista has taught fencing for more than 30 years