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Buch (Softcover): Ratgeber
Fencing With the Smallsword
The Art of Swordmanshipe for the Beginner
Verlag:
Meyer & Meyer Sport Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P36221073
EAN: 9781782552871
Erhältlich:
Nicht auf Lager
Zustellung: Fr, 27.11.2026
Versand: Kostenlos
CHF 27.75
Beschreibung
This is a practical guide to smallsword fencing intended for beginners,foilists who wish to try a dueling weapon, and coaches looking forpractical exercises for their students. The exercises provided were thesame used in fencing academies centuries ago and are still applicabletoday. They are easily incorporated into practice sessions. Also includedare fight sequences designed to guide the fencer in employing goodswordplay when sparring. This book offers a bit of everything. Fencing expert Michael Stevensoutlines how fencing with a smallsword differs from modern competitivesports fencing, focusing on scoring points and on avoiding injury. Hebriefly examines the history of the smallsword and has included a sectionon fencing theory, explaining how to hold the sword and outlining thevarious thrusts and parries. He provides advice on how to best spar withthe smallsword and how to cope with fencers who present differentchallenges.