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Fencing: Steps to Success covers all of the essential skills of the epee and foil forms of fencing. This book will serve as the perfect training guide for less experienced fencers and students of fencing, as well as a valuable reference for instructors of this highly technical sport. One of the most recognized fencing figures in the United States, author Elaine Cheris shares her expertise as both a fencer and instructor. In each progressive learning step, she carefully describes each major skill, presents sequential illustrations (approximately 150 in all) to show how to perform the skill, and then provides a series of drills to refine the skills through practice. The book's step-by-step teaching method is both challenging and fun for the student, promoting skills development and motivation to learn more. It's the perfect technique-development guide and a valuable reference. Having made the U.S. Olympic team in both epee and foil, Cheris covers both forms in this book, giving you a well-rounded introduction to the sport. A highly accomplished instructor, Cheris owns and operates the Cheyenne Fencing Society and has been the chairperson for two World Championships. She has instructed many notable students, including pop music stars Neil Diamond and Jimmy Buffett. See all the titles available in the Steps to Success Series.… (more)
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Learn the highly technical sport of fencing in nine challenging and fun steps! Fencing: Steps to Success covers all of the essential skills of the epee and foil forms of the sport. The book is a perfect how-to guide for beginning and developing fencers, and a valuable reference for instructors.
Author Elaine Cheris shares the expertise that has made her one of the most prolific fencers and fencing instructors in the United States. In each progressive step, she explains the importance of a major skill, presents sequential illustrations to show you how to perform the skill, and then provides a series of drills to refine and master the skill.
Cheris has instructed many elite interantional competitors, as well as pop music star Jimmy Buffett. In Fencing: Steps to Success, you can receive your own personal lessons and start fencing the right way, right away.
This book is part of the highly popular Steps to Success Activity Series, which now has more than 1 million copies in print!
Contents
Preface
The steps to success staircase
History of fencing
Step 1 On guard stance and mobility: Moving on the strip
Step 2: Hitting the target: Determining appropriate distance
Step 3: Thrust, lunge, and recovery: Delivering the hit to your opponent
Step 4: Engagement and change of engagement: Making contact with your opponent's blade
Step 5: Parry-riposte high line: Turning the tide
Step 6: Feints, disengages, and beats: Taking charge
Step 7: Parry-riposte low line: Defending against the stealth attacks
Step 8: Low-line offensive moves: Variety adds spice to your game
Step 9: Long-distance footwork: Cnquering vast space
Rating your progress
Glossary
About the autho