Tracks Publishing

Top fencers adn 200 photos show you how

Let's face it. It's a new century and a sport has to have more than a bloody history to be hip. It has to be a roaring, physio/psychotherapeutic, ultranaturalistic experience just to keep up with today's action sport menu.

Well, guess what? Fencing is very hip as proscribed and despite its alien imagery, there's a growing appreciation for the ancient yet powerfully rich rewards of the fencing experience.

Fencer's Start-Up is a comprehensive, photo-laden beginner's guide that explores the basics of Olympic-style foil, epee and saber fencing-and for the first time anywhere-the hotshot street version of the sword arts: Sport Fencing.

Safety, etiquette and technique are explained in an upbeat, straightforward style that is at once informative and fun to read. Discover the real reason why fencing has lasted over 500 years and is enjoying another surge in global popularity. It ain't history, Jim. It's ballsout fun!

What insiders say:

'Great photos and an easy-to-read style that captures all the excitement!'-Olivia Newby, former captain, UCLA women's foil.

'Flat-out one of the best introductions to fencing ever written.'-Nestor Rosario, world renowned fencing competitor and coach.

Contents

It ain't what you think
Return to the future
Introduction You've got to be kidding!
Chapter One: Inna nutshell-The game
Chapter Two: A place to fence
Chapter Three: Basic gear
Chapter Four: Safety
Chapter Five: About manners
Chapter Six: Fencer's fandango!
Chapter Seven: Fencing 101-Foil
Chapter Eight: Anything goes!-Epee
Chapter Nine: Charge! Saber
Chapter Ten: Funstuff-Sport fencing
Chapter Eleven: A beginner's journal
Chapter Twelve: A brief history
Glossary
Resources
Bibliography
Index
Special thanks… (plus d'informations)