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FORTHCOMING TITLES (2)
- This exciting fencing books will be availabe this winter. Order now --you won't be billed until your items ship -- or CONTACT US to send us an e-mail indicating your interest, so we can contact you then.
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Historical Fencing (1)
- This category includes historical fencing styles, the history of fencing, the duel, and other treatments of swordsmanship styles that precede modern sport fencing.
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Epee Books (2)
- Epee descends from the 19th-century dueling sword, and these books focus primarily on epee fencing and epee fencers. More on epee is found in the category of 3-weapon books or general fencing books.
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Foil Books (3)
- Foil features precise technique and dazzling exchanges, and here are books on foil and foil fencers. More discussions of foil are found in the categories coaching manuals and 3-weapon books and general fencing.
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Saber Books (4)
- Saber is perhaps the most dynamic of the three fencing weapons, and here are the books on saber fencing, past and present. More on saber is found in the category of 3-weapon and general fencing books.
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3-Weapon Fencing Books and General Fencing Books (3)
- This category includes books that cover all three weapons and books about general aspects of fencing.
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Mental and Physical Fencing Training and Conditioning (4)
- This category includes books on physical and mental preparation, training, and conditioning.
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Electric Foil Fencing, by Istvan Lukovich
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For all serious foil fencers. Clearly explains the tactics and techniques that transformed foil with electric scoring. . "Incredibly pithy. . . . a wealth of information..." Fencing Master Dick Oles. $24.95. Click image for details.
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Epee 2.0: The New Fencing Paradigm, by Johan Harmenberg
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A World and Olympic Champion explains the New Fencing Paradigm: how to impose your own "Area of Excellencce" on a technically superior opponent. History, An exciting story; an important advance in fencing theory. $27.95. Click image for details.
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Epee Fencing: A Complete System, by Imre Vass
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Total coverage of epee technique, tactics, and strategy. "An excellent new translation of . . . the fundamental book on epee." --Colin Walls, Manchester, UK. $26.95. Click image for details.
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Fencing and the Master, by Laszlo Szabo
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A complete introduction to fencing and how to teach it, with clear discussions and copious illustrations. "More great coaches have stolen ideas from this book than any other!" $30.00. Click image for details.
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Fencing Is My Life, by Sergei Golubitsky
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Every aspiring fencer needs to read this book. Golubitsky, the dominant male foil fencer of his time, recounts his difficult rise to the top, his triumphs and mistakes, and the lessons he learned from them. $27.95. Click image for details.
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Fencing: The Modern International Style, by Istvan Lukovich
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"Deeper and more systematic than any other text available in English," this book is a thorough introduction to all aspects of fencing from basic footwork to advanced techniques in all 3 weapons. $30.00. Click image for details.
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Modern Saber Fencing Book and DVD Bundle
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Get the most out of modern saber -- buy the book and DVD together at a special bargain price!
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Modern Saber Fencing, by Zbigniew Borysiuk
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The first English-language saber book in over 50 years! This book will be extremely useful" -- Edward Korfanty, Olympic Saber Coach. Unique photo illustrations -- and check out the DVD package! NOW AVAILABLE.
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One Touch at a Time, by Aladar Kogler, Ph.D. (Second Edition)
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Mental preparation, bout management, and strategy in fencing, from an Olympic coach. An in-depth look at fencing psychology and a powerful discussion of fencing tactics. $28.95. Click image for details.
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Strength Training for Fencers, by Harry James
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Fencer, coach, and Certified Physical Trainer Harry James has created, a complete guide to strength training that is highly specific for fencers. The only work of its kind. $24.95. Click image for details.
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Understanding Fencing, by Zbigniew Czajkowski
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Few fencing masters can match Zbigniew Czajkowski's achievements: he has produced world champions and Olympic gold medalists in all three weapons. Now he has finally distilled his teachings in English. $31.95. Click image for details.
