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Fencing With the Smallsword

By Stevens, Michael J.

Fencing With the Smallsword

By Stevens, Michael J.

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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.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
104
Release Date:
2025-09-01
Publication Date:
2025-09-01
Publisher:
Meyer + Meyer Fachverlag
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1782552871
ISBN13:
9781782552871
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
162 g
Height:
139 cm
Width:
215 cm
Thickness:
7 cm
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