Elaine Cheris

'I am very impressed. The basics are sound; the training program should improve even an experienced fencer. I am going to use a few of the training tips myself!'-Abrahamson Goran, Technical Commission member, International Fencing Federation World Championship silver (1997) medalist

'A valuable manual both for the individual learning fencing and to stimulate and help coaches. Elaine Cheris draws on her experience as both a coach and Olympic competitor.'-Peter Jacobs, Secretary/Treasurer and member of Executive Committee of the International Fencing Federation

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 author… (mais)