Fencing Sport

This 19th-century self-defense manual—written by a master swordsman—will appeal to fencers and martial artists as well as fans of Victorian-era culture, steampunk, and American history Colonel Thomas Hoyer Monstery was a master swordsman who participated in more than fifty duels, fought...

Paradoxes of Defence was first published in London in 1599. It was written by George Silver, an English gentleman, who was appalled at the influx of Italian rapier fencing into England, and set out his arguments in favor of the traditional English weapons: the short sword, the short staff, the forrest bill, the morris pike, and all manner of additional arms such as daggers, bucklers, and targes. He rails against the fashionable new style on the grounds that it is both dangerous to the practitioners, and of no use in warfare.

The book How to Fence: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Fencing will allow anyone the knowledge they need to know in order to begin a hobby in fencing. It could help the beginning fencer with techniques and more. It can also give the person who would love to try a new hobby a glimpse into the benefits of a sport that will offer excellent cardiovascular workouts.

The Spirit of Épée offers an innovative approach that will overturn the codes and reference writings, where learning is focused solely on technique. Three renowned fencing masters, joined by World and Olympic champions, present a learning approach based on tactics, mental and psychological strength. Through the concepts of distance, preparation, traps and a revolutionary definition of “game profiles”, they deliver a resolutely modern conception of epee fencing. Access the keys to turning a match in your favor!

“A gentleman had seized the enemy’s guard while holding his own point to the man’s stomach. The enemy brought in his left hand and, grabbing the foible of the gentleman’s sword with a heavy glove, he broke the blade off and plunged the point into the one who had seized his guard, killing him.” And you thought smallswording was dainty! Not even close - this was a matter of settling scores through blood, and Master-of-Arms André Wernesson Liancour had dedicated his life to perfecting his art. While he did make use of the foil for instructional purposes, his teaching was entirely ...

Growing up in New Jersey as the only African American Muslim at school, Ibtihaj Muhammad always had to find her own way. When she discovered fencing, a sport traditionally reserved for the wealthy, she had to defy expectations and make a place for herself in a sport she grew to love. From winning state championships to three-time All-America selections at Duke University, Ibtihaj was poised for success, but the fencing community wasn't ready to welcome her with open arms just yet.

Amani is hooked on a mystery - a poem on airmail paper that slips out of one of her father’s books. It seems to have been written by her grandmother, a refugee who arrived in Jordan during the First World War. Soon the perfect occasion to investigate arises: Her uncle Hafez, an advisor to the king of Jordan, invites her father to celebrate the king’s 60th birthday - and to fence with the king, as in their youth. Her father has avoided returning to his homeland for decades, but Amani persuades him to come with her.

It is 1868, and Spain teeters on the brink of revolution. Don Jaime de Astarola is Spain's greatest fencing master—a man of honor, an anachronism—priding himself on the precision and dignity of his ancient art, and the perfector of the deadly unstoppable sword thrust technique. His friends spend their days in cafes discussing plots at court, but Jaime lives an ordered and celibate life dedicated to one passion: the art of fencing—until the beautiful and mysterious Adela de Otero destabilizes his tranquil existence.

This audiobook will take you on a journey along with American fencing from the beginnings in the times of the founding fathers, all the way through the lackluster first decades of American competition in the Olympic Games, and on to today where American fencing stands poised to build on its success and become a major player on the world stage. It’s been a complicated road for the United States, one that’s intertwined with world politics and changing social structures.The American story is one of immigration and tenacity.

This is a splendid classic book on stage fencing by a real master - both as military instructor and as a specialist in this special skill adapted to the theatre. Contains as well some fascinating information on the old real-life fencing, the duels, the battles, the famous fencing masters, and schools. Easy to understand, easy to remember, easy to learn.

He’s a tattooed fencer with something to prove. His new coach? All control, no compromise. When rising fencing talent Tyler Rivers is unexpectedly assigned to an elite summer camp, he's ready to fight for his shot—on the strip and off. But nothing prepares him for Adrien Mercier, the stoic, ink-covered coach whose reputation is as sharp as his technique. Adrien doesn’t have time for distractions. But Tyler’s quiet confidence, raw talent, and sketchbook full of secrets are a challenge he can’t ignore. When sparks fly between student and coach, what begins as rivalry and friction ...

He’s an artist with no boundaries. His coach? A surgeon with too many scars. When Milo Reeves arrives at Harbor Heights’ elite épée camp barefoot and brimming with chaotic genius, he’s not expecting to collide with Sebastian Vale—a stoic former trauma surgeon turned fencing coach whose rules are as sharp as his jawline. Every step Milo takes challenges the camp’s regimented order, his rhythm more dance than drill. Every look Sebastian gives cuts deeper than any blade. What begins as a battle of control versus instinct becomes something far more dangerous—an intimate duel ...

By the Sword is an epic history of sword fighting - a science, an art, and, for many, a religion that began at the dawn of civilization in ancient Egypt and has been an obsession for mankind ever since. With wit and insight, Richard Cohen gives us an engrossing history of the world via the sword.

He’s a hotshot fencer with too much swagger. His new coach? All silence, steel, and smoldering restraint. When Dante Rossi shows up late to Lakeview’s elite saber camp—podcast blasting, ego unchecked—he’s expecting to dominate the competition, not clash with a reclusive blade coach who meets his fire with ice. Phoenix Sato doesn’t do spotlight, drama, or guys like Dante. But behind the tattoos and tempered steel, Dante’s hiding something real—and Phoenix sees it. When proximity turns to sparks, their rivalry becomes something far more dangerous… and far more addictive. Ten...

Explained in simple terms for a brief, yet comprehensive listen, this resource is packed with all the essential information you need to dive into the history of the samurai. Uncover the strength of mankind and explore the rich culture behind Japan’s revered warriors. If you want to enrich yourself with the history of the samurai and their principles, then scroll up, and click the “Buy” button right now.

With the exciting sport of fencing steadily becoming more mainstream in the UK and US and around the world, parents are spending thousands each year to help and encourage their children to train and excel in this unique Olympic sport. Fencing can be a mysterious world to the uninitiated, and parents and young fencers will have many questions about the sport, the fencer's potential, and the do's and don'ts. From Last to First aims to answer all these questions and many more.