Fencing and the Master is abeloved, unique classic tat distills the fencing wisdom of the twentieth century. 
 Of great and lasting value. -- Robert Scranton, President, USFCA The most complete book on the teaching and learning of fencing I have ever read. -- Dick Oles, Head Coach, Johns Hopkins. More great coaches have stolen ideas from this book than any other! George Edward Kolombatovich, Fencing Coach, Columbia University. 
Szabo's book lays out the tools and techniques of coaching, but more than that, it opens up the heart and spirit of a maestro. Copiously illustrated. Supplemented with a discussion of fencing terminology and with a new memoir of Szabo by his student Eugene Hamori, Olympic medalist, US sabre champion, and distinguished coach.

Fencing and the Master

Reference

Szabó, László

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

SKA SwordPlay Books

A complete revision and substantial expansion of the first edition of Aladar Kogler's instant classic. This unique book looks at the key attributes that make elite fencers into world champions. Then it shows how you can develop these traits in yourself-- how you can strengthen yourself mentally to meet fencing's unique demands. Specific recommendations for your sense of distance, sense of tempo, bout preparation, bout psychology, and tactics. And there's much more, including a general program of mental preparation that extends to all aspects of life. Written especially for coaches but a must-read for all competitors.

One Touch At A Time: Psychological Aspects Of Fencing

Sports & Outdoors

Kogler, Aladar

Miscellaneous

The world-famous coach who has produced world champions and Olympic gold medalists- in all three weapons- has finally distilled his teachings in English! An in-depth look at the coach's work, starting with basic theory and progressing through fencing psychology, how to conduct lessons at every level, how to prepare for top-level competitions and what to do at them...and so much more. It's all presented with the wit, charm, and depth for which Professor Czajkowski is known around the world.

Understanding Fencing

History

Czajkowski, Zbigniew

Military

The best fencing autobiography since Nadi's, with inspiration and instruction for every fencer-a great gift for young fencers and an important story for coaches. In this book, a great champion tells his story and teaches his secrets! Golubitsky, a four-time overall World Cup Champion, three-time World Champion, and winner of nineteen World Cups, recounts his difficult rise to the top, his triumphs and mistakes, and the lessons he learned from them. Sergei tells of his early days inside the old Soviet "sports machine," the breakup of the USSR, and his emergence into the new world of international fencing. This is an inspiring story of desire and persistence, frustration and triumph. Plus, it's packed with practical tips for fencing and training. Numerous photos.

Fencing Is My Life

Golubitsky, Sergei

Individual Sports

The first - and only - book written by a fencer for fencers, this book takes you through every step of the strength training process from the core to each of the muscle groups, and from static to dynamic and balance-challenging exercises. It's a must for the library of every serious fencer. Harry James is a certified fitness trainer, a fencer, and the long-time fencing coach at Somerville High School in New Jersey. The book is profusely illustrated to clarify each stage of each exercise.

Strength Training For Fencers

James, Harry

NOTE TO READERS: Buy this book if you are a collector--otherwise, buy the updated and expanded Epee 2.5, which includes discussion and reaction from World and Olympic Champions! Description: Johan Harmenberg had left his native Sweden because he had "given up" on serious competitive fencing. But when he came to MIT, he met an innovative coach - the late Eric Sollee. Scribbling on a napkin in a Cambridge bar, Eric, Johan, and the other MIT fencers sketched the "Three Conjectures" of a new fencing paradigm" - a way to force a more skillful opponent to play your game. On his return to Sweden, Johan developed it into an art and a science, then put it into effect with a vengeance. Despite being snubbed by the Swedish authorities because of his unorthodox style, he won the World Championship in 1977 and the Olympic Gold Medal in 1980. In this groundbreaking book, Johan reveals his methods, showing how to can neutralize the superior technique of even the best classical fencers. Plus Olympic Silver Medalist Bjorne Vaggoe adds his personal application of the new paradigm and Geoff Pingree tells how it was applied with stunning success at MIT.

Epee 2.0: The Birth Of The New Fencing Paradigm

Johan Harmenberg

Biographies & Memoirs

This book teaches the NEW saber! It has been more than 75 years since an English-language book devoted to saber last appeared. Those were the days of men-only, visually judged saber, and the US didn't stand a chance. Since then, saber has been revolutionized. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics: the U.S. women swept the individual saber medals and took bronze as a team; the U.S. men took team silver. The fencing was not just electronically scored the referees watched the slow-motion video replay to decide close calls. The world of saber has changed, and it needs this book! Modern Saber Fencing is the first book to explain and teach the new saber from the ground up. It illustrates the new techniques with over 75 photo illustrations. It shows the technical and tactical adjustments that transformed classical saber. It explains how to train for the new saber. PLUS it presents the scientific research that underlies the latest training methods.

Modern Saber Fencing: Technique -- Tactics -- Training -- Research

Borysiuk, Zbigniew

Every beginning foil fencer should read this book. It's more than a textbook - think of it as your coach's assistant. It guides you through your first classes and lessons, reinforces the basic principles of foil fencing, takes you to your first competitions, and introduces you to the terms you'll use throughout your fencing career. Here is just a partial checklist of the topics covered:* Sport Fencing and Stage Fencing * Foil, Saber, Epee - choosing your weapon* What you might cover in a typical fencing class * Safety: fencing's safe if you use common sense!* Equipment: what you'll need to start out * Warming Up, Stretching, Cooling Down* Footwork, Distance and Timing* How to Do Drills* Right of Way - the mysterious key to foil* Fencing Your First Bouts* Practicing at Home * Moving Beyond the Beginner Class* Electric Foil* Competitions and the Referee* Fencing Vocabulary, including the basic terms for On Guard, Footwork and Distance Lines of Target and Parry Positions Bladework Fencing Actions Strategy and Tactics ...and more...* Websites for Fencers* Fencing Equipment VendorsPlus a skills checklist and a couple of quizzes to keep you on your toes!

A Basic Foil Companion

Sise, Paul

Rooted in the duel and the traditions of cavalry and designed for serious combat, Giuseppe Radaelli s sabre method revolutionized sabre instruction and paved the way for modern sabre fencing. Christopher Holzman offers the first translation of the classic book on Radaelli s method and adds a thorough and practical course adapted to modern conditions. Modern fencers will recognize it as the immediate ancestor of their sport and a source of still-fresh insights; historical fencers will salute the highest development of the art and science of serious sabre combat. There are ten beautiful 81/2 x 211/2 tipped-in plates, as well as a glossary and an unusually thorough synoptic table of offensive, defensive, and counteroffensive actions and exercises.

The Art of the Dueling Sabre

Christopher A. Holzman

Coaching

This book studies epee more thoroughly and completely than any other.Vass, a Hungarian national coach, lays out a comprehensive system from fundamental actions to the most advanced tactics. The book is profusely illustrated with drawings that capture every nuance of Vass's technique. Readers will return to it again and again for new insights. This is the second, revised edition of Stephan Khinoy's revised translation.

Epee Fencing: A Complete System

Vass, Imre

Khinoy, Stephan

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