Fencing: Steps to Success (STS (Steps to Success Activity)

Description

Fencing: Steps to Success covers all of the essential skills of the epee and
foil forms of fencing. This book will serve as the perfect training guide for
less experienced fencers and students of fencing, as well as a valuable
reference for instructors of this highly technical sport.One of the most
recognized fencing figures in the United States, author Elaine Cheris shares
her expertise as both a fencer and instructor. In each progressive learning
step, she carefully describes each major skill, presents sequential
illustrations (approximately 150 in all) to show how to perform the skill, and
then provides a series of drills to refine the skills through practice. The
book’s step-by-step teaching method is both challenging and fun for the
student, promoting skills development and motivation to learn more. It’s the
perfect technique-development guide and a valuable reference.Having made the
U.S. Olympic team in both epee and foil, Cheris covers both forms in this
book, giving you a well-rounded introduction to the sport. A highly
accomplished instructor, Cheris owns and operates the Cheyenne Fencing Society
and has been the chairperson for two World Championships. She has instructed
many notable students, including pop music stars Neil Diamond and Jimmy
Buffett. See all the titles available in the Steps to Success Series. Read
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Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Human Kinetics; First Edition (November 12, 2001)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 2
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 22
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.6 x 0.4 x 11.3 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #305,349 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #42 in Fencing (Books) #492 in Martial Arts (Books) #3,282 in Exercise & Fitness (Books)