FENCING

by MAX M. STRATTON and WARREN K. SIMPSON
1st edition, 63 pages, $10.95
ISBN 978-0-89641-151-7 

 

This book is part of a series of activity handbooks for beginning courses in physical activities at the college level. The approach is very beneficial for students in one semester beginning Fencing classes.

Contents

Chapter 1: HISTORY

Chapter 2: STANCES AND MOVEMENTS
Attention
Salute
On-Guard
Advances
Retreat
Fencing Movement in General

Chapter 3: OFFENSE
Offense and Defense
Offense
The Extension
The Lunge
Simple Attacks
Riposte

Chapter 4: DEFENSE
Parry Principles
Parries for High-Outside Line
High-Inside Line
Low-Outside Line
Low-Inside Line

Chapter 5: COMPETITION
The Piste (strip)
Bouting
Conduct of Fencers
Judging
Director Duties
Voting

Chapter 6: DRILLS

Glossary

About the Authors

Max M. Stratton is a Professor of health and Kinesiology at Texas A&M University in College Station. Dr. Warren K. Simpson is a Professor of Physical Education at Hardin Simmons University. He is editor for the Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics Annual.