Fencing Skills, Tactics, Training

Fencing Skills, Tactics, Training by Andrew Sowerby, published by Crowood Press in 2011, is a comprehensive guide designed for fencers at all levels. This 96-page book is presented in English and offers practical advice to enhance skills, whether for beginners learning the basics or advanced fencers refining their techniques. The guide is well-illustrated with full-color photographs that depict technique sequences, correct positions, and competition scenarios, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the sport.

Readers will find a logical progression of fencing techniques, starting from foundational skills and advancing to competition-level strategies. The book includes detailed key points, tips for competition fencing, and insights on how to approach the sport as a left-hander while addressing left-handed opponents. Additionally, it features a section on tactics that explains the application of techniques in combat situations, along with footwork exercises and bladework training drills. An introduction to epee and sabre fencing rounds out this informative guide, making it a useful reference for those looking to improve their fencing abilities.