Full Description
This
is a practical guide to smallsword fencing intended for beginners, foilists who
wish to try a dueling weapon, and coaches looking for practical exercises for
their students. The exercises provided were used in fencing academies
centuries ago and are still applicable today. They are easily incorporated into
practice sessions. Also included are fight sequences designed to guide the
fencer in employing good swordplay when sparring.
This book offers a bit of everything. Fencing
expert Michael Stevens outlines for the reader how fencing with a smallsword
differs from modern competitive sports fencing, focusing on scoring points and
on avoiding injury. He briefly examines the history of the smallsword and has
included a section on fencing theory, explaining how to hold the sword and
outlining the various thrusts and parries. He provides advice on how to best
spar with the smallsword and how to cope with fencers who present different
challenges.
