Fencer's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Fencing (Start-Up Sports series)

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Annotation Signal is an ongoing book series dedicated to documenting and sharing compelling graphics, art projects and cultural movements of international resistance and liberation struggles. Its objective is to bring these artists and their work to a new audience, digging deep through a common history to unearth their images and stories. Signal will serve as a unique and irreplaceable resource for activist artists and academic researchers, as well as an active forum for the critique of the role of art in revolution An engaging guide to fencing covers Olympic-style foil, epee and saber methods and includes tips on safety, etiquette and technique; a historical overview of the sport; and an updated resource section. By the author of Golfer's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Golf. Second Edition. Original. Debunking the sport's rumoured reputation of being outdated, this title explores the ancient yet powerfully rich and entertaining art of fencing. Photographs and text help describe the techniques used in traditional and sport fencing