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Fencer's Start-Up - (Start-Up Sports) 2nd Edition by Doug Werner (Paperback)

Fencer's Start-Up - (Start-Up Sports) 2nd Edition by  Doug Werner (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Debunking the sport's rumored reputation of being outdated, this newly revised edition explores the ancient yet powerfully rich and entertaining art of fencing. Covering Olympic-style foil, epee, and saber methods, this comprehensive guide also features tips on safety, etiquette, and technique. With a brief history on the sport and an updated resource section, this examination tackles the fencing experience with humor and style.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Light and energetic, easy to read. Information is sound and clearly presented. But more than anything else, the book successfully conveys the fun of fencing. A job well done. --Nick Evangelista, author, <i>The Art and Science of Fencing</i><br><br>Start-Up Sports(R) tackles the hottest sports. Forthright. Simple. --<i>Library Journal</i><br><br>This book does the impossible--It shows exactly how a beginner should start fencing. Thumbs Up! BUY IT! <i>--</i>Andrew Stroud<i>, </i> <i>Veteran Fencers Quarterly</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Doug Werner</b></b> is the author of the bestselling Start-Up Sports(R) series. He is also the author of <i>Adopting in China</i>, <i>Fighting Fit</i>, <i>Fitness Training for Girls</i>, <i>Skateboarding: Book of Tricks</i>, and <i>Skateboarding: New Levels</i>. He lives in San Diego.

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