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Nadi on Fencing

by Aldo Nadi

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Amateur champion and Olympic gold medalist, professional competitor and fencing master, duelist and teacher--Aldo Nadi ranks among the greatest fencers of all time. In this comprehensive guide to foil technique, suitable for both beginners and advanced fencers, he offers an unsurpassed wealth of technical and tactical advice and evokes the sport's glamour, romance, and excitement. Nadi presents philosophical and practical evaluations of every facet of the game, from attack, defense, and deceit, to the impulse to win, the tournament temperament, and the ability to analyze opponents. Written in the 1940s, this guide became the most-sought-after volume of its kind, and it remains essential reading for every serious fencer and aspiring champion. xviii+318pp. Foreword by Paul Gallico. 8 illustrations. 53/8 x 81/2.

Synopsis:

One the greatest of modern swordsmen and an Olympic champion, Nadi instructed men, women, and children in the art and science of fencing. His comprehensive and accessible manual covers fundamental and advanced foil techniques and offers philosophical and psychological evaluations of every facet of the sport.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780486443751
Foreword:
Gallico, Paul
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Foreword:
Gallico, Paul
Author:
Nadi, Aldo
Subject:
Fencing
Subject:
General Sports & Recreation
Publication Date:
August 2005
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
300
Dimensions:
7.84x5.20x.69 in. .79 lbs.

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