The Complete Guide to Fencing

Dr. Berndt Barth headed the DFB's (German Fencing Federation) committee for education and training science, and served as the DFB's secretary general. His teaching activity at the Coaches Academy Cologne and the College of Sports Management in Potsdam, Germany, and being on the editorial board at the magazine Leistungssport, allow him to stay current on all the latest sports science research.Claus Janka was a successful long-time association coach for the German Fencing Federation in former East Germany. He was a category "A" international umpire, served as president of the FIE's promotion committee and the FIE's Fencing Officials Commission.Emil Beck passed away in 2006. Still, today, his name is considered a trademark in the world of fencing.

Meyer & Meyer Premium - At Meyer & Meyer we make no compromises to present the best in sports content. Go for Gold!This teaching and reference book covers the most important concepts of training theory in the sport of fencing and their methodological application. Supplemented by the general teaching methods and experiences of Germany's most successful trainers,findings, theories, and methods of training, science-oriented basic concepts are integrated here with application-oriented editing.Through the collaboration of internationally renowned scientists and long-time successful trainers, a fencing book was created that is unique in fencing literature.From the Contents- Essential information regarding terminology- Basic methods of fencing training- Youth training- Aspects of sports medicine in fencing- Foil fencing- Epée fencing- Saber fencing- International development trends in fencing