Although certainly not a replacement for instruction from a qualified fencing
center, books on fencing will help complement the training you are already
receiving. However, the quality of fencing literature varies a great
deal. The purpose of this section is to identify some of the more useful fencing
books currently available. Each reference will contain:
 | A short editorial summary on the content and quality of the text |
| A description of the recommended audience: beginner, intermediate, or
advanced fencer |
| An over-all rating of the text using a "5 star" method, as
follows:
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Quality content that is both relevant and
topical. Writing is clear and easy to understand. A
solid buy. |
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Lots of quality content, but may not be entirely
relevant. Writing may not be as clear and
well-structured. Worth adding to your collection. |
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Although a substantial amount of useful information,
there is a lot of incorrect/outdated information. Be sure to
bring this book to your instructor before you read - they will be
able to identify the quality parts of the text. |
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Mostly outdated or irrelevant content - very little
value to a modern competitive fencer. May contain interesting
historical content. Don't buy this book unless you are just
looking to expand your fencing library. |
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Virtually worthless to both the modern competitive
fencer and the fencing book collector. Poorly written and
largely inaccurate. Don't buy this book. If you received
it as a gift, be sure to ask for the receipt. |
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This section, as with others related to training aids, will continue to
expand as more books are reviewed.
Rating:
Audience: Beginner/Intermediate
Summary: This text is written by three coaches, each specializing in one of
the three weapons. Contains an informative introduction to each of the
weapons as well as a moderate-depth analysis of technique. Includes a
useful section on tactics as well as electrical equipment maintenance. Description
of technique and tactics are relevant to current competition.
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Dictionary of... |
A Dictionary of Universally Used Fencing Terminology
by William M. Gaugler |
Rating:
Audience: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
Summary: This text has been written with approval of the joint board of
accreditation of the United States Fencing Association Coaches College and the
San José State University Fencing Masters Program. A very comprehensive
listing of fencing terminology. Gaugler not only defines each term but
details differences between French and Italian interpretations. A
must-have for all fencers.
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