The seventh and final fencing book by Bac H. Tau has recently completed. An interesting book for the world of fencing is now available.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Acknowledgments. - v
The Reflection of My Reflection. - vi
CHAPTER ONE
A Brief History of Olympic Medals. - 1
The Fencing Master. - 2
Fencing Courtesy. - 3
Can Classical and Free Style Modern Fencing Co-exist? - 5
The Epee Fly-Fishing Flick. - 6
Rescue Fencing from Its Future. - 8
CHAPTER TWO
Motor Skill Learning Principles and Their Application to Modern Fencing. - 11
The Four Key Elements of A Warm Up. - 15
Fencing Speed Development. - 17
Reference for The Major Muscle Groups of The Leg, Their Locations, Main Functions. - 18
The Leg Development. - 19
CHAPTER THREE
Use of Variation Exercises to Improve Speed for Fencing. - 27
The Lunge. - 29
Intensity. - 31
Factors Determining Speed of Movement for Fencing. - 34
Method 1: Plyometric Training. - 35
Method 2: Leg Blasting Circuit. - 38
Method 3: Speed Endurance Training. - 40
Method 4: Exercise for The Calves. - 41
Method 5: Training to Improve Legs Strength. - 42
Method 6: Training to Improve Acceleration Speed for Lunging. - 44
Method 7: Sample Power Training Workout for Lunging. - 45
Method 8: Strength Training for Fencer. - 46
Method 9: High Step-up Training for The Thigh and Hip. - 48
Method 10: Various Exercises for Quadriceps Training. - 50
Method 11: Circuit Strength Training. - 52
Method 12: Sample Speed Training Drill. - 53
Method 13: Sample Speed Training Drill, 20 Meters Drills. - 55
Method 14: Sample Speed Training Drill, 30 Meters Drills. - 55
Method 15: Quadriceps & Hip Flexor Stretches. - 56
Method 16: Development of Maximum Speed Run for Fencing Foot Work. - 58
Method 17: Sample Speed Training Drills, Speed Drills. - 60
Method 18: Example of Eccentric Workouts. - 61
Method 19: Abdominals & Obliques #1. - 62
Method 20: Abdominals & Obliques #2. - 63
Method 21: Abdominals & Obliques #3. - 65
CHAPTER FOUR
Competitive Fencing Injury, Prevention and Medical Care. - 67
Table of Fencing Injury Rate and Injury Characteristics Chart,
Upper Extremities. - 68
Table of Fencing Injury Rate and Injury Characteristics Chart,
Lower Extremities. - 69
First Aid Treatments. - 72
Medical Care. - 73
Common Major Muscles and Joints Injury Patterns and Medical Care in Fencing. - 74
Wrist Sprain. - 74
Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow). - 76
Knee Injuries. - 78
Sprained Ankle. - 82
Achilles Tendon Rupture. - 85
Shoulder/Rotator Cuff Injury. - 88
Back Pain. - 90
Muscle Cramps. - 93
CHAPTER FIVE
The 27 Strategies of Competitive Epée Fencing. - 95
One - Explicit of The Competitive Epée Strategy. - 97
Two - The Way of Strategy. - 98
Three - Relating The Physical and Spiritual in Strategy. - 99
Four - Tempo (Timing) and Rhythm is Important in Strategy. - 100
Five - The Strategy of Attack. - 100
Six - Invincible Fencer. - 101
Seven - Comparing The Appearance of The Fencers. - 102
Eight - The On Guard Stand in Combat Readiness. - 103
Nine - Observing Your Opponent. - 103
Ten - The Epée Beat on The Blade Attack. - 104
Eleven - Combination of Compound Attacks. - 105
Twelve - Unwilling and Hesitating. - 105
Thirteen - Attacking The Opponent First. - 106
Fourteen - The Epée as An Extension of The Body. - 107
Fifteen - Control of Your Opponent. - 108
Sixteen - Showing Confidence in Oneself. - 109
Seventeen - In a Stand Off Situation. - 109
Eighteen - Second Intension – Feint. - 110
Nineteen - The Yells. - 110
Twenty - Practice The Restriction of The Opponent Mobility. - 111
Twenty one - Successive Attacks. - 111
Twenty two - Self-dependability. - 112
Twenty three - Proper Fencing Footwork. - 112
Twenty four - Fancy Fencing Footwork. - 113
Twenty five - Weapons Maintenance. - 114
Twenty six - Two Epées: Orthopedic Grip or French Grip. - 115
Twenty seven - Holding The Weapon Grip. - 116
CHAPTER SIX
What Are The Best Shoes For Fencing. – 119
Barefoot Running. – 125
CHAPTER SEVEN
Planning Your Nutritional Intake to Maximize Fencing Performance. - 129
FIE Fencing Doping Rules. - 131
How Stress Can Affect Your Body. - 132
Sleep Well for A Healthy Body to Fence. - 133
How Caffeine Can Affect Your Body. - 134
What We Should Know About Energy Drinks. - 135
Sports Drinks: A Wise Energy Boost? - Common Sports Drinks. - 136
Sports Drinks: A Wise Energy Boost? - Caffeine Effect. - 137
Fruit Juice Drinks. - 139
Planning Pre-tournament Meals. - 142
Nutritional Supplement Intake for Training. - 148
Proper Hydration - Water. - 150
CHAPTER EIGHT
Fencing Equipment Check List. - 153
Rejected Equipment List. - 154
Biomedical Monitoring for A Fencer. - 155
Assessment of the Fencer Mental Attitude and Relationship Toward the Coach in Training. - 157
The FIE Qualification System. - 159
Table of Offences and Penalties. - 166
Referee Signals and Commands. - 168
The book is prefaced by Mr. Frédéric Pietruszka (F.I.E.). - 170
The book is prefaced by Dr. Jasen Crookham (S.M.). - 172
The book is prefaced by Dr. Milton E. Richards (S.F.U.). - 173
The book is prefaced by Mr. Brad Goldie (C.F.F.). - 174
References And Suggested Reading. - 175
Other Titles In The Series. – 180
Acknowledgments
I would like to express my gratitude to the following organizations for taking the time to review this manual:
- Mr. Frédéric Pietruszka, Secretary General of the International Fencing Federation.A former World and Olympic Foil Champions. (page 170, 171)
- Dr. Jason Crookham, Sport Medicine and Osteopathic Physician.
Fortius Sport & Health - Fortius institute Inc. (page 172)
- Dr. Milton E. Richards, Senior Director.
Department of Athletic and Recreation, Simon Fraser University. (page 173)
- Mr. Brad Goldie, President.
Canadian Fencing Federation. (page 174)
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