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Learning fencing, Berndt Barth/Katrin Barth

eng

illustrations

no index present

non fiction

Learning fencing

961818341

Berndt Barth/Katrin Barth

This book, written in a style easily comprehensible by a child and containing motivating illustrations, was written for the child. by inviting the child to complete individual tasks, to solve puzzles, to answer questions and to complete drawings, the book achieves the feel of an activity book. The little cartoon character "Foily" invites the child to practice independently. The contents correspond to the most basic level of fencing training. It is intended as a teaching tool for fencing instructors and trainers, to help promote understanding of the sport of fencing for fencing students, and to improve independence in training. For the parents of fencing children it is an important motivational companion to fencing instruction

Dear fencing child -- About the fight to the death -- Hi there, Peter! -- No pain, no gain -- The equipment -- No weapons, no fencing -- The three disciplines of fencing -- What you need to know about techniques -- Be quick and clever -- Keeping things straight -- Fit and healthy -- Ready for a tournament -- Little fencing encyclopedia -- Solutions and answers -- Let's talk -- Photo & illustration credits

Learning fencing, a training and activity book for 6- to 10-year-olds