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- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00352X3RW
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 24,275 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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A detailed guide to the techniques of modern Foil fencing, covering everything from simple attacks to successive parries and counter-time. Each technique is broken down into easy to follow steps and a variety of angles, close-ups and slow motion footage is used to emphasise the essential element of each stroke. Shot in high definition and lasting over 80 minutes this is an indispensable resource for both beginner and intermediate fencers alike. Chapters: The stance - The step forwards and back - The lunge - The fleche - The grip - The lines and guards - Simple attacks - Simple, circle and semi-circle parries - First counter riposte - Second counter riposte - Compound attacks - Successive parries - Point-in-line - Pris-de-fere attacks - Ceding and opposition parries - Counter attacks - Counter time - Opposite handers - Free fighting
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
This DVD hits the spot for any beginner in the sport. It is well set out and the progression is clear and logical.It illustrates each move with clarity and precision and covers comprehensively all the basics.
As a teaching aid it reinforces each lesson and should encourage students to practice what they have learned until it becomes second nature to them.
As a teaching aid it reinforces each lesson and should encourage students to practice what they have learned until it becomes second nature to them.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
There is more than enough in this DVD to keep the 'beginner' fencer occupied and informed for the first few years of their fencing training. As it says in the DVD, it is not designed to replace lessons from a well qualified coach, but to supplement them. At the same time, coaches could certainly use the DVD to illustrate their lessons.
As it is split into nearly 50 short chapters (the lunge, the parry, etc.) it is easy to find the specific point you're practising and see clearly how it should be done. Thereafter, it's always there as a reference to go back to.
So 5 stars if that's how you want to use it. I gave it four because I would ideally have liked a slightly longer 'Fighting' section, where perhaps the commentator talks us through a few examples of real fights, explaining what attack has been made, what defensive strategy has been employed, etc, and therefore showing how the referee came to the decision they did. Most exchanges in fights happen too fast for beginners and even TV commentators to keep up, so a bit of clarification there would be a welcome addition to the NEW titles in the series that I hear are coming out this year (Epee and Sabre)!
Well worth the investment.
As it is split into nearly 50 short chapters (the lunge, the parry, etc.) it is easy to find the specific point you're practising and see clearly how it should be done. Thereafter, it's always there as a reference to go back to.
So 5 stars if that's how you want to use it. I gave it four because I would ideally have liked a slightly longer 'Fighting' section, where perhaps the commentator talks us through a few examples of real fights, explaining what attack has been made, what defensive strategy has been employed, etc, and therefore showing how the referee came to the decision they did. Most exchanges in fights happen too fast for beginners and even TV commentators to keep up, so a bit of clarification there would be a welcome addition to the NEW titles in the series that I hear are coming out this year (Epee and Sabre)!
Well worth the investment.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
This DVD is a great resource both for the beginner and the more experienced fencer. The clear way each technique is explained along with the slow motion make it easy to follow, and the fencers featured set a good example. It also introduces what it is like to fence in a club and some of the basic safety rules you will be expected to abide by.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent!
Just received this - fast delivery and excellent introduction to fencing. Although I've only been fencing for a few months - it reinforces my instructors lessons. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Leigh
The best beginner's instructional on the market!
I was very impressed with this dvd. As a student of fencing, I appreciate the narration and the attention to detail.. explaining the does and don'ts with almost every technique. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Michael Joyce
Good suppliment to a fencing course
This DVD is great for understanding the basics of fencing. A lot of what they say here mirrors what my fencing tutor has also told me, which is reassuring. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Karen
Great fencing DVD for both beginners and intermediates
I was most impressed with this DVD. Firstly it arrived promptly and was in excellent condition. Secondly, the menu format, clear explanations and great picture quality all made it... Read more
Published 15 months ago by swhisky
Excellent
This is an excellent DVD for anyone learning fencing. It covers all the basics of the sport including footwork, attacks and parries. Read more
Published 16 months ago by A. Evans
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