{"product_id":"fencing-with-the-smallsword","title":"Fencing With the Smallsword","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis\nis a practical guide to smallsword fencing intended for beginners, foilists who\nwish to try a dueling weapon, and coaches looking for practical exercises for\ntheir students. The exercises provided were used in fencing academies\ncenturies ago and are still applicable today. They are easily incorporated into\npractice sessions. Also included are fight sequences designed to guide the\nfencer in employing good swordplay when sparring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\nThis book offers a bit of everything. Fencing\nexpert Michael Stevens outlines for the reader how fencing with a smallsword\ndiffers from modern competitive sports fencing, focusing on scoring points and\non avoiding injury. He briefly examines the history of the smallsword and has\nincluded a section on fencing theory, explaining how to hold the sword and\noutlining the various thrusts and parries. He provides advice on how to best\nspar with the smallsword and how to cope with fencers who present different\nchallenges.","brand":"Meyer \u0026 Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54803501351256,"sku":"9781782552871","price":21.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781782552871_3233da05-9788-4867-afab-2935ef90fdda.jpg?v=1765714541","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/fencing-with-the-smallsword","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}