This book provides a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of fencing in the disciplines of foil, epee and sabre, from beginner through to intermediate standard. In a thorough examination of the basic skills, the author looks at how to hold the weapon, the on-guard position, attack, defence, tactics, and footwork. AUTHOR: Brian Pitman has been involved in fencing as competitor and coach for thirty years. He is currently Vice-President of the British Academy of Fencing and the Amateur Fencing Association's National Coach for Great Britain. He is the author of Fencing Know the Game. 123 photographs & diagrams