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Serving fencers and their coaches since 1997

NEWLY RELEASED!
The Art of the Two-Handed Sword
Alfieri's Il Spadone, translated and with a modern method for learning and practicing the long two-hander, by Ken Mondschein.
Epee Fencing: A Complete System
Imre Vass's classic is now available in a revised edition. Profusely illustrated, it  provides epee instruction from basic to advanced levels. There are insights on every page for every level of coach or fencer.
The Art of the Dueling Sabre
Del Frate's presentation of Radaelli's groundbreaking sabre method, translated and with a modern method for learning and practicing with the dueling sabre, by Christopher Holzman. 
Published Last Spring:
A Basic Foil Companion, by Paul Sise
More than just the basics -- a thorough, informative introduction to fencing in general and foil in particular. The perfect accompaniment for any beginning or intermediate foil class. On-line rates for quantity orders available.
WATCH:
2-time Olympic Champion Mariel Zagunis, Hall of Fame Coach Ed Korfanty, and Author Zbigniew Borysiuk discuss Borysiuk's Modern Saber Fencing. Just
Click here!  
In the Pipeline:
Foil Fencing,
by Istvan Lukovich
The Warrior's Workbook, by Harry James

 

 
Now Available!
   (Above) Newly released, A Basic Foil Companion is your fencing coach's assistant -- a necessary guide if you're taking a basic foil class. It explains and illustrates basic concepts and provides vocabulary, quizzes, and valuable insights.

Finally available: Modern Saber Fencing  -- the first English-language saber book in over 50 years! (Book and DVD pictures below). Technique -- tactics -- training -- plus advanced sports science research. With an intro by Olympic Coach Ed Korfanty! Book and DVD are now available as a money-saving bundle.  The DVD clearly illustrates the basics of saber fencing, showing how the basic moves are executed today.  Plus it shows how the exercises in the book are performed. Don't just get one -- get both!  
    And watch Ed Korfanty and Mariel Zagunis talk about this book and DVD with author Zbigniew Borysiuk!  Just click here!
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We offer books on the Western tradition of fencing -- foil, saber, epee, coaching, conditioning, and historical fencing.

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You can pre-order our forthcoming titles!
The Art of the Dueling Sabre and The Art of the Longsword are due in September!.  You can order them at "Shop Now" -- you won't be billed until the item ships. -- If you use the "Contact Us" page,we'll let you know when they are available.  Please order these forthcoming books separately from any books you want shipped now. If you wish to be notified when they become available, please click "shop now," then "contact us."
Essential Titles Available Now!
Fencing classics, books by world champions, coaching "Bibles," mental and physical conditioning, and much more: just click on SHOP NOW! Current titles ship within 48 hours!

Available Titles (Click title to order)

3-weapons and coaching:
Understanding Fencing, by Zbigniew Czajkowski
One Touch at a Time, by Aladar Kogler, Ph.D.
Fencing: The Modern International Style, by Istvan Lukovich (Out of Print -- New Edition Coming Soon!)
Fencing and the Master, by Laszlo Szabo

World Champions:
Fencing is My Life, by Sergei Golubitsky
Epee 2.0: the Birth of the New Fencing Paradigm, by Johan Harmenberg

Foil:
Fencing is My Life, by Sergei Golubitsky
Electric Foil Fencing, by Istvan Lukovich
NEW! A Basic Foil Companion, by Paul Sise]

Epee:
Epee 2.0: the Birth of the New Fencing Paradigm, by Johan Harmenberg
Currently out of print -- new edition on the way:
Epee Fencing: A Complete System, by Imre Vass 

Saber:
Modern Saber Fencing: Technique, Tactics, Training, Research, 
by Zbigniew Borysiuk.
Modern Saber Fencing DVD and Book/DVD bundle.
Coming soon:
[The Art of the Dueling Saber, by Christopher Holzman.] Coming in October!

Mental and Physical Training:
One Touch at a Time, by Aladar Kogler, Ph.D.
Strength Training for Fencers, by Harry James
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