Nadi on Fencing

    Nadi on Fencing

    By Aldo Nadi Foreword by Paul Gallico

    $11.21 $14.95

    Publication Date: 23rd August 2005

    "A model of fencing instruction." — Time Magazine
    "A detailed and well-illustrated exposition of the art." — The New York Times
    Amateur champion and Olympic gold medalist, professional competitor and fencing master, duelist and teacher, Aldo Nadi ranks among the greatest fencers of all time. Born at the turn of the twentieth century into an Italian fencing family, Nadi grew up in a milieu that fostered a passion for fencing. In this outstanding guide, he offers an unsurpassed wealth of technical and tactical advice and evokes the sport's glamour, romance, and excitem... Read More
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    "A model of fencing instruction." — Time Magazine
    "A detailed and well-illustrated exposition of the art." — The New York Times
    Amateur champion and Olympic gold medalist, professional competitor and fencing master, duelist and teacher, Aldo Nadi ranks among the greatest fencers of all time. Born at the turn of the twentieth century into an Italian fencing family, Nadi grew up in a milieu that fostered a passion for fencing. In this outstanding guide, he offers an unsurpassed wealth of technical and tactical advice and evokes the sport's glamour, romance, and excitem... Read More
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    "A model of fencing instruction." — Time Magazine
    "A detailed and well-illustrated exposition of the art." — The New York Times
    Amateur champion and Olympic gold medalist, professional competitor and fencing master, duelist and teacher, Aldo Nadi ranks among the greatest fencers of all time. Born at the turn of the twentieth century into an Italian fencing family, Nadi grew up in a milieu that fostered a passion for fencing. In this outstanding guide, he offers an unsurpassed wealth of technical and tactical advice and evokes the sport's glamour, romance, and excitement.
    Suitable for both beginners and advanced fencers, this comprehensive guide to foil technique progresses from fundamentals to sophisticated maneuvers. Nadi presents philosophical and practical evaluations of every facet of the game, from attack, defense, and deceit, to the impulse to win, the tournament temperament, and the ability to analyze opponents. Only a fencer of Nadi's caliber could write with such complete authority, sharing the secrets discovered with many years of experience.
    Written in the 1940s, this book became the most-sought-after volume of its kind. Nadi's advice remains as valid today as it was decades ago, and his guide is essential reading for every serious fencer and aspiring champion.

    Republication of the New York, 1943 edition.
    Details
    • Price: $11.21 $14.95
    • Pages: 352
    • Publisher: Dover Publications
    • Imprint: Dover Publications
    • Publication Date: 23rd August 2005
    • Trim Size: 5.5 x 8.5 in
    • Illustration Note: 8
    • ISBN: 9780486443751
    • Format: Paperback
    • BISACs:
      SPORTS & RECREATION / Fencing
    Table of Contents
    Foreword by Paul Gallico
    I. Introduction
    II. The Sword--Yesterday and Today
    III. Things You Should Know Before Your First Lesson
    Mechanics of the Foil
    IV. Footwork
    The Weapon.
    Choosing and Gripping the Foil.
    "Must" Fencing Formalities. The Guard.
    The Advance, The Retreat, The Jump-Forward.
    The Lunge.
    The Recovery--Backward and Forward.
    The Lunge (Cont'd).
    The Jump-Back.
    Combined Movements.
    V. The Parries
    Lateral, Vertical and Diagonal Parries--High Line, Low Line.
    Circular Parries.
    Combinations of Parries.
    VI. The Attacks
    Direct Simple Attacks Upon Contact Invitation:
    High Line Lateral Actions:
    Disengage
    One-Two
    One-Two-Three
    Double
    Double-and-Disengage
    Double-One-Two
    One-Two-Deceive
    Double-and-Double
    Triple
    One-Two-Deceive-and-Double
    Low Line Lateral Actions.
    Vertical Actions and Their Combinations with Lateral Actions.
    Coupés. Parries of Quinte and Counter-of-Quinte.
    Direct Simple Attacks In-Time.
    Direct Simple Attacks Upon Non-Contact Invitation.
    Direct Simple Attacks with Actions on the Blade:
    With Beat--Strong Beats.
    Light Beats.
    With Pressure.
    With Bind--Croisé, Envelopment. Yielding Parries.
    Direct Composed Attacks.
    Attacks After a Retreat or Preparatory Advance.
    VII. The Parry-Ripostes
    Technique of the Riposte.
    Parry-Ripostes Executed When Your Adversary Attacks Upon His Own Initiative:
    On-the-Spot
    Retreating
    Advancing
    Parry-Ripostes Executed When Your Adversary Attacks Upon Your Provocation.
    Counterparry-Ripostes. Septime-High.
    VIII. The Counterattacks
    Counterattacks-Proper.
    Stop-Thrusts:
    After Provocation with Pressure or Attempted Pressure
    In-Time After Provocation With Threat
    The Inquartata.
    IX. Contretemps Against Stop-Thrusts
    X. The Remise and the Reprise of Attack
    XI. In-Fighting
    Combat
    XII. Free Will in Defense
    XIII. Pre-Combat Exercises
    XIV. Combat Training
    XV. Competition
    For Teachers Only
    XVI. The Fencing Master
    Appendix
    "A model of fencing instruction." — Time Magazine
    "A detailed and well-illustrated exposition of the art." — The New York Times
    Amateur champion and Olympic gold medalist, professional competitor and fencing master, duelist and teacher, Aldo Nadi ranks among the greatest fencers of all time. Born at the turn of the twentieth century into an Italian fencing family, Nadi grew up in a milieu that fostered a passion for fencing. In this outstanding guide, he offers an unsurpassed wealth of technical and tactical advice and evokes the sport's glamour, romance, and excitement.
    Suitable for both beginners and advanced fencers, this comprehensive guide to foil technique progresses from fundamentals to sophisticated maneuvers. Nadi presents philosophical and practical evaluations of every facet of the game, from attack, defense, and deceit, to the impulse to win, the tournament temperament, and the ability to analyze opponents. Only a fencer of Nadi's caliber could write with such complete authority, sharing the secrets discovered with many years of experience.
    Written in the 1940s, this book became the most-sought-after volume of its kind. Nadi's advice remains as valid today as it was decades ago, and his guide is essential reading for every serious fencer and aspiring champion.

    Republication of the New York, 1943 edition.
    • Price: $11.21 $14.95
    • Pages: 352
    • Publisher: Dover Publications
    • Imprint: Dover Publications
    • Publication Date: 23rd August 2005
    • Trim Size: 5.5 x 8.5 in
    • Illustrations Note: 8
    • ISBN: 9780486443751
    • Format: Paperback
    • BISACs:
      SPORTS & RECREATION / Fencing
    Foreword by Paul Gallico
    I. Introduction
    II. The Sword--Yesterday and Today
    III. Things You Should Know Before Your First Lesson
    Mechanics of the Foil
    IV. Footwork
    The Weapon.
    Choosing and Gripping the Foil.
    "Must" Fencing Formalities. The Guard.
    The Advance, The Retreat, The Jump-Forward.
    The Lunge.
    The Recovery--Backward and Forward.
    The Lunge (Cont'd).
    The Jump-Back.
    Combined Movements.
    V. The Parries
    Lateral, Vertical and Diagonal Parries--High Line, Low Line.
    Circular Parries.
    Combinations of Parries.
    VI. The Attacks
    Direct Simple Attacks Upon Contact Invitation:
    High Line Lateral Actions:
    Disengage
    One-Two
    One-Two-Three
    Double
    Double-and-Disengage
    Double-One-Two
    One-Two-Deceive
    Double-and-Double
    Triple
    One-Two-Deceive-and-Double
    Low Line Lateral Actions.
    Vertical Actions and Their Combinations with Lateral Actions.
    Coupés. Parries of Quinte and Counter-of-Quinte.
    Direct Simple Attacks In-Time.
    Direct Simple Attacks Upon Non-Contact Invitation.
    Direct Simple Attacks with Actions on the Blade:
    With Beat--Strong Beats.
    Light Beats.
    With Pressure.
    With Bind--Croisé, Envelopment. Yielding Parries.
    Direct Composed Attacks.
    Attacks After a Retreat or Preparatory Advance.
    VII. The Parry-Ripostes
    Technique of the Riposte.
    Parry-Ripostes Executed When Your Adversary Attacks Upon His Own Initiative:
    On-the-Spot
    Retreating
    Advancing
    Parry-Ripostes Executed When Your Adversary Attacks Upon Your Provocation.
    Counterparry-Ripostes. Septime-High.
    VIII. The Counterattacks
    Counterattacks-Proper.
    Stop-Thrusts:
    After Provocation with Pressure or Attempted Pressure
    In-Time After Provocation With Threat
    The Inquartata.
    IX. Contretemps Against Stop-Thrusts
    X. The Remise and the Reprise of Attack
    XI. In-Fighting
    Combat
    XII. Free Will in Defense
    XIII. Pre-Combat Exercises
    XIV. Combat Training
    XV. Competition
    For Teachers Only
    XVI. The Fencing Master
    Appendix