THE MODERN SPORT OF FENCING
 
                                       
                                                                               FENCING
                               COMPETITIVE TRAINING AND PRACTICE
                                                   THE FOIL, THE ÉPÉE, THE SABRE
                                    BOOK
                                           By  Bac H. Tau
                                                                 To The Reader
" I have finally found the secret that points the way to success in your competitive fencing..."
    The overall objective of this manual is to present, as a science, competitive fencing training methods. In my twenty-two years of teaching, coaching, and research, I have often seen beginners trying to copy some current champion's methods believing mistakenly that what works for one person can be applied to everyone. It should go without saying, however, that everyone's mental and physical abilities are different and what is efficient for one individual might be disastrous for another. Whether beginner or expert, every fencer must first determine what is practical for him/her and then define and work toward his/her ultimate goal - the mechanical perfection of his/her fencing form.
    It is my hope that the basic principles outlined in this book will play a role in helping you develop a training program complementary to both your physique and temperament. With the appropriate combination of desire, determination, hard work, and a little help from this text, you may just become a champion!.