THE MODERN SPORT OF FENCING
BOOK
By Bac H. Tau
THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES AND
TECHNIQUES OF FOIL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
With forewords by
President, Academie d'Armes de France
President, SUOMEN MIEKKAILULIITTO. r.y.
President, Canadian Fencing Association
Part One: The
Fundamental Principles and Techniques of Foil
Chapter I : Historical Note
Chapter II : Fencing Apparel
Chapter III : Tournament Unit
Chapter IV : The Target
Chapter V : The Weapon
Chapter VI : Method Of Holding The Weapon
Chapter VII : Technique Of On Guard
Chapter VIII : Particular Features Of The On Guard Position
Chapter IX : Technique Of Fencing Positions
Chapter X : Technique Of The Movement Of The Weapon Hand
Chapter XI : Technique Of The Lunge And Return To On Guard
Chapter XII : Technique Of The Movement Of The Legs
Chapter XIII : Technique For The Engagement Of Foil
Chapter XIV : Offensive Actions
Chapter XV : Various Types Of Offensive Actions
Chapter XVI : Various Types Of Preparation Of The Attacks
Chapter XVII : Counter Offensive Actions
Chapter XVIII : Defensive Actions
Chapter XIX : Miscellaneous Remarks
Part Two : The Care And Repair Of Electrical Equipment For Foil
Chapter I : Electrical Fencing Equipment
Chapter II : The Reel
Chapter III : The Apparatus
Chapter IV : General Electrical Concepts Of Signaling Apparatus
Chapter V : The Circuit And Electrical Effect Of Foil
Chapter VI : Method Of Angling And Wiring The Electric Foil Blade
Chapter VII : Method Of Assembling The Electric Foil
Chapter VIII : Technique Of Measuring Head Point Travel Distance
Chapter IX : Checking Of Apparatus
Chapter X : Trouble Shooting