'This is fencing!' is a rally call heard in training centres around the country. Coined by experienced GB fencing coach, Ziemowit Wojciechowski, it embodies the passion, skill and dedication needed to excel at an international level. As one of the world's most renowned foil coaches, achieving Olympic podium success and top world rankings for his fencers, Ziemowit has sustained a long and successful career, which he now unpacks in this comprehensive guide. Using real life examples and case stu...
The Book of Five Rings (Shambhala Pocket Library, #27) (Artimorean's Book of Five Rings, #2019)
by Miyamoto Musashi
“You can attain an understanding with which to win against ten thousand.” Toward the end of his life, the great samurai warrior Miyamoto Musashi set down the secrets of his legendary success—the timeless principles of craft, skill, timing, and spirit that result in victory. His emphasis on strategic thinking, concentration, appropriate caution, choice of weapon, and the work ethic reflects the traditional Japanese approach to life. Today The Book of Five Rings has become an underground classic...
Fencing Notebook - Fencing Legends Were Born In July - Fencing Journal - Birthday Gift for Fencer
by Cn Fencing Notebooks
Fencing Notebook - Fencing Legends Were Born In January - Fencing Journal - Birthday Gift for Fencer
by Cn Fencing Notebooks
Fencing Notebook - Fencing Legends Were Born In June - Fencing Journal - Birthday Gift for Fencer
by Cn Fencing Notebooks
Introduction by Sato Hiroaki Long considered a classic of tactical wisdom, this book is an extraordinary synthesis of the ideas and experiences of three swordsmen: Hidetsuna, Muneyoshi and Munenori. During their lifetime in the 16th and 17th centuries they witnessed historic events which transformed Japan from a feudal state at war to a stable and powerful shogunate. At its simplest level a guide to swordsmanship but also a profound philosophical and psychological guide to strategy. Illustrated.
Movement and Learning in the Early Years
by Christine Macintyre and Kim McVitty
`This book achieves what it sets out to do - provide clear guidance to parents and professionals on key aspects of movement in the early years. The book however does more than that - it emphasises that movement in the early years is not the territory of experts, but through the use of this book, the assessment of movement development of activities and programmes are within the range of all - class teachers and parents. I strongly recommend that this book is available in every school' - Education...