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"Have fun and start fencing at any age. A practical introduction to the world's first ""Extreme Sport"". All you need to know about choosing a club and coach, equipment care, goal-setting, tournament tips, and many other topics. The book's small size and easy-to-read format makes it the perfect reference for home, club, or competition venue. ************ ""This book covers every aspect a novice to this sport should know or be aware of."" - ELIZABETH BEGUINET Former Associate Director of USA Fencing Coaches College ************ ""...a wonderful read!!"" - RON KILBY Coach, referee, co-owner, Southern Oregon Fencing Center ************ ""It was a pleasure, and an interesting read... well written and filled with good advice and worthwhile information. I enjoyed it immensely!"" - DAN DECHAINE Member of the S.E.M.I. Commission, International Fencing Federation, long-time armorer, referee, competitor, and coach ************ ""...Very good advice and insightful and amusing adjunct material for a potential beginner up to the low intermediate fencer."" - PROFESSOR PETER HARMER, PH.D., ATC. Medical Officer of USA Fencing from 2005-13 and member of the Medical Commission of the International Fencing Federation since 2000. ************ ""...A great book for all fencers and parents"" RUDY VOLKMANN, Author, Big Book of Fencing"

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Shifrin earned her Level One Coaching Certifications in all three weapons from the USA Fencing Coaches College, located at the US Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs (2002 to 2007). As of the writing of this book, the author is a rated saber fencer, rated saber referee, and Chair of the Oregon Division of USA Fencing.

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