Table of Contents
Preface Prof. Dr. Lutz Nordmann 10
Preface by the authors 12
Introduction: Essential information regarding terminology Prof. Dr. Bemdt Barth 14
1 Divided like the country-the sport of fencing post-1945 Germany Andreas Schirmer 20
2 Performance structure, performance capacity, and performance development 34
2.1 Demand and performance structure by Prof Dr. Berndt Barth 34
2.1.1 Demand profile and performance structure 34
2.1.2 Demand structure and training tasks 40
2.7 Basic pedagogic and psychological principals of fencing Dr. Arno Schimpf 43
2.2.1 Functional requirements in fencing and their psychological dimensions 43
2.2.2 Fundamentals and prerequisites for the development of psychological abilities and skills 47
2.2.2.1 The person-environment interrelation in fencing 47
2.2.2.2 Psychological abilities and skills (psychophysiological model) 47
2.2.23 Psychological impact factors 49
2.2.3 Methods for learning and stabilizing mental training programs 54
2.3 Fundamentals of fencing technique by Prof. Dr. Berndt Barth 55
2.3.1 Fencing technique characteristics 55
2.3.2 Technical requirements of a fencer 66
2.3.3 Technical-coordinative performance requisites 67
2.3.4 Fundamentals and teaching methods for technical training 69
2.3.5 Criteria and methods for technique analysis 76
2.4 Fundamentals of fencing strategy and tactics by Prof. Dr. Berndt Barth 78
2.4.1 Characteristics of strategy and tactics 78
2.4.2 Strategic tactical demands on a fencer 80
2.4.3 Prerequisites for strategic-tactical performance 82
2.4.4 Strategic-tactical training 84
2.4.5 Criteria and methods for the monitoring of strategic-tactical performance equipments and performances 95
2.5 Physical fitness requirements of a fencer by Dr. Michael Hauptmann 97
2.5.1 Characteristics of physical fitness 97
2.5.2 Endurance and endurance training 99
2.5.2.1 Basic endurance 101
2.5.2.2 Competition-specific endurance 104
2.5.3 Strength and strength training 104
2.5.3.1 Maximum strength and training for maximum strength 108
2.5.3.2 Power and power training 109
2.5.3.3 Strength endurance and strength endurance training 110
2.5.4 Speed and speed training 113
2.5.4.1 Basic speed 114
2.5.4.2 Complex speed 115
3 Basic methods of fencing training Prof. Dr. Berndt Barth 118
3.1 Training goals, content, aids, methods, and forms of training organization 118
3.1.1 Exercises without a partner 121
3.1.2 Exercises on training devices 126
3.1.3 Partner exercises 128
3.1.4 Combative exercises 131
3.1.5 Schooling and training fights 134
3.1.5.1 Fights with technical goals 134
3.1.5.2 Fights with technical and tactical goals 135
3.1.5.3 Fights with tactical goals 136
3.2 Lesson with the trainer 137
3.2.1 Lesson goals and purposes 138
3.2.2 Lesson organization and design 140
3.2.3 Trainer's technique during lesson 140
3.3 "Tauberbischofsheim fencing lessons" as per the "Emil Beck System" 142
3.4 Basic orientation for fencing training 151
3.5 Competitions 155
3.6 Methodological steps for the development of a fencer's competitive skills 159
3.7 Training control 165
3.8 Warming up before training and competition 167
3.9 About the role of the trainer in the training process 169
4 Youth training Prof. Dr. Berndt Barth 172
4.1 Basic information on youth training 173
4.2 Pedagogic-methodological recommendations for youth training 178
4.2.1 Practicing must be learned along with fencing 179
4.2.2 Pedagogic guidance and independence 179
4.2.3 Monitoring and evaluating as important learning actions 181
4.2.4 Monitoring and self-monitoring in training 183
4.3 The "Tauberbischofsheim model" for youth training in fencing 189
4.4 The children's trainer 195
5 Aspects of sports medicine in fencing Dr. Heinnch Baer 200
5.1 Healthy living 201
5.2 Toughening-up and increasing defense mechanisms 202
5.3 Nutrition 203
5.4 Heat stress and adapting to heat 206
5.5 Doping and doping control 207
5.6 Training, preconditions, and goals 210
5.7 Typical injuries and capacity overload damage in fencing 213
5.8 Long distance travel and immunization 217
5.9 Sports medical care and examination system 220
6 Fort fencing Claus Janka Peter Proske 224
6.1 Particularities of foil fencing 224
6.2 Select basic strategic elements 227
6.2.1 Basic attacks 227
6.2.1.1 Direct attacks 228
6.2.1.2 Disengagement attacks 229
6.2.1.3 Sweep attacks 235
6.2.2 Remise attacks 238
6.2.2.1 Direct remise attacks 239
6.2.2.2 Disengagement remise attacks 240
6.2.2.3 Sweep remise attacks 241
6.2.3 Parries 245
6.2.4 Ripostes 248
6.2.4.1 Direct ripostes 249
6.2.4.2 Disengagement ripostes 249
6.2.4.3 Sweep ripostes 250
6.2.5 Counter attacks 253
6.2.5.1 Counter attacks with gain in time 254
6.2.5.2 Displacement counter attacks 259
6.2.5.3 Stop hits 263
6.2.5.4 Esquives 266
6.2.6 Compound attacks 268
6.2.6.1 Feint attacks 268
6.2.6.2 Variations of the feint attack 275
6.2.6.2.1 Feint ripostes 275
6.2.6.2.2 Feint counter attacks 276
6.2.6.2.3 Remise attacks with feint 276
6.2.6.3 Attacks with second intention 277
7 Epée fencing Manfred Kaspar Dr. Gabor Salomon 284
7.1 Particularities of épée fencing 284
7.2 Select basic strategic elements 291
7.2.1 Basic attacks 291
7.2.1.1 Direct attacks 292
7.2.1.2 Disengagement attacks 303
7.2.1.3 Sweep attacks 307
7.2.2 Remise attacks 310
7.2.3 Defensive actions and ripostes 313
7.2.3.1 Parries 313
7.2.3.2 Evasive actions 315
7.2.3.3 Ripostes 318
7.2.4 Feint attacks 318
7.2.5 Counterattacks 322
7.2.6 Attacks with second intention 328
7.2.7 Feint in time 331
7.2.8 Counter time 333
8 Saber fencing Joachim Rieg 340
8.1 Particularities of saber fencing 340
8.2 Select basic strategic elements 345
8.2.1 Attacks 345
8.2.1.1 Basic attacks 345
8.2.1.2 Long attack 349
8.2.1.3 Sweep attacks 350
8.2.1.4 Compound attacks 351
8.2.2 Parries 353
8.2.3 Counterattacks 356
8.2.3.1 Counter attack with gain in time 357
8.2.3.2 Stop hits 359
8.2.3.3 Displacement counter attacks/feint in time 360
8.2.3.4 Esquive counterattacks/"whip-over" 361
8.2.3.5 Sweep counter attacks/Prise de Fer 361
8.2.4 Second intention 363
8.2.5 Remise attacks 365
9 International development trends Claus Janka 368
9.1 Working to broaden the sport's base 369
9.2 Creating a modern, popular image of the sport 372
10 Presentation of the sport of fencing Jochen Farber 378
Appendix 390
International successes of German fencers at the Olympic Games and World Championships (after 1945) Claus Janka 390
References 404
Authors 408
Credits 412
