Zbigniew Czajkowski, the world-famous coach who has produced world champions and Olympic gold medalists in all three weapons has finally distilled his teachings in English! An in-depth look at the coach s work: basic theory, fencing psychology, how to conduct lessons at every level, how to prepare for top-level competitions and what to do at them...and so much more. It s all presented with the wit, charm, and depth for which Professor Czajkowski is known around the world.
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Zbigniew Czajkowski survived Soviet prison camps and fought the Germans in World War II. As a fencer. he has a bronze medal in the 1953 world championships. He has a medical degree, but has spent his entire career as a fencing coach, producing world champions and Olympic medalists in all three weapons. He remains active as Director of the Fencing Department at the Academy of Physical Education at Katowice and continues to give clinics and demonstrations all over the world. He is the author of 25 books and over 100 articles.
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Fencing Coaches' Manual,
By gregamazon (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Understanding Fencing (Paperback)
This is a very in-depth look into fencing terminology, actions, and the teaching/coaching of fencing. It is not a light, easy read. I read the book during a week+ coaching clinic with Professor Czajkowski, and I've gone back to it over and over again as I've developed my own program, fencers, and assistant coaches. Absorbing the simple concepts he spells out and expounds on have had profound effects on my teaching and coaching abilities. Some of the highlights for me were:
"Motivation and Arousal in Fencing" - understanding the importance of emotional equilibrium in fencing, and helping the fencer become aware of it, and how to maintain it "Types of Fencers: Warriors and Technicians" - understanding the personality types of fencers, and how to use the fencer's personality to help him develop and achieve The book discusses some of the science of physical education - helping the fencing coach look beyond the bladework and footwork and see what is going on underneath the hood (so to speak) with the fencer - how does the fencer formulate his mental and physical reactions? How can the coach enhance/develop/focus those reactions and decision trees? In addition to higher-level physical education material is the nitty-gritty of the individual lesson (3 whole chapters just to that) and developing the training plan for one's athletes. This is not a light "learn how to teach fencing" manual, but is a necessary read for anyone that wants to get beyond light, recreational teaching of fencing and become a serious professional.
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understanding fencing, direct attack with lunge, given fencer, fencing actions, second intention actions, motor adaptability, motor habit patterns, active fencer, motor educability, cultivating fencing, open motor skills, fencing strokes, foreseen actions, appropriate parry, closed motor skills, executory period, top fencers, chosen stroke, training bouts, champion stage, foreseen attack, tactical capabilities, tactical feints, tactical type, energy fitness Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Modern Concepts of the Individual Lesson, The Main Types of Fencers, Olympic Games, World Championships, Characteristics of Fencing, Elementary Conception of Motor Response, Some Remarks, Sport Wyczynowy, The Knowledge, The Value of Timing, Directing the Process of Training, Work of the Coach, The Swordsman, New York, Human Movement, Different Stages of Training, Champion Profile Browse Sample Pages:
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