fencing

After an abusive childhood in 1930s New York, Cedric Wymann, now orphaned, is taken in by a cousin suffering from mustard gas poisoning who becomes a father, helps him reconnect with friends, and finds him a fencing teacher, giving Cedric a means to avenge past wrongs and forge a better future.

An introduction to fencing that discusses different types of the sport, equipment, physical chess, offense, defense, etiquette, famous fencers, and other related topics.

Provides an introduction to kendo, the Japanese martial art of two-handed sword fighting, reviews the history of kendo and other sword arts, discusses the uniform, armor, swords, and elements of kendo, and offers advice to people interested in learning kendo skills.