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Short Fencing: Sport knife fencing from Italian ancient art - cover

Short Fencing: Sport knife fencing from Italian ancient art

Gabriele Pini

Publisher: Youcanprint

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Since their origins, human beings have used tools to improve their life and to defend themselves from animals or enemies. Throughout history countless weapons have been invented but only one has remained unchanged for centuries and remains present in our daily life: the knife. Theoretical / practical manual to get to know and approach a sport/defence that has deep roots in the Italian martial tradition.
Available since: 05/01/2020.

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