Fencing Is My Life

by Sergei Golubitsky

Overview

The best fencing autobiography since Nadi's, with inspiration and instruction for every fencer-a great gift for young fencers and an important story for coaches. In this book, a great champion tells his story and teaches his secrets! Golubitsky, a four-time overall World Cup Champion, three-time World Champion, and winner of nineteen World Cups, recounts his difficult rise to the top, his triumphs and mistakes, and the lessons he learned from them. Sergei tells of his early days inside the old Soviet "sports machine," the breakup of the USSR, and his emergence into the new world of international fencing. This is an inspiring story of desire and persistence, frustration and triumph. Plus, it's packed with practical tips for fencing and training. Numerous photos.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780965946896
Publisher:	SKA SwordPlay Books
Publication date:	12/28/2004
Pages:	274
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.58(d)

About the Author

Born in Kiev, Ukraine, the son of a fencing coach, Sergei rose slowly through the ranks during the last years of the "sports machine" of the old USSR. After its breakup, fencing for Ukraine, he became one of the great champions of the late 20th century, winning 19 World Cups, four overall World Cup Championships, and three World Championships. When his fencing career ended, he became first a top-level international referee, and then a distinguished coach in the Netherlands, Italy, and now in Germany, where he now lives. He coached the German foil team in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.