Fencing : Skills. Tactics. Training

"Crowood Sports Guides" provide sound, practical advice that will make you a better sportsperson, whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your sport.

Andrew Sowerby started fencing in 1982 and went on to win a number of medals whilst representing the British Academy of Fencing at county, regional and open events in foil, epee and sabre. He started full-time coaching in 1988 and has coached at all levels of fencing in all weapons. Andrew has worked with the British Olympic Association and has produced pupils who fence and win medals at all levels. He is an advanced coach with the British Academy of Fencing and a director of coaching and senior professional coach at the Norfolk Fencing Club and the Norfolk Academy of Fencing.