title: The Fighting Sword: Illustrated Techniques and Concepts
author:  Dwight C. McLemore 
description: <b>Dwight C. McLemore</b> is a retired combat arms officer with the U.S. Army and is an accomplished bladesman and instructor. He is renowned for his vast knowledge of Bowie and big-knife fighting and has more than 18 years of experience in self-defense and martial arts. The owner of the School of Two Swords, McLemore is rated expert level with the American Knife Congress, is certified in kung fu and holds 1st dan in kendo.
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  **ONE OF THE FALL 2003  
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  AND FANTASY TOP TEN**
  
  
  **ONE OF THE PALM DIGITAL MEDIA  
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  ## “ENJOYABLE, PAGE-TURNING, AND AT TIMES BREATHTAKING …
  
  
  
  
  
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