Marrickville, Sydney, September 28th – 3rd October 2014                                                                   updated 16/10/14

Results
Mens Individual Foil: 1st Matthew Donald Sydney U, 2nd Lucas Webber Melb U, =3rd Patrick Daley Sydney U, =3rd Sam Mooney-Grand Sydney U.

Womens Novice Foil: 1st Jessica Potts AdelaideU, 2nd Rita Tsiamoulis UTS, =3rd Sarah Hall-Kearins ANU, =3rd Isabella Robinson ANU.

Womens Epee Individual: 1st Leah Tausan Melb U, 2nd Dianna Gu Melb U, =3rd Katrina Cornelly ANU, =3rd Malindi Haggett UWA.

Mens Novice Foil: 1st Ben Armstrong Macquarie U, 2nd Tai Yen Lam Adelaide U, =3rd Tan Nguyen UTS, =3rd Hieu Vu Adelaide U.

Womens Epee Team: 1st Melb U, 2nd UWA, =3rd ANU, =3rd UNSW.

Mens Foil Teams: 1st Sydney U, 2nd QUT, =3rd Melbourne U, =3rd UNSW.

Mens Individual Sabre: 1st Jasper Rowley Sydney U, 2nd Zak Leonard UWA, =3rd Sam Liao QUT, =3rd Michael Nelson QUT.

Mens Epee Individual: 1st John Downes Sydney U, 2nd Cosmin Mihailescu Monash U, =3rd James Lewis UWA, =3rd Michael Nelson QUT.

Mens Sabre Teams: 1st Sydney U, 2nd UWA, =3rd ANU, =3rd Monash U.

Womens Foil Individual: 1st Emily Marotta Melb U, 2nd Katherine KWA Sydney U, =3rd Katie Boyles Monash U, =3rd Claire Graham-White UNSW.

Womens Sabre Individual: 1st Sam Auty Monash U, 2nd Grace White UNSW, =3rd Hannah Biskupic UTS, =3rd  Tori Leonhard UWA.

Mens Epee Teams: 1st Sydney U, 2nd UTS, =3rd ANU, =3rd UWA.

Womens Foil Teams: 1st  Sydney U, 2nd UNSW, =3rd Adelaide U, =3rd ANU.

Womens Sabre Teams: 1st Monash U, 2nd UTS, =3rd ANU, =3rd UNSW.

             Overall Result:  1st Sydney U, 2nd Melbourne U, 3rd UWA, 4th UNSW, 5th Monash Uni.

More Details on Uni Games Website Link

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 25th September, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Step Lunge + Flèche, Step Back + Flèche.

Next Session:   October 2nd. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

If you’d like any weapons fixed; David Hubbard is in the business of repair : email David 

 

For more details follow the link to Fencing Victoria to download the new App for iPhones.

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 18th September, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Prime Riposte,….Disengage Flèche.

Next Session:   September 25th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

If you’d like any weapons fixed; David Hubbard is in the business of repair : email David 

 

For more information on the school holiday fencing program at Brighton Grammar Junior School

this school holidays, please download flyer September Holiday Program

For more information contact Chris 0409 013 171, or chris@swordfightersaustralia.com.

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 11th September, come along and join the squad:        Skill: 8 or 7 Riposte from each rotation.

Next Session:   September 18th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

If you’d like any weapons fixed; David Hubbard is in the business of repair : email David 

 

AFC #3 Perth Tournament WA

More details on AFF website

Results 

Women’s Foil:
 1st Emily Marotta Vic, 2nd Alicia Kwag Qld, =3rd Beatrice Hay NSW, =3rd Katherine Kwa NSW. 

Men’s Sabre
: 1st Donghwan Kim NSW, 2nd Jasper Rowley NSW, =3rd Zak Leonard WA, =3rd Adam Wilcock NSW. 

Veteran Men’s & Women’s Sabre
: 1st Damian Kneale WA, 2nd Martin Treasure Vic, =3rd Steve Johnson WA, =3rd Gary Sudran WA, Harriet Jordan (Womens Gold). 

Club Teams: Women’s Foil: 1st ‘Fencing Club’ QLD , 2nd ‘Swords Club’ NSW, =3rd ‘Excalibur’ WA, =3rd ‘UNI NSW’ NSW. 

Club Teams: Men’s Sabre: 1st ‘Sydney Sabre’ NSW, 2nd ‘Uni NSW’ NSW, =3rd ‘Excalibur’ WA, =3rd Cavaliers WA. 

Men’s Epee
: 1st Cosmin Mihailescu Vic, 2nd John Downes NSW, =3rd Kristian Radford Vic, =3rd  James Lewis WA.

Women’s Sabre
: 1st Sam Auty Vic, 2nd Luyan Cau Vic, =3rd Helen Phillips Vic, =3rd Grace White NSW.

Veteran Men’s Epee
: 1st Simon Hamm Vic, 2nd Emmanuel Bobby WA, =3rd Steve Johnson WA, =3rd Nigel Nutt ACT.

Veteran Women’s Epee
: 1st Julie Seggie NSW, 2nd Carol Bond Vic, =3rd Kylie Caunt WA, =3rd Jutta Schortmann Qld.

Australian Under 23 Men’s Sabre Championship
: 1st Kim Dongwhan NSW, 2nd Zak Leonard WA , =3rd Jasper Rowlen NSW, =3rd Alexandre Douglas NSW.

Club Teams: Men’s Epee
: 1st ‘Southern Highlands’ NSW, 2nd ‘VRI’ Vic, =3rd ‘UWA A’ WA, =3rd ‘Fencing Club’ Qld.

Club Teams: Women’s Sabre: 1st ‘VRI’ Vic, 2nd ‘Uni NSW’ NSW, =3rd ‘Excalibur’ WA , =3rd ‘Cavaliers’ 

Men’s Foil: 1st Matthew Donald NSW, 2nd Sholto Douglas NSW, =3rd Matt Foster Vic, =3rd Ed Fitzgerald Vic.

Women’s Epee: 1st Evelyn Halls Vic, 2nd Diana Sher Vic, =3rd Annie Deveraux Vic, =3rd Andrea Horvath SA.

Veteran Men’s Foil: 1st Nigel Nutt ACT, 2nd Jenny Bonney-Millett Qld (Womens Gold), =3rd Adam Reynolds Vic, =3rd Andrey Tytschenko NSW.

Veteran Women’s Foil: 1st Jenny Bonney-Millett Qld, 2nd Jane Allardice Vic.

Australian Under23 Women’s Sabre Championship: 1st Helen Phillips Vic, 2nd Kitty Simpson Qld, =3rd Alicia Kwag Qld, =3rd Grace White NSW.

More details on AFF website

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 28th August, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Circle Parry =-Riposte: Foil Flank/Chest, Epee Shoulder

Next Session:   September 4th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

If you’d like any weapons fixed; David Hubbard is in the business of repair : email David 

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 28th August, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Extend arm first, 1-2 step forward, lunge.

 

Next Session:   September 4th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

If you’d like any weapons fixed; David Hubbard is in the business of repair : email David 

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 21st August, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Distance, Balance, Control.

 

Next Session:   August 28th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

If you’d like any weapons fixed; David Hubbard is in the business of repair : email David 

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 14th August, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Circle 4 parry, disengage riposte.

 

Next Session:   August 21st. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

If you’d like any weapons fixed; David Hubbard is in the business of repair : email David 

 

Congratulations to the Veterans selected for the Veterans World Championships in Debrecen Hungary, 21-26 October.

Womens Foil: Jane Allardice, Jenny Bonney-Millett, Anna Slowiaczek.

Mens Foil: Gary Sudran

Womens Epee: Anna Slowiaczek, Julie Seggie, Sarah Osvath.

Mens Epee: Luc Cartillier, Peter Osvath, Gary Sudran.

Mens Sabre: Gary Sudran, Alex Sherbakoff.

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 7th August, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Coupe Fleche.

 

Next Session:   August 14th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

If you’d like any weapons fixed; David Hubbard is in the business of repair : email David 

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 31st July, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Remise Reprise Redouble.

 

Next Session:   August 7th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

If you’d like any weapons fixed; David Hubbard is in the business of repair : email David 

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 24th July, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Feint step forward, back parry riposte, disengage hit,

                                                                                                                   step  back disengage riposte. 

Next Session:   July 31st. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

If you’d like any weapons fixed; David Hubbard is in the business of repair : email David 

 

Come along and join the fun of Intervaristy (Uni) Competition.

26th July at North Melbourne.

For more information contact Derek Flood -/- Fencing Victoria link 

Come along for the Fencing and the social dinner at a local North Mlebourne restaurant afterwards.

Results  for  the  World Championships  Link

Kazan Russia, 15th-23rd July

   Mens Sabre: Gold N.Kovalev Rus, Silver B.Gu Kor , =Bronze T.Dolniceanu Rom , =Bronze A.Yakimenko Rus .

   Mens Epee:  Gold U.Robeiri Fra, Silver Y.Park Kor, =Bronze G.Gunthier Fra, =Bronze E.Garozzo Ita.

      Mens Foil:  Gold A.Cheremisinov Rus, Silver J.Ma Chi, =Bronze E.Lefort Fra, =Bronze T.Safin Rus.

Womens Foil:  Gold A.Errigo Ita, Silver M.Batini Ita, =Bronze V.Vezzali Ita, =Bronze I.Boubakri Tun.

Womens Epee:  Gold R.Fiamingo Ita, Silver B.Heidemann Ger, =Bronze E.Kirpu Est, =Bronze Y.Shemyakina Ukr.

Womens Sabre:  Gold O.Kharlan Ukr, Silver M.Zagunis USA, =Bronze E.Dyachenko Rus, =Bronze Y.Egorian Rus.

Teams:

      Mens Sabre:  Gold Germany, Silver Korea, Bronze Hungary, 4th Russia.

Womens Sabre:  Gold U.S.A, Silver France, Bronze Ukraine, 4th Italy.

    Womens Foil:  Gold Italy, Silver Russia  Bronze France, 4th Korea.

           Mens Foil:  Gold France, Silver China, Bronze Italy, 4th Russia.

        Mens Epee:  Gold France, Silver Korea, Bronze Swiss, 4th Russia.

   Womens Epee:  Gold Russia, Silver Estonia, Bronze Italy, 4th Hungary.

               Medal Table

      Russia 3 Gold, 1 Silver, 4 Bronze.

         Italy 3 Gold, 1 Silver, 4 Bronze.

     France 3 Gold, 1 Silver, 3 Bronze.

Ukraine 1 Gold,  2 Bronze.

  Germany 1 Gold, 1 Silver,

         U.S.A 1 Gold, 1 Silver,

         Korea 4 Silver,

         China 2 Silver, 

      Estonia 1 Silver, 1 Bronze.

Romania 1 Bronze.

Switzerland 1 Bronze.

     Hungary 1 Bronze.

       Tunisia 1 Bronze.

Australian Team results for the World Championships

Kazan Russia, 15th-23rd July.

Womens Epee: 35th Diana Sher,  36th Joanna Halls, 104th Evelyn Halls, Dianna Gu 110/132.

Mens Epee: Kristian Radford 111/187.

Mens Foil: 126th Simon Capon, Dylan Devenish 129/133.

Womens Foil: 54th Margarita Sokolovskaja, 70th Jackie Budniak, Jenny Bonney-Millett 76/85.

Mens Sabre: 110th Adam Wilcock, Zak Leonard 117/125.

Womens Sabre: 95th Sally Bennet, 99th Natalie Molen-Grigull Lisa Blyth 100/104. 

Teams:

Womens Sabre: 20th/22.

Womens Epee: 25th/29 losing a great close match 45:34 against the 8th ranked French.. great effort, having the lead in the early bouts.

Womens Foil: 20th/22.

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 17th July, come along and join the squad:        Skill:  3 point touches, fast touch, slow, and as long as possible.

Next Session:   July 24th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

If you’d like any weapons fixed; David Hubbard is in the business of repair : email David 

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 10th July, come along and join the squad:        Skill:  Attack in preparation.

Next Session:   July 17th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

If you’d like any weapons fixed; David Hubbard is in the business of repair : email David 

 

Results for the Asian Championships held in Suwon City South Korea, 2-7 July.

A Tournament totally dominated by Korea winning all but 4 Gold medals (losing each to China) Fie.ch

Womens Epee: 9th Dianna Gu, 10th Diana Sher, 19th Joanna Halls, 23rd /45 Evelyn Halls.

Mens Epee: 40th Zac Casagrande, 49th John Downes, 50th Kristian Radford, 56th/63 Nick Davies. 

Mens Foil: 15th Matt Foster, 40th Sholto Douglas, 42nd Patrick Daley, 49th/57 Ned Fitzgerald.

Womens Foil: 30th Margarita Sokolovskaja, 35th Jackie Budniak, 36th Claire Daniel, 37th/41 Alicia Kwag.

Mens Sabre: 34th Mitchel Fox, 35th Jasper Rowley, 37th Adam Wilcock, 39th/48 Zak Leonard .

Womens Sabre:  24th Lisa Blyth, 37th Natalie Molen-Grigull, 39th Sally Bennet, 42nd/43 Alice Clementson. 

Teams 

Womens Epee: 6th / 10 (won de to make 8, but lost to Chinese Tapai)

Mens Epee:  10th / 15

Mens Foil: 9th /14

Womens Foil: 7th / 11 (won de to make 8, but lost to Singapore)

Mens Sabre:  9th /10

Womens Sabre: 10th / 11

Sword Fighters Australia was proud to be involved in the Fun4Kids Festival held in Warrnambool over the last week.

A huge event being awarded numerous awards for ‘best childrens festival in Australia‘ regularly was once again popular with children and adults alike.     Link

                

Thanks to The Gap Chadstone for the use of Mannequins on the demo stage.

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 26th June, come along and join the squad:        Skill:  Attack, Parry Riposte, other counter attack, continuation & remise.

Next Session:   July 3rd. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

If you’d like any weapons fixed; David Hubbard is in the business of repair : email David 

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 19th June, come along and join the squad:        Skill:  Foot tempo Parry, Stop Hit, Distance hit – all to Shoulder.

Next Session:   June 26th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

If you’d like any weapons fixed; David Hubbard is in the business of repair : email David 

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 12th June, come along and join the squad:        Skill:  Circle 6 Riposte & Disengage riposte to flank.

Next Session:   June 19th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

If you’d like any weapons fixed; David Hubbard is in the business of repair : email David 

 

Sword Fighters Australia is selling the Entertainment book, if you have seen it before, its a great way to save on entertainment and restaurents etc with lots of discount vouchers.

 

$65 each book, usually pays for itself after 3 restaurant trips!

if you’d like more information or would like to order one..let me know..

chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

 

AFC #2 Robyn Chaplin Tournament Adelaide  

Results

Mens Epee: 1st John Downes NSW, 2nd Luc Cartillier QLD, =3rd James Lewis WA, =3rd Alex Burgun SA.

Womens Foil: 1st Lishan Sung NSW, 2nd Margarita Sokolovskaja NSW, =3rd Claire Daniel QLD, =3rd Emily Marotta Vic.

Veterans Mens Epee: 1st Kyle MacDonald NZ, 2nd Peter Osvath Vic, =3rd Darren Ferguson SA, =3rd Simon Hamm Vic.

Veterans Womens Epee: 1st Sarah Osvath NSW, 2nd Julie Seggie NSW, =3rd Isobel Ellis WA, =3rd Jutta Schortmann QLD.

Mens Foil: 1st Ned Fitzgerald Vic, 2nd Lucas Webber Vic, =3rd Matthew Donald NSW, =3rd Jesse Morris NSW.

Womens Epee: 1st Evelyn Halls Vic, 2nd Diana Sher Vic, =3rd Adrienne Toth Vic, =3rd Sarah Osvath NSW.

Veteran Mens Foil: 1st  Peter Barry SA, 2nd Richard Purdie NSW, =3rd Adam Reynolds Vic =3rd Andrey Tyschenko NSW.

Veteran Womens Foil: 1st Anna Slowiaczek NSW, 2nd Jenny Bonney-Millett QLD, =3rd Julie Pearce Vic, =3rd Fiona Budniak NSW.

U23 Womens Foil: 1st Lishan Sung NSW, 2nd Alicia Kwag QLD, =3rd Emily Marotta Vic, =3rd Leah Mangion NSW.

Mens Sabre: 1st Dongwan Kim NSW, 2nd Sutherlan Scudds WA, =3rd Simon Leitch QLD, =3rd Phillip Miller NSW.

Womens Sabre: 1st  Samantha Auty Vic, 2nd Helen Phillips Vic, =3rd Eve Sauer NSW, =3rd Grace White NSW.

U23 Mens Foil:  1st Sholto Douglas NSW, 2nd Jesse Morris NSW, =3rd Lucas Webber Vic, =3rd Patrick Daley NSW.

Veteran Mens and Womens Sabre: 1st s NSW, 2nd  NSW, =3rd Derek Flood Vic, =3rd Harriet Jordan NSW(Womens Gold). Steve Johnson WA (50+), Gary Sudran WA (70+).

More details on AFF website

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 5th June, come along and join the squad:        Skill:  2 point touches, first to get to 3 wins.

Next Session:   June 12th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

If you’d like any weapons fixed; David Hubbard is in the business of repair : email David 

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 29th May, come along and join the squad:        Skill:  Counter Parry 2 points.

Next Session:   June 5th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

If you’d like any weapons fixed; David Hubbard is in the business of repair : email David 

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 22nd May, come along and join the squad:        Skill:  Double disengage, feint disengage.

Next Session:   May 29th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

If you’d like any weapons fixed; David Hubbard is in the business of repair : email David 

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 15th May, come along and join the squad:        Skill:  Feint high/low, parry 6/8.

Next Session:   May 22nd. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

If you’d like any weapons fixed; David Hubbard is in the business of repair : email David 

 

Plastic Foil Target Jacket

A great edition to the foil and mask for new fencers… the light up jacket is more realisitic and great for “playing Fencing“

Congratulations to Ned Fitzgerald for qualifying for the Youth Olympics in China in August!

The AOC website has a good article Read 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 8th May, come along and join the squad:        Skill:  Feint 1-2 disengage.

Next Session:   May 15th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

If you’d like any weapons fixed; David Hubbard is in the business of repair : email David 

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 1st May, come along and join the squad:        Skill:  Simple Action, only 6 Parry riposte or C6.

Next Session:   May 8th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

If you’d like any weapons fixed; David Hubbard is in the business of repair : email David 

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 24th April, come along and join the squad:        Skill:  Simple Action, only parry 4 riposte change line.

Next Session:   May 1st. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 17th April, come along and join the squad:        Skill:  Prime Riposte.

Next Session:   April 24th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

The International Fencing Federation recently released a 3 part Video series on Youtube

entitled “En Garde” celebrating the 2013 Centenary of the FIE.

Part 1 FIE 

Part 2 FIE

Part 3 FIE

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 10th April, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Coupe, lunge against parry 4.

Next Session:   April 17th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Plovdiv, Bulgaria April 3-12.

Cadet Womens Epee: Emily Principe 92nd, Alanah Maclaurin 108th, Rachel Aistrope 100/118.

Cadet Mens Epee: Lachlan Bunney 110th, Indiana Moir 137/140.

Cadet Mens Foil: Ned Fitzgerald 28th, Tyler Reynolds 41st, Matt Foster 47th/120.

Cadet Womens Foil: Alicia Kwag 51st, Beatrice Hay 53rd/88.

Cadet Mens Sabre: Alexandre Douglas 61st, Boston Fawkes 81st, Matthew Tadros 88th/104.

Cadet Womens Sabre: Mathilda Barnard 80/82. 

Juniors 

Junior Womens Epee:  Amy Reynolds 42nd, Annie Deveraux 68th, Alanah Maclaurin, Leah Tausan 124/127.

Junior Mens Epee: Indiana Moir 135th, Lachlan Bunney 144/172. 

Junior Mens Foil: Patrick Daley 65th, Tyler Reynolds 81st, Lucas Webber 103/133. 

Junior Womens Foil: Alicia Kwag 75th, Beatrice Hay 76th, Georgina Barratt 81/95. 

Junior Womens Sabre:  Hannah Biskupic 71st, Sian Webster 86th, Mathilda Barnard 91/93. 

Junior Mens Sabre: Boston Fawkes 49th, Jasper Rowley 71st, Alexandre Douglas 89/120.

 Teams

Junior Womens Foil: 19th/20

Junior Mens Foil: 23rd/30

Junior Womens Epee: 22nd/30

Junior Mens Sabre: 21st/29

Junior Womens Sabre: 23rd/23

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 3rd April, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Point in Line / Derobe.

Next Session:   April 10th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Available now $5

Bumber-bar stickers (25cm x 10cm)

email chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 27th March, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Reimise renewal of  Attack.

Next Session:   April 3rd. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Sword Fighters Australia was proud to be involved in the Deakin Uni Student Association (DUSA) Events day run as entertainment after Orientation week for Students and entertainers alike!

      

AFF Circuit #1 : Melbourne 21-23 March.

Mens Sabre: 1st Donghwan Kim NSW, 2nd Jasper Rowley NSW, =3rd Zak Leonhard WA, =3rd Adam Wilcock NSW.

Womens Sabre: 1st Sam Auty Vic, 2nd Helen Phillips Vic, =3rd Marissa Black WA, =3rd Grace White NSW. 

Mens Foil: 1st Lucas Webber Vic, 2nd Edison Cai Wei Ting NSW, =3rd Sam Mooney Grand NSW, =3rd Douglas Sholto NSW. 

Womens Epee: 1st Diana Sher Vic, 2nd Jess Beer NZL, =3rd Evelyn Halls Vic, =3rd Anne Deveraux Qld.

Mens Epee: 1st Zach Casagrande Qld, 2nd Will Dolley Vic, =3rd Michael Nelson Qld, =3rd James Lewis WA.

Womens Foil: 1st Lishan Sung NSW, 2nd Emily Marotta Vic, =3rd Claire Daniel Qld, =3rd Margarita Sokolovskaja NSW.

Veteran Results

Veteran Mens Foil: 1st Andrey Tyschenko NSW, 2nd Chris Jones Vic, =3rd Adam Reynolds (50+), =3rd Vince Newton NSW. Mark Goile (60+), Roger Alcock (70+).

Veteran Womens Foil: 1st Jenny Bonney-Millett Qld, 2nd Fiona Budniak NSW, =3rd Julie Pearce Vic, =3rd Anna Slowiaczek NSW. 

Veteran Mens Sabre: 1st Martin Treasure Vic, 2nd Michael Howard NSW, =3rd Kenneth Kwan NSW, =3rd Radu Vintila NSW. (50+) Shayne Pay SA, (70+) Gary Sudran WA.  Harriet Jordan Womens Winner.

Veterans Mens Epee: 1st Luc Cartillier Qld (50+), 2nd Kyle MacDonald NZ, =3rd Peter Osvath Vic (60+), =3rd Bobby Emmanuel WA. (70+) Gary Sudran

Veteran Womens Epee: 1st Jutta Schortmann Qld (50+), 2nd Anna Slowiaczek NSW, =3rd Carol Bond Vic, =3rd Isobel Ellis WA.

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 20th March, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Feint disengage Attack, Feint Counter Parry.

Next Session:   March 27th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 13th March, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Counter parry riposte in lunge.

Next Session:   March 20th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

In 2013 a number of rules were updated/created/amended at the FIE Congress.

Refer to the FIE rules below for the exact text of the rule or rule change.

*  In foil, beats on the lower third of the blade will now be considered parries by the opponent – t.56.4.
*  The absence of blade contact will no longer be a criterion for non-combativity – t.87.4.2.
*  There will be no penalty for simple corps a corps for foil and sabre, but the referee still calls “Halt!” – t.20.2 / t.20.3.
*  Visor masks will be forbidden in all weapons – Material Rules Annex A.2.1.2.
*  Insulting a referee will be an immediate Group 4 offence (Black card) – t.82.3(b).
*  Violently or dangerously throwing one’s mask is a Group 4 offence (Black Card) – t.87.3(b)
*  Fencers passing each other on the strip must do so completely before the referee calls “Halt!” – t.21.3
*  Foil and sabre fencers must have a spare mask wire at the side of the strip – t.45.
*  Foils and epees must be made of maraging steel – this is generally the case at the moment.

Full rule information can be found on the Documents and Policies web page on the AFF webpage.

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 5th March, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Beat 6 attack, disengage attack, counter beat, derobe threatening attack.

Next Session:   March 6th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 27th February, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Beat 4 attack, disengage attack, derobe threatening attack.

Next Session:   March 6th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Congratulations to the selected Australian Team members for the World Junior/Cadet Championships in

Plovdiv, Bulgaria April 3-12.

Cadet Womens Epee: Rachel Aistrope, Alanah Maclaurin, Emily Principe.

Cadet Mens Epee: Lachlan Bunney, Indiana Moir.

Cadet Mens Foil: Matt Foster, Ned Fitzgerald, Tyler Reynolds.

Cadet Womens Foil: Beatrice Hay, Alicia Kwag.

Cadet Mens Sabre: Alexandre Douglas, Boston Fawkes, Matthew Tadros.

Cadet Womens Sabre: Mathilda Barnard. 

Junior Womens Epee: Annie Deveraux, Amy Reynolds, Leah Tausan, Alanah Maclaurin (Team only).

Junior Mens Epee: Lachlan Bunney, Indiana Moir. 

Junior Mens Foil: Patrick Daley, Ned Fitzgerald, Tyler Reynolds, Matt Foster (Team only).

Junior Womens Foil: Georgina Barratt, Beatrice Hay, Alicia Kwag. 

Junior Womens Sabre:  Mathilda Barnard. Hannah Biskupic, Sian Webster. 

Junior Mens Sabre: Alexandre Douglas, Boston Fawkes, Jasper Rowley, Matthew Tadros (Team only)

Congratulations to the selected Australian Team members for the Asian Junior/Cadet Championships in

Amman Jordan 7-16 March.

Cadet Womens Epee: Emily Principe.

Cadet Mens Foil: Matt Foster, Ned Fitzgerald, Tyler Reynolds.

Junior Womens Epee: Annie Deveraux, Emily Principe, Amy Reynolds, Leah Tausan,

Junior Mens Foil: Patrick Daley, Matt Foster, Ned Fitzgerald, Tyler Reynolds.

Junior Womens Sabre:  Sian Webster

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 20th February, come along and join the squad:        Skill: P6 Disengage Riposte, C6 Disengage alternate Riposte.

Next Session:   February 27th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Fencing @ Brighton   

                               Wednesday Nights (from February 2014) 5:30-8:30 pm.

A new club in the South East of Melbourne for the Fencing community, and to new members!

Membership Link:

Brighton Grammar G.B.R Hall, Grosvenor St Brighton (opposite the School Carpark).

Coaching and membership available now….. We have electric strips setup.

Enquiries welcome, for more info email: chris@swordfightersaustralia.com or 0409 013 171

updated 20 February 2014

2 Nice articles courtesy of Epee Duck via Fencing.net on Fencing Problem Solving & Distance Concepts.

Check it out by hitting the links below..

Problem Solving

Distance 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 13th February, come along and join the squad:        Skill: P4 Disengage Riposte, C4 timeing & hits.

Next Session:   February 20th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

Also Fencing Victoria has the Calendar online for local competitions this year 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 6th February, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Distance Fencing & 2 hits.

Next Session:   February 13th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

            Coeur De Lion Competitions for 2014.

Roll call from 1 with a 1:30 start. $5 entry (no change)

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Gold Winner : Alan Lun

Silver Winner : Julie Pearce

Next 2015!

updated 30/11/14

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 3oth January, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Maintain Distance, Analysis of when to change.

Next Session:   February 6th. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Fencing Sessions began at Brighton Grammar GBR Hall in 2013 and continue again in 2014.

If you’d like to be involved or would like to encourage new fencers to attend the sessions at a new location in Melbourne on a Wednesday afternoon from 5:30pm please contact Chris 0409 013 171 or chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

This is a new “club” and is catering to fencers in the “Brighton bayside area”

Fencing is also avaialble with Electric pistes, for senior fencers wishing to add another night to training from 6:30pm

Location Brighton Grammar – Junior School – GBR Hall, parking in Grosvenor St off New St Brighton. 

Welcome and see you on the piste!

Fencing commences this Saturday 25th January for Juniors at the State Fencing Centre @ North Melbourne 12 noon.

The regular group of Electric Foil and lessons (continuing from 2013) for any interested students.

For more information contact Chris: chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 0409 013 171 

(Any Active After School Community Students (AASC) from Australian Primary Schools are welcome to attend) 

On sale now..

Sword Fighters Australia Products for the home or office!

         

chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 23rd January, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Teams matches!

Next Session:   January 3oth. 

 Here is the list of available Veterans Competitions for this year courtesy of the AFF: Download Veterans Schedule 2014

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Following on the tradition of the National Champion questionsairre, the 6 2013 Champions kindly contributed some answer following their Championship win.

“The Sword Fighter Dozen”

Australian 2013 National Champion: Kristian Radford – Mens  Epee Champion.

1: How long have you been Fencing? What made you start? How long did it take for you to feel competent?

A: I started fencing almost 13 years ago at my high school in Adelaide. I’ve felt competent at a few points over that time, but I’ve always realised at a later point that I was mistaken. I just hope that I will continue to improve. 

2: How long have you been Competing at National / International level?

A: I entered my first Under 15 and Under 17 Nationals in 2004. Open Nationals was in Adelaide that year so I fenced that too. My first international competition was Challenge Australia in 2006, and I first fenced overseas in 2009 at some Junior competitions. 

3: What made you choose your weapon?, have you fenced the other 2?

A: I started off in foil, and I have fenced all three weapons at times. I had some minor success when I first tried epee, but the main reason I decided to focus on it when I was 16 was simply that I enjoyed it more than the other weapons. 

4: Where is your favourite place to fence or to train?

A: I like competing anywhere my family and friends can come and watch. For training, I enjoy the State Fencing Centre in Melbourne because of the built-in fencing pistes. It’s a luxury!

5: How important have a coach and training partners been to you?

A: Both groups of people have always been vital to my fencing. I’ve worked with a number of coaches and spent time living and training in different places, and I feel that my fencing is a product of all of these influences.

6: What are your future ambitions for 2014 and beyond? work / training / competition?

A: I tend to take things one step at a time. Next year I’m hoping to compete at the Asian and World Championships for the first time 

7: Who if anyone have you modeled your fencing on? Or do you have a favourite Fencer (Internationally)?

A: I’ve always loved watching great fencers, both Australian and international athletes. But success only came for me after I stopped trying to fence like other people and became comfortable with my own way of doing things.

8: What if any other sports do you play/train?

A: I’m not playing any other sports at the moment.

9: What difference if any did this national event have to others?

A: There were quite a few differences. The biggest thing was that the Men’s Epee event was fenced over two days, which I haven’t had to do at a national competition before. Also, I really liked that the Men’s Epee finals were broadcast online.

10: What is your weekly training Regime?

A: The exact composition changes frequently. I’m currently living in Melbourne, and at the moment a typical week involves fencing with the State Squad twice a week and training at VRI Fencing Club twice a week. 

11:  What advice would you give future Australian champions?

A: Don’t be afraid to lose bouts at training. Training is for learning, not for winning.

12: What is the best / worst thing about Fencing in Australia?

A: The worst thing is our distance from the rest of the fencing world. The best thing is the passion for the sport shared by so many people in the Australian fencing community.

Thanks so much Kristian..

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 19th December, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Happy Christmas!

Next Session:   January 23rd 2014! 

 

Wishing All Vets and Fencers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

See you on the piste.

 

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Following on the tradition of the National Champions questionairre, the 6 2013 Champions kindly contributed some answer following their Championship win.

“The Sword Fighter Dozen”

Australian 2013 National Champion: Diana Sher  – Womens Epee Champion.

1: How long have you been Fencing? What made you start? How long did it take for you to feel competent?

A: I have been fencing for seven years. My father, Vlad Sher encouraged me to start. I was not overly enthusiastic to begin with. I think the first time I felt really competent was when I won my very first medal at the U15 State Champs. At that point I realized my passion for the sport.

2: How long have you been Competing at National / International level?

A: Nationally I have been competing for around five years and around three years on the International Junior circuit. 

3: What made you choose your weapon?, have you fenced the other 2?

A:  As my father is the National Epee Coach he taught me Epee from day one. I never had the chance to try the others.

4: Where is your favourite place to fence or to train?

A: My favorite place to train and to fence is Paris. The training there is really intense and everyone takes it very seriously. The atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming. Being over there encourages me to train. Spending time in Paris isn’t too bad either.

5: How important have a coach and training partners been to you?

A:  I think I have a very unique situation. My coach is also my father. Maintaining a healthy and solid relationship between father and daughter, as well as strong relationship between coach and student can often be hard. Dad and I have to work especially hard at it.

6: What are your future ambitions for 2014 and beyond? work / training / competition?

A:  2014 will mark my official start as a senior fencer. I have had some good results in juniors, and I am hoping I can use the skills learnt to tackle the senior division. I plan to take it competition by competition, and see where the road leads.

7: Who if anyone have you modeled your fencing on? Or do you have a favourite Fencer (Internationally)?

A: I do not have a favorite international fencer. I admire athletes who are dedicated, committed and passionate about what they do. Also I admire different characteristics from a variety of fencers on the international circuit.

8: What if any other sports do you play/train?

A:  At present there are no sports that I participate in other than fencing. As a child I played Tennis.

9: What difference if any did this national event have to others?

A: This is the very first time I have won this particular competition. It is a nice feeling to have such a breakthrough.

10: What is your weekly training regime? 

A: I fence four days per week. On the other days I like to mix it up a bit, sometimes I go for runs. On other days I go to the gym. Keeping training interesting is important.

11:  What advice would you give future Australian champions?

A:   Train hard.

12: What is the best / worst thing about Fencing in Australia?

A: One of the worst things about fencing in Australia is the travel and the cost of competing at an international level. This requires constant dedication and a lot of self-motivation.

 Thanks so much Diana…..

 

Following on the tradition of the National Champions questionairre, the 6 2013 Champions kindly contributed some answer following their Championship win.

“The Sword Fighter Dozen”

Australian 2013 National Champion: Ping Yuan  – Womens Foil Champion.

1: How long have you been Fencing? What made you start? How long did it take for you to feel competent?

A: I have been fencing for 18 years. I was invited by the fencing coach and then started to do the fencing. It took me 2 years to feel competent.

2: How long have you been Competing at National / International level?

A:  Since I was 17 years old, have represented my country to compete in the National and International level.

3: What made you choose your weapon?, have you fenced the other 2?

A:  I think foil is the most graceful and hardest one in three weapon, and also it has high technical content. I’ve fenced the epee, but only for fun.

4: Where is your favourite place to fence or to train?

A: The Chinese National fencing training centre, I spent 6 years training there. Not only have “feeling”, but also get lots of excellent results for fencing.

5: How important have a coach and training partners been to you?

A:  It’s important to every ‘sportsman’ with a good coach and good training environment. Unfortunately since I left the Chinese National team in 2008 and moved to NZ, I haven’t got a single coach and haven’t got good training environment and good enough training partner.

6: What are your future ambitions for 2014 and beyond? work / training / competition?

A:   Try to compete in the 2014 Commonwealth Game and defeat Gold medalist.

7: Who if anyone have you modeled your fencing on? Or do you have a favourite Fencer (Internationally)?

A:  I’ve a favorite fencer who is Valentina Vezzali (Womens Foil – Italy)

8: What if any other sports do you play/train?

A:  Golf.

9: What difference if any did this national event have to others?

A: Australia National Championships is the best event which is held in Oceania Region.

10: What is your weekly training regime? 

A: Since move to NZ in 2008 haven’t done any training at all.

11:  What advice would you give future Australian champions?

A:   My advice will be, that I wish next time the referee can be more professional and fair bit more, specially the semi-final and final. Because I had really experience this time, it was very obviously and clear point but the referee gave the point to wrong side.

12: What is the best / worst thing about Fencing in Australia?

A: The venue of competition is very professional and good, but suggest if the competition be placed in a more convenient location (such like in Sydney) which be more convenient and cheaper for the international fencers to come and compete.

 Thanks so much Ping…..

 

Sword Fighters Junior Program returns in late January 2014.

Thanks all for attending in 2013, have a great break over the holidays and ready fresh for a great 2014.

Photo of a few of the guys on last session of 2013.

For more information.., chris@swordfightersaustralia.com / 0409 013 171 .

Sword Fighters Australia was proud to be involved in the Syndal District School Sports Association – Wesley College.

Over 400 Grade 6 students from Local Schools Participated in a day long Sporting Activity Session.

     

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 12th December, come along and join the squad:        Skill: c6->c7 Riposte.

Next Session:   December 19th  

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

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Following on the tradition of the National Champions questionairre, the 6 2013 Champions kindly contributed some answer following their Championship win.

“The Sword Fighter Dozen”

Australian 2013 National Champion: Martino Minuto – Mens Foil Champion.

1: How long have you been Fencing? What made you start? How long did it take for you to feel competent?

A:  I started fencing when I was 5 years old, so 20 years ago now…I started because I loved cartoons like zorro and d’artagnan, and my parents couldnt handle any longer to have me around destroying their house with swords and foils 🙂 so I tried fencing, and I kept doing it…

how long to feel competent ?  I still dont feel competent nowadays 😉

2: How long have you been Competing at National / International level?

A:  I started competing at national levels at around 8-9 years old…when I was 10-11 i made my first intarnational events for youth categories, and at 13 I started with my official FIE carreer, first in junior and around 17 in seniors

3: What made you choose your weapon?, have you fenced the other 2?

A:  In Italy everyone “so” young starts with foil…we call it the Queen Weapon…it was good  for me so I kept it, happy about my choice….I tried for fun the other weapons….but actually I won a youth national in epee, and last year I took silver in senior team national championships in sabre, almost beating the Olympic silver medallist in my bout…

If you are a good foilist, you can dare to fence the other weapons, for fun…the oppoisite is much harder…thats why everybody starts with foil…

4: Where is your favourite place to fence or to train?

A: Now, after I tried it, my favourite place to train is definately in Australia, in Melbourne, at VRI 🙂

5: How important have a coach and training partners been to you?

A: Extremely important…my coach is the same since when i was 5…in fencing the coach is a “maestro”, a feature that is hard to find as important in other sports I guess…and of course, good training partners are necessary to test the preparation level, and put theory into practice.

6: What are your future ambitions for 2014 and beyond? work / training / competition?

A:  For 2014 my major focus is World Championships in august, and I will prepare my best for those…outside of Fencing I just graduated “my masters”…I will start a 3rd degree and study the German language….but my main goal is getting the only medal that between the different categories I am still missing, the Olympic gold one….that’s my main ambition for the future..

7: Who if anyone have you modeled your fencing on? Or do you have a favourite Fencer (Internationally)?

A:  I didnt model my Fencing on anyone…I worked very hard to develop my own Fencing “style”…but at the same time I learned and got inspiration from most of the fencers, basically from everyone…learn from everyone, but keep being yourself….

I have 4 great fencers I look up to…in order of age : Alexander Romankov, Mauro Numa, Alessandro Puccini, Sergei Golubitsky…

8: What if any other sports do you play/train?

A:  I competed many years in Alpine Skiing..and nowadays i have a diploma as a Skiing Coach…and my summer passion has always been windsurfing.

Apart from that, I love almost every sport, since I am an athlete… 😉

9: What difference if any did this national event have to others?

A: Not many differences actually….the venue in canberra was amazing, wonderful..never seen something like this at nationals, and sometimes even at worlds….the level is different in any country,  but as long as all the competitiors go for the title, it is never easy 🙂

Oh  the organization with my friend Mrs Denise was very strict and extremely well done, I appreciated it a lot…we don’t have this overseas..

10: What is your weekly training Regime?

 A: Unfortunately i don’t have a weekly training regime, but a daily training regime 😉   I most likely train for 5-6 hours every day…having 1 or 2 sessions, depending on the days…

11:  What advice would you give future Australian champions?

A:   I cant give too much advice to future Australian champions, as long as I still want to compete internationally for some years 😉  joking….

Well, as I said many times, I see great potentials in Australian Fencing…true….my advice is to keep working hard, keep playing fair, keep having passion’s, and the results will for sure come…

12: What is the best / worst thing about Fencing in Australia?

A: long question 🙂 ….

I like many many things with Australian Fencing, thats why I came 2 times to support it in Melbourne…

I like the way everybody works hard…the passion every athlete and coach put in the game….I like the fair play you have in this country, this is one of the thing I like the most…it is beautiful….I can see no other countries where competitions would be refereed from fencers themselves, it would come out a big mess, and many fightings….I like the sport spirit and mood that Australia has everwhere, and of course put in fencing too….

I am a big fan of Australian fencing…I’m now very proud and honored to be part of its champions list 🙂

Just couple of bad things with this sport in Australia…

Not enough support from the government and Olympic committe makes it extremely hard for the fencers and thier family  to travel, go to competitions and make the experience necessary to challenge at world levels…

In my personal opinion, without judging the work of anyone, I find it really hard that fencers who join tha national team have to pay for it, and a big fee!…National team in sport is up to merits,  not to money….it is already expensive enough for them to keep training and travelling…no need to make them pay also to be in the national team….

and last thing, I heard that lately there were some unclear issues about the ranking for Australian foilists, which messed up the real situation, in a not proper merit way…..

My personal opinion, since I love Australia and its fair play, is that they would keep this fair play….if Australia decides for a ranking system, and not a coach’s decisions one, then the ranking should show the real results, merits and strength of the athletes….it is very easy to do it….jut need to put people work together, and play fair…everybody is basically a  volunteer in our sport….let’s keep the fair play.

Good luck Australian Fencing 🙂

Marti

 

Thanks so much Marti……”You are a credit to your Country and a pleasure to have as a guest in ours, Best of luck in all your future ambitions ”  Ed.

 

Attached is an updated file of the Australian National Champions since records were kept in Australia.

Australian Champions: Australian National Champions

Keep an eye out for the National Champions questionnaires coming soon……. 

(Updated 10/12/13)

Canberra, ACT Australian Instiute of Sport December 2013


Men’s Foil: 1st M.Minuto Ita/Vic, 2nd C.Weiting NSW, =3rd S.Glaister Vic, =3rd M.Foster Vic.

Women’s Sabre: 1st S.Auty Vic, 2nd Cheryl Chan NSW, =3rd M.Black NSW, =3rd N.Molen Grigull.

Women’s Sabre teams: 1st NSW A, 2nd Vic, =3rd Qld, =3rd NSW B.

Women’s Epee: 
1st D.Sher Vic , 2nd S.Osvath, =3rd A.Toth Vic, =3rd A.Horvath SA.

Men’s Foil teams
: 1st NSW ‘A’, 2nd Vic ‘A’, =3rd Vic ‘B’, =3rd NSW ‘A’.

Veteran Men’s Sabre
: 1st D.Kneale WA, 2nd M.Howard NSW, =3rd C.Gwynn NSW, =3rd R.Vintila NSW. 

Veteran Women’s Sabre: 1st H.Jordan NSW, 2nd M.Du NSW, =3rd J.Menary SA, =3rd C.Murphy ACT. 

Men’s Epée: 1st K.Radford Qld, 2nd D.Osvath Vic, =3rd R.Lewith Vic, =3rd E.Fernon NSW. 

Women’s Epée Teams: 1st Vic ‘A’, 2nd Vic ‘B’, =3rd NSW ‘A’, =3rd Qld.

Veterans Men’s Foil: 1st A.Tyshchenko NSW, 2nd N.Nutt ACT, =3rd P.Aitchenson NSW, =3rd I.Metzke Vic. 

Veteran Women’s Foil: 1st J.Bonney-Millet Qld, 2nd F.Budniak NSW, =3rd H.Jordan NSW, =3rd A.Slowiaczek NSW. 

Women’s Foil: 1st P.Yuan NZL, 2nd M.Sokolovskaja NSW, =3rd E.Marotta Vic, =3rd C.Daniel Qld. 

Men’s Sabre: 1st J.Rowley NSW, 2nd S.Leitch Qld, =3rd S.Young NSW, =3rd A.Wilcock NSW. 

Men’s Epee Team: 1st NSW ‘A’, 2nd SA, =3rd ACT ‘A’, =3rd WA.

Women’s Foil Teams: 1st NSW ‘A’, 2nd Qld, =3rd NSW ‘B’, =3rd ACT.

Men’s Sabre Teams: 1st NSW ‘A’, 2nd NSW ‘B’, =3rd WA ‘A’, =3rd Qld ‘A’.

Veterans Men’s Epee: 1st N.Nutt ACT, 2nd G.Mittermair SA, =3rd L.Cartillier Qld, =3rd K.Macdonald NZ. 

Veteran Women’s Epee: 1st S.Osvath NSW, 2nd J.Seggie NSW, =3rd A.Slowiaczek NSW, =3rd A.Dobson-Block Vic. 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 5th December, come along and join the squad:        Skill: National review, Simple and Speed.

Next Session:   December 12th  

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 28th November, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Feint Low / High, Disengage High / Low.

Next Session:   December 5th  

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 21st November, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Feint Step, Counter Parry Riposte Disengage.

Next Session:   November 28th  

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 14th November, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Beat Disengage Attack.

Next Session:   November 21st  

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

#4       Friday 29th November 2013. Melbourne University Fencing Hall.

 

 A.T.C

Advanced Training Concepts 

“Strength and Weakness Analysis 2.1.”  

Want to improve your Fencing bouting and make it to the next level? 

Come along to the next event of a series for 2013 of Advanced Bouting Courses, a collaboration between Australian Team representatives and Coaches Chris Jones & Olympian Scott Arnold, assisted by 2011 National Foil Champion and Coach Steve Glaister, and learn the secrets of timing and opponent manipulation.

Our next 2.5 hour class of Fencing drills, Theory and open discussion designed to broaden your mind and possibly change the way you see and bout for ever! 

For the fee of $20 per person, our 2.5 hour course will be held at Melbourne University

(Melbourne Uni FC Upstairs in East Basketball Court – on Tin Alley) 

This course – a combination of Theory, open discussion and Practical’s is targeted at all established competitive fencers.  [ Foil, Epee, Sabre ]

on Friday the 29th November @ 6pm. 

Please note you will need to bring your own equipment to fence the practical side of the session.

 

 (Please go to the events TAB above for future reference).

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 7th November, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Counter Attack.

Next Session:   November 14th  

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 31st October, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Prime Riposte.

Next Session:   November 7th  

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Sword Fighters Australia was proud to be involved in the Wodonga Councils, Childrens Festival last weekend.

A great festival on the border of NSW and Victoria, offering locals and interstate travellers numerous festival events.

Over 3000 children and their families attending on a beautiful sunny October Sunday..

Congrats to the organisers and the Council for running such a great event!  Link

           

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 24th October, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Coupe Lunge against 4 Parry.

Next Session:   October 31st  

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 17th October, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Coupe Disengage Fleche, Coupe through blade against disengagement.

Next Session:   October 24th  

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 10th October, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Point in line, Derobe, Beat attack.

Next Session:   October 17th  

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 3rd October, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Step Counter Parry, Disengage Riposte.

Next Session:   October 10th  

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 25th September, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Step Lunge and Fleche, Step back recover Fleche.

Next Session:   October 2nd  

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Congratulations to TC Reynolds on his silver for 2nd place last weekend.

European Fencing Confederation, Manchester UK a very large field of 204!

Great Effort.

Followed up by a Fantastic win in the Bristol Open (one of UK’s top competitions and highly sought after)

TC beat Keith Cook (GB Team member and alternate for London Olympics) in the 16!, then beat no #6 (in 8) and no #2 (in 4) to make the final, beating Ben Peggs (2012 champion) to clinch the title..

Congratulations TC.

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 19th September, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Prime Riposte, Disengage Fleche.

Next Session:   September 26th 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Sword Fighters Australia holiday program.

updated 14/9/13.

Brighton Grammar Junior School Gymnasium * new location *

25th September 3:30-5:30

For more information contact Chris 0409 013 171 or email chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Document download : September Holiday Program

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 12th September, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Parry 8 or 7 and Riposte from each rotation.

Next Session:   September 19th 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 5th September, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Circle Parry-Riposte, flank, shoulder, chest -Rotations.

Next Session:   September 12th 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 29th August, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Extending arm first, step or step lunge, first to start.

Next Session:   September 5th 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

AFF Circuit #3 : Melbourne 23-25 August

Men’s Sabre: 1st Phillip Miller NSW, 2nd John Chow NSW, =3rd Adam Wilcock NSW, =3rd Sebastian Young NSW.

Womens Sabre: 1st Priscilla Del Castillo NSW, 2nd Sam Auty Vic, =3rd Helen Phillips Vic, =3rd Grace White NSW.

Veteran Mens Sabre: 1st Radu Vintila NSW, 2nd Graham Conlon NZ, =3rd Derek Flood Vic, =3rd Tim Magill Vic.

Veteran Womens Sabre: 1st Cerri McLean NSW. 

Men’s Epee: 1st Seamus Robinson Vic, 2nd Will Dolley Vic, =3rd Kristian Radford Qld, =3rd John Downes NSW.

Women’s Epee: 1st Diana Sher Vic, 2nd Ioana Mihailescu Vic, =3rd Dianna Gu Vic , =3rd Adrienn Toth Vic.

Veteran Men’s Foil: 1st Derek Flood Vic, 2nd Andrey Tyschenko NSW, =3rd Jacob Cybulski Vic, =3rd Geoff Webber Vic.

Veteran Women’s Foil: 1st Jenny Bonney-Millett Qld, 2nd Anna Slowiaczek NSW, =3rd Fiona Budniak NSW, =3rd Christina Hon Vic.

Men’s Foil: 1st Martino Minuto ITA, 2nd Sholto Douglas NSW, =3rd Dean Williams Vic, =3rd Sam Mooney-Grand NSW. 

Women’s Foil: 1st Alicia Kwag NSW, 2nd Emily Marotta Vic, =3rd Jenny Bonney-Millett Qld, =3rd Katherine Kwa NSW. 

Veteran Men’s Epee: 1st Quin Downs NZ, 2nd Mark Rance NZ, =3rd Bruno Charlesworth Vic, =3rd Alexander Leahy Vic.  

Veteran Women’s Epee: 1st Anna Slowiaczek NSW, 2nd Cerri Mclean ACT, =3rd Carol Sullivan Vic, =3rd Isobel Ellis WA.

More detailed results on the AFF website.

Note Change of entry conditions through the AFF not the states anymore. 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 22nd August, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Distance, Balance, Control, pre comp testing.

Next Session:   August 29th 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…

 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact  chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

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Session : 15th August, come along and join the squad:        Skill: Circle 4Parry, Disengage Riposte.

Next Session:   August 22nd 

@  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.     

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)*

by Tram Closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 -8 minute walk down Arden Street.

Proudly supporting VicVets…