Sword Fighters Australia Fencing Fitness Classes are becoming a popular alternative to a regular gym session.
With groups of people coming together for an hour of “fencing fun,” over a 4 week period.
Sessions can be tailored to suit, with add on options of massages from Professional Corporate Associates.

For your company to become involved : Sword Fighters Australia Card
Download Brochure: 
Sword Fighters Australia Fencing Fitness Sessions  
chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Spanish Sabreur and World No 14 Jaime Marti had an unbroken Sabre puncture his glove and hand recently forcing him out of upcoming World Cups..
For more info read link here

The Womens Epee World Cup held in Sydney in June.142 Women in the last Challenge Individual,
Unfortunately no Aussies made the 64.. (Dianna Sher 65th, Evelyn Halls 93, Angie Darby 100th), more details: here 
Womens Teams (20 Teams) Aussies Ranked 19 and lost 45:31 to Canada 
D/E Here

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30.                                           

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact: Chris Jones: 0409 013 171,

 veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Session : June 16th come along and join the squad:                                   Skill:  c6 disengage flank riposte.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Next Session:   Thursday 23/6/11          @  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 -5 minute walk down Arden Street

Sword Fighters Australia is running numerous corporate events,
Would your company like the idea of Fencing at its next event.

Recent links 
Kidspot
AList Guide
Contact Chris 0409 013 171 

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30.                                           

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact: Chris Jones: 0409 013 171,

 veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Session : May 19th come along and join the squad:                                   Skill:  2 point touches, first to 3points.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Next Session:   Thursday 16/6/11          @  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 -5 minute walk down Arden Street

The Coeur De Lion Competiton was run and won again this year.
The dates are also on the FV site : Link

2012 Competition: 1st Saturday of each month unless stated.

#1. 4th February CDL #1 2012

#2. 3rd March CDL #2 2012

#3. 31st March CDL #3 2012

#4. 5th May CDL #4 2012

#5. 2nd June CDL #5 2012

#6 7th July CDL #6 2012

#7 4th August CDL #7 2012

#8 1st September CDL #8 2012

#9 6th October CDL #9 2012

#10 1st December CDL #10 2012

Medal Winners Gold C.Jones, Silver Adam Reynolds, Bronze Phil Haintz

Good Fencing………

…. NEXT 2013

Updated Decemer 1 2012

Veterans Results: Results Robyn Champlin 2011 Adelaide: 
Mens Epee: 1 David Brautigan SA, 2 Adrian Paxman WA, =3 Bruce Dawson SA (50+), =3 Stephen Javens Vic.  Duncan Fairweather NSW (60+), Frederick Davidson Vic (70+).
Womens Epee: 1 Abby Nutt ACT, 2 Julie Seggie NSW (50+), =3 Daisy Drew Vic (60+), =3 Jane Menary SA.
Mens Foil: 1 Peter Barry SA, 2 Andrey Tyschenko NSW, =3 Adam Reynolds Vic, =3 James McAnna SA, Gary Sudran WA (60+).
Womens Foil: 1 Jenny Bonney-Millett Qld, 2 Abigail Nutt NSW, =3 Julie Seggie NSW, =3 Harriet Jordan NSW, Daisy Drew Vic (60+).
Mens Sabre: 1 Jaroslaw Janczewski Vic, 2 Shayne Pay SA, =3 Simon Auty Vic (50+), =3 Gary Sudran WA (60+) , .
Womens Sabre: 1 Harriet Jordan NSW, 2 Jenny Bonney-Millett Qld, 3 Jane Menary SA.

Results Robyn Champlin 2011 Adelaide:
Mens Foil: 1 Dean Williams Vic, 2 Saleh Safar Vic, =3 Simon Hannah Vic, =3 Chris Jones Vic.
Womens Foil: 1 Lishan Sung NSW, 2 Ania Kardas Vic, =3 Jenny Bonney-Millett Qld, =3 Anna Kovacs NSW.
Mens Epee:  1 Seamus Robinson Vic, 2 Ross Austen Vic, =3 Victor Lewith Vic, =3 Edward Fernon NSW.
Womens Epee: 1 Abigail Nutt NSW, 2 Kathryn Woodward Vic, =3 Leah Tausan Vic, =3 Angela Darby Vic.
Mens Sabre: 1 Sutherlan Scudds WA, 2 James Walsh Qld, =3 Mitch Fox NSW, =3 Frederic Jaccard NSW. 
Womens Sabre:  1 Jess Brooks NSW, 2 Samantha Auty Vic, =3 Cheryl Chan NSW, =3 Harriet Jordan NSW.
For more information and d/e results go to ausfencing.org

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30.                                           

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact: Chris Jones: 0409 013 171,

 veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Session : May 19th come along and join the squad:                                   Skill:  Feint Disengage.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Next Session:   Thursday 26/5/11          @  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 -5 minute walk down Arden Street

The Second Annual Victorian University Foil Competition held at the State Fencing Centre.
33 1st and 2nd year fencers from Monash Uni, Melbourne Uni, La Trobe Uni and RMIT competeted.
Final Poule Results
Gold: Tim Merritt – La Trobe Uni.
Silver: Rob Marsden – Monash Uni.
Bronze: Daniel Certoma – Monash Uni.
Blue: Michael Burke – RMIT.
Red: Michael Scollo – RMIT.
For more information follow the Link to Fencing Victoria

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30.                                           

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact: Chris Jones: 0409 013 171,

 veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Session : May 12th come along and join the squad:                                   Skill:  Parry 6 / C6.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Next Session:   Thursday 19/5/11          @  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 -5 minute walk down Arden Street

Congratulations to all who competed in the largest C.D.L on record on Saturday 8/5/11.
32 Fencers competed in the monthly Foil competition at the State Fencing Centre, North Melbourne.
Winners of Each Division: 
Gold: Adrian McPhee – Swords,
Silver: Roger McIntosh – Swords,
Bronze: Elisse Buchlak – LaTrobe,
Red: Ruban Siva – VFA,
Blue: Kenneth Yuen – Monash Uni. For full results Download CDL #4 2011 .
Final Competition 5th November 2011.

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30.                                           

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact: Chris Jones: 0409 013 171,

 veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Session : May 5th come along and join the squad:                                   Skill:  Teams matches.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Next Session:   Thursday 12/5/11          @  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 -5 minute walk down Arden Street

What are the best Fencing Shoes for you?  Fencing.net has a great discussion on the subject Link

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30.                                           

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact: Chris Jones: 0409 013 171,

 veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Session : April 28 come along and join the squad:                                   Skill:  Parry Quarte #4, Riposte only.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Next Session:   Thursday 5/5/11 -:   Teams Matches!      @  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 -5 minute walk down Arden Street

AFF #2 Adelaide Scotch College – Torrens Park.

Saturday, 11 June:

9-4 AFT Sabre Camp

09:00 Men’s Foil

10:45 Women’s Foil 13:30
Veteran Men’s Epee
14:00 Veteran Women’s Epee

Sunday, 12 June:

9-4 AFT Foil Camp

09:00 Men’s Epee
10:45 Women’s Epee
13:45 Veteran Men’s Foil
14:00 Veteran Women’s Foil

Monday, 13 June:

9-4 AFT Epee Camp

09:00 Men’s Sabre

10:45 Women’s Sabre

13:45 Veteran Men’s Sabre
14:15 Veteran Women’s Sabre
Weapons Check one hour before each Roll Call and 7:30-9:30 Friday 10th.

Please note that due to Morocco choosing not to run the Veterans World Championships, they will now be held in Porec, Croatia.  Nominations close 29th June 2011.

Please note that the second round of nominations for the Challenge Australia are open on the AFF ausfencing.org website

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30.                                           

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact: Chris Jones: 0409 013 171,

 veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Session : April 21 come along and join the squad:                                   Skill:  Prime #1, Riposte.                                                                                                                                                                                Next Session:   Thursday 28/4/11    @  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 -5 minute walk down Arden Street

Brisbane April 16-18 

Results:

Veteran Men’s Sabre: 1 Alex Telegin Qld, 2 Tim McGill Vic, =3 Geoff Webber Vic, =3 Gary Sudran WA.

Veteran Women’s Sabre: 1 Alex Andre NSW, 2 Harriet Jordan NSW, =3 Jenny Bonney-Millett QLD, =3 Jane Menary SA.

Veteran Men’s Foil: 1 Adam Reynolds Vic, 2 Vince Newton NSW, =3 Gary Sudran WA, =3 Phil Mansfield NSW.

Veteran Women’s Foil: 1 Jenny Bonney-Millett QLD, 2 Alex Andre NSW,  =3 Harriet Jordan NSW, =3 Jane Menary SA.

Veteran Men’s Epee: 1 Luc Cartillier QLD, 2 Stephen Javens Vic, =3 Danny Robson Vic, =3 Duncan Fairweather NSW.

Men’s Sabre: 1 James Walsh QLD, 2 Alex Logatchov NSW, =3 Sutherlan Scudds WA, =3 Mitch Fox NSW.

Women’s Sabre: 1 Jess Brooks NSW, 2 Cheryl Chan NSW, =3 Sam Auty Vic, =3 Lisa Blyth WA.

Men’s Epee: 1 Will Dolley Vic, 2 John Downes NSW, =3 Victor Lewith Vic, =3 Luke Salter NSW.

Women’s Epee: 1 Joanna Halls Vic , 2 Evelyn Halls Vic, =3 Dianna Sher Vic, =3 Sarah Osvath NSW.

Men’s Foil: 1 Dean Williams Vic, 2 Marek Jamrozy WA, =3 Saleh Safar Vic, =3 Jeremy Hart QLD.

Women’s Foil: 1 Joanna Halls Vic , 2 Anna Kovacs NSW, =3 Lishan Sung NSW, =3 Margarita Sokolovskaya NSW.

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30.                                           

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact: Chris Jones: 0409 013 171,

 veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Session : April 14 come along and join the squad:                                   Skill:  Coupe, Lunge against Parry Quarte #4, and Prime #1.                                                                                                                                                                                                       Next Session:   Thursday 21/4/11    @  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 -5 minute walk down Arden Street

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30.                                           

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact: Chris Jones: 0409 013 171,

 veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Session : April 7 come along and join the squad:                                   Skill:  Point in Line.                                                                                                                                                                                                       Next Session:   Thursday 14/4/11    @  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 -5 minute walk down Arden Street

Check out the website for Entry into European Masters Fencing competition..Link

The London Olympics Fencing Schedule has been released.Download Word Document London Olympic Fencing Schedule

Victorian Varsity Beginners Competition

Competition Details

The competition will be held on May 14 at the State Fencing Centre, Arden Street, North Melbourne.  
Roll call is at 3pm, with the competition starting at 3:30pm. 

How to Enter

Contact your University Fencing Club; once affiliated with Fencing Victoria you will just need to pay $5 on the day. 

Who is Competing?

Foil fencers from La Trobe, Monash, and Melbourne Universities who have under 2 years fencing experience.  
Fencers from other Universities are also welcome (see contact details below). 

Competition Format

A double round robin style, the first – seeding – round of the competition is run as mixed gender pools (usually 6-8 fencers per pool).  
At the conclusion of the pools, each fencer is given a ranking based on the number of bouts won, lost, and the hits in each bout. 
Then the ranked fencers are broken up into three groups, and allocated to a pool each (a Gold pool, a Silver Pool, and a Bronze pool).  
This means that there is a natural grouping in the second round of similar-skill fencers.  
Typically, this will mean that each fencer has up to 12-16 five-hit bouts as part of the overall competition.  
A nominal prize is awarded at the end of the second round to the winner of each of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze pools.

Uniform and Equipment Requirements

Details of the uniform and equipment requirements may be found on the FV website (click here). 
Please read these carefully (note: this is an “Novice Competition”). 
Please also note that conductive bibs will not be required for this competition.  
Universities will provide equipment for athletes if required.

More Information

If you need more information, please email chris@swordfightersaustralia.com.

Fencing.net has some articles on modern fencing movies.
Check them out.. Link

Leah Tausan: Kindly wrote an article on her experience fencing for Australia at the Asian Junior and Cadet Championships.

I took up fencing near the end of 2007 as my father’s desperate attempt to get me to take interest in a sport.
I started fencing at VRI, but am now training at the State Fencing Centre.
My coach is Pieter Leeuwenburgh, and I currently train 4-5 days a week,
Including participation in the state epee squad. 

As preparation for the ‘Asian Junior and Cadet championships,’ I spent a week in January at Hong Kong training,
and participated in the Age group fencing Championships.
My results were 3^rd in Women’s epee Under 17 individual and 5^th in Women’s epee Under 20 individual.
The results are not that fantastic, as Hong Kong was a learning experience,
I took away information that I could work with for the ‘Asian Junior and Cadets fencing championships.’
I feel that if I did not go to Hong Kong I would have taken the same information back home from the AJCFC that I did from Hong Kong.

The AJCFC was held in Bangkok from the 4^th to the 13^th of March, I competed in both the Junior and Cadet category therefore staying
for the duration of the tour. I stayed with the Aussie Team in the royal Alexsandra hotel in
Bangkapi which was inconveniently located far away from the main city but was relatively close to the venue (if the traffic was good.)
The venue was at ‘Fashion Island’, a mall, which thankfully meant air-conditioning in the polluted, humid Thai weather.
AJCFC was the first international competition I have attended; the competition in Hong Kong being a local national competition.
My results for AJCFC were: 2^nd in the Cadet individual Epee, with my team coming 2^nd as well.
The Junior competition was tougher then the Cadet, with the girls being bigger, smarter and tougher; yet I came across some familiar faces from the Cadets.
I came 3^rd after being defeated in the semi-finals by Chu, a Hong Kong fencer who I’d previously defeated in the Cadet individual competition.  
My team came 5^th after once again coming up against Hong Kong, who by now we were all well acquainted with.  

It was a fantastic experience, being the ‘biggest’ competition I’ve ever competed in; I really enjoyed coming against new opponents/ fencing styles, etc.

AJCFC was my final overseas trip for 2011, as I need to focus on school work, etc, but I do plan to compete in the rest of the interstate competitions.
Next year I’ll be completing year 12 so there will be a decrease in my training to focus on VCE, planning on competing just enough
to allow me to qualify for the 2013 Asian Juniors and World Juniors.
Looking at the big picture it is my goal to qualify for the 2016 Olympics.

Thanks Leah..

One option for holidays is a fencing session!Sword Fighters is running sessions again at Gasworks Park in Port Melbourne.

Fencing – Sword Fighting

Learn the basic skills of fencing and sword fighting in an intensive class.  

Beginners – Try it just for fun, and maybe you’ll take it up as a sport.

If you wish, bring a friend your own age/height to spar with!

Advanced – NEW Next Level Class for children who have already done the basic workshop.

Dates Friday 15 April Times 9.45am – 10.45am or 11.15am – 12.15pm (Beginners),

12.30pm – 1.30pm (Advanced) Cost $22 Venue Garden Studio Age4+

The Junior and World Championships held in Mer Morte (Dad Sea) in Jordan. 29 March – 6 April.
The Australian Team selected:  
Junior Men’s Epee: Alex Hunter made the 64 finishing 58th, Daniel Alchin made the cut of 96 but missed the 64,
John Downes unfortunately missed the cut finishing 109th/134.  
Junior Women’s Epee: Diana Sher ranked 37th made the 32 in a fantastic performance and finished 28th,
Malindi Haggett made the cut of 82 but missed the 64 finishing 82nd.
Mita Hill unfortunately missed the cut and came 85/111.  
Junior Men’s Foil: Alasdair Dunham made the cut but lost to make the 64 finishing 75th,
Stephen Dooley also made the cut, but lost to make the 64 finishing 83 /126. 
Junior Women’s Foil: Ania Kardas, Lishan Sung: Unfortunately both girls missed the 64/96 competitors.  
Junior Women’s Sabre: Samantha Auty: Unfortunately Sam missed the cut finishing 64th/78.  
Cadet Men’s Epee: Roy Groncki: Roy made the 64, and came 50th/91.  
Cadet Women’s Epee: Alexandra Hughes lost to miss the 64, finishing 68th/86.  
Cadet Women’s Foil: Ania Kardas, Lishan Sung: Unfortunately both girls missed the cut of 64/76.  
Junior Mens Epee Teams: Alex Hunter, Daniel Alchin, John Downes.   Australia (22) lost to Korea (11) 45:44!
Junior Womens Epee Teams:  Dianna Sher, Malindi Haggett, Mita Hill.  Australia (19) beat Germany (14) 45:43! but then lost to the number 3 seeds China 45:29.. a very good result for the girls.
Very good link. www.deadsea2011.com
The Ausfencing website has a good daily wrap of our results. www.ausfencing.org/home. 
Medal Table : Link 

Chris Nagle has furthered his reputation and results in combining wins for Harrow in the UK,
by winning all 3 Public School Boys Senior Foil, Epee and Sabre competitions!
Congratulations Chris, especially considering he won back to back in Foil in 2010.  
Obviously the coaching in the UK is paying off.  
Good luck for the rest of the year.

Congratulations to David Baker for his continued success in refereeing in Europe for the FIE,
and his selection to referee at the World Championships in Catania in October…
More info on the Ausfencing website Link.
Keep it up David..

AFF #1 Brisbane Yeronga State High Indoor Sports Centre

Saturday, 16 April:

09.00   to 4.00 AFT Foil Camp 2011 # 2(Men & Women)
09:00 Men’s Sabre
10:45 Women’s Sabre
13:30 Veteran Men’s Sabre
14:00 Veteran Women’s Sabre

Sunday, 17 April:

09.00   to 4.00 AFT Sabre Camp 2011 # 2(Men & Women)
09:00 Men’s Epee
10:45 Women’s Epee
13:45 Veteran Men’s Foil
14:00 Veteran Women’s Foil

Monday, 18 April:

09.00   to 4.00 AFT Epee Camp 2011 # 2(Men & Women)
09:00 Men’s Foil
10:45 Women’s Foil
13:45 Veteran Men’s Epee
14:15 Veteran Women’s Epee

Weapons Check one hour before each Roll Call and 7:30-9:30 Friday 15th.

Sword Fighters Australia was proud to be involved in the Arty Farty Festival on Sunday.Hundreds of children and families attended the fantastic festival in the beautiful surrounds of Heidelberg.Congratulations to the organising committee on a very well run and attended event.Arty Farty Festival 1

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30.                                                                                                                                          

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact: Chris Jones: 0409 013 171,

 veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Session : March 24 come along and join the squad:                                   Skill:  feint attack, feint counter parry in lunge and recovering.                                                                                                                                                                                                       Next Session:   Thursday 31/3/11    @  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 -5 minute walk down Arden Street

Fencing Victoria Competitions continue on this season.
Check out the FV website link.
Fencing Victoria has initiated a Cups Competition.
Check the link 

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30.                                                                                                                                          

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact: Chris Jones: 0409 013 171,

 veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Session : March 17 come along and join the squad:                                   Skill:  counter parry riposte, in lunge and recovering.                                                                                                                                                                                                       Next Session:   Thursday 24/3/11    @  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 -5 minute walk down Arden Street

For results follow the link to the AFF and the blogs prepared by the coaches attending the competition…
Special Congratulations to Leah Tausan for her fantastic results and medals in the individual and epee teams!
Link

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30.                                                                                                                                          

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact: Chris Jones: 0409 013 171,

 veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Session : March 10 come along and join the squad:                                   Skill: Beat (6) attack, / counter beat, beat disengage attack, and derobe threatening beat.                                                                                                                                                                                                           Next Session:   Thursday 17/3/11    @  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 -5 minute walk down Arden Street

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30.                                                                                                                                          

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact: Chris Jones: 0409 013 171,

 veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Session : March 3rd come along and join the squad:                                   Skill: Beat (4) attack, disengage attack, and derobe threatening beat.                                                                                                                                                                                                           Next Session:   Thursday 10/3/11    @  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 -5 minute walk down Arden Street

Sword Fighters Australia runs Fencing Sessions for AASC (Active After-school Communities).   The Australian Sports Commission is organising sessions for Primary Schools to get children fit and active.      If your Australian Primary School would like to do sessions…Or if you would like to be involved in learning how to run a session…Please contact       chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Link To Australian Sport Commission

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30.                                                                                                                                          

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact: Chris Jones: 0409 013 171,

 veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Session :February 17th come along and join the squad:                                Skill: Parry 6, disengage riposte, circle 6 disengage riposte                                                                                                                                                                                                           Next Session:   Thursday 3/3/11    @  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 -5 minute walk down Arden Street

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30.                                                                                                                                          

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact: Chris Jones: 0409 013 171,

 veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Session :February 17th come along and join the squad:                                Skill: Parry 4, disengage riposte, circle 4 disengage riposte                                                                                                                                                                                                           Next Session:   Thursday 24/2/11    @  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 -5 minute walk down Arden Street

If you’d like to learn more about refereeing and get your first level.FV will be conducting a course on Sunday May 29th.A brief overview of the session.

 Unit 1 – Overview,

Unit 2 – The Role of the Referee

Unit 3 – People Management

Unit 4 – Environment Management

Unit 5 – Self Management

Unit 6 – Decision Making

For more details go to www.Fencingvictoria.org

Australian epeeist Jo Halls finished 32 in Doha over the weekend.Jo sensationally beat former world number 1 (current number 5) Britta Heidemann GER in the 64 15:14,Jo unfortunately lost her 32 match to a Korean girl, however Great Result Jo!!!for more info link

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30.                                                                                                                                          

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact: 
Chris Jones: 0409 013 171,

 veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Session :
February 10 come along and join the squad:                                
Skill: no parry / distance riposte                                                                                                                                                                                                           
Next Session:   Thursday 17/2/11    @  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 -5 minute walk down Arden Street

One of the biggest annual competitions was in held in Paris, France recently.   The CEP French U15       Competition had 450 boys from 30 countries including TC Reynolds AUS who fenced very well.   TC was ranked 58th after the poules,then won his first d/e 10:7.  He then lost to a Polish fencer 10:7 to finish 79th.          Congrats TC !

Sword Fighters Australia twitter handle is SwordFighterAus.get on board!

#1 Results Download CDL #1 2011. 

#2 Results Download CDL #2 2011. 

#3 Results Download CDL #3 2011. 

#4 Results Download CDL #4 2011. 

#5 Results Download CDL #5 2011. 

#6 Results Download CDL #6 2011. 

#7 Results Download CDL #7 2011. 

#8 Results Download CDL #8 2011. 

#10 Results Download CDL #10 2011.

 Next Competition November.

Presentation dinner on 5th November…at Rubicon (Errol St North Melbourne 6:30pm)

Australia Day 2011.
Fencing Victoria once again participated in the fantastic Alexandra Gardens RACV Australia Day Festival.
Surrounded by the festival atmosphere and Roulettes flying overhead, thousands of Melbournians perused the gardens and hundreds of children joined in the “Come and try Fencing Sessions.”
Some Photos of the Day.
    

There is a very interesting article on the BBC website.
Comparing the French FA to the British FA, unfortunately Australia comes a long way down the path, but it makes interesting reading…Link BBC 
This article also from the BBC website discusses the new Sponsorship Deal British Fencing has acquired…Link BBC

Here is the link to Fencing Victoria’s Calendar for 2011, FV Site: Calendar

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30.                                                                                                                                          

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact: Chris Jones: 0409 013 171,

 veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Session : January 28 come along and join the squad:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Next Session:   Thursday 3/2/11    @  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 -5 minute walk down Arden Street

Download Flyer for the Canberra Day Tournament to be held on the 12th-13th March 2011 at the Southern Cross Stadium Tuggeranong ACT.Download Flyer : Canberra Day Tournament 2011

A new Year, some new mask rules and another year on the Piste…
Foil masks in Australia now require bibs (as of January 1st).
The FIE has changed the ruling on Sabre Masks and Visor Masks are no longer required.x
For more information check the link to Fencing.net Link
Happy Fencing

Still need that last minute Christmas Present… How about a Fencing Christmas Present!?  We have Plastic Masks and Foils (Red or Blue) Nasycon Replica equipment for sale.  $250 for 2 sets..         For more details email chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Following the Australian National Champions in Brisbane for AFF #4. 
The 6 National Champions kindly offered to answer a series of questions on their results and “Achievements” for the Competition and their careers.


Australian National Champion 2010: Mens Foil Joe Slowiaczek NSW.


1. When and why did you start Fencing?
A:I started fencing as an after school activity in 2000 at Primary School.
I thought it looked a fun thing to do, my mother told me I wouldn’t like it…she was wrong!! 
 
2. How many countries have you competed in, where is your favourite, and where would you love to Fence?
A:Countries I’ve competed in are;

Austria, Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Korea, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Turkey

I’ve also trained in Italy (Pisa & Rome) China (Shanghai and Guangzhou) Madrid and London.

My favorite country is probably France, but my favorite country I’ve fenced in would have to be Spain, there are lots of good fencing memories for me there because that is where in 2006 I achieved 3rd place in a junior world cup.
 
3. What was your motivation for winning the 2010 National Fencing Championships?
A: To start to return to the level I was at a few of years ago, and then to go on and improve.

4. Do you think Fencing in France in the World Champs helped you?
A: It’s been a while since I competed overseas, so it was a helpful reminder and incentive.
 
5. Now (that you won this year) what are your future goals? 
A: I would love to make it to the Olympics. 
 
 6. Why do you believe you succeeded this year?
A: I put it down to drive, motivation and experience this year, I have come close in the past and I knew that this year was the year for me.
 
 7. Was there anything you did better this year than previous years? 
A: I would have to say my fencing. I was more calm, controlled and driven at this comp than I have been in previous years.
 

Thanks So much Joe..

There are a number of videos on the web, and this Youtube one is well done:  Youtube Link.
This is a slow motion foil fencing clip of Ota JPN v Sanzo ITA Youtube Link.
There are many videos on parries, footwork etc and sometimes its not so easy to pick the technically correct ones from the not so good ones! 😉
I suggest you speak to your coach after watching a few.  Fencing.net has a nice collection.

And then there are the zany!! search Youtube for Painmen Fencing. ouch.

Check out this French deodorant ad….Zidane! Youtube Link 

Following the Australian National Champions in Brisbane for AFF #4. 

The 6 National Champions kindly offered to answer a series of questions on their results and “Achievements” for the Competition and their careers.

Australian National Champion 2010: Mens Epee Seamus Robinson Vic.

1. When and why did you start Fencing?
A:.1985- before my 10th Birthday i loved everything to do with swords, and I started at the old VRI in the Ballroom at Flinders St Station, I started foil beginners course and had lessons with Ernie Simon until I was 17 when I started working with Vlad Sher in Epee after i won the u/17 World Champs in Epee.
 
2. How many countries have you competed in, where is your favourite, and where would you love to Fence?
A:A lot- all over europe- mid east, asia and south america. I like competing in warm climates where there is a beach nearby.

Saying that- i love stockholm and paris.
 
 
3. What was your motivation for winning the 2010 National Fencing Championships?
A:
I felt I had good form and made improvements and i wanted to prove it.

4. Do you think Fencing in Japan has helped you?
A: Yes because the intensity had improved my fitness and i have gained a new perspective
 
5. Now (that you won this year) what are your future goals? 
A:Next competition i can go to i want to win.
 
 
6.Why do you believe you succeeded this year?
A:
 i trained hard on my fitness and especially my footwork.
 
7. Was there anything you did better this year than previous years? 
A:My footwork is better than it has ever been.
 

This doesnt mean mindless repetition but constantly trying to improve all aspects of your game. Even if

you can beat everyone in your club- try doing something different to hit them or put pressure on yourself in

different ways. i was able to improve in japan fencing mostly high school kids. If some fencers in your club

can beat you- thats great! fence them as much as you can.

Thanks so much….

The Senior, Junior & Cadet National Rankings have been updated for 2010. Link Senior Rankings 

Following the Australian National Champions in Brisbane for AFF #4. 

The 6 National Champions kindly offered to answer a series of questions on their results and “Achievements” for the Competition and their careers.

Australian National Champion 2010: Womens Epee Evelyn Halls Vic.

1. When and why did you start Fencing?
A:. I started fencing at school when I was about 10 – my sister Jo wanted to learn and they needed an extra person to make up the class.
 
 
2. How many countries have you competed in, where is your favourite, and where would you love to Fence?
A: I have lost count of how many countries I have competed in (it has been more than 20 years since I started competing internationally!). My favourite place to compete is probably Budapest, as that’s where I won my first World Cup medal in 1997, only 18 months after switching from foil to epee.
 
 
3. What was your motivation for winning the 2010 National Fencing Championships?
A: I am always motivated to win the National Championships. In the past, my performances in Australia have not always been as good as overseas, so that’s something I am trying to make up for now! I’m always trying to set new goals to challenge myself – eg at the moment, I have 8 National titles to my name, so I’m chasing Helen (9) and Frankie (11).

4. Do you think Fencing in France in the World Champs helped you?
A: France was the first World Champs I’ve been to for 3 years, so it helped me reacquaint myself with fencing at the top level again.
 
5. Now (that you won again this year) what are your future goals? 
A: At the moment, fencing is third priority in my life, behind my family and my career, so my training time is limited and my fencing goals need to fit with the other things in my life. I would like to try and achieve some decent results in international competitions again, although it remains to be seen whether this is realistic. I would also like to try and win a National title in each of my teens, 20s, 30s, 40s (and 50s!).  
 
 
6.Why do you believe you succeeded this year?
A: I think that my understanding of epee fencing and my use of the correct tactics in all my matches allowed me to overcome my limited preparation.
 
 
7. Was there anything you did better this year than previous years? 
A: I was happier with the standard of my fencing this year, as compared to last year when it was not so pretty to watch ….
 

8. Whats next for you in 2010/2011? (Training, Break, Travel?)

A: Back to work and tracking down some great presents to bring a smile to Gabby’s face on Christmas Day! I need to try and find some time to improve my general fitness and also my footwork, which is not quite good enough for international fencing at the moment.

9. What competitions will you do Internationally or plan to do / if any in 2011?

A: Subject to work commitments, I would like to try and do a couple of World Cups, Asian Champs and World Champs.

10. Can you give us a motto/philosophy you follow in your fencing? (for future Australian champions)

A: “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work” (Thomas Edison)

11. If you could provide encouragement for Juniors coming through what would it be?

A: Fencing is a difficult sport to master – rather than trying to improve everything at once, I have found that the best approach is to focus on fixing your 1 or 2 biggest faults, tailor your lessons, bouting and footwork practice to target those for the weeks, months (or even years!) it takes to improve, before moving on to the next area for improvement, and so on, and so on …..

Thanks So much..

Following the Australian National Champions in Brisbane for AFF #4. 

The 6 National Champions kindly offered to answer a series of questions on their results and “Achievements” for the Competition and their careers.

Australian National Champion 2010: Mens Sabre Sutherlan Scudds WA.

1. When and why did you start Fencing?
A: I started fencing when I was 7. My mother found a pamphlet on a club called Notre Dame Knights.
 
 
2. How many countries have you competed in, where is your favourite, and where would you love to Fence?
A: So, so many. I think about 20 at least. Paris this year takes the cake, that competition was amazing, the French know how to put on a good competition. As far as training goes, I want to continue fencing in Italy, as it is a wonderful place. Korea and China also interest me. But for competitions I am open to anywhere. Not Bulgaria again though. 
 
 
3. What was your motivation for winning the 2010 National Fencing Championships?
A:To be remembered. I had one a few National rounds over the last few years, but nothing really matters when compared to the championships. It means a lot to me to have my name on that sabre trophy.

4. Do you think Fencing in France in the World Champs helped you?
A: Absolutly! Perhaps not as much as the camp with the italian team before but I fenced World Championships very well, by far the best I have ever fenced out of Australia and it did my confidence a world of good.
 
5. Now (that you won this year) what are your future goals? 
A: I want to go to the Olympics, but not just to have one bout and then watch, I want to be competitive. I want to improve my ranking from 100 in the world to around 70, and start making at least top 64’s regularly at world cup level. And of course, keep winning National Championships.
 
 
6.Why do you believe you succeeded this year?
A: I trained hard. Simple but true, I don’t see myself as the most natural athlete in the world but I moved states and started training (gym and fencing) 6 days a week, often doing two-a-days. It’s the same approach I will have next year.
 
 
7. Was there anything you did better this year than previous years? 
A: I think I can attribute a lot to my new coach Antonio Signorello, he opened my eyes to the way sabre is fenced internationally and has improved my fencing ten-fold.
 

Thanks So much..

Victoria has won the Cyclone Cup for the 3rd year in a row at the National Championships this week in Brisbane..Link :

Following the Australian National Champions in Brisbane for AFF #4. 

The 6 National Champions kindly offered to answer a series of questions on their results and “Achievements” for the Competition and their careers.

Australian National Champion 2010: Womens Sabre Caitlin Taylor Vic/ USA.

1. When and why did you start Fencing?
A: I had been a dancer all my life and wanted to try something new. After watching Pirates of the Caribbean, I started fencing in February 2007. 
 
2. How many countries have you competed in, where is your favourite, and where would you love to Fence?
A: I’ve only fenced in Australia and the United States (I’ve held off on world cup events until now in order to represent Australia internationally). I enjoy every country I visit and the ability to experience different cultures. I would love to fence in India. 
 
 
3. What was your motivation for winning the 2010 National Fencing Championships?
A: I really wanted to make a good impression on my new teammates, the coaches, and other Australian Fencing affiliates J

4. Do you think Fencing internationally France has helped you?
A: Training in France helped me tremendously: the coaches showed me different techniques, and the teammates taught me how to enjoy every detail in the sport of fencing.
 
5. Now (that you won this year) what are your future goals? 
A: After winning this year, I hope to help team Australia qualify for the Olympics and do well, both individually and as a team, internationally. 
 
 
6.Why do you believe you succeeded this year?
A: I have a passion for fencing, and work my absolute hardest to attain the goals I set for myself. 
 
 
7. Was there anything you did better this year than previous years? 
A: I trained intelligently, both on and off the strip, keeping all parts of my game at the highest intensity I am capable of at the moment. 
 

8. Whats next for you in 2010/2011? (Training, Break, Travel?)

A: I will continue studying at Brown University in the United States while simultaneously training for upcoming tournaments (collegiately, nationally, and internationally).

9. What competitions will you do Internationally or plan to do / if any in 2011?

A: I hope to do as many Junior and Senior World Cup events as I can this season.

10. Can you give us a motto/philosophy you follow in your fencing? (for future Australian champions)

A: Hard work, dedication, and a smile can get you anywhere if you put your mind and body to the task at hand. 

11. If you could provide encouragement for Juniors coming through what would it be?

A: Fencing is an amazing sport that offers opportunity, excitement, and the best friends you could ever ask for. Try your best and go for it!

As of January 1st 2011, All Australian Foil competitions will require a conductive bib.

FIE standards require clear or white wires and most new Lame’s have an attachment strip.

Masks are available for sale just email or go to the products page.

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

Australian Champions : National Champs

Brisbane 3-7 December 2010.
.Mens Foil: 1 Andrey Tyshcenko NSW, 2 Steve Johnson WA, =3 Adrian Quintarelli Vic, =3 James Hill Qld (Gold 50+), Gary Sudran WA (Gold 60+), Volker Hrovat NSW (Gold 70+).
.Womens Sabre: 1 Harriet Jordan NSW, 2 Alex Andre NSW, 3 Jane Menary SA.
.Mens Sabre: 1 Alex Telegin Qld, 2 Ninel Borka Qld, =3 Jaroslaw Janczewski Vic, =3 Gary Sudran WA (Gold 50+).
.Womens Épée: 1 Sarah Osvath NSW, 2 Caryl Oliver Vic (Gold 50+), =3 Harriet Jordan NSW, =3 Julie Seggie NSW, Alison Blom NSW (Gold 60+).
.Womens Foil: 1 Jenny Bonney-Millett Qld, 2 Ros Seeney Qld, 3 Daisy Drew Vic (Gold 60+).
.Mens Epee: 1 Luke Cartillier Qld, 2 Chris Betts Vic, =3 Bruno Charlesworth Vic, =3 Kyle Macdonald NZ,  Duncan Fairweather NSW (Gold 50+), Volker Hrovat NSW (Gold 70+).
Congratulations to all competitors and winners..

Australian Nationals Brisbane 2010.
. Womens Sabre: 1 Caitlin Taylor Vic, 2 Jess Brooks NSW, =3 Cheryl Chan NSW, =3 Catherine Tierney Vic.
. Mens Foil: 1 Joe Slowiaczek NSW, 2 Saleh Safar Vic, =3 Feng Yeng ACT, =3 Stephen Dooley NSW.
. Womens Sabre Teams: 1 NSW, 2 Vic, =3 WA, =3 SA.
. Womens Épée: 1 Evelyn Halls Vic, 2 Jo Halls Vic, =3 Dianna Sher Vic, =3 Catherine McKay Vic.
. Mens Foil Teams: 1 NSW A, 2 Qld A, =3 Vic A, =3 WA.
. Mens Épée: 1 Seamus Robinson Vic, 2 Luke Cartillier Qld, =3 Will Dolley Vic, =3 John Downes NSW.
. Womens Épée: 1 Vic A, 2 Vic B, =3 SA, =3 WA.
. Mens Sabre: 1 Sutherlan Scudds WA, James Walsh Qld, =3 Alex Telegin Qld, =3 Mike Harcourt Qld.
. Mens Épée Teams: 1 Qld A, 2 NSW A, =3 Vic A, =3 NSW B.
. Mens Sabre Teams: 1 Qld A, 2 Qld B, =3 NSW, =3 WA.
. Womens Foil: 1 Ania Kardas Vic, 2 Claire Daniel Qld, =3 Lishan Sung NSW, =3 Jenny Bonney-Millett Qld.
. Womens Foil Teams: 1 NSW A, 2 Qld A, =3 NSW B, =3 WA.

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad 
Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30. 
Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact: Chris Jones: 0409 013 171,

 veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Session : November 18th completed 10 participants…Technique Skill: the Remise  
Here is an interesting book found on Amazon : Link  ”over 40 martial arts”      
These sessions are for all 3 weapons. You need only participate in your preferred weapon..                 
Next Session:   Thursday 25/11/10    @  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 -5 minute walk down Arden Street