Australian National Champions 2010
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.
8. Whats next for you in 2010/2011? (Training, Break, Travel?)
A:training, coaching japanese highschool kids and hopefully travel for competitions.
9. What competitions will you do Internationally or plan to do / if any in 2011?
A:i dont know yet- depends on work.
10. Can you give us a motto/philosophy you follow in your fencing? (for future Australian champions)
A:keep pushing yourself and have fun.
11. If you could provide encouragement for Juniors coming through what would it be?
A:If you want to be better than everyone else then you have to train harder than everyone else-
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….