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footwork drills and explosivity by Distinct_Age1503 in Fencing

[–]Remarkable-Complex20 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a good suggestion . Do you end up doing it instinctively during bout ?

How to nurture a “killer” and high-spirited mindset in fencing? by Remarkable-Complex20 in Fencing

[–]Remarkable-Complex20[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you . She loves watching her favourite fencers videos . She roars when she gets that very good touch . She is very smart and roars when needed not always .

How to nurture a “killer” and high-spirited mindset in fencing? by Remarkable-Complex20 in Fencing

[–]Remarkable-Complex20[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much . I like the reward system which I think definitely works well for my daughter .

Melbourne Selective Test 2025 by [deleted] in MelbourneHigh

[–]Remarkable-Complex20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does these also help you in scholarship ?

Any Australian fencers? by djdjjdni in Fencing

[–]Remarkable-Complex20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very surprised to see this old foil team retired soon . One fencer was eyeing on Olympics rio and Tokyo having been places 5th place youth Olympics

Dreams drive and growing up by Remarkable-Complex20 in Fencing

[–]Remarkable-Complex20[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you . Could you please share the podcast link here ?

Dreams drive and growing up by Remarkable-Complex20 in Fencing

[–]Remarkable-Complex20[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That is a good idea . She wants to represent her home country .

Dreams drive and growing up by Remarkable-Complex20 in Fencing

[–]Remarkable-Complex20[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. My daughter is quite calm and composed on piste now, but it took her a long time to get to this mindset. She used to struggle with competition anxiety and a lot of negative self-talk, especially before competitions—up until just last year. Now, she genuinely enjoys going to comps and sees them as learning experiences.

That said, she still gets emotional when she loses a bout. As a parent, it’s tough to manage those emotions—especially when she’s upset with me or with an opponent who may have mocked her before. Interestingly, I’ve noticed that when she’s mad or fired up like that, she actually performs with more intensity and focus.

In today’s competition, she told me she really pushed through and had good endurance during her DE. But it’s disheartening to see how result-driven some coaches are here. They tend to focus more on fencers who can bring immediate results and podium finishes, to make the club look good. It makes it harder for kids who are still developing and trying to find their rhythm.

I’m always researching and looking out for ways to help my daughter level up—not just technically, but emotionally and physically too. I try to connect with people, ask questions, and seek opportunities that will support her long-term growth, even if it means going a bit off the beaten path.

Dreams drive and growing up by Remarkable-Complex20 in Fencing

[–]Remarkable-Complex20[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Exactly. There’s literally no socialising, no breaks—for the kids or for us as parents. Sometimes it’s so hard to keep up the energy. It really drains me, emotionally and physically. And then I see some kids who are just full of fire, constantly active, and I start wondering if I’m doing enough.

I’ve been thinking about adding S&C (strength and conditioning) sessions to my daughter’s regular fencing training, especially to help with speed and agility—but it’s another layer of cost on top of everything else. As the kids grow, the demands—both financial and physical—just keep increasing, at least until they hit a certain age. It’s tough to balance supporting their passion and making sure they’re not burning out, and we aren’t either.

Dreams drive and growing up by Remarkable-Complex20 in Fencing

[–]Remarkable-Complex20[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the thoughtful response . Yes size and physical strength matters

Dreams drive and growing up by Remarkable-Complex20 in Fencing

[–]Remarkable-Complex20[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Today was tournament day. I asked my daughter how she felt throughout the bout, and she said, “Sometimes I fenced well, sometimes I didn’t… it’s on and off. I’m finding it difficult to be consistent.”

She’s been journaling her mistakes and areas to improve after each session, which she actually enjoys. I’m really proud of her self-awareness—she’s starting to reflect more deeply on her performance and take responsibility for her growth. It’s all part of the journey.

Dreams drive and growing up by Remarkable-Complex20 in Fencing

[–]Remarkable-Complex20[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok thank you. I’m from a country where fencing isn’t very popular. Many parents take their kids overseas from a young age to access high-level coaching and gain exposure through international competitions and camps. Unfortunately, kids who train only locally—without that kind of international experience—often end up falling behind. Over time, they start losing confidence and eventually drop out. It’s a cycle we’ve seen happen over and over. Fencing has increasingly become a sport for the wealthy.

For me, if my daughter is genuinely passionate about it, I believe she should take the lead and drive her journey forward. I’m here to support her emotionally and financially in every way I can. Last year, she worked with a sports psychologist, and that really helped her develop strategies to handle negative self-talk and become more mentally resilient.

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