Meet the Team
We are a small team of people who are dedicated to grow and promote Sabre fencing in Australia. We are driven to create a positive, friendly and respected environment that inspires people to enjoy fencing and fulfils sporting potential.
Yoongi Shim
Co-founder, Director and Head Coach
Yoongi is an accredited Sabre Coach and National Sabre Referee in Australia with about 20 years of experience in fencing. He won numerous Australian National Competitions and Championships and is curently ranked number 1 in the Open Men’s Sabre and National Squad member in Australia.
He is dedicated to helping fencers maximise their sporting potential by enjoying the art of fencing via group and private lessons.
Zhiyan (Lexie) Jin
Co-founder, Manager and Assistant Coach
Lexie is an accredited dietitian and sports nutritionist, working for government and seeing private clients at her private practice.
Lexie is an all-rounder, competing at the state level, supporting Yoongi with club operations and coaching beginner classes when required.
Minseo Kwon
Sabre Coach and Instructor
Minseo is a 2025 Australian National Champion in Women's Sabre. She is an accredited Sabre Coach at the Korean Fencing Federation, a former Korea National Sport University representative.
She brings over 10 years of experience in fencing. She is dedicated to helping people enjoy fencing and coaching fencers to master various fencing skills and strategies.
Ethan Wang
Sabre Coach and Instructor
Ethan is a current Canadian National Team Member and a former member of the Canadian Fencing High Performance Program. He was also the Australian School Fencing National Champion.
Ethan trained in the USA, Canada and Australia. His international experience and background in elite fencing will allow him to coach fencers to use various fencing skills and strategies. Ethan speaks English and Mandarin.
Youmin Kim
Sabre Coach and Instructor
Youmin was a sabre fencer on the Junior Korean National Team. She is a former member of the elite fencing team at Honam University with over 10 years of experience in fencing.
Having competed and trained worldwide, she will share her unique Asian-inspired set of skills and discipline. She is dedicated to assisting fencers in improving their fencing skills.
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