Hugh Robinson - 1956

Hugh Robinson Interview
Why I Wanted to Interview Hugh
For years I had heard Hugh's name pop up in various sporting and social circles. People would talk about how Hugh gave them amazing training training advice, or how Hugh had taught them a devastating martial arts technique. They also talked about Hugh's legendary status as a martial artist and technical fighter. After hearing all of this it was great to finally meet the man, put a face to the name and get down to discussing Hugh's thoughts on exercise, sport, motivation and life.

Sporting Achievements & Accomplishments
  • Hugh has 45yrs of martial arts experience, many of which have been spent instructing
  • Hugh holds black belts in four martial arts including, Judo, Taekwondo, Shotokan Karate and Small Circle Jujitsu
  • Since 1989 Hugh has also become a specialist in pressure points. 

More Interesting Information
  • Hugh is married with four children. Hugh's relationships with his wife and children are a hugely important part of his life and something he is constantly striving to improve on.
  • At 6ft and 75kg's in his early 30's Hugh bulked up through weights and now sits at around 98kg's. 
  • Hugh currently lifts weights three times per week and walks regularly. 
  • Hugh is an identical twin. Hugh's mother got him an his twin bother into Judo at 11 because they were being bullied as a result of having speech impediments. This early training sparked interest in martial arts which has continued to this day. 

Services & Contacts
Hugh's shop 'High Performance Health' sells some of the best quality, best value supplements in New Zealand. Better still is the fantastic advice you will leave with after a chat with Hugh who is always happy to discuss any of your health and fitness needs. Hugh's warehouse & retail shop is open 9am to 5.30pm to the general public 5 days a week. Physical address: High Performance Health Limited. 45b Carlyle Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023,New Zealand.

Interview Menu

Vanity and quality of life as motivators (3:40) 
Subject links: What Makes Motivated People Different? / Why are We Motivated to Change at All?

What triggers people to want to change? (1:22) 
Subject links: Why are We Motivated to Change at All?

It's essential to have a clear direction before starting plus the reasons people want to change in the first place (4:01) 
Subject links: Why are We Motivated to Change at All? / Having a Clear Direction or Goal Before Starting / Getting Started and Taking the First Steps

Mirrors don't lie! Motivation and your own reflection (2:55) 
Subject links: Why are We Motivated to Change at All? / Self-Awareness and Motivation / Maintaining Motivation

Being accountable to other people as a way get started and stick with it (2:27) 
Subject links: Building Motivation to Change / Getting Started and Taking the First Steps / Maintaining Motivation

Knowledge is king plus the reason so many people quit shortly after starting (2:48) 
Subject links: Preparation Motivation and Change / Barriers to Motivation / Maintaining Motivation
The first four weeks are the toughest (1:02)   
Subject links: Getting Started and Taking the First Steps / Habits and Motivation

First comes discipline then comes habits (2:43)    
Subject links: Habits and Motivation / Self-Awareness and Motivation / Being Motivated - On-going Journey or End Point?

Next! Managing unsuppotive or unhelpful partners (2:09)  
Subject links: Self-Awareness and Motivation / Barriers to Motivation

Self-awareness is the best tool we have when it comes to our health (4:51) 
Subject links: Self-Awareness and Motivation / Being Motivated - On-going Journey or End Point?

Partners as barriers to exercising and becoming motivated (2:47) 
Subject links: Barriers to Motivation
Interview - 2012
Hugh Robinson Interview
Hugh outside his shop 'High Performace Health'
High Performance Health
High Performance Health Limited. 45b Carlyle Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023 NZ