Hugh Robinson Interview

Hugh Robinson - 1956

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.

Website: hphshop.co.nz
Email Hugh: [email protected]
Phone: +64 (3) 366-7240 - Fax: +64 (3) 366-7240

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 outside his shop 'High Performace Health'

High Performance Health Limited. 45b Carlyle Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023 NZ