Head Coach and Founder
Vlatko Chankulovski
Taekwondo Black Belt, 19+ years of experience
Former Elite Special Forces (R. Macedonia)
Vlad (short for Vlatko) was born and raised in R. Macedonia. Vlad began his Taekwondo journey in 2007. His immediate dominance didn't go unnoticed - within a single year, he effortlessly defeated three black belt athletes to secure a place on the Macedonian National Team.
For eight consecutive years (2007–2015), Vlad maintained his status as the undefeated National Taekwondo Champion, a testament to his unmatched dedication and skill. He represented his nation in an international competitions (category Seniors -74kg and -80kg), consistently medaling against fierce, top-tier global athletes.
​Seeking to push his capabilities to the absolute limit, Vlad joined the Macedonian Elite Special Police Force. Serving his country in this elite unit, he refined his combat skills and mental fortitude in high-stakes environments where "peak performance" is crucial.
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Now living in Australia, Vlad is committed to inspiring and mentoring others by sharing techniques and mindset that leads to become a champion, both in training and in life.
HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS
TAEKWONDO
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Black Belt Taekwondo 19+years of experience
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Undefeated National Champion (R. Macedonia)
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1x Gold Medal - International Tournament (R. Serbia)
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2x Silver Medal - International Tournament (R. Serbia)
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2x Bronze Medal - Balkan Taekwondo Championship
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1x Bronze Medal - International Tournament (R. Serbia)
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Internationally endorsed by the Serbian and Malta Taekwondo Associations
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Taekwondo Teacher for two scholastic years at the National Sport School (Malta)
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Taught students of all ages, from children as young as 5 to adults over 65​
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Assisted in preparing athletes for international championships, resulting in medals (Malta)
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Numerous PT sessions (Sweden, Malta)
CREDENTIALS (AUSTRALIA)
Experience
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Early Childhood Educator (1 year)
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Positive Behaviour Support Therapist (2 years)
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Educator of the month (KIDS ELC, Brisbane, 2023)
Education and Qualifications
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Martial Arts Australia Accredited Instructor
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Certified Digital Marketing Specialist (Advanced Diploma)
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Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care
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CPR+FirstAid HLTAID 009/010/011/012
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Working with children card (Queensland Blue Card)
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NDIS Worker Screening (Queensland Yellow Card)
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Queensland Drivers Licence


Coach Vlad (Blue) vs National Champion of Serbia


