“Start everyday with an attitude of gratitude”
Master Robert Pavlicic’s Accolades
Martial Arts/Taekwondo
7th Degree Black Belt, World Taekwondo Federation (WTF)
Former member of Canada National Team, 1993/1994 (MVP)
Former Canadian Middleweight Champion
1993 World Championships – 5th Place, Madison Square Garden, New York
1995 Japan open – 5th Place, Osaka, Japan
1992 Russia Games – Silver Medalist, Moscow, Russia
Level 3 – National Instructor Certification, WTF Association of -- Canada
Former Provincial Team Coach
1999 Pan AM Games – Technical Chairperson – Taekwondo
1999 Canadian Martial Arts Instructor of the Year – WTF Association of Canada
Overseas Training – Korea National Sport University, Seoul, South Korea
Citation – For dedicated service and outstanding contribution to the development of Taekwondo as a World Sport – WTF Association of Canada
Citation – For development of Provincial and National level programs – WTF Association of Canada
1979 – Began Martial Arts training
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brown Belt under Roberto Correa de Lima, Gordo Jiu Jitsu Academy, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
IBJJF Brazilian Nationals, Sao Paulo - Bronze -Purple masters 3
IBJJF Rio Open, Rio de Janeiro - Bronze -Purple masters 3
IBJJF BJJ Pro New York - Gold -Purple masters 3
IBJJF BJJ Pro Los Angeles - Gold -Purple masters 3
IBJJF Pans No Gi, New York - Gold -Purple masters 3
IBJJF New York Open Gi - Gold -Purple masters 3
IBJJF New York Open No Gi - Gold -Purple masters 3
IBJJF Belo Horizonte Open, Brazil - Gold -Purple masters 3
IBJJF Pans Gi, Irvine California - Bronze -masters 3
IBJJF Worlds No Gi, Anaheim California - Silver -masters 3
Health & Fitness
Certified Personal Trainer, ISSA
Certified Nutrition and Wellness Specialist, AFPA
Certified CPR
Certified Athletic First Aid
Member of Can-Fit-Pro (Canadian Fitness Professionals)
Member of International Sport Sciences Association
Member of American Fitness Professionals Association
Our Instructors
Our Instructors have been members of our school from 15-25 years. They are caring, motivating, and show integrity in everything they do, and feel deeply invested in the success of our students.
Master Marty Smith
5th Degree Black Belt
Mrs. Michelle Smith
4th degree Black Belt
Master Jeff Butterworth
5th Degree Black Belt
Ms. Jan Failing
3rd Degree Black Belt
Master Jasmine Gilbert
5th Degree Black Belt
Mr. Jordan Dyck
3rd Degree Black Belt
Mr. Fred Oberbuchner
2nd Degree Black Belt
Mr. Thomas Bowler
2nd Degree Black Belt
Ms. Sarah Swanson
2nd Degree Black Belt