Eleven Croatian titles.Now coaching in Zürich.
Vedran Golec
Vedran Golec spent more than twenty years training and competing at the top international level. He is an 11-time Croatian champion, Swiss champion and European silver medallist, and he completed an MSc in Sport Science alongside his competitive career.
What kids learn about themselves here matters more than any trophy.
We want children to learn to stand tall, on the mat and off it.
My Story
Born 30 June 1989 in Zagreb, Croatia
I started training at Taekwondo Klub Bjelovar in 1996, when I was seven. It turned into a career that took me to the biggest international competitions.
From 2005 to 2020 I represented Croatia on the national team, first as a cadet, then as a junior and a senior. From 2014 to 2020 I stayed in the world top 10, and I competed in more than 150 international tournaments.
I am an 11-time Croatian champion, a Swiss champion and a European silver medallist, and the Croatian Olympic Committee named me a candidate for the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Games.
Alongside competing, I completed an MSc in Sport Science.
Today I hold a 3rd DAN black belt and pass on what I learned from competing and training at Twist Taekwondo in Zürich. I want to develop young athletes who are strong as people, too.
The Beginning
Started training in 1996 at Klub Bjelovar, Croatia
National Team
15 years on the Croatian national team (2005–2020)
Olympic Ambition
Croatian Olympic Committee candidate for Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020
Major Achievements
The main results from more than 20 years of international competition.
- 2018World Grand Slam semi-finalistWuxi, China · Top 12 heavyweight worldwide
- 2017Grand Prix Bronze & European Club ChampionMoscow, Russia
- 2016Asian Club Championship WinnerAsia
- 2015European Games BronzeBaku, Azerbaijan
- 2014European Championship Silver & European Club ChampionBaku, Azerbaijan
- 2011 & 2015World Championships, 5th–8th placeInternational Competitions
- 2005Junior European Championship SilverEurope
- 2006–202011× consecutive Croatian national championSenior Category
Why Parents Trust Vedran
Patient & Caring
Makes every child feel welcome and taken seriously.
Focus on Development
Puts equal weight on technique and character, so children grow more confident and respectful.
Clear Communication
Keeps parents informed and talks openly about how their child is progressing.
“Coach Vedran is brilliant with kids. Since joining, my son has become so much more confident and disciplined.”
“Vedran is very professional but easy to talk to. He pushes the kids and they still enjoy every session.”
After more than 20 years of top-level competition, Vedran knows how to build sound technique and mental strength.
In class he expects the discipline and precision of competitive sport, but he teaches with patience, so every child feels looked after.
At Twist Taekwondo, children and teenagers can test their limits in a safe setting and find out what they're capable of.
Azadeh Hosseinpour
Lead coach
5th DAN Black Belt · Sport University of Tehran
Azadeh has been doing Taekwondo for more than 25 years. Originally from Iran, she graduated from the Sport University of Tehran and now holds a 5th DAN black belt. She is also a qualified fitness instructor with plenty of experience in bodybuilding and aerobics.
She is an experienced second-class referee and leads the youth section at Twist Taekwondo.
Trains
Entry Level · Foundation (Buchegg + Seebach) · Poomsae
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