Coach Parmakovski's Bio
1979- Began training in Shotokan Karate International (full contact Karate).
1984- Awarded Shodan 1st Degree Black belt.
-Awarded Junior Teaching Instructorship.
1989- Awarded Nidan 2nd Degree Black belt.
-Awarded Senior Teaching Instructorship.
1992- Opened his first Mixed Martial Arts Academy.
1995- Coached in Japan and was Awarded Sandan 3rd Degree Black belt.
1999- Awarded Phase 1 Instructorship in Jeet Kune Do and Filipino Kali under Paul Vunak California, USA
-Coached in California.
-Coached Military and Police members.
2000- Awarded Full Instructorship under Paul Vunak California USA.
-Coached for Paul Vunak USA.
2004- Awarded Grappling Instructorship under Roy Harris USA.
-Judo experience
2006- Opened the JKD Academy Macedonia and JKD Academy France.
-Founder and Director of the "STRONGEST"
2009- Seminars for Special Forces , Security and JKD members in Europe.
Competition Achievements and Experience 1979 – 2010
Coach Robert Parmakovski has trained with so many great fighters and athletes.
The following are his greatest influence: Sensei Savvas, Sensei Frank Nowak,
Kanaya Sensei,Takimoto Sensei, Akazawa Sensei, Sifu Dan Inosanto, Sifu Paul Vunak,
Sifu Roy Harris,"Stan the Man" Longinidis, James "Lightning" Wilks, Sensei John Will, Sensei Erik Paulson.
-21 times Melbourne Shotokan Karate Champion.
-13 times Victorian state Open Karate Champion.
-2 times Australian Champion.
-1 time International Champion.
-Full contact Mixed Martial Arts.
-Law enforcement, Military and Security Experience.
-Coaching experience in Japan, USA, Europe and Australia.
Other Qualifications
-Civil Engineer
-Architectural Designer
-Masseur
THANK YOU TO ALL MY MENTORS, TEACHERS AND STUDENTS.