About Us

OUR TEAM

MASTER RADOMIR

is the proud owner of Capital Taekwondo Martial Arts Academy, a dedicated leader in the martial arts community, and a passionate 6th Dan Black Belt. With over 30 years of experience as a martial artist, high-performance coach, and national athlete, he has proudly represented Canada and Serbia on prominent international stages. His notable achievements include a Bronze medal at the European Championships and a 9th place ranking at the World Taekwondo Championships.

Combining his athletic accomplishments with extensive coaching experience, Master Radomir is dedicated to providing the best possible training environment for his students. He empowers individuals of all ages to elevate their skills and grow stronger through martial arts, fostering character, courage, determination, resilience, and essential life skills. Guided by the tenets of taekwondo—perseverance, respect, courtesy, integrity, and self-control—he inspires students to push their limits and achieve their personal best.

Master Radomir holds several esteemed certifications, including the Taekwondo Canada Performance Coach designation (NCCP), an International Kyorugi Level II Coach certification recognized by World Taekwondo, and Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED credentials, among others. He is committed to continuous learning and regularly updates his knowledge to ensure that he provides the highest quality and safest teaching environment for all his students.

A pivotal influence in Master Radomir's journey are his coaches, Master Dragan Jovic, a three-time World Taekwondo Coach of the Year, and coach to multiple Olympic gold and silver medalists, as well as four-time World Champion Master In Kyung Kim, current President of Taekwondo Ontario. Their wisdom and knowledge have further ignited Master Radomir’s passion for excellence and deepened his love for the sport that shines through when teaching.

With a profound love for taekwondo and a wealth of knowledge gained, Master Radomir is always excited to step on the mats and empower his students to excel, leaving a lasting impact that extends far beyond the dojang.

MASTER BETHANY

began her journey in taekwondo nearly a decade ago when she first stepped onto the training floor. Since then, her dedication to the art and its underlying philosophy has been unwavering. As a martial artist, Master Bethany views those who train as true artists, with each individual possessing unique strengths waiting to be discovered and expressed.

Central to Master Bethany's teaching approach is the belief that taekwondo is not just about physical techniques but also about personal empowerment and self-expression. She aims to help her students tap into their strengths and use them to empower themselves both on and off the training floor. Drawing from her experience as a mother of two, she understands the significance of instilling confidence and structure in children and young adults, and she sees taekwondo as an effective means to achieve this goal.

On the training floor, Master Bethany's mission is to instill the intangible qualities associated with taekwondo – courtesy, respect, integrity, self-control, perseverance and an indomitable spirit – in each student with values that are not only essential for progressing through the ranks to black belt but also for navigating life's challenges beyond the martial arts studio.

Through her dedication and commitment to nurturing the holistic development of her students, Master Bethany seeks to guide them on a journey of personal growth and self-discovery. She believes that by instilling these fundamental values, she can help her students become not only skilled martial artists but also compassionate, resilient, and virtuous individuals who positively contribute to their communities.

MASTER PARIYA

is an experienced taekwondo coach and certified personal trainer with over a decade of expertise in martial arts. She holds a 6th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo, a Master's degree in Sports Injury Pathology, is a Certified Bodybuilding Coach, Sports Injury Specialist, professional Taekwondo Referee, and is recognized internationally for her coaching achievements. Throughout her career, Master Pariya has successfully led teams to national championships, combining her skills in personal training, injury prevention, and fitness coaching. Her passion for empowering athletes shines through her work at the Capital Taekwondo Martial Arts Academy, where she helps students of all levels reach their full potential.

MASTER GABRIELA

first began training in taekwondo in her early twenties, at her home town of Medellin, Colombia, and quickly found her passion for the sport. After a break from training and a move to Canada, she stepped back onto a training mat in Ottawa, and quickly rediscovered her love for the sport. She has been practicing in Ottawa for about 18 years and enjoys every minute of it.

Master Gabriela has assisted with teaching for over 10 years, and feels that the most rewarding part is watching the students progress through the ranks and feel their happiness as they achieved their new belts.

Master Gabriela philosophy in teaching is to help students to grow, meet challenges head-on and achieve their goals. For Master Gabriela, the sport of taekwondo has helped her build tools to be resilient, patient, methodical, organized and develop a “never give up” mentality.

MASTER DANIELLE

fell in love with taekwondo as a teenager igniting a lifelong passion for the martial art and its core principles. As a 4th Dan Master with two decades of experience in martial arts that include roles as a high performance poomsae coach and referee, Master Danielle's dedication to taekwondo is exemplary.

With aspirations to represent Canada at the World Championships both as a Kyorugi referee and as a Poomsae athlete, Master Danielle’s dreams reflect her commitment to excellence and her desire to contribute to the sport at the highest levels.

At the heart of Master Danielle's teaching philosophy is the belief in allowing students to progress while embracing their individuality. She encourages her students to cultivate a strong work ethic, fostering a deep understanding of the five tenets of Taekwondo: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit.

Leading by example, Master Danielle strives to instill within her students a sense of leadership and responsibility. Through her own actions and dedication, she hopes to inspire her students to embody the values of taekwondo not only within the dojang but also in their everyday lives.

With her wealth of experience and unwavering dedication to the sport, Master Danielle aims to empower her students to continuously improve their martial arts techniques while embodying the principles of taekwondo on their journey of self-discovery and personal growth.

Senior COACH Márcio

began his Taekwondo journey in 2004 and holds a 1^st Dan Black Belt. He brings an energetic teaching style that encourages students to engage fully in their training while aiming for national and international taekwondo competitions. His classes are known for being lively, where students of all ages, particularly the younger ones, are inspired to push their limits while having fun.

Driven by the values of indomitable spirit, perseverance, and integrity, Márcio's philosophy extends beyond physical training. He believes in fostering personal growth, helping students carry the lessons they learn on the mat into all areas of their lives. Always staying up to date with the latest advancements and trends in Taekwondo, Márcio is committed to helping his students excel both in competition and in their personal development.

ADministrative Lead, Marianne

Marianne started her taekwondo journey over a decade ago with Master Radomir. Marianne’s passion for taekwondo stems from her discovery that taekwondo is much more than self defense, it is the philosophy and moral culture of the martial art. She learned first hand and did her own research about the meaning of the tenets of taekwondo; courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit.

In 2018, Marianne was challenged at the Canadian National Taekwondo Championships as a fresh 1st Dan black belt and walked away 2nd in the Female Juniors’ -46kg division.

Today, her taekwondo journey finds her in the office part-time as an office administrator, handling emails and greeting current and new students, while preaching her passion for the sport and the instructors.

She gives credit to taekwondo and to Master Radomir for cultivating a positive yet serious environment for her to grow into the compassionate character she is today, perfect in becoming a future health care professional as she pursues her studies at uOttawa’s Honours Bachelors of Science in Nursing.

testimonials

what people ottawa say

I can’t say enough good things about Master Radomir and Master Campbell. Our twin boys have been going to Capital TKD for a couple of years and have learned a tremendous amount both physically and psychologically. As a psychiatrist, I can see the resilience training that Master Radomir is imparting to all of his students, encouraging them in many different ways, including through humor, and metaphors to think about mental discipline and focus, as well as so many creative ways to move the body physically. He is no “ordinary” TKD master. He himself at least was (and perhaps still is) a world class athlete though he rarely talks about this - but you can see it in how he trains his students. Our kids keep exclaiming “how is he so good ?!?!” He can be firm and demanding (which I like) but it’s clear it comes from a genuine caring for his students and sincere interest in pushing his students to be their best. Master Beth is amazing too. Our kids call her “super soldier serum lady” because of her high physical demands for students and her peculiar preoccupation with jumping jacks. I believe it’s very good to see kids advance there over the years based on merit and hard work - irrespective of gender, race, or other traits. Many times women/girls are helping to lead/teach classes because it’s clear some have put in the work to hone their craft and are rewarded for this. Kids see females (as well as males) in leadership positions there based on merit. We also see students from many different backgrounds, none of which matters when training starts. The only thing that matters is the color of the belt and the work behind that. This is an important kind of world for kids to see, particularly in this day and age. Overall we have been so pleased with this program and thankfully our kids have really enjoyed it too.

Elliott Lee