Anton
Contact CoachI’ve been active for as long as I can remember, starting with gymnastics as a kid, then moving into track and field during my school years, and later diving deep into martial arts like Muay Thai, BJJ, wrestling, and MMA. My parents encouraged me early on, and I’m grateful for that foundation. It gave me not only physical confidence but also a deep appreciation for movement, discipline, and growth. I began coaching in 2017 as an assistant Muay Thai instructor in Sweden, and what started as something I did alongside my own training quickly evolved into a full-time career.
Since 2019, I’ve been working professionally with a mix of martial arts, athletic development, and strength and conditioning, supporting both everyday athletes and those with competitive goals. These days, what motivates me most is helping others build a strong, sustainable relationship with training. Whether someone is just starting out or aiming to level up, I find real meaning in guiding that process and making movement something they can enjoy and rely on for life.
PERSONAL MILESTONES
I began martial arts as an adult, turning what started as curiosity into a lifelong passion. That journey led me to compete internationally in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and MMA across Sweden, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, and to achieve a personal highlight by winning gold at the 2020 Vietnamese BJJ Championships. Along the way, I also overcame major setbacks, completing full rehabilitation and successfully returning to strength training and combat sports after a knee dislocation and ligament tears. With over 25 years of experience spanning gymnastics, track and field, combat sports, and strength training, I now channel my journey from athlete to coach into helping others reach their own goals.
COACHING ACHIEVEMENTS
"For me, winning titles and medals was never the main driver. What kept me going was the joy of movementth and the process of showing up at the gym or on the mats, learning, growing, and feeling alive through it. That’s the mindset I now try to share as a coach: whether someone wants to compete, move better, or simply feel more connected to their body, I’m here to guide and support that journey. From coaching an MMA fighter to multiple wins in the Vietnamese Lion Championship, to teaching kids how to move well and enjoy exercise, to helping clients build confidence in the gym and develop sustainable strength training habits, these are all achievements I value deeply."
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt, since 2021
• Powerlifting Coach Level 1 - Swedish Powerlifting Federation
• "Sweden Will Feel Better – About Children and Young People's Mental Health"
• Swedish Powerlifting Federation A nationwide initiative to educate adults on how to better support children and young people's mental well-being.
• I Care – Sports Education on Abuse - RF-SISU ‘I Care’ is an educational initiative by RF-SISU focused on preventing abuse, bullying, and harassment in sports by equipping coaches with tools to recognize early warning signs and take appropriate action.
• Strength Training in School - Swedish Powerlifting Federation This course is aimed at teachers and coaches who want to introduce young people to safe and effective strength training in schools.
• Safe Sports Environments - Swedish Powerlifting Federation An introductory course on how to create safe, inclusive, and welcoming sports environments free from abuse and harassment.
• Lecture Series: "Can’t They Just Pull Themselves Together? Or?" - Swedish Powerlifting Federation Educational lectures on neuropsychiatric conditions - such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and Tourette’s syndrome - designed for coaches working with neurodiverse athletes in strength sports.
