Get to know our Instructors.
Train alongside world-class instructors with years of experience, World and European & Pan-American championship titles.
Silvia Farigu
ITF World Champion European Champion World Cup Champion
A true legend of ITF Taekwon‑Do, Silvia Farigu has left an indelible mark in both sparring and patterns at the highest international level.
With an astonishing record of 9 World Titles, 3 World Cups, 26 European gold medals, and a WAKO European Championship, she stands as one of the most decorated female athletes in the sport.
Her sessions at the Camp are always among the most inspiring—thanks to her charisma, precision, and unique ability to connect with athletes of all levels.
Silvia is also co-founder and organizer of the Golden Summer Camp, where she brings her elite expertise and passion for martial arts to every moment.
Christian Oriolani
ITF World Champion European Champion Pan-American Champion
World, European & Pan-American Champion, Christian Oriolani is a highly accomplished athlete and one of the three founders of the Golden Summer Camp.
Former member of the Spanish National Team (2003–2013), he has proudly won 2 ITF World Championships, multiple Pan-American and European titles, and is now National Coach of Italy.
A master of Pre-arranged Sparring, Christian made history by reaching the World Championship finals twice — first in 2001, and then again in 2017 alongside Silvia Farigu. He also choreographed and won the Team Patterns Senior category at the 2018 European Championships and 2017 World Championships, confirming his creative excellence both as a competitor and a coach.
Now based in Sardinia, Christian leads the TKD Sardegna Team with passion, experience, and a clear international vision.
Francesca Ceci
European Olympic Games World Champion European Champion
A global Point Fighting superstar, Francesca is already one of the most dominant athletes in kickboxing history.
With 5 World Championships, 4 European titles, and a gold at the European Olympic Games, she continues to shine on the international stage—most recently reclaiming the World Champion title just 7 weeks ago.
Beloved by everyone at last year’s Camp for her dynamic, gentle and inspiring classes, Francesca brings both elite-level skill and contagious passion to every Point training session.
Stephen Tapilatu
ITF World Champion World Cup Champion Pan-American Champion
Stephen “The Dragon” Tapilatu is a legendary figure in ITF Taekwon‑Do and a respected name in the international kickboxing community. A two-time ITF World Champion, two-time European Champion, and two-time “King of Taekwon‑Do”, he has competed at the highest levels of combat sports, leaving his mark through technical brilliance and relentless determination.
Beyond his Taekwon‑Do success, Stephen has built a strong reputation in kickboxing and MMA, both as an athlete and as a coach. His experience as former National Coach for the Netherlands reflects his leadership and deep understanding of high-performance training.
At the Golden Summer Camp, he will lead sessions in Kick Light and Light Contact, bringing his unique cross-disciplinary approach to striking, tactics, and mindset development. Training with Stephen means learning from someone who has conquered the world stage — and continues to shape the next generation of fighters.
Johann de Silva
ITF World Champion European Champion Founder of TKD Tekkers
Founder of TKD Tekkers and professional Taekwon‑Do instructor, Johann is one of the most influential figures in the online Taekwon‑Do community.
With a global audience and deep technical knowledge, he brings his dynamic approach to both Taekwon‑Do and Boxing, offering athletes a unique mix of precision, rhythm and energy.
Back by popular demand after last year’s success!
