About · Podgorica · Since 1973
More than half a century of Omladinac.
Omladinac Karate Club was founded in 1973 in Podgorica, and karate has been its primary identity ever since. Today the club brings together more than 300 active members across three locations, with both karate and MMA programs.
Karate · MMA · 3 locations in Podgorica
Origins
It started in 1973.
The club was founded in 1973 by Nikola Raković. The first session took place in the sports hall of the „Sergije Stanić“ secondary school — a space never built for elite sport, but enough to start a school of karate.
What began as work with a handful of young people from Podgorica grew into a club that generations have passed through, and into a place that still operates on the same principles: work, discipline and continuity.
- 1973
- Year founded
- Nikola Raković
- Club founder
- „Sergije Stanić“
- Hall of the first session
The club’s development
1973 → Today
From a first school hall to the international stage, Omladinac has grown through generations.
01
Founding
In 1973, in a school hall in Podgorica, the club begins its work.
02
First generations
The first generations of children and young people from the city come through the club.
03
A school of karate
The work becomes systematic — from beginner groups to the competition team.
04
International stage
Omladinac competitors appear on the Balkan, European and world stage.
05
Omladinac today
Over 300 members, three locations, karate and MMA programs.
Philosophy
We build champions.
For us the word champion carries two meanings. One is measured in medals, placings and national-team appearances. The other is measured in what a child takes away from the dojo — from a healthy environment — long after they stop competing.
That is why the work at Omladinac does not end with a result. The result is a consequence of character, built day after day in training.
- 01Discipline
- 02Confidence
- 03Respect
- 04Self-control
- 05Mental and physical readiness
- 06Handling wins and losses
Omladinac today
300+
Active members
More than fifty years of uninterrupted work, across three locations in Podgorica, with a competitive path that leads to the Montenegro national team.
- 50+
- Years of work
- 3
- Locations in Podgorica
- 2
- Programs — karate and MMA
- 24
- Medals 2020–2024 · 18 EC / 6 WC
Coaching standard
The work behind the results.
Žarko Raković
- Coach
- Head coach of the Montenegro national team
- Recipient of an official coaching award
The competitive level of the club depends directly on its coaching standard — from the way a beginner group is led to the preparation for European and world championships.
Club and national team
From the club floor to the national team.
Omladinac is not only a place to train karate. The club is part of a system that leads from a first session to the Montenegro national team jersey.
01
Development
Beginner groups, a school of karate and systematic work with children across three locations in Podgorica.
02
Competition
The club's competition team appears at national, Balkan, European and world championships.
03
National team
The best competitors continue through the Karate Federation of Montenegro and compete for the national team.
Recognition
Recognition that comes from results.
- 01
Best karate club in Montenegro — 2024
- 02
Best karate club in Montenegro — 2025
- 03
Žarko Raković — coach and head coach of the Montenegro national team, recipient of an official coaching award
Awards are not the goal of the work — they follow from competitive continuity: 24 medals from European and world championships between 2020 and 2024.
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The next generation starts today.
More than fifty years of this club started with a single training session. Get in touch and book a trial session for yourself or your child.
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