Chief Brabon

Experience

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  Australian Army

  Dec 1991 - Dec 1995

  Infantry Soldier
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  ORIGINAL BOOTCAMP

  Dec 1991 - now

  Founding Partner & Global Master Trainer

  ORIGINAL BOOTCAMP Franchising International is the world's longest running, and most respected military inspired outdoor bootcamp fitness program.Founded in 1991, ORIGINAL BOOTCAMP™ is co-owned by Chief & Emilie Brabon-Hames. The program was first franchised to external providers in 2005, and currently boasts more than 45 franchised/ licensed locations throughout Australia and the Asia-Pacific Region. 2016 will see further expansion into the US, UK, Europe, South Africa and Asia. Show less

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  Grunt Athletic Group

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2012

  Tactical Strangth & Conditioning Coach

  Worked with Physical Trainers & Operators from some the world's most elite Special Forces, Special Operations, Combat, Tactical Response, Law Enforcement, and Fire / Rescue units, establishing training and assessment systems to help elevate the physical, mental, and emotional readiness of Tactical & Operational Athletes.

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  Fitness First

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Founder & National Manager - Fitness First Bootcamp

  Based on the success of his ORIGINAL BOOTCAMP program, Chief was approached by Fitness First Health Clubs to establish their own national boot camp fitness program.Since leaving Fitness First, all Bootcamp trainers developed and certified by Chief have also left. The current boot camp program provided by the company in no way reflects Chief's methods or ethos.

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  EndemolShine Australia

  Aug 2007 - Jul 2008

  GLADIATORS - Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

  AUSTRALIAN GLADIATORS (2008) Initially I was responsible for designing the selection process for both Gladiators and Challengers for the Gladiators reboot.I then oversaw the running of the tryouts Australia wide, managing all marshaling staff, and directing all aspects of the physical testing. Working closely with the Producers I helped to select the final 13 Gladiators, and 32 Challengers, from literally tens of thousands of applicants.Having finalised our team of Gladiators I was then tasked with preparing them for their roles (both athletically & aesthetically), putting them through a vigorous eight week training camp.Once filming started I was then responsible for the continued training, and support of the Gladiators. Show less

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  Ultra Fitness Magazine

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2015

  Fitness Writer

  I was the resident Transformation Coach and Tactical Strength & Conditioning Coach at Fitness Mag (formerly UltraFIT Magazine) for over 4 years.In 2012 I guest edited UltraFit's first Tactical Edition, targeting the specific strength & conditioning needs of military, law enforcement & fire rescue operators.In 2013 I guest edited a special Obstacle Course Conditioning section for the magazine's annual Running issue.Along with wife and business partner Emilie, Chief was recently appeared on the cover of Ultra Fitness, and was featured in an accompanying article titled A Truly Dynamic Duo highlighting the couples business and sporting achievements.Over the years, we have had four of our transformation clients appear on the cover, due to the incredible results we achieved with them in just 8 weeks. Show less

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  New Balance

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Good Form Running Ambassador

  I was contracted by New Balance to help create and present a “Good Form” running program to assist with the launch, and ongoing expansion, of there minimalist running shoe range.

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  GQ Australia

  Mar 2013 - Apr 2015

  Resident Health & Fitness Writer

  After being named one of GQ's "Top 20 Aussie Game Changers", I joined their team as their resident Health & Fitness Writer, and also oversaw all related photo shoots.I wrote on a wide range of subjects, from obstacle course racing, to rapid transformations.

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  Under Armour

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  High Performance Coach / Ambassador

  Contracted to design and conduct a rigorous selection program in order to choose an elite team of athletes to represent Under Armour, and Australia in the world’s most gruelling obstacle course race, the 24hr World’s Toughest Mudder, and time the prepare them both physically, and mentally, to take on the world’s best,

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  Red Bull

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2023

  Wings for Life Ambassador
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  Pacific Magazines

  Oct 2017 - Jan 2019

  Men’s Health - First Australian Fitness Director

  I was contracted by PacMags to take on the role of Fitness Director for a year, providing industry leading insight, and content for both print, and digital platforms.

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  Transformation Coach .com

  Jan 2019 - now

  Co-Founder / Celebrity Transformation Coach

  One half of the industry leading duo behind Australia’s most talked about celebrity transformations, including:- Guy & Jules Sebastian- James Stewart- Larry Emdur- Osher Günsberg- Rodger Corser- Manu Fieldel- Uli Latukefu- Pete Murray- The cast of Gladiators