Global Standards for Striking-Based Fitness Education
The International Combat Fitness Institute (ICFI) sets the global standard for striking-based fitness education. We exist to support coaches, gyms, and institutions who want to deliver structured, safe, and high-impact training grounded in real martial movement. Backed by international expertise and practical coaching systems, ICFI empowers trainers to lead with confidence, credibility, and purpose—anywhere in the world.
About Combat Fitness
Combat fitness is the fusion of striking martial arts (such as boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai) with functional, performance-driven training. It delivers full-body conditioning, mental focus, and sharp coordination—without the need for sparring or competition.
At ICFI, we treat combat fitness as a professional discipline that benefits general clients, athletes, and coaches alike. It is adaptable to group classes, private training, and gym programs that emphasize movement quality, energy, and real-world results.
Teaching Phylosophy
We believe great coaching is more than knowing how to punch or kick. That’s why our educational framework emphasizes:
- Progression over improvisation — training should follow structured development, not guesswork.
- Teaching how to teach — we guide coaches in communication, cueing, and program design.
- Safety & sustainability — through proper warm-ups, pad holding SOPs, and injury prevention.
- Practical real-world application — everything we teach must work in everyday coaching scenarios.
- Ethics & professionalism — we promote boundaries, inclusivity, and respectful conduct at all levels.
Our goal is to create competent, confident, and credible instructors who raise the standard of combat-inspired fitness everywhere they teach.
What We Do
The International Combat Fitness Institute (ICFI) develops and maintains a neutral, international framework for combat fitness instruction. We serve as both an educational body and a recognition system that connects coaches, gyms, and institutions across the world.
We offer:
- A unified curriculum combining martial arts striking with fitness methodology
- A tiered education system for coach development (Level 1–3)
- An international verification system to validate instructor credentials
- Teaching resources, templates, and SOPs to support everyday coaching
- Collaboration opportunities with fitness studios, martial arts gyms, and educational institutions
Why ICFI
Internationally trusted curriculum and coaching system