Dr. Arash Eshaghi – Biography

Dr. Arash Es’haghi holds an Associate’s degree in Metallurgical Materials Engineering, along with advanced degrees in Physical Education, Strategic Sports Management, Martial Arts Sciences and Skills (Ph.D.), and Professional Business Management (Ph.D.). In 2011, he became the official representative of the MAA International Organization in Iran. Later, in 2019, he founded the International Fight Kickboxing Federation (IFKF).

Registered with and recognized by the following global organizations:

• International Sports Council
• International Union of Martial Arts
• ISCA – International Association of Sport and Culture
• UIA – Union of International Associations
• MAA-I – International Martial Arts Association
• ISTSU – International Union of Science, Technology and Skill
• ICMAUA – International Council of Martial Arts Unions Association
• UNHCR – International Organization of Sports for Migrants
• Organization of Traditional Sports
• Sports and Development Organization
• GAWSF – General Association of World Sports Federations
• WPSF – World Pacific Sports Federation
• Valari World Organization
• IVF – International Valari Federation
• ISNO – International Sports and Nations Organization
• IHFA – International Health and Fitness Association

MOUs signed with:

• The Valari Federation
• The Fitness Running Federation
• Zimbabwe Institute of Research and Technology (Zirit College)
• Doctoral School of Agora International University of America
• ABCU University and College of Ghana

He is also a faculty lecturer at Ibn Sina University in Georgia and has led the IFKF to expand its reach to 35 representatives across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.