About Us – AKFP | Fernando Paulo Kickboxing Association
Associação de Kickboxing Fernando Paulo (AKFP) is a non-profit sports association whose primary mission is the development of Kickboxing, K1 and Muay Thai across the District of Leiria, with schools in Nazaré, Caldas da Rainha, Benedita and Leiria.
Our main focus is the growth of each athlete alongside their personal development as a human being, working together to maximize their full potential while respecting their individuality.
We train athletes across Beginner, Fitness and Competition levels, from youth development divisions all the way to senior ranks.
Our competitive team follows a full annual calendar of National and International tournaments and championships.
Among our ranks we are proud to count Regional, National, European and World Champions across the national and international competitions we attend.
Our main focus is the growth of each athlete alongside their personal development as a human being, working together to maximize their full potential while respecting their individuality.
We train athletes across Beginner, Fitness and Competition levels, from youth development divisions all the way to senior ranks.
Our competitive team follows a full annual calendar of National and International tournaments and championships.
Among our ranks we are proud to count Regional, National, European and World Champions across the national and international competitions we attend.
Master Fernando Paulo founded Associação de Kickboxing Fernando Paulo (AKFP) in 2003.
His martial arts journey began in 1995 with Karate, followed by Taekwondo — marking the beginning of his lifelong dedication to combat sports.
In 1997 he began practicing Kempo, achieving the rank of 4th Dan.
In 2001 he began practicing Kickboxing, currently holding the rank of 3rd Dan.
His martial arts journey began in 1995 with Karate, followed by Taekwondo — marking the beginning of his lifelong dedication to combat sports.
In 1997 he began practicing Kempo, achieving the rank of 4th Dan.
In 2001 he began practicing Kickboxing, currently holding the rank of 3rd Dan.
As a competitive athlete, his major titles include:
- Regional Kickboxing Champion in 2012;
- Regional Full-Contact Champion in 2007;
- National Full-Contact Vice-Champion in 2007;
- National Kickboxing Champion in 2005;
- Member of the Portuguese National Kickboxing Team in 2007/2008;
- Regional Kickboxing Champion in 2012;
- Regional Full-Contact Champion in 2007;
- National Full-Contact Vice-Champion in 2007;
- National Kickboxing Champion in 2005;
- Member of the Portuguese National Kickboxing Team in 2007/2008;
As a Head Coach, his academic and technical credentials include:
- BSc in Physical Conditioning and Health in Sport (Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior — ESDRM);
- Postgraduate Degree in Kickboxing (University of Cádiz);
- Postgraduate Degree in Personal Training (Manz / Lusófona University, Lisbon);
- Level 2 Kickboxing Coaching Certification (High Performance Sport / FPKMT);
- Leadership and Sports Coaching Certification;
- Level 2 Sports Coaching Diploma;
- Specialized training in sports nutrition;
Master Fernando Paulo is also a university lecturer at the Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior (ESDRM) specializing in Kickboxing.
- BSc in Physical Conditioning and Health in Sport (Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior — ESDRM);
- Postgraduate Degree in Kickboxing (University of Cádiz);
- Postgraduate Degree in Personal Training (Manz / Lusófona University, Lisbon);
- Level 2 Kickboxing Coaching Certification (High Performance Sport / FPKMT);
- Leadership and Sports Coaching Certification;
- Level 2 Sports Coaching Diploma;
- Specialized training in sports nutrition;
Master Fernando Paulo is also a university lecturer at the Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior (ESDRM) specializing in Kickboxing.
As a coach he has won numerous Regional and National Titles, Team Cups, and Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals at European and World Championships.
His teams travel regularly abroad to compete in international tournaments representing the Portuguese National Team, having competed in countries such as:
Northern Ireland, Turkey, Morocco, France, Malta, England, Hungary, Norway, Argentina, Italy, Austria, Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Greece, Germany and North Macedonia.
His teams travel regularly abroad to compete in international tournaments representing the Portuguese National Team, having competed in countries such as:
Northern Ireland, Turkey, Morocco, France, Malta, England, Hungary, Norway, Argentina, Italy, Austria, Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Greece, Germany and North Macedonia.
Associação de Kickboxing Fernando Paulo (AKFP) is a non-profit sports association whose primary mission is the development of Kickboxing, K1 and Muay Thai across the District of Leiria, with schools in Nazaré, Caldas da Rainha, Benedita and Leiria.
Our main focus is the growth of each athlete alongside their personal development as a human being, working together to maximize their full potential while respecting their individuality.
We train athletes across Beginner, Fitness and Competition levels, from youth development divisions all the way to senior ranks.
Our competitive team follows a full annual calendar of National and International tournaments and championships.
Among our ranks we are proud to count Regional, National, European and World Champions across the national and international competitions we attend.
Our main focus is the growth of each athlete alongside their personal development as a human being, working together to maximize their full potential while respecting their individuality.
We train athletes across Beginner, Fitness and Competition levels, from youth development divisions all the way to senior ranks.
Our competitive team follows a full annual calendar of National and International tournaments and championships.
Among our ranks we are proud to count Regional, National, European and World Champions across the national and international competitions we attend.
Master Fernando Paulo founded Associação de Kickboxing Fernando Paulo (AKFP) in 2003.
His martial arts journey began in 1995 with Karate, followed by Taekwondo — marking the beginning of his lifelong dedication to combat sports.
In 1997 he began practicing Kempo, achieving the rank of 4th Dan.
In 2001 he began practicing Kickboxing, currently holding the rank of 3rd Dan.
His martial arts journey began in 1995 with Karate, followed by Taekwondo — marking the beginning of his lifelong dedication to combat sports.
In 1997 he began practicing Kempo, achieving the rank of 4th Dan.
In 2001 he began practicing Kickboxing, currently holding the rank of 3rd Dan.
As a competitive athlete, his major titles include:
- Regional Kickboxing Champion in 2012;
- Regional Full-Contact Champion in 2007;
- National Full-Contact Vice-Champion in 2007;
- National Kickboxing Champion in 2005;
- Member of the Portuguese National Kickboxing Team in 2007/2008;
Master Fernando Paulo is also a university lecturer at the Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior (ESDRM) specializing in Kickboxing.
- Regional Kickboxing Champion in 2012;
- Regional Full-Contact Champion in 2007;
- National Full-Contact Vice-Champion in 2007;
- National Kickboxing Champion in 2005;
- Member of the Portuguese National Kickboxing Team in 2007/2008;
Master Fernando Paulo is also a university lecturer at the Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior (ESDRM) specializing in Kickboxing.
As a Head Coach, his academic and technical credentials include:
- BSc in Physical Conditioning and Health in Sport (Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior — ESDRM);
- Postgraduate Degree in Kickboxing (University of Cádiz);
- Postgraduate Degree in Personal Training (Manz / Lusófona University, Lisbon);
- Level 2 Kickboxing Coaching Certification (High Performance Sport / FPKMT);
- Leadership and Sports Coaching Certification;
- Level 2 Sports Coaching Diploma;
- Specialized training in sports nutrition;
As a coach he has won numerous Regional and National Titles, Team Cups, and Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals at European and World Championships.
- BSc in Physical Conditioning and Health in Sport (Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior — ESDRM);
- Postgraduate Degree in Kickboxing (University of Cádiz);
- Postgraduate Degree in Personal Training (Manz / Lusófona University, Lisbon);
- Level 2 Kickboxing Coaching Certification (High Performance Sport / FPKMT);
- Leadership and Sports Coaching Certification;
- Level 2 Sports Coaching Diploma;
- Specialized training in sports nutrition;
As a coach he has won numerous Regional and National Titles, Team Cups, and Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals at European and World Championships.
His teams travel regularly abroad to compete in international tournaments representing the Portuguese National Team, having competed in countries such as:
Northern Ireland, Turkey, Morocco, France, Malta, England, Hungary, Noruega, Argentina, Italy, Austria, Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Greece, Germany and North Macedonia.
Northern Ireland, Turkey, Morocco, France, Malta, England, Hungary, Noruega, Argentina, Italy, Austria, Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Greece, Germany and North Macedonia.
