In an impressive display of commitment to athlete support and development, the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) delivered the One Standard Muaythai (OSM) Course during the European Championships held in Kosovo. Spanning three intensive days, from the 9th to the 11th of November, this course brought together 20 dedicated coaches from across Europe, each aiming to achieve the prestigious Level One OSM Certification—a mandatory requirement for coaching at all IFMA events. This ensures a consistent standard of knowledge and professionalism among the coaches responsible for guiding IFMA athletes.
The OSM syllabus covered a broad array of critical topics, setting a high bar for training excellence. Day one opened with IFMA General Secretary Stephan Fox introducing IFMA’s “One World, One Muaythai” philosophy, setting the tone for the course. Sessions followed on Anti-Doping and Nutrition, led by IFMA Sports Director Janice Lyn, and concluded with a vital session on safeguarding in Muaythai, conducted by Real World Academies Directors James Tucker and Katie Hart.
Day two delved into Sports Psychology with Muhammad Amr, IFMA’s International Coordinator, and concluded with a focused Anti-Doping and Medical session delivered by Dr. Erdogan Aydin, Chair of IFMA Medical.
The final day featured practical training, with Janice Lyn returning for an additional segment on nutrition, followed by traditional Wai Khru training led by Muaythai Masters Ajarn Chao and Khru Id. This hands-on session was a powerful conclusion to the course, reinforcing the values of Muaythai tradition while honing the coaches’ skills.
Today, all coaches who successfully completed the OSM course were honoured in a special certificate awarding ceremony at the competition venue, recognising their dedication and commitment to the sport. These coaches are now certified to support IFMA athletes with the highest level of professionalism and adherence to IFMA’s standards.
