Abderrahim Ait Abderrafai

Martial Arts and Competitive Background

Alongside his operational experience, Coach Abderrahim has an extensive background in martial arts and competitive combat.

He is recognised as a multi-titled national and international fighter and champion. His competitive experience has contributed to his understanding of preparation, discipline, technical control and performance under physical and mental pressure.

This background enables him to work with participants at different stages of development, from complete beginners learning fundamental movement to experienced practitioners seeking more advanced conditioning and performance preparation.

His coaching can incorporate elements such as:

• Striking movement
• Defensive movement
• Footwork and fast directional changes
• Balance and body control
• Hand-and-leg coordination
• Combat conditioning
• Controlled knee-position work
• Breathing and energy management
• Reaction and movement awareness
• Strength and endurance development

Training is adapted to the participant. Exercises are introduced progressively rather than requiring everyone to follow the same level of difficulty.

The Creation of COMBAFIT

Coach Abderrahim created COMBAFIT as an integrated system that connects physical fitness with the movement, discipline and coordination found in martial arts.

The method develops more than isolated strength or cardiovascular endurance. It trains several physical and mental qualities together, including:

• Functional strength
• Speed
• Endurance
• Balance
• Coordination
• Reaction
• Mobility
• Movement control
• Concentration
• Discipline

COMBAFIT recognises that every participant begins from a different position. Age, physical condition, training experience, movement ability, availability and personal objectives all influence the design of the program.

For this reason, assessment and personalisation are central to Coach Abderrahim’s methodology.

Coaching Methodology

Coach Abderrahim’s coaching is structured around purposeful and progressive development.

Exercises are not selected simply to make a participant tired. Each movement should contribute to a defined objective, whether that involves improving strength, developing endurance, learning coordinated movement or preparing for a demanding physical challenge.

His approach follows several fundamental principles:

Assessment before progression

Training begins by understanding the participant’s current abilities, experience, objectives and relevant physical limitations.

This helps establish a realistic starting point and avoids applying an identical program to people with different needs.

Progressive development

Movement complexity, workload and intensity increase progressively.

Participants first learn to perform movements with control. Speed, resistance and additional physical demands are introduced when an appropriate foundation has been established.

Integration of body and mind

COMBAFIT training challenges physical abilities while also requiring attention, coordination and disciplined execution.

Participants may need to remember movement patterns, react to instructions, control their breathing and maintain technique as physical demands increase.

Training adapted to the individual

Programs can be adapted according to age, ability, experience, objectives and preferred training environment.

Coach Abderrahim works to develop the participant from their actual starting point rather than imposing unrealistic expectations.

Practical physical readiness

Strength and endurance are developed so they can be applied through controlled movement.

This supports participants who want to improve general fitness, martial arts performance, athletic preparation or readiness for physically demanding environments.

Participants and Training Levels

Coach Abderrahim’s methodology can be adapted for:

• Children and young people
• Adult men and women
• Complete beginners
• Recreational fitness participants
• Martial arts practitioners
• Competitive athletes
• Military, police and security personnel
• Participants preparing for physically demanding roles

Training for children and young people is adjusted according to age and developmental level. It should not reproduce an adult program with only reduced intensity.

Adult programs may incorporate training equipment or equipment-free exercises depending on the participant’s objectives, location and available resources.

Training Environments

COMBAFIT programs can be delivered in different environments according to the selected service and participant’s needs.

These may include:

• Individual coaching
• Group training
• Indoor sessions
• Outdoor training
• Home-based coaching
• Appropriate sports facilities
• Online coaching

The environment may change, but the central methodology remains consistent: assess the participant, establish an appropriate starting point and build physical capability through structured progression.

Coaching Philosophy

Coach Abderrahim’s philosophy connects the development of the body, mind and spirit.

Physical improvement requires consistency, but meaningful progress also depends on concentration, patience and discipline. Training should challenge participants while helping them understand their movement and develop greater control.

His coaching prioritises:

• Discipline and consistency
• Safe, progressive development
• Technical and physical control
• Strength and endurance
• Coordination and balance
• Concentration under pressure
• Individualised preparation
• Long-term physical readiness

This approach makes COMBAFIT suitable for participants seeking more than a conventional exercise routine.

Train With Coach Abderrahim

Whether your objective is to improve general fitness, develop combat conditioning, complement martial arts practice or prepare for a demanding physical goal, COMBAFIT begins by identifying your current level and individual requirements.

Complete the COMBAFIT training assessment and tell us about your experience, physical abilities, availability and objectives.

Coach Abderrahim and the COMBAFIT team will help identify the most appropriate starting point for your development.

REQUEST YOUR COMBAFIT ASSESSMENT