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Professor Fernando Loio, PhD \u2014 Doctor in Sport Sciences and Expert in Boxing, Taekwondo, Pankration, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA and Submission Grappling.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n

Grand Master Fernando Loio, PhD<\/h2>\n

Science, experience and reflection for sport development<\/em><\/p>\n

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Fernando Loio is an undeniable reference in Martial Arts and Combat Sports in Portugal and worldwide. With over 50 years of active involvement, he is one of the pioneers of Full Contact, Kickboxing, Taekwondo, Muay Thai and a precursor of Pankration in Portugal and Europe. He was among the first black belts awarded by Grand Master Chung Sun-Yong and a student of Master Ricardo Ferraz at the Boxing section of Sporting Clube de Portugal.<\/p>\n

Among the most relevant recognitions of his career, in 2004 he was honoured in Barnaul, Russia, during a Portugal vs Russia event, with the title of Coach of the Highest Level in Pankration by the Russian Federation and the Professional League of Pankration. He was subsequently inducted into the Hall of Fame of the World Pankration Dan Ranking and the World League of Pankration with the title of World Grand Master and the rank of 10th Dan. In 2015, he was distinguished at the highest level for outstanding international recognition of relevant services and distinguished work in the promotion of Martial Arts and Combat Sports, at a tribute gala held in Tehran, Iran.<\/p>\n

International Experience<\/h3>\n

Throughout his career, he has trained hundreds of champions and participated in major events held in Iran, Ukraine, Sweden, Bulgaria, England, France, Brazil, Denmark, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Finland, Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates and in Russia, namely in Barnaul, Novosibirsk, Khanty-Mansiysk, Moscow, Makhachkala, Tver, Rostov-on-Don, Saint Petersburg, Ivanovo, Omsk, Krasnodar and Anapa. He has organised and conducted hundreds of sporting events of significant international representation, most notably the charismatic WUFC World Championship, organised annually in Portugal since 1988, with the presence of world elite athletes from around 50 countries, with regular participation of the strong teams from Russia and Ukraine.<\/p>\n

Technical Qualifications & Ranks<\/h3>\n

He holds high rankings, the rank of international coach and the title of Grandmaster in various martial arts and combat sports, namely Taekwondo, Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Ultimate Full Contact, Pankration, Free Fight, MMA and Submission Grappling, all awarded by official organisations such as National Federations and World Organisations.<\/p>\n

Academic Background<\/h3>\n