Our Team
Dedicated Professionals. Trusted Leadership.
ARFT is led by a team of experienced professionals committed to excellence, integrity, and the development of high standards within the fitness and training industry.
Our team brings together expertise in fitness education, accreditation, quality assurance, and professional development to ensure that all ARFT members meet internationally respected standards.

Who We Are?
The ARFT team is composed of educators, industry specialists, assessors, and administrative professionals who work together to support trainers, academies, and institutions worldwide.
Each member of our team plays a vital role in maintaining the credibility, transparency, and reliability of ARFT accreditation and membership services.

Dr/ Mohamed Bekoulal
known as "PakooFit", is a prominent Moroccan fitness trainer and entrepreneur in the sports and professional training field. He serves as the Sports Director at Dynamic Sports Events, IIDCA Ambassador for Morocco, President of the African Register for Fitness Trainers, and representative of the European Fitness Professionals Union in Africa and Morocco. He holds a Master's degree in Sports Science from Cardiff European College in the United Kingdom, a Master's in Bodybuilding and Fitness from IFBB, and multiple international certifications in personal and group training. Educational and Professional Background He earned a PhD in Fitness and Bodybuilding, works as a lead trainer and speaker, and has experience organizing major sports events in the Arab world and Africa. Registered in the European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPS), he promotes events like Musclemania® Morocco and IFBB Academy courses. Active on social media platforms like Instagram (@therealpakoofit) and Facebook, where he shares training and promotional content. He is a bilingual or trilingual fitness professional, a leader in the sports sector in Morocco and Africa, and the founder of Dynamic Sports Events, which focuses on organizing international training programs in fitness and strength training. He holds over 70 professional certifications since 2006 in fitness, personal training, sports nutrition, and African rhythmic fitness dance, along with experience in major events in Saudi Arabia and the Arab world. Known for his motto "If you give me 100%, I will give you 200%," he works as a lead trainer and speaker, active in Casablanca and Temara. Key Achievements Founder and director of the Dynamic Sports Events Academy, and official representative for international organizations like IFBB Academy and Musclemania® Morocco. President of the African Register for Fitness Trainers (formerly ARFT), and IIDCA Ambassador linking Africa with Latin America. Trainer in major institutions and organizer of remote courses in nutrition and training during pandemics. Morocco

Mat Boulé
(Mathieu Boule) is a Canadian posturologist and osteopath (DO), specializing in global postural reprogramming and functional neuro-muscular exercises to improve movement and athletic performance. Professional Activity Founder of the Innovation Performance (IP Institute) and CIES, offering online courses in functional neurology (42 hours, 70 exercises). TEDx speaker, active on Instagram (@matboule) and YouTube for training content.

Said Jelouane
Is a fitness trainer, personal trainer, and Level 2 CrossFit coach who has worked as a trainer and head of trainers in several clubs in Morocco and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He is known for delivering Functional Training and Cross Training courses with Dynamic Sports Events Academy in Morocco and across Africa. Currently, he works as a personal trainer in the United States and mentors Arab and African trainers through the African Register of Fitness Trainers (ARFT).He holds a Bachelor's degree in Law, along with multiple diplomas in sports training, kinesiology, and CrossFit, as well as an international lecturer diploma and accreditation from several American and European organizations.

Professor Abdelkader Ben Abdelrahmane
Is an international coach in mixed martial arts, fitness trainer, and physical conditioner for athletes and champions across various sports disciplines. He has held several important sports positions in Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, and Russia, possessing high degrees and advanced belts in kickboxing, karate, and taekwondo. He currently works as a lecturer at the African Register of Fitness Trainers (ARFT), specializing in physical preparation and general fitness for professionals training elite athletes in martial arts, fitness, and modern bodybuilding.

Salima Mabchour
Administrative Director of the African Register of Fitness Trainers (ARFT) since 2021, she has seven years of professional experience as an administrative and technical manager in several sports companies and associations. She holds a Master's degree in Physiotherapy from Cardiff European College in the UK, a Higher Professional Diploma in Multidisciplinary Nursing, a Diploma in Sports Management, and a Diploma in Risk and Crisis Management in Professional Sports Training. She also worked in the medical field for over five years as a multidisciplinary nurse and has more than ten years of experience in physiotherapy, sports injury treatment, and advanced physical rehabilitation. Since 2017, she has been working with Dynamic Sports Events Academy, which organizes sporting events and training courses for trainers. She also holds numerous sports and international certifications, as well as professional certifications from various international organizations and institutions, including the European Council of Fitness Trainers, the International Academy of the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB), and the International Open College in England. She currently heads the management team at the African Register of Fitness Trainers (ARFT), where she is responsible for business management, human resources, and international communications.
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Dr/ Mohamed Salem Abdel Aziz
Is an international consultant in sports science, training, and movement science. He holds a PhD and has over 15 years of experience in designing and developing sports training and education systems at the professional institutional level. He currently prepares and accredits training programs for physical education teachers at the Ministry of Education, contributing to raising the efficiency of educational staff according to modern standards. A Shihan-ranked martial arts expert, he holds black belts in several combat sports, including sport and traditional karate, kung fu, taekwondo, Kyokushinkai, and triple fight, with advanced practical experience in kickboxing, jujitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, and self-defense. He has a distinguished record of achievements in local and international championships in karate, kung fu, and Kyokushinkai. He is also a professional authority in core sports (swimming, gymnastics, and athletics), supported by specialized expertise in physical fitness, motor rehabilitation, load management and motion analysis, and sports physiology. Currently working as a certified lecturer and member of the Federation of Military Martial Arts and Private Security, and an official representative and lecturer for the African Fitness Registry in the Arab Republic of Egypt. A sports science consultant and international lecturer, holding a PhD in Training and Sports Movement Science, with over 15 years of experience in designing and developing sports training and education programs according to international standards. Currently working on preparing and accrediting training programs for physical education teachers at the Ministry of Education. A martial arts expert with the rank of Shihan, holding black belts in several fighting systems, with practical experience in kickboxing, jujitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA. I have a distinguished competitive record in local and international championships, and specialized expertise in swimming, gymnastics, and athletics, supported by advanced skills in physical fitness, motor rehabilitation, motion analysis, and sports physiology. A certified lecturer and member of the Federation of Military Martial Arts and Private Security, and an official representative and lecturer for the African Fitness Registry.
