2016 was an incredibly successful year for IFMA with the sport receiving its recognition by the International Olympic Committee. 2017 has a calendar packed with events around the world. The Continental Championships will be held in Paris, Cancun and Rabat. April will see muaythai back at the SportAccord Convention in Aarhus, Denmark; where IFMA has a truly special position with IFMA General Secretary as the SportAccord Vice President and AIMS President. May will see the 2017