Chief Master Ehsan Nazifi
Chief Master Ehsan Nazifi
The world of martial arts is like an ocean which is filled with hidden treasures. Even if you swim a long distance, you will not reach the end of it. And if you drink from its water, you will have more thirst.
Presidency Biography
Early Years
Born on September 20th, 1978, in Mashhad, Iran, Chief Master Ehsan Nazifi’s passion for martial arts ignited at an early age. From a young age, he was captivated by the discipline, dedication, and artistry that martial arts represented. Over the course of more than 39 years, he honed his skills and knowledge, becoming a recognized figure in the global martial arts community. Through his relentless pursuit of excellence, he trained and mentored thousands of students across the world, earning the respect and recognition of some of the most esteemed masters in the martial arts arena. His unwavering commitment to the craft allowed him to not only excel personally but also help others achieve their own success in martial arts.
Chief Master Nazifi’s journey began as a regular student, but his natural talent and dedication quickly set him apart from his peers. He advanced rapidly, displaying an exceptional ability that led to him becoming one of the youngest masters in his field. His skill and leadership abilities were recognized early on, and he was appointed as the provincial representative of kickboxing for Khorasan Razavi, a role that marked the beginning of his rising prominence in the martial arts community. As he continued to compete in both amateur and professional events, he showcased his remarkable talents, gaining international recognition for his skills. These early accomplishments paved the way for his later achievements and solidified his reputation as one of the top martial artists in the world.
Rise to Presidency
Chief Master Nazifi’s vision extended beyond personal success—one of his ultimate goals was to establish a world-class martial arts federation that would unite practitioners from all over the globe. However, as an Iranian, achieving this ambition seemed almost impossible given the political and social challenges he faced. Despite these obstacles, Nazifi’s passion and determination were unwavering. In 2010, he founded the ULTIMAX MMA Style, a revolutionary new approach to mixed martial arts that reflected his expertise and innovative thinking. With his growing reputation in the martial arts world, the foundation for a global movement was set.
In 2012, Chief Master Nazifi’s dream came to fruition with the establishment of the World ULTIMAX Federation (WUF), which later evolved into the World ULTIMAX Sports Federation (WUSF) in 2019. As the president of WUSF, Chief Master Nazifi took on an entirely new set of challenges, leading the organization to unprecedented success. His role as president marked the beginning of an exciting and transformative phase in his career, as he worked tirelessly to promote the global development of martial arts, inspire new generations of fighters, and bring together martial artists from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Establishment of ULTIMAX FC
Chief Master Nazifi’s passion for martial arts extended beyond the realm of traditional competition. His love for challenges and desire to push the boundaries of what was possible led him to create new opportunities for martial artists around the world. In 2016, he founded ULTIMAX FC, initially conceived as a professional MMA event. However, under his visionary leadership, ULTIMAX FC quickly expanded into a professional multi-style event, encompassing a wide variety of martial arts disciplines. The event became a platform where fighters from all backgrounds could come together to showcase their skills and compete at the highest level.
The success of ULTIMAX FC was not limited to the fighters from Iran. Chief Master Nazifi made sure that ULTIMAX FC represented martial artists from all corners of the globe. Countries such as Mongolia, Jamaica, and many others participated, adding an international dimension to the competition. This global outreach reinforced the idea that martial arts are not bound by borders, but rather unite people from different cultures through a shared passion for combat and discipline.
Establishment of ULTIMAX Sports University
Chief Master Nazifi’s contributions to the world of martial arts went beyond the creation of competitions and federations. Recognizing the importance of education and knowledge transfer, he made it his mission to share his extensive expertise with the next generation of martial artists. His deep understanding of various martial arts styles, philosophy, and the martial way of life led him to host seminars around the world, including in his home country of Iran. Through these seminars, he was able to pass on his modern teachings to students and masters alike, helping to elevate the global martial arts community.
In 2014, Chief Master Nazifi took a significant step forward by establishing ULTIMAX Sports University, alongside a select group of professors from the World ULTIMAX Sports Federation. The university became a pivotal institution for martial artists worldwide, offering members the opportunity to gain internationally recognized certifications in various areas such as grading, mastery, and refereeing. The creation of ULTIMAX Sports University provided a crucial advantage to members of WUSF, streamlining the process for obtaining advanced qualifications and ensuring that all practitioners had access to world-class training. The university also became a hub for workshops, camps, seminars, and other educational initiatives, further cementing Chief Master Nazifi’s legacy as a transformative figure in the martial arts world.
Through his tireless work and dedication, Chief Master Ehsan Nazifi has not only shaped the future of martial arts but also created a lasting impact on the global community of practitioners, ensuring that his teachings and vision continue to inspire generations to come.
Achievements and Professional Experience
1.Start as an official Instructor from 2001
2.Rental contract with the General Directorate of worker & Social Affairs Khorasan state and physical education of workers. From May 2004 untill February 2005.
3.Obtained the International Kickboxing and American Karate coaching certificate, signed by the 10th degree grandmaster Julious (2007)
4.60 hours of Specialized training in Special Self-defense to the security guards of “Refah Bank” on September 2008.
5.Obtained the International 4th degree black belt of Karate and Membership from AIKIA Karate University (2008)
6.Obtained the 4th degree black belt of Full Contact Karate from Iran Karate federation (2008)
7.Instructor of Kickboxing and Kenpo Karate in the Sports club of Red Crescent Society From 2008 – 2019
8.Performing, displaying, and introducing the Kenpo Jiu-jitsu style in the World Festival of Kish, Iran (2009)
9.Becoming the representative of World Kenpo Jiu-jitsu Federation in Iran (2009)
10.Founded ULTIMAX MMA Style, (2010)
11.Coach and Competitor [Iran National Team]: World FCF-MMA Championship, Moscow, Russia, 2010. Iran MMA Team succeeded to obtain 3 Medals (2 Silvers, 1 Bronze).
12.Obtained 5th degree black belt of Kickboxing from Iran National Martial Arts Federation (2011)
13.Established World ULTIMAX Federation, (2012)
14.Created Partiavardo martial art and remade the relevant ancient war weapons (2012)
15.Obtained 5th degree black belt of Kenpo Karate from AKKF (2012)
16.Obtained K1-rules Kickboxing referee certificate from grandmaster Onari from Japan (2012)
17.Head Coach and Competitor [Iran National Team]: The 10th IKF World Kempo Championships, Antalya, Turkey, 2013. Iran National Team succeeded to obtain 18 Medals (1 Gold, 3 Silvers, 14 Bronzes).
18.Obtained the professional technical Kenpo Jiu-jitsu certificate from AKJJF (2013)
19.Created the ULTIMX System under the supervision of World Kempo Federation (2014)
20.Established ULTIMAX Sports University, (2014)
21.Technical supervisor [Eurasia Kempo Cup]: Eurasia Kempo Cup, Azerbaijan, 2015. Iran National Team succeeded to obtain 6 Medals (3 Golds, 3 Bronzes).
22.Head Coach [Iran National Team]: the 12th IKF World Kempo Championships, Antalya, Turkey, 2015. Iran National Team succeeded to obtain 12 Medals (2 Silvers, 10 Bronzes) and the Cup of 3rd place of Traditional style between all teams.
23.Obtaining the president position of the West Asia Kempo Council. May 2015
24.Obtaining A-Class referee certificate for the national Martial Arts Federation (2015)
25.Getting the Position of the Direction in Asia: In the IKF Board meeting 2016, all Board Meeting gave the vote for him as director from Kempo IKF in all Asia Countries
26.Obtaining membership of World Martial Arts Masters Council and the management of Kempo certificate from late master Alan Foster for Holding and managing all world events New Delhi, India- December 2016
27.Head Coach and Competitor [Iran National Team]: the 13th IKF World Kempo Championships, Bucharest, Romania 2016. Iran National Team succeeded to obtain 6 Medals (2 Gold medals, 1 Silvers, 3 Bronzes).
28.Established ULTIMAX FC, (2016)
29.Established “AKF” Asian KEMPO Federation, (2016)
30.Head Organizer: 1st Asian Kempo Games and ULTIMAX FC 1 (professional MMA Battle) New Delhi, India – 13th-14th, Dec 2016
31.Head Organizer: 2nd Asian Kempo Games and ULTIMAX FC 2 (professional Grappling and MMA Show) Baku, Azerbaijan – 26th, March, 2017
32.Obtaining the representative certificate of Iran and International Full Contact Fighting coaching. Kislovodsk, Russia- May 2017
33.Kickboxing and MMA seminar and meeting with the mayoral administrators of the capital Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia- June 2017
34.Holding a 5-day training camp and 4 advanced seminars (Jumping techniques, Weapons, Self-defense, and Grappling) Bombay, India- June 2017
35.Interviewed by “World of Martial Arts Newspaper”. Bombay, India, June 2017
36.Bodyguard Training course for the Mandal Bodyguard and Security Complex and obtaining special commendation and police badge. Gobi, Mongolia, July 2017
37.Head Organizer: 3rd World ULTIMAX Championship. Rustavi, Georgia – 27th, January, 2018
38.Head Organizer: ULTIMAX FC 3 (professional show Kick boxing, Grappling and MMA Battle). Rustavi, Georgia – 28th, January, 2018
39.Changed title to World ULTIMAX SPORTS Federation (2019) promoting more sports under the federation and developing at more countries in Asia, Europe, and Africa.
40.Head Organizer: ULTIMAX FC 4 – FIGHT NIGHT (professional MMA Show). Herat, Afghanistan – 20th, March, 2019
41.Holding the professional referee seminar and professional event of “ULTIMAX FC 4” Afghanistan- March 2019
42.The instructor of India National Kempo Team for the preparation of participating in “World Kempo Event, Hungary”. Bombay, India- March 2019
43.Holding Jiu-jitsu seminar, grading exam and interviewed on national television. Togo- May 2019
44.Head Organizer: ULTIMAX FC 5 – FIGHT NIGHT (professional Thai boxing and MMA Show). Lomé, Togo – 24th, May, 2019
45.CHIEF & TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR: ULTIMAX FC 6 – FIGHT NIGHT (professional Grappling and MMA Show). Baku, Azerbaijan – 26th, July, 2019
46.Holding self-defense seminar (Jiu-jitsu, Kenpo Karate, and Anti weapon). Babel, Iraq- September 2019
47.Head Organizer: ULTIMAX FC 7 – FIGHT NIGHT (professional MMA Show). Mashhad, Iran – 20th, April, 2022
48.Attending the Professional Grappling and MMA Event and obtaining representative certificate. Siena, Italy- March 2022
49.Holding Jiu-jitsu technical exam and Kickboxing seminar. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, June 2022
50.Participating in the archery event in the international Naddam Festival. Tov, Mongolia- July 2022
51.Obtaining the 8th degree black belt of Full Contact fro WUFC. Portugal- September 2022
52.Holding Grappling and MMA seminar for black belt students. Katmandu, Nepal- August 2023
53.Holding American Kenpo Karate and Kenpo Jiu-jitsu in the Nepal National Kenpo Federation. Katmandu, Nepal- August 2023
54.Acting Member of Khorasan Razavi MMA technical Advisors in 2023
