Asian Kickboxing Association Inc. conducted its first-ever belting promotion, awarding of affiliate certificates, and induction of officers on July 20, 2024, in Barangay CAA/BF International Village, Las Piñas City.
AKAI, a Securities and Exchange Commission registered was founded on May 12, 2024, in the Philippines. Its main objective is to develop Filipino fighters, both amateur and professional, to a world-class level. It also has international affiliates where kickboxers from different countries in Asia have a chance to participate in different events organized by AKAI.
The list of officers are: Maestro Rennie S. Ross, President; Angelo Chung, Vice President; Engr. Ernie Faeldonia Secretary-General; Bobby T. Flores, Treasurer; Hannah Ludched B. Kline, Auditor; and Dr. Jack Jerryl Echauz, Official Physician. The national affiliates are:
RSR Kickboxing Academy Las Piñas headed by Maestro Rennie Ross; Asian Kickboxing Academy Malabon headed by Angelo Chung; AKAI Academy, Vito Cruz, Manila headed by Dayang Mizha N. De Guzman; DC Fitness Gym, Tondo Manila headed by Richard Agulay; Goal’s Gym Rebellious Martial Arts Quezon City headed by Maria Cristina M. Simpao; Goal’s Gym Quezon City -Defiant Fighting Concept headed by Christian G. Simpao; AKAI Academy, San Pablo City, Laguna headed by Jovanie Q. Bualan; Carreon’s Olympic Gym and Sports, La Union headed by Joel F. Taon; MSAS Martial Arts Training Center, Mindoro headed by Jose S. Rodil Jr.; AKAI Academy Romblon headed by Bobby T. Flores; Acris Ant-Man Kickboxing Training Center, Davao headed by Crismellson Fuerte Antao. The international affiliates are: AKAI Academy, Jerusalem, Israel headed by Nicanor Darwin P. Cerena; AKAI Academy, Dalian, China headed by Mark Joseph B. Mj Abrillo AKAI Academy Qatar headed by Shilpy Ghose.-Marlon Bernardino-
