About the Functional Training Institute
Our Story
Functional Training institute (FTI) is a global fitness education company that helps fitness professionals, coaches, and personal trainers MASTER functional training, movement, and injury prevention.
Founded in 2009 in Sydney, Australia by Tarek Chouja and Daniel Henderson, FTI worked with some of the best movement specialists globally, acquiring a cutting edge education in movement that blends practical knowledge with an evidence-based approach.
FTI eventually became known for innovating the fitness industry with the first accredited kettlebell and battling ropes courses in Australia under the then, Fitness Australia (now Aus Active).
FTI evolved their movement based concepts to create a unique system around functional training called the Adaptive Functional Training Systems (Adaptive FTS).
Now over 15,000 fitness professionals, coaches, and personal trainers across 15 countries worldwide have been educated in these unique functional training systems through FTI’s programs that are accredited by international organisations.
FTI continues to help fitness professionals, coaches, and personal trainers become certified experts in functional training and movement through their TWO flagship programs – Master Functional Trainer and Movement Restoration Coach, and a
whole host of certified courses.
Our Vision is to Help Coaches Fulfil their Potential
By providing world leading education
Our Core Values to Achieve Our Vision
Our Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
FTI offers a range of courses, including Functional Movement Specialist, Injury Prevention, Coaching & Behavioral, and Business & Leadership.
Complete the Master Functional Trainer (MFT) & the Movement Restoration Coach (MRC) course and pass the assessments.
Yes, FTI is accredited by international organizations (AusActive, NZ Reps, American Council on Exercise, National Academy of Sports Medicine, etc)
Master Functional Trainer (MFT) focuses on a broad range of functional training methods, covering movement patterns, injury prevention, and coaching techniques to create well-rounded programs. It includes kettlebell training, suspension training, and functional mobility.
Movement Restoration Coach (MRC) specializes in identifying and correcting movement dysfunctions. It emphasizes improving mobility, reducing pain, and optimizing movement efficiency using targeted corrective strategies.
MFT is more comprehensive for overall functional fitness, while MRC focuses on movement correction and rehabilitation.
Duration varies from a few weeks to months depending on the course.
Yes, most courses are available online.
Yes, our faculty will support you throughout your learning journey which includes, email and 1:1 calls (where required)
Yes, many students combine courses for a broader skill set.
Yes, FTI provides business coaching and leadership courses.
Yes, most courses combine theory with practical training via face to face workshops to develop hands-on skills.
Some advanced courses may require a foundational certification or experience in fitness training.
Yes, FTI courses are eligible for CEUs with various fitness organizations.
FTI provides ongoing support through mentoring, business resources, and community access across various platforms.