Mukkuttuthara, Kottayam | Kerala
For nearly four decades, IBL Martial Arts and World
Records & Yoga Academy has been transforming lives through martial
arts, yoga, self-defence, and character development. Situated in
Mukkoottuthara, Kottayam, this ISO-certified institution has grown into one of
Kerala's most respected training centres, producing champions while nurturing
confident, disciplined, and responsible individuals.
Founded by Kyoshi Dr. K. J. Joseph, IBL Academy is
far more than a martial arts school. It is a place where children discover
confidence, young athletes develop into champions, adults rediscover strength,
and people from all walks of life come together to learn, grow, and succeed.
The academy is built on a simple yet powerful belief—that every individual
possesses untapped potential waiting to be discovered.
For the past 40 years, students have received expert
training in the traditional Okinawan martial art of Shorin-Ryu Karate under the
guidance of Kancho M. S. Ravindreen(Red belt, Okinawa ), alongside Yoga,
Self-Defence, Kalaripayattu, Boxing, Meditation, Healing, and personality
development. From young children to senior citizens, the academy welcomes
learners of all ages, creating an environment where physical fitness, mental
strength, discipline, and respect become lifelong values.
One of IBL Academy's defining strengths is its unwavering
commitment to inclusivity. The academy warmly welcomes students with physical,
intellectual, learning, and developmental challenges, ensuring that every
individual is given an equal opportunity to learn and excel. Through patient
guidance, personalised training, and unwavering encouragement, countless
students have overcome obstacles that once seemed impossible.
Among the academy's most inspiring success stories is Rahul
Raju, a student with Down syndrome whose journey has inspired many across
Kerala. Under the dedicated guidance of IBL Academy, Rahul earned a Black Belt
in Karate and created an Indian record by performing 53 leg-tied push-ups in
60 seconds. His transformation into a confident martial artist and an
Indian World Record holder stands as a powerful example of what determination,
proper guidance, and inclusive training can achieve.
Rahul's story is just one among many. Over the years, IBL
Academy has helped numerous students with diverse abilities build confidence,
improve communication and physical coordination, compete in martial arts, and
lead more independent and fulfilling lives. For the academy, these
life-changing transformations are its greatest achievements—far more meaningful
than medals, trophies, or records.
The academy's commitment to excellence has also produced an
extraordinary legacy of competitive success. Over the years, IBL Academy has
trained numerous international competitors, state champions, School Games
champions, and accomplished martial artists. It has also been associated with 35
official world records, reflecting decades of dedication, consistency, and
excellence.
The vision behind this remarkable institution belongs to Kyoshi
Dr. K. J. Joseph, who began his martial arts journey at the age of 12.
Today, he is widely recognised as the "Indian Bruce Lee" for
his extraordinary accomplishments. He has set world records in knuckle push-ups
and push-ups, broken a 18 mm iron rod with his bare hands, and famously
broken 121 iron rods in a single demonstration—achievements that reflect
years of relentless discipline and rigorous training. Yet, despite these
remarkable feats, Dr. Joseph considers his greatest accomplishment to be the
thousands of students whose lives have been transformed through IBL Academy.
As IBL Academy celebrates 40 years of excellence, its
mission remains stronger than ever—to inspire, empower, and transform lives
through discipline, dedication, and the timeless values of martial arts. Every
student who enters its doors is encouraged not only to become a skilled martial
artist but also a confident, compassionate, and resilient individual.
After four decades of service, IBL Academy's true legacy is
not measured by world records alone, but by the thousands of success stories it
has created—proving that with the right guidance, determination, and belief,
every individual has the potential to become a champion in life.
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