WHERE CHAMPIONS ARE MADE
Kinshasa’s leading fitness and combat sports institution, combining world-class training with digital innovation.
Building Champions In The DRC
Champion’s Academy RDC was founded on December 11, 2021, with a mission to raise combat sports in the Democratic Republic of Congo to an international level.
From its beginnings as a martial arts school, the Academy has grown into one of Kinshasa’s most recognized institutions for boxing, kickboxing, MMA, Taekwondo, and fitness. Through digital leadership and strategic vision, we’ve built a strong technological backbone that allows members to benefit from modern services through our mobile app.
Today, we operate one flagship training center in Kinshasa and are preparing to open a second branch in Lubumbashi.
Meet The Founders
Danyo "Dibuba" Ilunga
International kickboxing champion and multiple-time world champion. Responsible for coaching standards, athlete development, and all combat-sport programs.
Gerald "Jay" N. Kalala
Entrepreneur, investor, and digital strategist. Oversees digital operations, business systems, branding, marketing, and strategic development.
Our Core Values
Discipline
The foundation of all athletic achievement. We build mental and physical discipline in every member.
Excellence
We strive for the highest standards in training, coaching, and athlete development.
Community
Building a strong athletic community that supports and motivates each other.
Respect
Respect for coaches, training partners, opponents, and the martial arts traditions.
Performance
Continuous improvement and measurable progress in every training session.
Transformation
Physical and mental transformation through dedicated training and commitment.
To empower people in the DRC through fitness and combat sports, providing professional training, personal transformation, and a strong athletic community.
To become the most advanced fitness and combat sports brand in Central Africa—combining world-class training, athlete development, digital innovation, and community strength.
Our International Fighters
Champion’s Academy supports training, preparation, management, and representation for official athletes.
Francis Mbayo
Deborah "Debee Crush" Melhorn
