About Champion's Academy
Raising combat sports and fitness in the DRC to international standards since 2021.
Our Story
Founded on December 11, 2021, Champion's Academy RDC emerged from a vision to transform the fitness and combat sports landscape in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
What started as a martial arts school focusing on boxing, kickboxing, MMA, and Taekwondo has grown into a comprehensive fitness institution offering strength training and step aerobics.
Today, we're recognized as one of Kinshasa's premier institutions for combat sports and fitness, with plans to expand to Lubumbashi.
Founder & World Champion
Danyo "Dibuba" Ilunga
5x World Champion Kickboxer | Founder & Head Coach
Danyo "Dibuba" Ilunga is a five-time world champion kickboxer and the visionary founder of Champion's Academy RDC. Born in 1987 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, he rose from the son of a prominent politician and grandson of a local chief to become one of the most decorated kickboxers in African history.
5x
World Titles
60+
Wins
45
Knockouts
Former It's Showtime 95MAX World Champion
GLORY Kickboxing Veteran • WKU World Champion
From War-Torn Congo to World Champion
As a child, Danyo's family fled the civil war in the DRC, eventually settling in Germany. Inspired by martial arts legends like Remy Bonjasky and Jean-Claude Van Damme, he began his kickboxing journey at 19 under trainer Asmir Burgic—K-1 Germany Champion.
His relentless dedication earned him five world titles across multiple organizations: the prestigious It's Showtime 95MAX World Championship, WKU World Championship, I.M.C. World Title, and I.K.B.O. World Title. As a GLORY Kickboxing veteran with over 60 wins (45 by knockout), his 2016 fight against Michael Duut was voted 'GLORY Fight of the Year.'
Standing at 1.91m with a record of 60 wins and 45 knockouts, Danyo brought his world-class expertise back to his homeland in 2021, founding Champion's Academy RDC to develop the next generation of Congolese champions and put the DRC on the global combat sports map.
Fighting Philosophy
"A loss is just an indication for me to do more. The more you lose, the more you must do." — Danyo embodies this warrior mindset, wearing traditional African regalia into the ring as a symbol of his Congolese heritage and fighting spirit.
Our Mission
To raise combat sports and fitness in the Democratic Republic of Congo to an international level, fostering discipline, excellence, and community among our athletes.
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Discipline
Building mental and physical discipline through rigorous training
Excellence
Striving for the highest standards in everything we do
Community
Creating a supportive environment for all athletes
Respect
Honoring our craft, coaches, and fellow athletes
Visit Us
Avenue Kasa-Vubu 26075, Kinshasa, DRC
Monday - Saturday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
+243 859 222 000