IWMAInstitute of Wellness & Martial Arts

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Taichi • Taekwondo • Yoga • Silambam

899, 3rd Cross, 7th Main Rd, 5th Block, BEL Layout, Vidyaranyapura, Bengaluru – 560097

 

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IWMA

Institute of Wellness & Martial Arts

Est

1985

IWMA practitioners training together at the Institute of Wellness and Martial Arts

IWMA, Institute of Wellness and Martial Arts, is located in a lush green environment, surrounded by water bodies of Vidyaranyapura, Bangalore. This institute was founded by Master Krishna Kumar, named Master KK, with a passion to bring awareness to martial arts and wellness.

IWMA provides a platform for all age groups alike to learn Taichi, Taekwondo, and Yoga. Our aim is to improve one's health, lifestyle and develop mental and physical fitness.

Master KK aims to spread the wisdom and wellness practices of Martial Arts and to help all who wish to learn and explore deeper into the culture. IWMA is an ideal location for studying Taichi, Taekwondo, Yoga, Philosophy of martial arts, and Meditation.

Master Krishna Kumar (Master KK), Founder and Chief Instructor of IWMA

Founder & Chief Instructor

Master
Krishna
Kumar

Master Krishna Kumar, fondly known as Master KK, is one of India's most versatile martial arts practitioners with over four decades of experience. He is the Founder and Chief Instructor of the Institute of Wellness & Martial Arts (IWMA), Bengaluru.

A Yang Style Taichi Master trained under Grand Master Fu Sheng Yuan, a 4th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo from the World Taekwondo Federation, South Korea, and a certified Yoga teacher from the Bihar School of Yoga, Master KK brings unparalleled depth to every session. He works with aspirants from age 4 to senior citizens and has been teaching full-time for 35 years.

50+

Years of Martial Arts

4TH

Dan Black Belt Taekwondo

35

Years Full-Time Teaching

15+

Years Yogic Practice

Disciplines
Taichi · Taekwondo · Yoga · Silambam
Certifications

Taekwondo 4th Dan Black Belt

World Taekwondo Federation, South Korea

Yang Style Taichi Master

Disciple of Grand Master Fu Sheng Yuan

Diploma in Yoga

Karnataka Samskrit University, Bangalore (2018)

Film Appearances
01
Movie poster for Aavesham, the Malayalam film featuring Master KK, released April 2024

Aavesham

Malayalam·ReleasedApril 2024

02
Movie poster for Mass Jaathra, the Telugu film featuring Master KK, released October 2025

Mass Jaathra

Telugu·ReleasedOctober 2025

03
Movie poster for Pabbar, the Kannada film featuring Master KK, currently under production

Pabbar

Kannada·Under ProductionApril 2026

04

Disco Rani

Kannada·Under Production

05

KK5

Yet to be named

Malayalam·Under Production

Master KK with the Silambam staff in the dojo
Master KK in training
Master KK during outdoor training
Master KK — Taichi sword balance
Master KK posing in traditional martial arts uniform