
KNUCKLES OF STEEL.
The 2016 feat surpassed Ron Cooper’s reported 79 reps. A later 85-rep milestone was reported that July.
Watch the 2016 coverageKerala, India / Built beyond limits
Karate master. Life coach. Record breaker.
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Knuckle push-ups
Push-ups. One relentless hour.
Iron-rod milestone · reel caption

The man behind the milestones
From Kerala to international record coverage, Dr. K.J. Joseph has built his life around one pursuit: discovering what disciplined practice makes possible.
A master of Karate and Kalaripayattu, and a practitioner of yoga, he brings physical skill and mental focus together. The spectacular feats begin with the quiet work, repeated every day.
Vegetarian discipline. Consistent conditioning. A personal approach shaped over years of practice.
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Years of preparation.
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The 2016 feat surpassed Ron Cooper’s reported 79 reps. A later 85-rep milestone was reported that July.
Watch the 2016 coverage
Joseph Kj’s reel describes his 117th iron-rod break at SNDP High School. Watch the demonstration below.
Watch the iron-rod video
A one-hour push-up milestone. Indian Book of Records directorship.† Recognition built on a lifetime of practice.
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Watch the demonstration shared by Joseph Kj. His original reel caption identifies this as his 117th iron-rod break at SNDP High School.
A milestone described by the performer, shown in his own footage.
A historical performance archive, not a claim to current record titles. Reporting & source notes ↗
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Kyu grading at Shermount Public School, Erumeli. A student milestone shared in Joseph Kj’s original reel.
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