DEFTAC Philippines hauls jiu-jitsu awards
MANILA, Philippine — Count 2025 as another banner year for DEFTAC Philippines’ jiu-jitsu programs.
DEFTAC’s programs delivered as the organization clinched at least five awards the past year, proving its competence in a sport where skills and determination matter.
Alvin Aguilar, founder and current head coach of DEFTAC Ribeiro Jiu-jitsu Philippines, happily announced on his Facebook post the milestone the organization achieved last year.
These include Team of the Year No Gi Kids 2025, Team of the Year Gi Kids 2025, Team of the Year Gi Adults 2025, and Professor of the Year accolade, which went to Aguilar himself.
“We did it together DEFTAC six Blades Jiujitsu Family,” said Aguilar, also president of the Wrestling Association of the Philippines.
“I am absolutely honored to announce that I have been awarded THE 2025 PROFESSOR of the YEAR,” said the 52-year-old Bacolodnon, whose love for the sports spans at least 30 years. “This achievement belongs to ALL OF US!!”
Aguilar started training in martial arts at the age of 9, first in Karate, Arnis and Greco-Roman wrestling, and he seemed to have rubbed off his talents to many Filipinos aspiring to become jiu-jitsu artists.
He also paid tribute to jiu-jitsu athletes and coaches.
“Our amazing Students, dedicated Coaches, the hardworking Chapter Heads, and awesome Parents have all played a vital role in our success,” said Aguilar. “Together, we are committed to improving ourselves and everyone around us!.”
He also acknowledged two of his men who have been helping him shape the future of the organization.
“None of this would be possible without the guidance of our GENERALS Xande Ribeiro and Saulo Ribeiro,” he said.
“We are always a team to train with and a family to fight for, always. I am so proud of each and every one of you — this victory is ours together! From Luzon to Mindanao — where dreams come true and champions are made!!!.
Let’s all continue to train hard as there are greater things ahead for all of us.” (Pool story)
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