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Humakot ng mga awards ang DEFTAC Phi­lippines Jiu-jitsu para sa ma­­tagumpay na taong 2025.

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Count 2025 as another banner year for DEFTAC Philippines’ jiu-jitsu programs.

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Filipino jiu-jitsu artists proved their prowess in international scene, winning three gold medals in the Sports Jiu-Jitsu International Federation (SJJIF) World Jiu Jitsu Championship 2025 and No-Gi Championship in Chiba, Japan

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One of the country's major martial arts groups will launch its franchise in Iloilo City on Saturday, June 28, in a bid to expand its reach, share the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and promote self-defense, discipline and grit among Filipinos.

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DEFTAC — Southeast Asia’s pioneering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts elite group — recently celebrated three decades of excellence in the sport by honoring those who have become champions in the world and Asian tournaments, as well the people behind the organization and some contributors.

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Mag-abot na ang mga banggiitang grapplers ug mixed martial artists sa Sugbo alang sa labing unang HASI Submission Grappling Challenge karong adlawa diha sa SM City-Cebu Trade Hall.

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Cebu’s mixed martial arts enthusiasts get a chance to hone their skills in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as Deftac-Cebu opens their second gym on February 16 at the Ezone Paseo in F. Cabahug Street, Barangay Mabolo, this city.

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It sounds ludicrous but the small guy that just thumped off his bigger foe just happens to know a martial art that is slowly but surely gaining a cult following in the country today – Brazilian or Gracie Jiu-jitsu.
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Humakot ng mga awards ang DEFTAC Phi­lippines Jiu-jitsu para sa ma­­tagumpay na taong 2025.

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Count 2025 as another banner year for DEFTAC Philippines’ jiu-jitsu programs.

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Filipino jiu-jitsu artists proved their prowess in international scene, winning three gold medals in the Sports Jiu-Jitsu International Federation (SJJIF) World Jiu Jitsu Championship 2025 and No-Gi Championship in Chiba, Japan

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One of the country's major martial arts groups will launch its franchise in Iloilo City on Saturday, June 28, in a bid to expand its reach, share the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and promote self-defense, discipline and grit among Filipinos.

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Mag-abot na ang mga banggiitang grapplers ug mixed martial artists sa Sugbo alang sa labing unang HASI Submission Grappling Challenge karong adlawa diha sa SM City-Cebu Trade Hall.

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Cebu’s mixed martial arts enthusiasts get a chance to hone their skills in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as Deftac-Cebu opens their second gym on February 16 at the Ezone Paseo in F. Cabahug Street, Barangay Mabolo, this city.

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It sounds ludicrous but the small guy that just thumped off his bigger foe just happens to know a martial art that is slowly but surely gaining a cult following in the country today – Brazilian or Gracie Jiu-jitsu.
[DatePublished] => 2002-07-15 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1096369 [AuthorName] => Joey Villar [SectionName] => Sports [SectionUrl] => sports [URL] => ) ) )
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