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Grapple Island Contracts Signed, Rules Set: The Island Showdown Begins June 7

The countdown to Grapple Island is officially on. On June 1, fighters gathered at the Valores Training Center in Valle Verde for the official contract signing and rules orientation — a crucial step before the much-anticipated grappling event on June 7–8 at LasCalas Resort in Dasol, Pangasinan. Founder Louie Sangalang shared the vision behind Grapple Island, highlighting its goal to create a world-class grappling experience rooted in technique, discipline, and community. Professor Mark Entrata of Alliance/Cobrinha Jiujitsu Manila gave motivational words, while Event Director Jason Salao briefed athletes on the schedule. Professor Ram Morales, the official referee, walked them through Grapple Island’s strict submission-only, best-of-three ruleset — no points, no advantages, no referee decisions. The excitement doesn’t stop there. Grapple Island will also feature an exclusive 2-day beachside seminar with IBJJF World Champion Isaac Doederlein on June 7 and 8. The action unfolds... ... See more

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ICYMI: Powcast Vlog: Deftac-Ribiero Jui-Jitsu Nationals

Deftac-Ribiero Jui-Jitsu Nationals was the first ever inter-Deftac tournament held in the Philippines. Headed by May Masuda and Alvin Aguilar they assemble the 45 chapters of Deftac in one roof for a day of friendly competition and bonding between brothers and sisters of Deftac. We were given a chance to witness the historic event, here's some of the event highlights. ... See more

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The First Inter DEFTAC Jiu-jitsu Tournament Set on March 25 #DEFTACNATION

2017 DEFTAC RIBEIRO-JIU-JITSU NATIONALS PHILIPPINES POWCAST WILL BE THERE AS DEFTAC HOLD IT'S FIRST EVER INTER DEFTAC JIU-JITSU TOURNAMENT IN MANILA! DEFTAC: the team that started the Jiu-jitsu and MMA movement in in the Philippines, Southeast Asia’s first Brazilian Jiu-jitsu team and concurrently Asia’s largest and most successful Jiu-jitsu organization, will be holding its first inter DEFTAC Jiu-jitsu tournament this Saturday, March 25th at The Palace Pool Club. The said event is entitled the 2017 DEFTAC RIBEIRO-JIU-JITSU NATIONALS and will be held in cooperation with Wrestling Association of the Philippines, IkiroFightwear, A-Game Sport Philippines, Gatorade Philippines, Lifeline Ambulance, Healthy Foodie Manila, and BAMF Mixed Martial Arts Center. DEFTAC was established in 1996 , and for more than two decades, we have successfully dominated as overall champions at every competition held in the region. Every year for the last 7 years, Team DEFTAC has reigned a... ... See more

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DEFTAC-RIBEIRO Jiu-Jitsu Nationals: Set to Kick Off This March!

The First Ever DEFTAC-RIBEIRO JIU-JITSU NATIONALS is Set To Kick Off this March 25th, 8am @ The Palace Pool Club! DEFTAC-Ribeiro Jiu-jitsu Philippines, more popularly known as DEFTAC . They are Southeast Asia’s first Brazilian Jiu-jitsu team and concurrently Asia’s largest and most successful Jiu-jitsu organization! Established in 1996, they started the Jiu-jitsu sport movement in the Philippines and for more than two decades, they have successfully reigned as overall champions at every competition held in the region through the years. The team is founded and home to the first home-grown Filipino black belt, head coach Professor Alvin Aguilar, as well as 6 other home grown black belts and 20 brown belts – making them the only team in the Philippines with the over 25 highest ranking jiu-jitsu practicioners. They are also home to hundreds of National and International Jiu-jitsu champions, including Asian Open Champions our founder Alvin Aguilar and Kat Siozon; first ... ... See more

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Brawlers Cup 2016 Full Results: Photos and Video Highlights

Arvin Chan and John Adajar November 30, 2016. - Brawlers Lab headed by Gabay Forlales celebrated their second year anniversary by holding the first-ever Brawlers Cup competition that was held inside their gym in Valenzuela City. The event was attended by MMA and grappling practitioners from around Metro Manila including fighters from URCC and One Championships. Brawlers Cup 2016 Results 1. Dana Faith Jorquia (W) vs Rome Trinidad (DQ) 2. Mark Gregory Vallerio (W) vs Kevin Borja 3. Cristina Conrado vs Denice Zamboanga (W) 4. Jayco Madrona vs Nilo Vidal (W) 5. John Adajar (W) vs Arvin Chan 6. Joed DDucentes (DQ) vs Fhaco Corcine (W) 7. Oliver Domingo (W) vs Oyo Cruz 8. Jiar Castillo vs Burnard Soriano (W) 9. Jan Fernandez (W) vs Ace Almeria 10. Romeo Arellano vs Bong Pates (W) 11. Afonso "Cego" Dos Santos vs Jerry Legaspi (Draw) More Photos click here Brawlers Cup Video Highlights below ... See more

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BJJ Seminar by Renowned Filipino Black Belt Fritz Rodriguez

A select group of BJJ nerds had the pleasure of attending a seminar conducted by Prof. Fritz Rodriguez. Prof. Fritz shared his knowledge with fellow Jiu-Jitsu enthusiast at the Fight Factory gym in Acacia Town Center Taguig. It's rare to acquire knowledge from an internationally recognized athlete even moreso from a fellow Filipino. If you get a chance to join his future seminars here and abroad please do so! Definitely time and money well spent! ... See more

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A New Addiction Has Emerged in The Philippines

I first tried it in the 90's, when my cousins told me they were doing it and it was the "cool" thing to do. Like most teens I tried it because I wanted to impress my older cousins and I wanted to be "part of the group". I didn't think much of it at the time, it was really no big deal. Looking back at it now, 16 years later, I realize that first session with my cousins was the start of a lifelong addiction. Since then I would do it in spurts. Never really went out of my way to find it but when I did come across people who do it, it was that much easier for me to join in. I tried it again with some people I met in University but that didn't last very long, maybe a couple of months. When I started working I came across some people that were really heavy into it, these guys were seriously addicted. Although I joined some of their sessions, I didn't allow myself to get hooked. I had a lot of other priorities at that time and I didn't want ... ... See more

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