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Chito Miranda enrolls son in self-defense classes

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Peter Andrew Acierto

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<p>Singer and songwriter Chito Miranda shared a glimpse of the training that his son, Miggy, has been underground. On his Instagram account, the Parokya ni Edgar vocalist shared that his son has been training twice a day–– once in the morning and the next in the afternoon. </p><div> </div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DMrYzA4hWms/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A4208809%2C%22ls%22%3A51288.89999999106%2C%22le%22%3A51297.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Chito explained that enrolling his son in self-defense classes such as jiu jitsu are not only helpful in the future but can help build discipline as he gets older.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/3/6/chito-miranda-marks-10th-wedding-anniversary-with-neri-naig-tag-team-partners-for-life-2106"><strong>READ:  Chito Miranda marks 10th wedding anniversary with Neri Naig: ‘Tag team partners for life’</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>“These are skills na tingin ko ay magandang matutunan ni Migs habang bata pa sya, kasi they might be useful if needed, and siyempre, most importantly, kasi enjoy siya,” he wrote.</p><p>Apart from jiu jitsu, the celebrity son was also spotted at the firing range alongside his father who was guiding him from behind. </p><p>“I think most would agree na it teaches not only self-defense, but also discipline, control, and safety,” he added.</p><p>Chito shared that these weren’t the first sports that he enrolled his children in–– they were taught how to swim in the past for both safety and leisure. The Parokya ni Edgar band member wanted to share his son’s training as it could help out other parents who want to introduce their children to sports as well. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/2/10/chito-miranda-celebrates-birthday-with-family-ganun-yata-talaga-pag-tumatanda-ka-na-1617"><strong>READ: Chito Miranda celebrates birthday with family: ‘Ganun yata talaga ‘pag tumatanda ka na’<br/></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Friends and fans of Chito shared in the comment section of his post how similar they are when it comes to parenting their children.</p><p>“Kinilig ako pagkabasa ng caption mo, Sir. Parehas tayo ng ginawa para sa maliliit natin. At least ok pa pala decision making ko hahaha! Idol nga talaga kita Sir Chits,” a fan wrote.</p><p>“Agree po. The first thing to learn, swimming, then combat sports and team sports. Ang ganda rin sana ng jiu jitsu but my kids enjoy taekwondo more,” another fan added.</p><p>Chito shares three kids with his wife Neri Naig–– Pia, Miggy, and Cash. The couple recently celebrated their 10th year wedding anniversary. </p>

<p>Chito Miranda happily gives a glimpse of his child's lessons on his Instagram account.</p>

Chito Miranda happily gives a glimpse of his child's lessons on his Instagram account.