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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759487644997IMG_4093.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Handout photo</div>MANILA – Alvin Aguilar, the founder of the biggest organization of jiu-jitsu fighters in the country, clinched four awards at the SJJIF World Championships held in Chiba, Japan, recently to add glitters to his coaching career spanning nearly three decades.Aguilar, the founder of DEFTAC Ribeiro Jiu-jitsu Philippines and also its head coach since 1996, was hailed best coach in four categories -- Gi Adults, NOGI Adults, Gi Kids, and NoGi Kids – for stirring the Filipino jiujitsu team to a successful campaign in Chiba tournament.“This honor recognizes my contributions in four categories: Best Coach in Gi Adults, Best Coach in NOGI Adults, Best Coach in Gi Kids, and Best Coach in NoGi Kids for 2025,” Aguilar, a pride of Bacolod City, posted on his Facebook account.He got the awards as their students collectively scored the most points in every category, which meant they produced the most Champions per category.Aguilar, also the president and founder of the Universal Reality Combat championship, shared his awards to everyone who, in one way or the other, contributed to the success of their Japan campaign.“This achievement is the result of the collective effort of EVERYONE at DEFTAC, from our dedicated Chapter Heads and Coaches to the supportive parents and, most importantly, our amazing students,” said Aguilar.“Each of you has put in hard work and dedication, and while I may be the face of this achievement, it’s truly ALL OF US who have contributed to every victory we’ve celebrated,” he said.Aguilar also extended his gratitude to Generals Sensei Xande Ribeiro and Saulo Ribeiro for all their guidance, instruction, smashing, brotherhood and inspiration.“This is ours,” Aguilar, known for being the first home-grown Filipino Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belter, told the two Ribeiros.

Alvin Aguilar, the founder of the biggest organization of jiu-jitsu fighters in the country, clinched four awards at the SJJIF World Championships held in Chiba, Japan, recently to add glitters to his coaching career spanning nearly three decades.

Alvin Aguilar, the founder of the biggest organization of jiu-jitsu fighters in the country, clinched four awards at the SJJIF World Championships held in Chiba, Japan, recently to add glitters to his coaching career spanning nearly three decades.

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Aguilar clinches 4 coach of the year awards at SJJIF Worlds in Japan

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Published Oct 03, 2025 06:49 PM PHT

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