DEFTAC is set to open a franchise in this city on Saturday, June 28, as part of its bid to expand its reach and share the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, promoting self-defense, discipline, and grit among sports-loving Filipinos.
“I am very excited to open our first DEFTAC Iloilo gym under the DEFTAC Franchise as we have created many national champions, including a 3rd place finish in the World Championship,” said Deftac founder and first Filipino Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Alvin Aguilar,
“This gym will produce many Champions from Iloilo,” added Aguilar, one of five big figures in the sport who will grace the grand opening of a gym on the third floor of LBS Bldg. on Jalandoni St., Iloilo City.
Bemedalled Jiu-Jitsu artists, including Prof. May Masuda, Aielle Aguilar, Zony Zaldarriaga, and David Zaldarriaga, will witness the grand opening, which regional TV news will cover.
Prof. Masuda is the first Filipino World champion and Asian Beach Games gold medalist. She also holds the distinction of being the first Filipina Black Belter.
Aielle Aguilar, on the other hand, is a three-time Youngest Filipina world champion. Zony Zaldarriaga is the chapter head of Deftac Iloilo, while David Zaldarriaga is a bronze medalist.
A seminar will precede the grand launch at 9 a.m. to be conducted by Chief Alvin, Prof. May, and Aielle Aguilar.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a self-defense system, martial art, and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting, and submission holds – something that Deftac stakeholders want to impart to as many Filipinos as possible
