DEFTAC is set to open a franchise in Iloilo city on Saturday in its bid to expand its reach to share the art of the Brazilian jiu-jitsu and promote 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 chief Alvin Aguilar, first Filipino black belter and Founder of DEFTAC.
“I expect this gym to produce many champions from Iloilo,” added Aguilar, one of five big figures in the sport who will grace the grand opening of a gym at third floor of LBS Bldg. on Jalandoni St., Iloilo City.
Expected to witness the grand opening, which will be covered by regional TV news, are bemedalled jiu-jitsu artists, including include prof. May Masuda, Aielle Aguilar, Zony Zaldarriaga, and David Zaldarriaga.
Prof. Masuda is the first Filipina world champion and Asian Beach Games gold medalist. She also holds the distinction of the being the first jiu-jitsu Filipina black belter.
Aielle Aguilar, on the other hand, is a three-time, youngest Filipina world champion. Zony Zaldarriaga is chapter head of DEFTAC Iloilo, while David Zaldarriaga is a bronze medalist of a world tournament.
The grand launching will be preceded by a seminar at 9 a.m. to be conducted by Chief Alvin, Prof. May and Aielle Aguilar.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a self-defense system, martial arts and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting, and submission holds – something that DEFTAC stakeholders want to impart to as many Filipinos as possible.
