MAKE this year a banner one for Alvin Aguilar.
The founder of the biggest organization of jiu-jitsu artists in the country clinched four awards at the SJJIF World Championships held in Chiba, Japan recently to add more accolades to his coaching career spanning nearly three decades.
Aguilar, the founder of DEFTAC Ribeiro Jiu-jitsu Philippines and is also its head coach since 1996, was hailed best coach in four categories — Gi Adults, NOGI Adults, Gi Kids, and NoGi Kids – for steering the Filipino jiujitsu team to a successful campaign in the Chiba tournament.
“I am incredibly proud to share that I have received the Quadruple Award for Coach of the Year in the world at the SJJIF World Championships,” Aguilar posted on his Facebook account.
Aguilar secured the awards as his students collectively scored the most points and had the most champions in the said categories.
The president and founder of the Universal Reality Combat championship also 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 said he feels so blessed to be surrounded by what described as ‘awesome’ community that has always been a team to train with and a family to fight for.
“Here’s to greater things ahead for all of us,” Aguilar said.
Aguilar also extended his gratitude to General Sensei Xande Ribeiro and Saulo Ribeiro for their guidance, instruction, brotherhood and inspiration.
“This is ours,” Aguilar, also known as the first home-grown Filipino Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belter, told the Ribeiros.
