The celebrities of the world of martial arts have come together to celebrate the amazing victory of Zeus Babanto, silver medalist at the World Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Greece.
The celebration was attended by prominent figures in the martial arts community, including judo national team Olympian Capt. Benjie McMurray, judo black belt Dr. Jose Antonio E. Goitia, PhD, President of the Philippine Combat Sports Association (PCSA) and 1st nominee of Ang Bumbero ng Pilipinas (ABP) Party List, coach Stephen Kamphuis, head coach of the Jiu-Jitsu National Team and proprietor of KMA Gym, coach Estie Gay D. Liwanen of Kurash Philippines, Jiu-Jitsu Federation of the Philippines, and judo coach, Gen. Joel Joseph Cabides, president of the Veterans Judo Club and former Commanding General of the AFP Reservist Command.
The leadership of the PCSA extended their gratitude to Vic Pinlac, judo and wrestling practitioner and former Secretary General of PAJA, and Gil Montilla.
The PCSA, under the leadership of Dr. Goitia and Capt. McMurray, announced the coming 1st President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. Combat Sports Championship scheduled in February 2025.
The event will feature many martial arts disciplines from around the world, including Jiu-Jitsu, wushu, kurash, judo, muay thai, and taekwondo.
“Join us this February 2025 at ULTRA in Pasig City as we embark on a new era in combat sports, dedicated to producing future champions,” PCSA said.
The PCSA invites all martial arts practitioners to participate in this historic event and help shape the future of Philippine combat sports.“Sama-sama, bigyan natin ng inspirasyon at bigyang kapangyarihan ang susunod na henerasyon ng mga atleta! (Together, let’s inspire and empower the next generation of athletes!)” PCSA further said.
