UB Cardinals Combative Club

Manok na P**A Team

TRAINING THROUGH THE RAIN 🌧️🥊

It’s been raining for days, and honestly, it can be tempting to stay in bed, rest, and skip the sweat. But we are athletes and with that comes responsibility, discipline, and commitment.

Training isn’t always about building our bodies. Sometimes, it’s about building our character, mindset, and purpose. Today’s training reminded us to reflect: Why do we train? What is our purpose as athletes and as student-athletes?

Our purpose goes beyond winning medals. We train to inspire others, help those in need, protect ourselves and others from harm, and lift one another up. We want to see each other graduate even those who have been part of the team who transfered different universities we want also to see them graduate, find meaningful careers, and reach our dreams whether that means becoming a professional engineers, police, medtech, teachers, and etc. or even a World Champion someday. But whatever path we take, we hope to carry with us the values we learned along the way: kindness, humility, discipline, perseverance, and the ability to balance academics and sports.

This training was led by our Team Captain, Lee Aputher Sta. Ana, whose leadership continues to remind us that being an athlete is not only about physical strength, but also about having the right mindset, supporting your teammates, and becoming a better person.

To Goals Gym Baguio, thank you so much for welcoming our team, giving us discounts, and making adjustments to our training schedule despite the weather. Your support means a lot to us.

So, Rain or shine, we show up.
Not only to become stronger athletes, but to become better students, better teammates, and better people.
One team. One purpose. One another.
We rise together until we all make it. 💯

One team, one mindset ,one goal.Mind over matter🧠💪
UB Cardinals Combative Club

Its been a year that the Maharlika Martial Arts Livelihood MMAC is what kept the UB Cardinals Muaythai and Wushu Team alive. It serves as the place where our athletes train, rest when tired, and spar comfortably, plus do additional training since kicking bags are available here.

It has also been home to all the equipment we have used throughout our years of training. Looking back, we want to humbly thank our UB Alumni and UB Seniors for consistently donating shin guards, gloves, and headgear, as well as for sponsoring our national competitions.

Even though MMAC is no longer located in Maharlika and has since closed its doors, we remain endlessly grateful for giving us a space to grow, bond as a team, and keep our passion for the sport burning bright. Thank you for welcoming us, believing in us, and treating us like family.

We carry all these lessons, memories, and kindness with us wherever we go. ❤️💙

Congratulations Shan Nganhayna 🔥

Another Gold Medal for the Team, for Our Country, and for Our City! 🇵🇭🥇

The University of Baguio Science High School and UB Cardinals Combative Club – Max Fusion proudly celebrate another remarkable international achievement as Shantal Kirsten Domingo brought honor to the Philippines at the recently concluded Siamyouth Global Heritage Muay Thai Series 2026, held in Samut Songkhram, Thailand, from August 8–12, 2026.

Shantal delivered an outstanding performance, earning:

🥇 Gold – Combat (Under 44 kg)
🥇 Gold – Double Wai Kru (Female)
🥈 Silver – Solo Wai Kru (Female)

Balancing excellence in both academics and sports, Shantal continues to prove that dedication knows no limits. A consistent medal hauler since Batang Pinoy Muay Thai and Palarong Pambansa Kickboxing (Exhibition), she has also maintained her excellence in the classroom as a Highest Honors student. Through her determination, discipline, and relentless hard work, she continues to inspire the next generation of athletes while proudly carrying the name of our team, our city, and our country on the international stage.

This achievement would not have been possible without the people who stood behind her throughout her journey. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Kru Noriel Dawn Acquisio of Max Fusion for providing opportunities to athletes who dream of competing internationally and for believing in their potential. Our sincere appreciation also goes to Coach Zyra Bon-as and Coach Lou Roa for guiding and preparing Shantal throughout her training leading up to the competition in Thailand.

We also acknowledge our Head Coach, Dare L. Malecdan, for his unwavering support throughout this competition, and our Team Leader, Krisna Malecdan, for her guidance and dedication in helping shape Shantal's preparation through the team's training at the University of Baguio.

Your UB Cardinals family is incredibly proud of you, Shantal. May this victory be another stepping stone toward even greater achievements as you continue to raise the Philippine flag on the world stage.

Congratulations, Shantal Kirsten Domingo! The team is proud of you. ❤️🖤🇵🇭

📸: Max Fusion

GOOD LUCK, TEAM SKP! Good luck Shandris Nganhayna! 🇵🇭🔥

Shandris is set to represent the Philippines and compete at the 2nd Cross-Strait Cities Kickboxing International Tournament in Sai Kung, Hong Kong, from August 13–16, 2026.

Competing internationally has been a long-awaited dream for Shandris, and today, that dream is finally becoming a reality. We are incredibly proud of you for taking this step and carrying not only your name, but also the pride of your team and country.

We send our full support, prayers, and encouragement as you step into the ring. Fight with pride, represent with honor, and give it everything you’ve got.

Know that your UB Cardinals Combative Club family will always be behind you, praying.

Wishing you the very best, Shandris! Bring home the victory! 🏆🇵🇭

JUST IN | DOMINGO BOOKS FINALS SPOT IN THAILAND 🇵🇭🥊

Shantal Kirsten Domingo, a University of Baguio Science High School student and UB Muaythai scholar, advances to the Finals after a decisive semifinal victory at the SIAMYOUTH Global Heritage Muaythai Series 2026 in Thailand.

With the championship bout now within reach, Domingo is one fight away from the gold.

The UB Cardinals stand behind you, Shantal! 🥊🇵🇭

A special thank you as well to Sir Noriel Acquisio, Coach honey lou roa,
coach jet xerces co brual,
coach Teofilo Guimbongan Bacani Jr..
(Coach Botato) and Ms. Zyra Bon-as for assisting Shantal throughout this journey, and for sharing your knowledge, guidance, and support while providing her with this valuable opportunity to compete and grow. 🥊🇵🇭

📸 Photo Credit: Max Fusion