Alpha Judo Philippines

From the tech grind to the tatami mat 💻🥋

Meet Dwaine. As a full-time Dad working in tech, he spent most of his days behind a screen. He knew he needed a change to stay active and healthy, so he stepped onto the mats.

For over a year now, Dwaine has been training weekly with Coach Jayson, balancing Judo with BJJ and Karate. What started as a way to combat a sedentary lifestyle has turned into a competitive passion as he’s already competed in numerous tournaments!🏅

If you’re looking to break the “desk-job cycle” and find your own strength, Dwaine is proof that it’s never too late to start.

📩 DM us to learn how you can start your own private training sessions with Head Coach from the Philippine National Judo Team 🇵🇭

NCRJA All White Judo Ranking, April 25th 2026🥋

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Well done, men! 👏🏼💪🏻

Alpha Judokids and their ippons at the first ever Kids Edition of the Philippine Ultimate Judo Championship International Open over the long weekend (May 2nd 2026) you make us proud! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Congratulations to Coach and our brave little athletes! And thank you, .ph, for this core memory🏅✨

Swipe to the 13th slide see Lara’s (-22kg girls) 1 sec ippon! 💪🏻

📣 Calabarzon Judo Chapter Training 📣

Don’t miss this monthly open mat opportunity to train with other clubs in the region. Swipe to the last slide for the special guests this month of May!🥋🥋

Sunday, May 31st at in Nuvali
9-10AM — Kids 12yo & below
10AM-12PM — 13yo & up

All out support for our kids and seniors Alpha athletes at the PJF National Championships last March 2026 🥋🫶🏻

Strong Alpha females, Lara (7yo) and Alona (8yo) at the Philippine Ultimate Judo Championships last October 2025 👯‍♀️💅💪🏻🥋✨ .ph

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And that’s a wrap for the Philippine Ultimate Judo Championships International Open 2025! 🥋👏🏼

Well done to our 3 Alpha judokas for your amazing effort on the mats and your well-deserved medals:
🥉Alona Irie Senales
🥉Lara Zainne Alingarog
🥉John Dwaine Alingarog

A huge congratulations as well to our friends at ! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Let’s keep on training for next year! 💪🏻 .ph

A big congratulations to our 1st Calambato Judo Tournament players last September 21st 2025, you all represented with so much heart and determination on the tatami! Each of you gave your best, and we are incredibly proud of your effort, sportsmanship, and fighting spirit. 🙌🏻❤️

🥇 Alona Irie Senales
🥈 Savanna Sage Senales
🥈 Aaliyah Fabrice Sango
🥉 Lara Zainne Alingarog
🥉 Elsmar Halley Palacio
👏 With equal pride, we also celebrate Ethan Jacob Arguilla and Kaiser Eli Gonzales, who showed courage, skill, and growth in every match.

Win or learn, it was a victory for everyone. Thank you, team, for bringing honor, joy, and inspiration. You’ve made your Alpha Judo family proud! 🥹🔥

The Alpha Judokas had a fun and intense inter-club training session at the .ph dojo last weekend and had the honor of meeting of the Philippine National Judo Team 🥋🇵🇭 Such an inspiration to level up on the mats!

🥋 Why we do inter-club trainings:

1. Exposure to Different Styles and Techniques
Each club has its own training methods, strategies, and technical focus. Training with different clubs helps judokas adapt to various styles, improving versatility.

2. Higher-Level Competition and Sparring
Training with new partners challenges judokas to adjust to different grips, tactics, and intensity levels, preparing them better for competitions.

3. Skill Development and Refinement
Rolling with unfamiliar opponents highlights weaknesses and areas for improvement that might not be exposed when training with the same partners regularly.

4. Networking and Camaraderie
Inter-club training fosters a sense of community within the judo world, allowing athletes to build connections, exchange knowledge, and form friendships.

5. Mental Toughness and Adaptability
Facing different training environments and judokas forces athletes to think on their feet, develop problem-solving skills, and become mentally stronger.

6. Motivation and Inspiration
Seeing new training partners, especially high-level judokas, can be motivating. It pushes practitioners to work harder and set new goals.

7. Learning from Elite Athletes and Coaches
Opportunities to train with national team members or top-level athletes provide invaluable learning experiences that may not be available in a single club setting.

8. Preparation for Competitions
Inter-club sessions simulate competition environments by exposing judokas to various strategies, intensities, and pressures.

9. Increased Confidence
Training with a wider range of partners builds confidence in one’s abilities and prepares judokas for unexpected challenges on the mat.

10. Physical Conditioning
Different training styles and partners push judokas to adapt physically, improving endurance, strength, and overall conditioning.

Starting the new year strong with exciting news for the Judo community in Region 4A! The club heads have come together to officially form the CALABARZON Judo Association with the shared mission of growing Judo in the region.

Participating clubs:
Origins Martial Arts, Alpha Judo Philippines, Makiling Judo Club, Antipolo Judo Club, Calamba Judo Academy

Congratulations to the newly elected officers:

President: TJ Sulit
Executive Vice President: Rolan Pacardo
General Secretary: Jayson Senales
General Treasurer: July De Vera

The leadership team aims to pave the way for a stronger Judo community and greater opportunities for all. Let’s work together to advance Judo in the region!