Deftac Makati Jiujitsu

One of the pioneers of DEFTAC, Professor Pichon Garcia, visited DEFTAC Makati on August 22, 2026, and shared his knowledge with the team, from advanced techniques to fundamental concepts.

It is always a pleasure and an honor to welcome higher black belts to our chapter and have the opportunity to learn from their experience.

Professor Pichon was also one of the leaders who guided the Makati team during the early 2000s, making his visit even more meaningful for us.

Thank you, Professor Pichon, for sharing your knowledge, experience, and passion for Jiu-Jitsu with DEFTAC Makati. Oss!

Deftac Makati x Deftac Victoria Sports
X-train night!
Great people, awesome energy, & competition ready!

Deftac Chapter Heads Meeting

Aligned, purposeful, and moving forward as one. Stronger together, one team, one direction.

Heavy rains can’t keep these people off the mats. 🌧️🥋

Although a bit incomplete, we still found time to honor and celebrate our competitors not just for their competition results, but for their growth, dedication, and progress on the mats. 🥋

Congratulations on earning your stripes! 👏

Neil
Claro
Geng
Vicky
Giu
Francis
Isabelle

And congratulations on your new belt colors! 🔥

🔵 Aaron — Blue Belt
🔵 Addy — Blue Belt
⚪ Abby — Gray Belt
⚪ Kali — Gray Belt

Every stripe and every belt represents hard work, consistency, and the willingness to keep showing up.

Keep growing. Keep fighting. Keep earning it.

August 8, 2026

Deftac Makati at the Manila Jiujitsu Festival 2026.
Team dinner and triple bday celeb of Giru, Daddy Jericke, and Atty Claro

Plenty of things to be happy and proud about!

What is a team like?

It’s not just the medals.
It’s not just the wins.

It’s the people who show up, fight together, push each other, and pull each other back up.

Every setback is an opportunity to improve. Every medal is a reflection of hard work, not just by the competitor, but by the entire team behind them.

This is family. This is DEFTAC.

To our competitors, thank you for giving everything.
To our coaches, thank you for pushing, teaching, shouting, and believing.

Above all, thank you Lord, for watching over our team and guiding us every step of the way.

We rise together. We fight together. We grow together.

MANILA JIU-JITSU FESTIVAL 2026 RESULTS

NO GI
Grey belt (kids)
Izzie Holganza-🥇

White belt (kids)
Giru Quinto-🥇

Blue belt (adults)
Robbie Bacosa-🥇
Yuan Magno-🥉

GI
Grey belt (kids)
Izzie Holganza-🥇
Vicky Tangalin-🥈
Giuliana Hing-🥈

White belt (kids)
Astrid Hernandez-🥈
Abby De Silva-🥇
Kali Laidan-🥈
Giru Quinto-🥇
Joseph De Silva-🥇
Gavin Hernandez-🥉
Klay Lapuz-🥈
Bella Tangalin -🥈

Blue belt (masters)
Miguel Consing- 🥉

White belt (juvenile)
Addy Reinares- 🥈

Blue belt (adults)
Robbie Bacosa- 🥇

White belt (adults)
Sab Francisco- 🥇
Neil Amihan
Jonh Lee Sales-🥈
Addy Reinares-🥇
Louie Reyta- 🥉
Aaron Villegas- 🥇🥇

White belt (masters)
Claro Ortiz- 🥇
Francis Missumbi-🥇🥉

🥇-14
🥈-8
🥉-5

Happy 13th Birthday to our warrior princess, Izzie Holganza

You’re not only defined by your accomplishments on the mats and on the world stage, but even more by the outstanding character, humility, and heart you show every day. Those qualities will take you farther than any medal ever could.

May you continue to grow into a fine young lady who inspires others through courage, kindness, discipline, and faith. Keep chasing your dreams, stay true to your values, and never stop shining.

Thank you, proud parents Jericke Holganza and Grace Pascual-Holganza , for allowing your Deftac Makati family to be part of this special milestone. It is a privilege to watch Izzie grow not just as an athlete, but as an exceptional young person.

Happy 13th birthday, Izzie! We’re all so proud of you, and we can’t wait to see what God has in store for your future.