A and J Taekwondo Training Center

𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘. 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗡 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘.

16 ATHLETES. 10 MEDALS. ONE PROUD A&J TAEKWONDO FAMILY.

On 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟱–𝟮𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, our athletes stepped onto the national stage at the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧/𝗠𝗩𝗣 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗲𝗸𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, bringing with them the discipline, hard work, and determination they developed through countless training sessions.

Competing against athletes from different teams and regions, our 𝗔&𝗝 𝗧𝗮𝗲𝗸𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 athletes showed courage, composure, and fighting spirit from start to finish.

And their hard work paid off with an incredible 10 medals! 🥋🔥

🥇𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦

• Sean Nichael Iso — 5th Blue, Senior (Finweight)
• Jessie Jr. Sison — 3rd Red, Senior (Middleweight)

🥈 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦

• Vincent Andy Cacioppo — 7th Yellow, Gradeschool (Under 144)
• Sophia Louise Prepose — 1st Brown, Cadet (Light Heavy)

🥉𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗭𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦

• Kharl Michael Urgino — 1st Brown, Senior (Lightweight)
• Shanniah Kurschel Yeorika Marzan — 7th Yellow, Junior (Fly 42–44kg)
• Eesha Sofia Grande — 7th Yellow, Cadet (Middle 51–55kg)
• Janna Dhel Gatchalian — 8th Yellow, Cadet (Bantam 33–37kg)
• Kiel Angelo Mangahas — 5th Blue, Cadet (Middle 57–61kg)
• Kurt Lawrence Zamudio — 8th Yellow, Senior (Finweight)

🎖️𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧

• Jhayzel Dan Encarnacion — 6th Blue, Gradeschool (Under 144)
• Light Jacob Marcelino — 7th Yellow, Cadet (Fin Under 33kg)
• Flynt Ezion Villuan — 2nd Dan Black Belt, Junior (Light 55–59kg)
• Juan Carlos Castro — 2nd Brown, Junior (Fin Under 45kg)
• Fhrance Benjhar Canengne — 7th Yellow, Gradeschool (Under 144)
• Don Marcos Sebastian — 8th Yellow, Toddler (Under 128)

To every athlete who stepped onto the competition floor, 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘁, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. Your experience, discipline, and determination will become part of the foundation for your next victory.

A huge congratulations to all our athletes, coaches, and the entire 𝗔&𝗝 𝗧𝗮𝗲𝗸𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿! ❤️🥋

𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀.

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗔𝗘𝗞𝗪𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗢 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗬?

Our 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗲𝗸𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴! Whether you're 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 or an 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀, there's a training session for you.

At 𝗔&𝗝 𝗧𝗮𝗲𝗸𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿, we develop more than just powerful kicks we build𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲, 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁.

📍 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧, 𝗦𝗔𝗡 𝗝𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬, 𝗡𝗨𝗘𝗩𝗔 𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗝𝗔
📍 𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗜𝗡𝗖.

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘

🔴 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧
𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬
• Novice & Advance — 5:30 PM–7:30 PM

𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬–𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬
• Novice — 4:30 PM–6:00 PM
• Advance — 6:00 PM–7:30 PM

🔵 𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗗
𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬
• Novice & Advance — 4:30 PM–6:30 PM

𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬
• Novice & Advance — 9:00 AM–11:00 AM

✨ 𝗡𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲? 𝗡𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺!
Our training is open to those who are ready to learn, improve, and take their first step into Taekwondo.

📩𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴? 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀!

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲. 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿.

𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

With great pride, we recognize and congratulate our students for successfully achieving their new belt ranks through dedication, discipline, and perseverance. Your hard work has paid off, and this milestone marks another step forward in your Taekwondo journey.

Congratulations to our newly promoted students:

𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝘁
• James Claude Klay B. Lucio
• Eros Dominic B. Batangan
• Hezekiah L. Caballong
• Reign Isaac R. Lacambra
• Lian Benz N. Mamaed
• Alexandra B. Ong

𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝘁
• Fhrance Benjhar L. Canengneg
• Eesha Sofia M. Grande
• Lightjacob M. Marcelino
• Shanniah Kurschel Yeorika Marzan

𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝘁
• Jhayzel Dan K. Encarnacion

𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝘁
• Jessie DG. Sison Jr.

𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝘁
• Juan Carlos S. Castro
• Trevor Jake S. Molina

𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝘁
• Peter Joseph Villajuan

Your new belt is not just a symbol of rank it represents your commitment, growth, and determination to become better martial artists. Continue training with humility, respect, and excellence.



Once again, congratulations to all our awardees! We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you. Keep striving for greatness! 💚🥋

𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐏 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓 | 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

Better late than never!

A heartfelt congratulations to all our students who successfully achieved their new belt ranks during our recent Promotion Ceremony. Your dedication, perseverance, and hard work have brought you one step closer to becoming stronger martial artists.

Every belt earned is a reminder that progress comes through discipline, consistency, and the courage to keep learning. May this milestone inspire you to continue training with humility and determination.

Once again, congratulations to everyone! Keep striving, keep improving, and never stop growing.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧. 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬.

Congratulations to our A&J TTC Players for bringing home 22 Overall Medals at the 2026 SMART/MVPSF Region 3 Taekwondo Championship held last June 20–21, 2026 at the Activity Center, Robinson Starmall Pampanga!

Your dedication, discipline, and countless hours of training have paid off. Keep striving for excellence, continue sharpening your skills, and never stop growing. We are proud of each one of you!

𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦.

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟭
• Gold – Jessie Sison Jr.

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲
• Gold – Sean Nichael Iso

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟭
• Silver – Jiyannah De Guzman
• Bronze – Juan Carlos Castro
• Bronze – Rhycel Zeena Mangahas
• Quarter Finalist – Cassandra Cascara

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮
• Silver – Flynt Ezion Villuan

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲
• Silver – Shanniah Kurshel Yeorika Marzan

𝗖𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲
• Gold – Kiel Angelo Mangahas
• Gold – Ralph Jacob Pascua
• Silver – Jewelryl Ligero
• Bronze – Janna Gatchalian
• Bronze – Light Jacob Marcelino

𝗖𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟭
• Gold – Sophia Prepose
• Gold – Trevor Jake Molina
• Silver – Emmanuel David Casapangan

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲
• Bronze – Jhayzel Dan Encarnacion
• Bronze – Fhrance Benjhar Canengneng

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟭
• Silver – Faelyn Eluzai Villuan

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲
• Gold – Don Marcos Sebastian

𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀𝗮𝗲
• Taeguk 6 – Silver – Faelyn Eluzai Villuan
• Taeguk 4 – Silver – Kiel Angelo Mangahas
• Taeguk 7 – Bronze – Emmanuel David Casapangan

Congratulations, Champions! Keep kicking, keep improving, and keep making us proud!

𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐎 𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐃-𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐅𝐓 𝐔𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐍 🥋🔥

Hard work, sacrifices, discipline, and dedication became part of our athletes’ journey as they prepared for the 2026 SMART/MVP Sports Foundation National New Face of the Year Taekwondo Championship held last May 16–17 at Rizal Memorial Stadium. Despite the limited time for training, all their efforts paid off.

A&J Taekwondo Training Center is truly proud of every athlete for showing heart, determination, and courage throughout the competition.

🥇 Gold Medalists:
• Jessie Sison Jr.
• John Harvie Payupay

🥈 Silver Medalist:
• Kiel Angelo Mangahas

🥉 Bronze Medalist:
• Misha Janelle Cinence

🏅 Participants:
• John Benedict Santos
• Rhycel Zeena Mangahas

Congratulations, Team! The journey was never easy, but your perseverance and commitment brought great results. Continue striving for excellence and chasing bigger goals. We the A&J TTC Family are proud of you all!

𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒!

Congratulations to our exceptional athletes who successfully received their Promotion Certificates last week at WalterMart San Jose City and Hildegard Integrated Learning School!
Every new belt is a symbol of hard work, discipline, and unwavering determination. Proud of you all!

🟦 5th Grade Blue Belt
Kiel Angelo Mangahas

🟥 4th Grade Red Belt
Luke Guba
🟥 3rd Grade Red Belt
Faelyn Eluzai F. Villuan

🟫 1st Grade Brown Belt
Jiyanha De Guzman
Rhycel Zeena Mangahas

Keep pushing forward, stay disciplined, and continue to grow.

We are proud to share the incredible medal achievements of our young athletes during the 2026 SMART/MVP Sports Foundation Pampanga Taekwondo Championship held last Saturday, April 25.
These victories are more than just medals they are a reflection of their dedication, discipline, and heart.

Every drop of sweat during training, every sacrifice, and every effort to push beyond their limits were all brought into the competition. They applied not only their techniques, but also the lessons and values they have learned along the way.

Once again, they proved that hard work truly pays off. With every competition, they continue to grow, improve, and become stronger not just as athletes, but as individuals.

We are beyond proud of you all. Keep striving, keep improving, and keep fighting with heart!