Bohol Island Jiu Jitsu

Living in an island province as beautiful as ours has its trade-offs. Resources can be limited, and it's quite common for us to see our students leave for greener pastures and better futures for themselves and their families. Most keep training when they settle down; some don't, and that’s perfectly okay. Life is about way more than just Jiu-Jitsu—but Jiu-Jitsu will always be around when you need it.

X Z Yvian Ung started on the mats with us when he got to the Philippines at 13 years old. And yes, at first, he thought Jiu-Jitsu was gay (and it still is 🤣). But he kept showing up, putting in the work day by day alongside his dad, Pursuit of Coconuts . They both just kept getting better.

I guess why this farewell hits a little harder than the rest is because Xzy is our very first national athlete to represent our small island province. Having to train with almost exclusively adults, he jumped into the adult division at just 16, dominated, and finally made it to the Philippine Team this year.
Imagine a kid from the small, touristy town of Loboc traveling 50 kilometers every single training day—an hour just to get to the gym, and another hour to get home. That’s the kind of determination this kid has, and that's why this one hits different.

Good luck in university, Xzy. We’re going to miss you. Always know that your Bohol Island Jiu-Jitsu family will always be around for you. 🤙

In 2022, and his family arrived in Bohol and didn't just join our gym—they became family. Back then, Xzy was just 13, but he had a drive that was far beyond his years. He kept training with the adults and absorbing everything like a sponge.
​Fast forward to 2026. Xzy is now 17, competing in the adult division and dominating. His journey is a masterclass in what happens when consistency meets determination. He is living proof that while manifesting a dream is a start, it’s the "showing up" day in and day out—the grind, the sweat, and the support of a loving family and team—that actually builds the reality.
​Congratulations on your well-deserved Blue Belt, Xzy! This is only the beginning.

Congrats on your well deserved Purple Belt, time to dominate the purple belt division now. Had fun rolling with you in the Gi. Keep improving and working on your game.

It’s one thing to compete; it’s another to dominate.

​Huge congrats to XZY on a flawless performance at the Hyperfly Manila Open. Making the jump to the Adults division can be daunting, but finishing the day with a combined score of 41-0 (25-0, 6-0, 10-0) proves XZY belongs at the top. 👑

​No points surrendered, just pure technique. Way to represent! 👏

Huge thanks to coaches for helping XZY prepare for this Comp!

Congrats as well to the very proud parents! . You raised not just a killer on the mats but an attentive and respectful individual.

Big shout out and congratulations to all competitors who came in and took home some hardware. 5 athletes, 5 Golds, 1 Silver and 3 Bronze Medals.

Also (2 participatory silvers care of Oceanjet)

Proud of you all





MIHAI
NANI

GOLD for Loboc, Bohol! 🥇🇵🇭

Huge congratulations to Xzyavian Calipusan Ung for an outstanding performance at the Philippine National Trials held at Ayala Circuit Mall Makati.

A dominant 7–2 victory in the Finals of the No Gi Juvenile -86kg division—pure grit, skill, and heart on the mat.

Bohol Island Jiu Jitsu is incredibly proud of his hard work and determination, and to see him on the mats representing Bohol and soon the Philippines!!!

Bohol Island Jiu Jitsu stands with the leadership of Jiujitsu Manila in formally parting ways with ATOS.

This decision is not an act of judgment, but a principled stand to protect the safety, integrity, and well-being of everyone in our training community.

18 warm bodies on the mats to start the first week of the year. Welcome to Bohol, Von, Andy and Adrian.

Please be posted on our Holiday Schedules

DEC 22 - Open Mats
DEC 24 - NO CLASS
DEC 26 - Open Mats
DEC 29 - Open Mats
DEC 31 - NO CLASS
JAN 2 - Regular Class

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.