Alvin Aguilar is having a banner year.
Aguilar, the founder of the biggest organization of jiu-jitsu artists in the country and president of the Wrestling Association of the Philippines, clinched four awards at the SJJIF World Championships held in Chiba, Japan recently.
Hailing from Bacolod City, Aguilar, founder of DEFTAC Ribeiro Jiu-jitsu Philippines and its head coach since 1996, was hailed best coach in four categories – Gi Adults, NOGI Adults, Gi Kids, and NoGi Kids – for steering the Filipino jiu-jitsu team to a successful campaign in Chiba tournament.
‘I am incredibly proud to share that I have received the Quadruple Award for COACH OF THE YEAR In the WORLD at the SJJIF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS held in Chiba, Japan!’ Aguilar posted on his Facebook account.
‘This honor recognizes my contributions in four categories: Best Coach in Gi Adults, Best Coach in NOGI Adults, Best Coach in Gi Kids, and Best Coach in NoGi Kids for 2025,’ he added.
Aguilar got the awards thanks to his students collectively scoring the most points in every category. He and his team thus produced the most champions per category.
Aguilar, also the president and founder of the Universal Reality Combat championship, dedicated the awards to those who contributed to the success of their Japan campaign.
‘This achievement is the result of the collective effort of EVERYONE at DEFTAC, from our dedicated Chapter Heads and Coaches to the supportive parents and, most importantly, our amazing students,’ said Aguilar.
‘Each of you has put in hard work and dedication, and while I may be the face of this achievement, it’s truly ALL OF US who have contributed to every victory we’ve celebrated.
‘Here’s to greater things ahead for all of us.’
Aguilar also thanked Generals Sensei Xande Ribeiro and Saulo Ribeiro for their guidance, instruction, smashing, brotherhood and inspiration.
‘This is ours,’ Aguilar, known for being the first homegrown Filipino jiu-jitsu black belter, told the two Ribeiros.