With roughly three months left before the year ends, Alvin Aguilar has already accomplished so many things – big things actually.
The good-looking from Bacolod City further embellished his status as one of the finest coaches in the land after being bestowed with four awards at the SJJIF World Championships held in Chiba, Japan recently.
The founder of the biggest organization of jiu-jitsu artists in the country has earned numerous awards in his coaching career spanning nearly three decades, but the ones he received recently proved to be his crowning glory.
Aguilar, founder of DEFTAC Ribeiro Jiu-jitsu Philippines and also its head coach since 1996, was hailed best coach in four categories – Gi Adults, NOGI Adults, Gi Kids, and NoGi Kids – for stirring the Filipino jiujitsu 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,” added Aguilar.
He got the awards after their students scored the most points in every category, thus earning the number of titles per category.
Aguilar, also the president and founder of the Universal Reality Combat championship, shared his awards to everyone 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,” he said.
Aguilar said he feels so blessed to be surrounded by what described as ‘awesome’ community that has always been a team to train with and a family to fight for.
“Here’s to greater things ahead for all of us,” Aguilar said.
Aguilar also extended his gratitude to Generals Sensei Xande Ribeiro and Saulo Ribeiro for all their guidance.
