DEFTAC is set to open a franchise in Iloilo City this Saturday in its bid to expand its reach to share the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and promote the art of self-defense, discipline and grit among sports-loving Filipinos.
“I am very excited to open our first DEFTAC Iloilo gym under the DEFTAC Franchise as we have created many national champions, including a 3rd place finish in the World Championship,” Alvin Aguilar, first Filipino Black Belt and Founder of Deftac, said.
“This gym will produce many Champions from Iloilo,” added Aguilar, one of five big figures in the sport who will grace the grand opening of the gym on the third floor of LBS Bldg. on Jalandoni St., Iloilo City.
Expected to witness the grand opening, which will be covered by regional TV, are bemedalledjiujitsu artists that include Prof. May Masuda, Aielle Aguilar, ZonyZaldarriaga, and David Zaldarriaga.
Masuda is the first Filipina World champion and Asian Beach Games gold medalist. She also holds the distinction of being the first Filipina black belt.
