LionHeart Taekwondo

Good luck to our Palarong Pambansa 2026 player as they compete this coming May 26–30 in Agusan del Sur! Your hard work, discipline, and determination have prepared you for this moment. Step onto the mat with confidence, give your very best, and enjoy every second of the experience. Now it’s time to shine on the big stage. Compete with heart, stay focused, and give it your all. Bring home the glory! 🏆

Azlan Maralag
Nicoleen Bautista
Ervi Lunes
Cady Basto
Marielle Montecillo
Julieto Bahala
Jaime De Gula
Edward Taguilaso
Amber Espinosa

We are all behind you, go out there and make it count! 🥋



Agusan Del Sur Let’s Go!!!!!! 🏆🥇

Congratulations to all the medalists of the 2026 Luzon Taekwondo Championships held in Baler, Aurora!

Your hard work, discipline, and unwavering dedication have truly paid off. Each match you fought and every challenge you overcame reflect not only your skill but also your strong spirit as taekwondo athletes.

Winning a medal is no small achievement—it is a symbol of your perseverance, countless hours of training, and passion for the sport. You have made your coaches, teammates, and supporters incredibly proud.

Keep striving for excellence and continue to inspire others with your journey. This is just the beginning—aim higher, dream bigger, and never stop kicking toward your goals!

Once again, congratulations and well done! 🥋🏆

•Azlan Balberona

Individual Cadet Male Blackbelt - Gold 🥇
Mix Pair Cadet Blackbelt - Gold 🥇
Team Poomsae Cadet Blackbelt - Silver 🥈

•Jaziel Ambo

Individual Female Cadet Black - Rank 6
Team poomsae Cadet Blackbelt - Silver 🥈

•Jiya Ambo

Mix Pair Cadet Blackbelt - 🥇
Team Poomsae Cadet Blackbelt - 🥈

•Judah Maralag

Individual Junior Male Blue Belt - Gold 🥇

•Nathan Lopez

Individual Junior Men Blackbelt - Rank 7

•Akihiro Ferariza

Cadet Male Yellow Belt - Gold 🥇

•Jeff Quibilan

Cadet Male Advance 2 Blackbelt - Bronze 🥉
Individual Male Poomsae Blackbelt - Rank 9

•Raphael Palmares

Cadet Male Advance 2 Blackbelt - Bronze Medalist 🥉

•Khayra Manuel

Cadet Female Advance 2 Blackbelt - Gold 🥇

•Rafael Catchuela

Junior Men Brown Belt - Gold 🥇

Our Gym is close/no training on friday..

We will resume on May 4 Monday 3pm.

We are incredibly proud to welcome back our very own Ate Mikaela Sese, our UAAP Season 88 Taekwondo Silver Medalist, as she visits her homegrown taekwondo gym! 🥈

Your journey, hard work, and achievements continue to inspire all of us especially the younger athletes who look up to you as a true example of dedication and perseverance. You may have reached great heights, but you never forget where you started, and that speaks volumes about your character.

Thank you for coming home, Ate Mikaela. Your presence motivates us to train harder, dream bigger, and believe that we can achieve the same success through discipline and passion.

Insert ate Ria Anne Calasara for winning a Gold Medal in the recent NCAA Taekwondo Event. 🥇

Your strength, discipline, and unwavering determination have truly paid off. You’ve shown everyone what it means to fight with heart and represent with pride. Your victory is not just your own, but an inspiration to all of us who look up to you.

Once again, congratulations to both of you!

📣Public awareness statement for parents and aspiring athletes:

We encourage all parents and future athletes to be careful when choosing a Taekwondo gym or training program. With many gyms suddenly appearing and offering classes, “Olympic training programs,” or “elite training,” it is important to verify first if they are officially accredited by the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA).

Before enrolling, check if the gym, school, or instructors have legitimate PTA accreditation, recognized certifications, and proper coaching credentials. Accreditation helps ensure that instructors have undergone valid training, follow proper standards, and provide safe, quality instruction for athletes.

Parents and athletes should not be misled by big claims, titles, or marketing promises. Not all programs promoting advanced or Olympic-level training are genuine or recognized. Always do your research, ask for proof of accreditation, and confirm credentials directly with the proper governing body.

Be diligent, stay informed, and choose training environments that prioritize athlete development, safety, discipline, and legitimacy.

For Rizal Region 4A, below are the list of Philippine Taekwondo Association Affiliated Gyms/Chapters:
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✅EKG RIZAL PROVINCE TAEKWONDO CENTER
TAYTAY, RIZAL
Instructor: Eric K Go

✅EKG LIONHEART TAEKWONDO CENTER
ANGONO,RIZAL
INSTRUCTOR : George M. Balberona Jr.

✅EKG THE DRAGON TAEKWONDO CENTER
BINANGONAN RIZAL
INSTRUCTOR : George Balberona Jr

✅EKG TANAY TAEKWONDO CENTER
TANAY, RIZAL
INSTRUCTOR : Paulo Pongyan

✅ACTIV TAEKWONDO CENTER-MASINAG
HILLSIDE CENTER BRGY MAYAMOT ANTIPOLO
✅ASSUMPTION ANTIPOLO
✅SM MASINAG
INSTRUCTOR : ALLAN PAUL BALATIBAT

✅DRAGONS TAEKWONDO TRAINING CENTER
VISTA MALL ANTIPOLO
INSTRUCTOR : ANGELA ROSE BAY

✅SAN MATERO ELEMENTARY TAEKWONDO CLUB
BRGY SANTA ANA, SAN MATEO RIZAL
✅SARMIENTO TAEKWONDO ACADEMY
AMPID UNO SAN MATEO RIZAL
INSTRUCTOR: ANNE RACHEL B SARMIENTO

✅CANARIAS TAEKWONDO TRAINING CENTER
224 JP RIZAL ST MANGGAHAN RODRIGUEZ RIZAL
INSTRUCTOR : CEZSSANE CANARIAS

✅JTA/EASTERN PANTHERS TAEKWONDO
AFP HOUSING SILANGAN SAN MATEO RIZAL
INSTRUCTOR : CHRISTIAN PAUL JOCSON

✅VICTORY TAEKWONDO CLUB
CAPRICE ST. VILLAGE EAST CAINTA RIZAL
INSTRUCTOR : DENNIS C. PAQUIA

✅PNPTA RIZAL JAGUARS
SGT ESPIRITU SANTO BRGY POBLACION TERESA RIZAL
INSTRUCTOR: EMIL PAUL WAYCO

✅ATHLETE CENTRAL
UNIT OAX COMPLEX ORIGAS AVE. EXT CAINTA RIZAL
INSTRUCTOR: EUFRESHNEE DARLEEN CRUZA

✅ANTIPOLO FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TKD CLUB
INDAY SUBD. MALACHI ST. ANTIPOLO RIZAL
INSTRUCTOR : GERALD MAMARIL SHIELDS

✅MAMAY TAEKWONDO ACADEMY
ORCHID ST. PUROK ST. BRGY STA.ANA TAYTAY RIZAL
INSTRUCTOR : GLEN ZARZUELA MAMAY

✅SOVEREIGN MIND TAEKWONDO
TAYUMAN BINANGONAN RIZAL
INSTRUCTOR: JADIEL TACDERAN

✅ORION TAEKWONDO
MARIANO ST. STA ANA SAN MATEO RIZAL
INSTRUCTOR : JAYVEE DOFREDO

✅ELITE PRIME TAEKWONDO ANTIPOLO
✅JET-A BAGONG NAYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BRGY. SAN ISIDRO ANTIPOLO CITY
INSTRUCTOR : JEFFERSON EDAÑO

✅GREENLAND ACADEMY
MONTE VISTA PARK CAINTA,RIZAL
INSTRUCTOR : JEFFREY LAYUG

✅JMR TAEKWONDO
STARVALLEY BUILDING CAINTA RIZAL
INSTRUCTOR : JOHN MAR RACAL

✅AJINS ST. MICHAEL MONTESORRI SCHOOL
DAMA DE NOCHE SAN ANDRESS CAINTA RIZAL
INSTRUCTOR : JOSELITO AVILES

✅NUESTRA SEÑORA DE ARANZAZU PAROCHIAL SCHOOL (NSDAPS
GEN.LUNA STA. ANA SAN MATEO RIZAL
INSTRUCTOR : LUMAR A SOSA

✅ANTIPOLO CITY TAEKWONDO CENTER (ACTC)
FITNESS ZONE BRGY DALIG, ANTIPOLO CITY
INSTRUCTOR : MARIO LUCABO

✅LAKAN TKD
PHASE 4 VISTA VERDE EXECUTIVE VILLAGE CAINTA RIZAL
INSTRUCTOR : MARVIN E MANIPON

✅EKG ANTIPOLO TAEKWONDO SM
✅EKG ANTIPOLO TAEKWONDO WALTERMART
ANTIPOLO RIZAL
INSTRUCTOR : NIÑO BANATAO

✅RDC DOJANG
NAZAREN PHASE 1 BRGY SAN ROQUE ANTIPOLO CITY
INSTRUCTOR : ROTERO D COTONER

✅INTERNATIONAL LEARNING ACADEMY
VILLAGE EAST CAINTA RIZAL
INSTRUCTOR : SAMMY G ENCARNACION

✅VV TAEKWONDO MONTALBAN
JP RIZAL MANGGAHAN, MONTALBAN RIZAL
INSTRUCTOR : VICTORINA VELASCO

✅JLIZARDO TKD
ANTIPOLO VALLEY SUBDIVISION
JYRA MARIE G. LIZARDO

Choose wisely!
Train under legitimated instructors!
Join PTA Affiliated gyms only!
Follow the legitimate pathway!
Secure your childs dream today!
Train where it truly matters!
Secure your future and safe environment.


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To let you know!

Congratulations Mikaela Sese on your incredible achievement in the UAAP Season 88 Taekwondo Event! Winning a silver medal is no small feat, and it reflects your hard work, discipline, and unwavering dedication to the sport.

Seeing you grow into such a strong and determined athlete is truly inspiring. You have shown not only skill on the mat but also the heart and perseverance of a true champion.

Keep pushing your limits and striving for excellence this is just the beginning of even greater accomplishments ahead. We are all very proud of you!

Happy Birthday, Coach George M. Balberona Jr. 🥋🎉

Today we celebrate not just your special day, but also the incredible impact you’ve made in all our lives. Thank you for your time, effort, and unwavering dedication in teaching us the true spirit of taekwondo discipline, respect, and perseverance.

Your guidance goes beyond techniques and forms; you inspire us to be stronger, more confident, and better individuals every single day. Your motivation pushes us to keep going, even when things get tough, and for that, we are truly grateful.

Wishing you good health, happiness, and continued success. May you keep inspiring more students and shaping champions both on and off the mat.

Happy Birthday, Coach! 🎂🥋

2026 Batangas Province Taekwondo Championship

Overall Champion Poomsae Event 🏆
1st Runner Kyorugi Event 🏆
Best Coach Poomsae Event Coach George M. Balberona Jr. 🏆

Medalist in their Categories:

AZLAN BALBERONA

Cadet Male Blackbelt Individual Poomsae
- Gold Medalist 🥇
Junior Men Poomsae Pair blackbelt
- Gold Medalist 🥇
Junior Men Poomsae Team blackbelt
- Gold Medalist 🥇

COLEEN BAUTISTA

Gradeschool Female blackbelt Individual
- Silver Medalist 🥈
Gradeschool Mix Pair Poomsae blackbelt
- Gold Medalist 🥇
Gradeschool Team Poomsae blackbelt
- Gold Medalist

ERVI LUNES

Gradeschool Male blackbelt individual poomsae
- Gold Medalist 🥇
Gradeschool Mix Pair blackbelt
- Gold 🥇
Gradeschool Team poomsae blackbelt
- Gold 🥇

JUDAH PACQUING

Junior Male blue belt Individual poomsae
- Gold Medalist 🥇
Speed kicking event blue belt
- Silver Medalist 🥈

AKIHIRO FERARIZA

Kyorugi Event Cadet Male Yellow belt
- Gold Medalist 🥇

DOS RENIVA

Junior Men Individual Poomsae
- Bronze 🥉
Junior Men Pair
- Gold 🥇
Junior Men Team
- Gold 🥇

CADY BASTO

Gradeschool Female Blackbelt individual
- Gold 🥇
Gradeschool Team Poomsae Blackbelt
- Gold 🥇

EDWARD HAYTHAM MENDIOLA

Gradeschool Male Kyorugi Red belt
- Gold Medalist 🥇

RAPHAEL PALMARES

Cadet Male Blackbelt kyorugi
- Gold Medalist 🥇

KHAYRA MANUEL

Cadet Female Blackbelt kyorugi
- Gold Medalist 🥇

RAFAEL CATCHUELA

Junior Men Brown Belt Kyorugi
- Silver Medalist 🥈

BRENT LOMA

Senior Men Blackbelt Kyorugi
- Gold Medalist 🥇

CYRUS DELOS SANTOS

Senior Men Blackbelt Kyorugi
- Silver Medalist 🥈

Congratulations guys! What a fantastic effort from everyone involved. You’ve really shown what teamwork can achieve! 🏆

Tanay Branch : EKG Taekwondo Tanay Training Center