UFC Taekwondo Martial Arts Academy

2025 SMART MVP SPORTS FOUNDATION
NATIONAL AGE GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPS – KYORUGI
Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Philippines

Our proud UFC Jins athletes represented the team at the 2025 Smart MVP Sports Foundation National Age Group Championships in Kyorugi. Through disciplined training, dedication, and perseverance, they demonstrated excellence and true sportsmanship in competition.

“Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training.”
— 1 Corinthians 9:25

GOLD MEDALISTS

• Alexandria Daphne Aganon
• Kandice Misha Ashley Tanchoco
• Chase Ivan Cayao
SILVER MEDALISTS
• Wentworth Tertius Tamayo
• Kaleb Mikale Ashton Tanchoco

BRONZE MEDALISTS

• Aaron Ben De Vera
• Paresh Raiden Sapdoy
• Ezekiel Owen Romano
• Princess Louraine Santos
• Karlisle Mikah Ashur Tanchoco
• Augustus Jiro Mayol

PROUD PARTICIPANTS

• Lexxie Carlene Fajardo
• Raby Gaile Doria
• Raaina Graile Doria

Big thanks to our dedicated coaches— John Astrologio, Michael Christian Macario , John Michael Bautista, Mark Vargas, Joshua Ira Mendoza Dizon, and Pexter Dulawan—for your leadership, commitment, and invaluable guidance throughout the their training until the tournament.

NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION
December 7, 2025 – Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall 🏸🥋
We celebrate this blessed achievement! 🥋✨

🥇 Gold Medalist: Alexandria Daphne Aganon 🥋🔥
🥈 Silver Medalist: Wentworth Tertius Bayquen Tamayo 🥋⚡

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans. – Proverbs 16:3 🙏
Grateful for our hardworking coaches 🥋👊 and ever-supportive parents 👏💛🥋💛

Congratulations to Our Taekwondo Champions! 🎉
We are overflowing with pride as we celebrate the incredible achievements of our students at the NATIONAL MILO TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS, held at Ninoy Aquino Stadium!

Your journey to the mats was not just built on skill — it was shaped by countless hours of training, perseverance through challenges, sacrifice, courage, and unwavering focus. You embodied the true spirit of a martial artist: disciplined, respectful, and resilient.
Each of you carried the heart of our team — and your passion, sportsmanship, and commitment have inspired us all.

🥇 Gold Medalist
Nathalie Gala Gala

🥈 Silver Medalists
Raby Gaile Doria
Emir Lahdeen Dinayugan
Allen Drey Epi

🥉 Bronze Medalists
Kazumi Theya De Vera
Kalen Mikale Ashton Tanchoco
Athea Kassandra Soneja

🏅 Top Rank Finishers

RANK 5
Johanne Medina
Aleah Grail Epi

RANK 6
Julia Marie Zabala

RANK 8
Jill Cazy Soronio
Sean Alezander Balagot
Paresh Raiden Sapdoy
Heigl Thadine

Semi-Finalists
Raina Graile Doria
Karlisle Micah Ashur Tanchoco
Kandice Mischa Ashley Tanchoco
Vienna Padeo
Micah Chawi
Hope Taliyaah Cabanela

🙏 A Huge Thank You to Coach Michael and Coach Horace
Your vision, discipline, and unwavering belief in your students have built more than just athletes — you've helped shape confident, respectful, and determined individuals. Thank you for being the driving force behind every punch, kick, and victory.

👏 To all our athletes:
You’ve proven that success isn’t just measured by medals, but by the strength of your spirit, the humility in your wins, and the grace in your battles. You’ve made your coaches, families, and community incredibly proud.

Onward, champions — your journey continues! 🥋💪

Congratulations to our students who joined the MILO Taekwondo Championships! 🥋 Whether you brought home a medal or not, you have shown incredible dedication, discipline, and fighting spirit. We are proud of every single one of you! 💪🔥
🏅 GOLD MEDALISTS:
✨ Kaleb Mikale Ashton Tanchoco
✨ Alexandria Daphne Aganon
Your hard work, discipline, and fighting spirit brought you to the top — well deserved! 🥇🔥
👏 Kudos to our dedicated participant:
✨ Kandice Mischa Ashley Tanchoco
You showed heart, determination, and the true spirit of a martial artist. We are proud of you!
Win or learn — you all made us proud! 💪
A huge thank you to our dedicated coach for the time and guidance— and to all the parents for your trust, encouragement, and sacrifices behind the scenes. Your support makes all the difference! 🙌

Melvin Morte
Judette May Ignacio-Morte
Jessica Arellano
Horace Haze Buasen
Joshua Ira Mendoza Dizon
John Astrologio
Michael Christian Macario
Armando Fajardo
Charmaine Krissa
Jopet Tanchoco
Khay Acosta-Tanchoco