C-Gambit Jiu Jitsu

Mat time is never wasted because every roll is a deposit in the skill bank.

Tonight's technique: just keep rolling.
The secret is showing up when there's nothing special happening, rain or shine.

"The more you roll, the more you learn." -Prof

What a pleasant surprise! Rainy midweek rolling with Prof Jayson Serg from .ph Siargao.
Honored to welcome a visiting black belt to the mats tonight. Thank you for sharing your experience, insights, and passion for the martial arts. It's always a privilege to learn from those who have walked the path before us.

What a night! Honored to host Prof Stephen Salazar and his team tonight. Thank you for sharing your favorite attacks and traps on the mats with us. Nights like these remind us that there is always more to learn in jiu-jitsu.

Slow the pace, control the space.

Gambits' gi game got sharper last night with control techniques from the guard.

Back to the drawing board. This Monday night, we worked on some DLR set-up variations on the gi.

Plus, we shared a bit of celebratory pancit after, c/o the winners of the last few comps.

Sun, sand, and superfights — the team showed up strong last night.
Congratulations to the Gambits who showed up and showed out at the BKYD FightFest 3 Gi and No-Gi Submission-only comp by BKYD Jiu Jitsu - Zambales! Held at the Villa Loreta Resort, Botolan, Zambales, on May 23, 2026.

Here are the Gambits who were pressure-tested under submission-only rules:

Jhonwayne Lawana
🏅Male, 62kg, no gi
🏅Male, 65kg, no gi

Dvhyn Juan
🏅Male, 55kg, no-gi

Xyriel Manengyao
🏅Male, 62kg, no-gi

Xider Manengyao
💪Male, 54kg, no-gi

Lenard Villaneuva
🏅Male, 60kg, no-gi
💪Male, 60kg, gi

Cayden Sabelo
🏅Male, 57kg, no-gi

Klein Allan Wong
💪Male, 52kg, no-gi

Ydan Tangib
💪Male, 54kg, no-gi

Even though not all our competitors came out with a medal around their necks, each of your performances was 🔥fire🔥 for jiu-jiteros at your level and mat time. Keep up the heat, boys!

Our biggest thanks go to the supporters of C-Gambit, without whom these beachside battles wouldn't have been possible. Thanks to the C-Gambit members and family who let us feel their support through various ways, be it through your emotional, physical, or financial support.

Also, to the Gambits who acted as the support group for the competitors, we want to acknowledge you. Chef Junie, Chef Jomel, Chef Khydz! 💪🔥 This also extends to the rest of the Gambits who came to the event to cheer the participants and ride the waves with them.

Our greatest gratitude also to our designated driver, Gideon B, for seeing us through from the mats in the Valley of La Trinidad to the mats by the Zambales shoreline.

Once more, congratulations, Gambits! That's another one down in the books.

Preparation is protection.
Pressure in training creates confidence under fire.

The grip is the beginning of the exchange. When you control the grips, you control the pace. So we focused on some gi gripping techniques tonight.

We would like to give a big, big thank you to Prof Checkmat Manila for the gis donated to the Gambits!

5th National TKD Championships: Kombat Jiu-Jitsu
May 17, 2026
Benguet Sports Complex

An enormous congratulations to the Gambits who attempted and succeeded at the Kombat Gi and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu event:

Ashville Klein Sudango
GOLD - Adult White Gi Rooster🥇
GOLD - Adult White No-Gi Rooster 🥇

Wade Tayaotao
SILVER - Adult White No-Gi Rooster 🥈
BRONZE - Adult White No-Gi Open 🥉

Total
2 🥇
1 🥈
1 🥉

We want to give an even bigger thanks to everyone supported the players! Whether on the mats during the preparatory phase or on the comp day itself.

We'd also like to extend our congratulations to another Gambit who joined the TKD event, and represented Wolves Den MMA:

Klein Wong Allan
GOLD - 15-17 y/o, 52kg division🥇