Alvin Aguilar
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Arthur Alvin A. Aguilar is a personality of the mixed martial arts
community in the Philippines
. He has studied multiple forms of martial arts and has developed his own unique style of fighting. Aguilar has helped increase awareness in and the popularity of the sport. He is the founder of the popular mixed martial art tournament, URCC, which he created without the intention of personally fighting in to showcase himself but rather, to give young MMA practitioners a venue to shine. Aguilar is considered by his followers as a legend in Philippine MMA (although he has never fought in any local or international MMA event), being the first Filipino to be awarded a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
. He first became aware of martial arts at the age of nine, dabbling first in Karate
, Arnis
and Greco-Roman wrestling
. His pursuit of martial arts excellence is guided by three main principles: Authenticy, Credibility, and most of all: Combat Effectivity.
In his younger days, he was known to roam bars in Manila
looking for fights in strip clubs in order to test his fighting skills with Batman
. He has been involved in numerous streetfights. He was involved in fraternity violence and was expelled by the administrators of De La Salle University
due to injuries inflicted on a member of a rival fraternity, and by standing behind his bodyguards. He filed a lawsuit against the university and the court eventually ruled in his favor.
His 16 years of martial arts training has brought him through the plethora of arts available in the local and international scene. Learning and completing instructorship of his arts from the likes of Sari-an originator Robert Cousart, Pekiti-Tirsia Kali Grand Master Leo Gaje, and 3-time Ultimate Fighting Champion Royce Gracie
has brought him at and above par with other Martial arts instructors in the country.
Starting his Gracie Jiu-jitsu training at the Gracie Academy in Los Angeles, California
in 1993, he became one of three existing certified International training representatives to the Gracie Association. The other two come from Nassau, Bahamas
and Canada
.In 2006 He was promoted to Black belt by Brazilian Black Belt Kazeka Muniz. In 2009 he became a member for Gracie Humaita under Master Royler Gracie and is now directly under Master Saulo Ribeiro of Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu,also under Gracie Humaita. In May, 2010, he was promoted to 1st degree black belt by Master Royler Gracie himself.
Alvin Aguilar's followers claim he is one of the top MMA fighter from the Philippines, and one of the best martial artist in the Philippines, but many doubt his abilities, mainly due to his lack of Pro Ring and Cage fighting records/experience.
and Japan
, these competitions are one-on-one unarmed matches where any combination of martial arts can be used and victory is achieved only by knockout or submission.
These competitions have proven to be a financial success for local organizers and have gained the approval of the Games and Amusement Board. Participants as well as spectators include the entire economic, social and geographic spectrum of the Philippines.
DEFTAC Pilipinas
In the year 1996, Aguilar formed Team DEFTAC and to this day, it is the Philippines' pioneer team in Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Under Aguilar's complete and direct guidance, DEFTAC has trained and produced martial arts champions in BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, Wrestling and FMA. The Team has brought honors to the country since its inception more than 15 years ago.
B.A.M.F. Mixed Martial Arts Center
In October 2008, Aguilar opened his very own MMA school, the B.A.M.F. Mixed Martial Arts Center. His MMA gym, located in Paranaque, Philippines, offers world class instruction in Mixed Martial Arts
, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai
, Wrestling
and Boxing
. Professional fighters like Royce Gracie
, Saulo Ribeiro
, and Mauricio "Tinguinha" Mariano have conducted seminars at the center. It is also the only school in the Philippines that offers a 30 Day Free Trial for all those interested in learning Mixed Martial Arts under his direct guidance.
Accomplishments
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Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
community in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. He has studied multiple forms of martial arts and has developed his own unique style of fighting. Aguilar has helped increase awareness in and the popularity of the sport. He is the founder of the popular mixed martial art tournament, URCC, which he created without the intention of personally fighting in to showcase himself but rather, to give young MMA practitioners a venue to shine. Aguilar is considered by his followers as a legend in Philippine MMA (although he has never fought in any local or international MMA event), being the first Filipino to be awarded a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Biography
As a child Alvin lived with his sister Drinnie Aguilar. Alvin Aguilar earned his college degree in Behavioral Science at De La Salle UniversityDe La Salle University
De La Salle University is a private Lasallian university in Malate, Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1911 by De La Salle Brothers as the De La Salle College in Paco, Manila with Blimond Pierre serving as its first director...
. He first became aware of martial arts at the age of nine, dabbling first in Karate
Karate
is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Islands in what is now Okinawa, Japan. It was developed from indigenous fighting methods called and Chinese kenpō. Karate is a striking art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands. Grappling, locks,...
, Arnis
Arnis
Arnis may refer to:*A Filipino martial art, see Eskrima**a modern version of the traditional martial art, see Modern Arnis*Arnis, Germany, a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany...
and Greco-Roman wrestling
Greco-Roman wrestling
Greco-Roman wrestling is a style of wrestling that is practised worldwide. It was contested at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and has been included in every edition of the summer Olympics held since 1908. Two wrestlers are scored for their performance in three two-minute periods, which can...
. His pursuit of martial arts excellence is guided by three main principles: Authenticy, Credibility, and most of all: Combat Effectivity.
In his younger days, he was known to roam bars in Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
looking for fights in strip clubs in order to test his fighting skills with Batman
Batman
Batman is a fictional character created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. A comic book superhero, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 , and since then has appeared primarily in publications by DC Comics...
. He has been involved in numerous streetfights. He was involved in fraternity violence and was expelled by the administrators of De La Salle University
De La Salle University
De La Salle University is a private Lasallian university in Malate, Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1911 by De La Salle Brothers as the De La Salle College in Paco, Manila with Blimond Pierre serving as its first director...
due to injuries inflicted on a member of a rival fraternity, and by standing behind his bodyguards. He filed a lawsuit against the university and the court eventually ruled in his favor.
His 16 years of martial arts training has brought him through the plethora of arts available in the local and international scene. Learning and completing instructorship of his arts from the likes of Sari-an originator Robert Cousart, Pekiti-Tirsia Kali Grand Master Leo Gaje, and 3-time Ultimate Fighting Champion Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist, a UFC Hall of Famer and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. A legend and pioneer in the sport of mixed martial arts, he is widely considered to be the most influential figure in the history of modern MMA.Gracie gained fame for his...
has brought him at and above par with other Martial arts instructors in the country.
Starting his Gracie Jiu-jitsu training at the Gracie Academy in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
in 1993, he became one of three existing certified International training representatives to the Gracie Association. The other two come from Nassau, Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas
Nassau is the capital, largest city, and commercial centre of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. The city has a population of 248,948 , 70 percent of the entire population of The Bahamas...
and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.In 2006 He was promoted to Black belt by Brazilian Black Belt Kazeka Muniz. In 2009 he became a member for Gracie Humaita under Master Royler Gracie and is now directly under Master Saulo Ribeiro of Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu,also under Gracie Humaita. In May, 2010, he was promoted to 1st degree black belt by Master Royler Gracie himself.
Alvin Aguilar's followers claim he is one of the top MMA fighter from the Philippines, and one of the best martial artist in the Philippines, but many doubt his abilities, mainly due to his lack of Pro Ring and Cage fighting records/experience.
URCC
Aguilar, along with partners Irwin Tieng, Franz von Muhlfeld and Jed Dario organized the Universal Reality Combat Championship or URCC. Patterned closely after well-established tournaments in the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, these competitions are one-on-one unarmed matches where any combination of martial arts can be used and victory is achieved only by knockout or submission.
These competitions have proven to be a financial success for local organizers and have gained the approval of the Games and Amusement Board. Participants as well as spectators include the entire economic, social and geographic spectrum of the Philippines.
DEFTAC Pilipinas
In the year 1996, Aguilar formed Team DEFTAC and to this day, it is the Philippines' pioneer team in Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Under Aguilar's complete and direct guidance, DEFTAC has trained and produced martial arts champions in BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, Wrestling and FMA. The Team has brought honors to the country since its inception more than 15 years ago.
B.A.M.F. Mixed Martial Arts Center
In October 2008, Aguilar opened his very own MMA school, the B.A.M.F. Mixed Martial Arts Center. His MMA gym, located in Paranaque, Philippines, offers world class instruction in Mixed Martial Arts
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai
Muay Thai
Muay Thai is a combat sport from Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. It is similar to other Indochinese kickboxing systems, namely pradal serey from Cambodia, tomoi from Malaysia, lethwei from Myanmar and muay Lao from Laos...
, Wrestling
Wrestling
Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
and Boxing
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
. Professional fighters like Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist, a UFC Hall of Famer and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. A legend and pioneer in the sport of mixed martial arts, he is widely considered to be the most influential figure in the history of modern MMA.Gracie gained fame for his...
, Saulo Ribeiro
Saulo Ribeiro
Saulo Ribeiro, brother of the equally famed Xande Ribeiro, is a 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After earning a black belt in Judo, he began his training of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Rio De Janeiro under Royler Gracie, the son of Helio Gracie, at the famous Gracie Humaitá.Saulo received...
, and Mauricio "Tinguinha" Mariano have conducted seminars at the center. It is also the only school in the Philippines that offers a 30 Day Free Trial for all those interested in learning Mixed Martial Arts under his direct guidance.
Accomplishments
- Head Coach, Black Belt, Deftac-Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu Philippines
- Owner & Head Coach, B.A.M.F Mixed Martial Arts Center
- Head Instructor and Founder of Defense Tactics Center (DEFTAC).
- Founder and President of the Universal Reality Combat Championship Tournament (URCC, 2002)
- Instructor, Sari-An Filipino Martial Arts.
- Instructor, Pekiti-Tirsia.
- Instructor, Carlos Hermanos.
- Sports Director, Yaw-Yan Kickboxing NCR Youth.
- 3-time Undefeated Fighter, Sari-An Annual Sparring Meet.
- Pekiti-Tirsia Awardee, Mabangis Fighter Award.
- 2003 "Filipino Martial Artist of the Year," Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
- 1999 Silver Medallist, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Association Tournament (Detroit Michigan , USA).
- Head Coach, Team RAW FURY (Undefeated in local No Holds Barred fights).
- Head Coach, Philippine Jiu-Jitsu Team (Produced 5 Golds & 2 Silvers in three years of International Competition).
- 1st Filipino fighter awarded with a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- 1st Filipino training representative of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu for the Philippines
- 1st Filipino to participate and win a Wing BowlWing BowlWing Bowl is an annual eating contest founded in 1993 by Philadelphia talk-radio hosts Angelo Cataldi and Al Morganti as a celebration of gluttony. The contest was first broadcast on WIP ....
tournament - "Most Distinguished Guardian" or M.D.G., the highest honor given by the Tau Gamma PhiTau Gamma PhiTau Gamma Phi also known as the Triskelions' Grand Fraternity, is a fraternity established in the Philippines. Its members call themselves Triskelions. Their aim is to see a Fraternity System devoid of violence, and to earnestly propagate their fraternity's principles as their way of life...
Fraternity, for being a former Grand Triskelion of De La Salle UniversityDe La Salle UniversityDe La Salle University is a private Lasallian university in Malate, Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1911 by De La Salle Brothers as the De La Salle College in Paco, Manila with Blimond Pierre serving as its first director...
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