JKA NKK Philippines - Sacred Heart Center Cebu

𝙎𝘼𝙉 𝘾𝘼𝙍𝙇𝙊𝙎 𝙎𝙀𝙈𝙄𝙉𝘼𝙍𝙔 𝘾𝙊𝙇𝙇𝙀𝙂𝙀 𝙆𝙔𝙐 𝙀𝙓𝘼𝙈𝙄𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉

On August 7, 2026, the seminarian karate practitioners of San Carlos Seminary College have undergone their kyu examination. The seminary, under the initiative of Fr. Philip Pepito and Fr. Raph De La Pieza who also joined alongside them, started their karate training February this year as part of their extra-curricular activities.

Karate is not just for the laity, it is for everyone. In any profession and in any field of work, the teachings of karate remain steadfast. The dojo-kun as laid out by Gishin Funakoshi, the founder of modern karate, are virtues that are expected of not just a good citizen but also of a good Christian.

Ossu! Congratulations to all the seminarians! Here are their new ranks:

🟩 6th Kyu
- Fr. Philip Pepito
- Brylle Keith Medil
- Jeff Norin Edaño

🟧 7th Kyu
- Fr. Raph De La Pieza
- Alona Hortel (lay)
- Audrey Gian Arcaya
- Jeremy Franz Garcia
- Marwin Romero
- Math Lanwill Reales

🟨 8th Kyu
- Khanz Niño Cunanan

Once again, congratulations! Ossu!

A quick reminder that all ranks are internationally recognized by JKA chapters across the globe.

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JKA-NKK Philippines - Sacred Heart Center is a chapter branch of the Japan Karate Association.

All certifications and ranks are recognized internationally.

Join us now by messaging our page or contacting us through:
Viber: 0976 122 5009

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𝘽𝙀𝙇𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘾𝙀𝙍𝙀𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙔

On August 1, 2026, students of Sacred Heart Center Cebu have received their new belts as a result of their successful results of their Kyu Examinations dated May 30, 2026, and July 26, 2026.

Good job for the examinees for always giving it your best even during training days. Your promotion is the manifestation of the efforts you placed into your training. Congratulations!

A massive shout out for the parents and guardians who have supported their children in their journey in karate. Your support is invaluable for their success not just in karate, but in their lives.

Here are the newly received promotions for the students:

🟫 3rd Kyu
- Johan Carl Alicaya
- Niño Xavier Canseko
- Samantha Abighail Inot
- Red John Ruiz

🟪 4th Kyu
- Mary Algin Rose Atilano
- Carmie Mikhaela Seit

🟦 5th Kyu
- Alvin Atilano

🟩 6th Kyu
- Diana Zethany Fat
- Rance Michael Gobui

🟧 7th Kyu
- Yeshua Wulfgar Brenor Abian
- Brentt Josh Bentic
- Justice Brave Alicaya
- Zayn Cedric Carbajal
- Dale Ashley Kuizon

🟨 8th Kyu
- Yehudit Piper Abian

Once again, congratulations to all the examinees!

A quick reminder that all of these ranks are internationally recognized by JKA chapters across the globe.

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JKA-NKK Philippines - Sacred Heart Center is a chapter branch of the Japan Karate Association.

All certifications and ranks are recognized internationally.
Join us now by messaging our page or contacting us through:

Viber: 0976 122 5009
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𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮. 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙪𝙢𝙥𝙝 𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬.

Another successful training day at JKA Magnum Sports Complex Cebu!
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JKA-NKK Philippines - Sacred Heart Center is a chapter branch of the Japan Karate Association.

All certifications and ranks are recognized internationally.
Join us now by messaging our page or contacting us through:
Viber: 0976 122 5009
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𝙈𝘼𝙎𝙎 𝙀𝙓𝘼𝙈𝙄𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉

On July 26, 2026, JKA-NKK Chapters all around Cebu have gathered in Cebu City Sports Complex to conduct a Mass Examination.

Practitioners are examined based on international standards as set by the Japan Karate Association - Headquarters in Tokyo. All examiners have also received their licenses through a comprehensive exam conducted by the Japan Karate Association - Headquarters in Tokyo.

Congratulations to all the examinees! You have all made your instructors proud!

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JKA-NKK Philippines - Sacred Heart Center is a chapter branch of the Japan Karate Association.
All certifications and ranks are recognized internationally.

Join us now by messaging our page or contacting us through:
Viber: 0976 122 5009
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𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙙. 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨.

Another fruitful weekend for JKA Sacred Heart Center Cebu!
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JKA-NKK Philippines - Sacred Heart Center is a chapter branch of the Japan Karate Association.

All certifications and ranks are recognized internationally.

Join us now by messaging our page or contacting us through:
Viber: 0976 122 5009
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𝑯𝑶𝑾 𝑲𝑨𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑬 𝑩𝑼𝑰𝑳𝑫𝑺 𝑺𝑬𝑳𝑭=𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑻𝑹𝑶𝑳

Karate works differently from a typical after-school activity because it layers physical demands on top of constant mental engagement. Your child has to listen to instructions, memorize sequences of movements (called kata), control their body precisely, and follow strict behavioral expectations, all at once. This combination forces the brain to practice inhibitory control, which is the ability to stop an impulse before acting on it.

The rituals matter too. Bowing before entering the training floor, addressing the instructor formally, waiting for permission to move, these aren’t just traditions. They create what psychologists call a collectivistic environment, where children learn to accept group norms, respect hierarchy, and feel accountability to something beyond themselves. Traditional martial arts embed moral codes directly into the physical practice, and that pairing of ethics with action is hard to replicate in other settings.

https://scienceinsights.org/will-karate-help-your-childs-behavior/?utm_source=copilot.com

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JKA-NKK Philippines - Sacred Heart Center is a chapter branch of the Japan Karate Association.

All certifications and ranks are recognized internationally.
Join us now by messaging our page or contacting us through:
Viber: 0976 122 5009

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