UMak Taekwondo Team

Congratulations to Regalado, Steven for being named 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 at the 2026 Manila Taekwondo Championship! 🏆

A well-deserved recognition for your outstanding performance on the mat. ✨

Your Heron Jins are Overall Champions once again this time in the 2026 Manila Taekwondo Championship. Lead and Coached by Prof. Antonio Estor your UMAK taekwondo jins secured the overall trophy with 🥇11 golds 🥈7 silvers and 🥉3 bronzes.

We appreciate the opportunities and support given to us by the UMAK community and the Center for athletic development lead by prof. Dominador B. Lera. 💙

GOLD MEDALIST
1. Donato, Jameslord
2. Mata, Fritz Jerard
3. Millan, Apolinario
4. Noja, Marian
5. Orbegoso, Juan Victor
6. Panis, Charlito Jr.
7. Panis, Michaela Jones
8. Panis, Nirissa
9. Perona, Abigail
10. Pinera, Chrysler
11. Regalado, Steven

SILVER MEDALIST
1. Catalon, Mark Renz
2. Capalungan, Izy
3. David, Yzavelle
4. Mores, Randall
5. Navarro, Henrie
6. Sardona, Maria Yzabella
7. Vallo, Yuri

BRONZE MEDALIST
1. Comandante, Zhynca
2. Navarro, Ricina
3. Reyes, Alexsandra

Your Heron Jins bring home Silver🥈 and Gold🥇as they compete in the 2026 MAPATA New Face of the Year Taekwondo Championship. 9 Heron Jins won Gold 🥇 while 4 won Silver🥈.

We credit this continuous success through Hard work and support from our Coach Prof. Antonio Estor, the Center for Athletic Development and of course the University of Makati Community. We will always bring the heron pride in every competition.

Congratulations to our BRAVE HERON JINS who competed in the 2026 MVP SPORTS FOUNDATION NATIONAL CPJ TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP! ✨

Your heron jins won a silver and a pair of Gold and Bronze medals. We share every victory to the University of Makati Community! Our Win is Yours too 💙

The UMak Taekwondo Team dominates the mats as overall champion of the NAASCU Season 23 and winner of various events at the 2026 National CPJ Taekwondo Championship.

Congratulations to Coach Antonio Estor and the following athletes

NAASCU Kyorugi Medalists
- Reyes, Alexsandra
- Perona, Abigail
- David, Yzavelle
- Sardona, Maria Yzabella
- Panis, Michaela Jones
- Capalungan, Izy
- Abellada, Khaferine
- Orbegoso, Juan Victor
- Regalado, Steven
- Mata, Fritz Jerard
- Millan, Apolinario
- Navarro, Henrie
- Comandante, Zhynca
- Donato, Jamelord
- Mores, Randall Ezekiel

NAASCU Poomsae Medalists
- Tauto-an, Michael Josh
- Cainday, Jana Elaine
- Ibañez, Maria Monica Marciela
- Abubakar, Al-sheen Yexel
- Castillo, Adrian Matthew
- Blanquisco, Jayjay
- Laraya, Samantha Mae

National CPJ Taekwondo Medalists
- Reyes, Alexsandra
- Capalungan, Izy
- Panis, Nirissa
- Navarro, Henrie
- Sardona, Maria Yzabella

UMak's back-to-back triumph proves its dominance in both the national and collegiate circuits.

RISE. Shine. Anywhere!

THREE PEAT CHAMPIONS! 🏆🥋💙

The University of Makati Taekwondo Team proudly claims the NAASCU Crown in taekwondo for the third straight season!

We extend our sincere gratitude to Coach Antonio Estor for his leadership and dedication in guiding the team through this victory. We also thank CAD Director Prof. Dominador B. Lera and the UMak Center for Athletic Development for continuously providing us with opportunities to compete and represent our beloved university.

To our fellow Herons, supporters, and everyone who believed in us this victory is for all of you.

𝗜𝗧'𝗦 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬

Cheer us on, Fellow Herons! The University of Makati Taekwondo Team soars high to compete in the 2026 SMART / MVP Sports Foundation National CPJ Taekwondo.

📍 Ninoy Aquino Stadium
📅 March 21–22 | Poomsae & Kyorugi

The UMak Taekwondo Team finished 1st runner-up in the Universities and Colleges Premiere League Season under the guidance of Coach Antonio Estor.

The team delivered outstanding performances, bringing home 6 gold, 12 silver, and 3 bronze medals.

Congratulations to the UMak Taekwondo Team, Coach Estor, and the Center for Athletic Development for another notable achievement.

RISE, Shine, Anywhere!

Your University of Makati Heron Jins are 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗽 in the recent 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 (𝗨𝗖𝗣𝗟) Taekwondo Tournament!

This achievement would not have been possible without the guidance and dedication of Coach Antonio Estor, the unwavering support of the University of Makati Center for Athletic Development led by Prof. Dominador B. Lera, and the never-ending encouragement from all our Fellow Herons.

Thank you for believing in us and standing with the team every step of the way. 💙💛

𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬!

The day has finally come! Cheer us on, Fellow Herons! The University of Makati Taekwondo Team soars high as we step onto the mats for another round of the Universities and Colleges Premier League (UCPL).

Laban, UMak! 💙💛

PUP Manila
Tuesday | March 10, 2026

[𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧]

To all those who registered for the UMak Taekwondo Team Try-out, our 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 is complete! 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 to see if you have met the initial requirements and to view your official try-out details.

Didn't receive an email or missed the online registration? Don't hang up your belt yet! 📢 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗨𝗠𝗔𝗞 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦:

If you are a 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝗠𝗮𝗸 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 with a passion for Taekwondo and the drive to represent the university, 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡! Walk-in try-outs are open for those who want to prove their skills on the mats.

SAVE THE DATE:
When: 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 22, 2026 | 4:00 𝗣𝗠 – 8:00 𝗣𝗠
Where: 𝗨𝗠𝗮𝗸 𝗛𝗣𝗦𝗕 𝗕𝗹𝗱𝗴., 11𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿, 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼

⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
1. Waiver: No waiver, no try-out. (Check your email to print).
2. Attire: T-shirt & comfortable pants + Rubber shoes for campus entry.
3. Gear: Bring your own sparring gear.

Thank you and See you all!!