31/08/2026
Yesterday, August 30, 2026, we didnāt just drill empty-hand self-defense techniques, basic strikes from Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, and Aikidoāalso, a surprise birthday celebration for the Founder and Chief Instructor, Sensei Ricardo Parrilla Payod!
Thanks to our ever-generous practitioners, we shared delicious cake and pizza, alongside a heartwarming handmade birthday greeting card from one of our promising young students that made the day extra special.
Moments like this prove that Freestyle Self Defense Ormoc City Chapter isn't just about trainingāitās about brotherhood.
We are a family. Not by blood, but by the sweat we share, the trust we build, and the respect we uphold.
We are brothers and sisters, bonded by the true essence of martial arts.
While we learn to defend ourselves against opponents, the real triumph is the bond weāve builtāone stronger than any attack, defined by shared discipline and mutual respect.