Oriental Muayboran Academy

28/08/2026

One of the most promising fighters who caught the attention of International promoters. He trains under the TEAM TRIBU BANWAR headed by coach Erwin Tagure. The camp is based in Tabuk, Kalinga Province.

Thank you Arvin Sui Generis for bringing honor for the Philippines.

Thank you for the recognition given for our athletes' achievements ☝️🙏

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BALBALAN FIGHTER ARVIN SABADO, NANALO NG SILVER MEDAL SA Siamyut Global Heritage Muaythai Championship 2026

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Nagwagi ng silver medal si Arvin Sabado ng Salegseg, Balbalan, Kalinga sa Professional Muaythai division ng Siamyut Global Heritage Muaythai Championship 2026 na ginanap sa Samut Songkhram, Thailand mula Agosto 4 hanggang 12.

Kinatawan ni Sabado ang Pilipinas sa international competition bilang bahagi ng delegasyon na nagpakitang-gilas din sa iba’t ibang divisions. Nasungkit ni Joseph Lim ang 88-kilogram championship belt at gold sa Pro-Am Muaythai, habang nag-gold sina Michael Rimando at Erexter Taligan sa Waikru Doubles at si John Carlo Balbido sa Amateur Muaythai. Nakapag-uwi rin ang delegasyon ng silver at bronze medals sa Pro-Am, Waikru at Professional divisions.

Sa panayam ng Guru Press, ibinahagi ni Sabado ang hirap ng pagbabalanse ng kanyang pag-aaral, trabaho at pagsasanay sa combat sports, lalo na noong siya ay nasa kolehiyo. Bilang working student, kailangan niyang pagsabayin ang kanyang academic responsibilities at training at may mga pagkakataong naisip niyang itigil ang isa sa mga ito. Gayunman, hinikayat siya ng kanyang coach na ipagpatuloy ang dalawa, hanggang sa makapagtapos siya nang walang failing grade o pagkaantala sa kanyang pag-aaral.

Ayon kay Sabado, karaniwang naglalaan ang kanilang koponan ng isa hanggang dalawang buwan ng masinsinang paghahanda bago ang mga pangunahing kompetisyon. Nakatuon ang kanilang training hindi lamang sa physical conditioning kundi pati sa mental preparation, na mahalaga umano upang manatiling kalmado at nakapokus ang isang fighter sa loob ng ring.

Binigyang-diin niya na maaaring maapektuhan ng labis na pressure at stress ang performance ng isang fighter, kaya kasinghalaga ng physical fitness ang mental readiness. Nagbigay rin sa kanya ng mahahalagang karanasan at aral ang kanyang laban sa Thailand na balak niyang gamitin sa mga susunod na kompetisyon.

Matapos ang kanyang international debut, umaasa si Sabado na mabibigyan muli ng pagkakataong makalaban sa ibang bansa. Nais niyang pagbutihin ang kanyang paghahanda at pagtuunan ng pansin ang mga aspetong sa tingin niya ay kailangan pa niyang mapaunlad upang makamit ang ginto.

Nagpasalamat si Sabado sa pagkakataong katawanin ang Kalinga at Pilipinas sa international stage. Para sa fighter mula Salegseg, Balbalan, ang silver medal sa Thailand ay hindi lamang isang tagumpay kundi isang hakbang patungo sa kanyang mas malaking layunin—ang makapag-uwi ng gold medal sa kanyang susunod na international competition.

25/08/2026

Thank you La Trinidad for the warm welcome🙏🇵🇭

24/08/2026

From the diary of Ajarn Brenda Ley:

My Journey!
Leading the Philippine delegation to the World Stage as the lead and standing head coach.

It’s a long epistle with many chapters written, arduous miles traveled, precious lessons learned, joyful memories engraved.
So if you have a moment, walk with me through this story.

It all began with an invitation, a message from my teacher Grandmaster Sane Tubtimtong and Master Ekger Mono. An invitation to the Siamyout Global Heritage World Championship in Thailand 2026.
At that moment, I hesitated, because I wanted one united team for the Philippines. It didn't happen.
But I cannot turn down my teacher. Thus a new chapter opened, one I didn’t yet know would stretch, challenge, and fulfill me in ways I never imagined. I gathered all my Muayboran Kru and practitioners. We need to fulfill a mission!

There were days of endless late nights coordination, raising funds, comforting anxious hearts, and keeping the team standing when things felt heavy. Short-notice changes, high-caliber opponents, limited resources, obstacles that could have stopped me. But again, I have a team not just myself to think. I gave my words, I will do.

A 23-man Philippine delegation arrived in Thailand.
Another chapter. I was deeply honored to be entrusted with two vital roles as the International Secretary General of the SIAMYOUT ASSOCIATION OF THAI TRADITIONAL SPORT, and National Representative for the Philippines. positions that carry not just title, but the weight of upholding our heritage, serving our community, and building bridges between the Philippines and the global stage.

Then the most highlighted championships where our galant warriors fought hard. Some wins, some losses and devastating injuries... but all are victorious. We brought home medals and honor, more than that, we brought back proof that with heart, courage, and unity, ordinary people can shine on the world stage.

And today? Today is the most beautiful chapter of all.

Today, we stand recognized by the very land that raised us, Benguet Province. And let me say this clearly, our loyalty, our service, and our love for Benguet, and why we always come back is never measured by money or reward. It never has been. The recognition, the care, the thoughtfulness, and the warm welcome our province gives us is more than enough. it is the very reason we return, again and again. Because this is the land where we are rooted❤️

As the head of this delegation who has seen the journey, I humbly send this message to Other Local Government Units.

To our leaders in every province and cities across our nation. We are doing our part, we expect you do your part as well.

Your athletes are bringing honor to your name and there is one thing, one thing only, that you can and must do for them: RECOGNIZE THEM.

If financial support during their preparation is not possible , that is understood. But please, at the very least, enact ordinances that will support and honor your athletes when they achieve. When they return home with medals and with the name of your province on their chests, do not let them feel invisible. That is the least you can do. That is the only thing that costs nothing but means everything.

Recognition costs zero pesos, but it builds a nation. It tells our warriors: “We see you. We are proud of you. You matter.” Don’t wait until they are gone to honor them. Honor them while they are here fighting for our flag. 🇵🇭🙏

I wish to share this honor, glory, and happiness with every single person who made our success possible because no one stands alone.
To Coach Erwin Tagure of TEAM TRIBU BANWAR Kru Rho J. Fajutrao Kru Krisna E. Limbaga .
​To Engr. Felix Varga Ababon and Lyka Ababon
​To the family of Kru Joseph Silverback Lim thank you for supporting him and traveling all the way to Thailand to be by his side and see him win on the battlefield.
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To the mother of Lance Arcilla for your precious help in processing our online registrations.
​To Coach Marc Antoni Escalona for standing with the team.
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All your contributions matter.
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And to everyone who purchased our t-shirts, your support kept us going. 🙏

With deepest gratitude to our leaders:

Benguet Provincial Governor Dr. Melchor Diclas, thank you for your leadership, support, and for making us feel truly valued and honored by our province.
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Our Benguet Sports Coordinator sir Mac Mac Dean Monang, we are so grateful for your constant backing, your belief in our athletes, and for walking this path with us.
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Our La Trinidad Mayor Roderick Chiok Awingan, VM Guiller A. Galwan, thank you for opening your doors and your heart, and for celebrating our achievements right here in our hometown.

And to the good Governor of Tuguegarao Governor Edgar "Manong Egay" Aglipay for honoring our world champion Joseph Lim.

To every athlete who trusted me as your coach and head of delegation thank you for carrying our flag with courage.

This journey isn’t over. There are more chapters to write. But today, I pause grateful, humbled, and proud because no matter how far we go to represent the world, the sweetest welcome is always the one that waits for us back home.

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21/08/2026

Cordilleran Dance On the World Stage in Thailand 🇵🇭☝️

What a beautiful, unforgettable moment that happened on foreign soil!

Philippine delegation was gathered, and in the most wonderful impromptu moment, the legendary Grandmaster Sane Tubtimtong and his wife shared the grace, rhythm, and romance of a precious tradition from our mountains.

It was pure heart, mutual respect, and the joy of culture connecting across borders.

To see our revered teacher and his wife embrace our heritage and dance with us is a memory we will cherish forever. A beautiful bridge between the Philippines and Thailand, built not just through martial arts, but through music, movement, and shared humanity.

Maraming salamat po, Great Grandmaster Sane Tubtimtong and Madam Rasamee Tubtimtong , for honoring our culture and dancing with us!

Cordillera pride, alive, shared, and shining bright!

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