2026 Milo Taekwondo Clinic & Private Class by RTA

27/07/2026

🏆 2026 SMART MVPSF NATIONAL TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS 🏆

📅 July 25–26, 2026
📍 Ninoy Aquino Stadium

Congratulations, Rafael’s Taekwondo Academy (RTA) JINS! With great pride and gratitude, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our athletes for their outstanding performance at the 2026 SMART MVPSF National Taekwondo Championships. Your discipline, perseverance, courage, and unwavering fighting spirit were evident in every match. Every athlete who stepped onto the competition floor proudly represented Rafael’s Taekwondo Academy with honor, excellence, and sportsmanship.

🥇 5 Gold
🥈 2 Silver
🥉 9 Bronze
⭐ 6 Quarterfinalists

🏆 1st Runner-Up Overall – Grade School Boys Black Belt Division

This remarkable accomplishment reflects the dedication, hard work, and sacrifices of our athletes, coaches, and parents. We are truly proud of what our team has achieved on the national stage.

🥇EROZ MATTHEW M. INOLINO
🥇LUKE ARES V. OCALRIT
🥇KOHAN CASEY D. PANGANIBAN
🥇AEDRIEL D. STA. ANA
🥇EHRA MAEVE M. INOLINO
🥈ELLISON O. GUTIERREZ
🥈DALE AVRIL C. SAN GABRIEL
🥉GWEN NICOLE M. RAFAEL
🥉SOPHIA ANDREA MAE M. TAGLINAO
🥉RAFAEL YÑIGO S. LLANETA
🥉JAMES ZACHARY G. TONGCO
🥉YI FAN R. CAI
🥉QUINN GWYNIVIER V. UDARBE
🥉JAMILLAH HAVEN C. PAGADUAN
🥉RUSSELL INIGO T. SY
🥉JILLIAN CASSEY M. TUAZON
🏅 KISHA JANINE C. PINEDA
🏅 KEIANNA B. OCAÑADA
🏅 XYTHEA NUELLE N. TIANNOK
🏅MA. TEODORA PHINIAFLOR T. SAN JUAN
🏅 ELAYZAH MIRIELLE O. TOMAS
🏅 MARIEL OLIVIA S. EDUARTE

National competition is not for the faint-hearted. Every division is composed of the best athletes from different regions of the Philippines, making every match a true test of skill, preparation, determination, and heart. Regardless of the outcome, every athlete who competed gained valuable experience that will help them become stronger competitors in the future.

To all our players, congratulations! Continue to trust the process, remain disciplined, and never stop improving. Let us train even harder as we prepare for our next competitions. More podium finishes, greater achievements, and bigger victories await us.

To all our RTA Parents, thank you for your unwavering trust, sacrifices, patience, and endless support. Your encouragement and commitment inspire our athletes to pursue excellence both inside and outside the competition area. This success would not have been possible without your partnership.

To all our RTA Coaches- Coach Michael, Coach Ezekiel, Coach JB, Coach Shan & Coach Kristlle thank you for your dedication, passion, patience, and countless hours of preparing our athletes. Your commitment to developing not only champions but also individuals of strong character continues to make our academy proud.

Our deepest appreciation goes to Sir Elmer, our RTA Program Head, for your outstanding leadership, guidance, vision, and unwavering dedication to Rafael’s Taekwondo Academy. Thank you for continuously inspiring our athletes and coaches to strive for excellence and for always leading our team toward greater success.

Success is not measured by the medals you win, but by the discipline you build, the character you develop, and the courage to keep fighting despite every challenge. Champions are made through consistency, sacrifice, and an unbreakable spirit.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7

Once again, congratulations to our entire RTA Family! Let us stay humble in victory, gracious in defeat, and relentless in our pursuit of excellence.

RTA FIGHTING! 🥋🔥

22/07/2026

We want to extend our sincerest congratulations to our entire delegation for an exceptional and successful campaign at the 19th World Taekwondo Culture Expo in Muju, South Korea.

This competition marks a historic milestone as RTA’s first-ever international campaign in Korea, and we could not be prouder of every RTA JINS who stepped onto the competition floor with courage, discipline, humility, and the true spirit of Taekwondo.

8 Golds 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇
5 Silvers 🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈

RJ OLIVER R. DE GUZMAN
🥇 Gold Medalist – Under 12 Years Old Black Belt Kyorugi
🥇 Gold Medalist – Under 12 Years Old Black Belt Poomsae

YI FAN R. CAI
🥇 Gold Medalist – Under 12 Years Old Kyorugi
🥇 Gold Medalist – Under 12 Years Old Poomsae

RIANNE SHIEMIELLE V. DELMA
🥇 Gold Medalist – Under 18 Years Old Black Belt Poomsae
🥈 Silver Medalist – Under 18 Years Old Black Belt Kyorugi

JULIA ALEXIS N. BERNABE
🥇 Gold Medalist – Under 15 Years Old Kyorugi
🥈 Silver Medalist – Under 15 Years Old Poomsae

JACOB LOUIS BERNAL
🥇 Gold Medalist – Under 15 Years Old Kyorugi
🥈 Silver Medalist – Under 15 Years Old Poomsae

KIAN JAMES J. NATIVIDAD
🥈 Silver Medalist – Under 15 Years Old Kyorugi
🥈 Silver Medalist – Under 15 Years Old Poomsae

Also, to our Head Coach:

EDWARD C. RAFAEL
🥇 Gold Medalist - Under 39 years old Black Belt Poomsae

To our dear RTA JINS, thank you for believing in the process, embracing every challenge, and competing with honor. Your medals are a reflection of your discipline, determination, resilience, and unwavering commitment to excellence. More importantly, your character, respect, and sportsmanship have made us even prouder than the medals themselves.

To all our dear RTA parents, thank you for your trust, sacrifices, encouragement, and unconditional support. Every achievement our athletes have earned is also a testament to your dedication and belief in our program. We are truly grateful for your partnership in developing not only successful competitors but also responsible young leaders.

I would also like to express my deepest appreciation to our Program Head, Sir Elmer Rafael, for his exceptional leadership, guidance, and unwavering commitment to our athletes and the continued growth of Rafael’s Taekwondo Academy. Your vision and dedication have played a significant role in making this international journey possible and meaningful.

This Korea trip has been about much more than winning medals. It has been an opportunity to learn from the birthplace of Taekwondo, experience a different culture, build friendships with athletes from around the world, and create memories that will inspire us for years to come.

As our competition comes to an end, let us enjoy the remaining activities, continue learning, support one another, and proudly carry the values of Taekwondo wherever we go.

To our entire RTA family, thank you for making history with us. This is only the beginning. Together, we will continue to raise our standards, inspire future generations, and proudly represent Rafael’s Taekwondo Academy and the Philippines on the world stage.

Once again, congratulations to every athlete, parent, coach, and supporter. This achievement belongs to all of us.

RTA PHILIPPINES, FIGHTING! 🇵🇭🇰🇷

15/07/2026

30/05/2026

Congratulations to our three RTA Kyorugi Taekwondo athletes who proudly represented NCR in the recently concluded 2026 Palarong Pambansa held in Agusan del Sur!

🥇Gold Medalists
• Paulina Sebastian
• RJ Oliver De Guzman
• Keianna Ocanada

Your hard work, dedication, and determination have brought honor to your families, coaches, team, and the entire NCR delegation.

We would also like to congratulate Coach Edward Rafael for his tireless efforts in preparing and guiding our athletes toward this remarkable achievement.

Your RTA family is proud of you all!

Until the next Palarong Pambansa—keep striving for excellence and continue bringing glory to Philippine Taekwondo.

30/05/2026

Congratulations to our three RTA Poomsae Taekwondo athletes who proudly represented NCR in the recently concluded 2026 Palarong Pambansa held in Agusan del Sur!

Silver Medalist

🥈Xyle Jireh Y. Miclat
Silver Medalist - Elementary Mixed Pair
Rank #5 - Elementary Boys Team Event (Finals)

🥈🥈Reescia Drieana B. Balleras
Silver Medalist - Elementary Mixed Pair
Silver Medalist - Elementary Girls Team Event

🥈Athena Jmee C. Sy
Silver Medalist - Elementary Girls Team Event
Rank #4 - Elementary Girls Freestyle Event (Finals)

Your hard work, dedication, and determination have brought honor to your families, coaches, team, and the entire NCR delegation.

We would also like to congratulate Coach Alyssa Caabay for his tireless efforts in preparing and guiding our athletes toward this remarkable achievement.

Your RTA family is proud of you all!

Until the next Palarong Pambansa—keep striving for excellence and continue bringing glory to Philippine Taekwondo.

27/05/2026

Wishing all the best to our six outstanding RTA Taekwondo jins who will proudly represent NCR at the 2026 Palarong Pambansa in Agusan del Sur! 🥋🔥

⭐️ PAULINA ANTOINETTE R. SEBASTIAN
Secondary Girls Kyorugi

⭐️ RJ OLIVER R. DE GUZMAN
Elementary Boys Kyorugi

⭐️ KEIANNA B. OCAÑADA
Elementary Girls Kyorugi

⭐️ XYLE JIREH Y. MICLAT
Elementary Boys Mixed Pair and Team Event

⭐️ REESCIA DRIEANA B. BALLERAS
Elementary Girls Mixed Pair and Team Event

⭐️ ATHENA JMEE C. SY
Elementary Girls Freestyle and Team Event

also wish all the best to our very own coaches who will guide and support our athletes throughout this journey:

🙇‍♂️ RTA Head Coach EDWARD RAFAEL (Kyorugi)
🙇‍♂️ RTA Poomsae Coach ALYSSA LOUISE CAABAY (Poomsae)

Your entire RTA family is proud of each one of you and continues to pray for your success, safety, and victory. Continue to train hard, fight with courage, and compete with honor and discipline. Always give your best in every performance and every match.

May God guide and strengthen you throughout your journey as you carry the pride of NCR and the spirit of RTA Taekwondo. Win or lose, you are already champions for your dedication, perseverance, and heart. ❤️💙💛

Bring home unforgettable memories, valuable experience, and hopefully GOLD for NCR! 🏅🔥

We believe in you.
RTA Fighting! NCR Fighting! 💪

24/05/2026

🏆 2026 SMART MVPSF NATIONAL NEW FACE OF THE YEAR TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS 🏆

🎉 Congratulations to all RTA JINS for your hard work, courage, and amazing performance during the 2026 SMART MVPSF NATIONAL NEW FACE OF THE YEAR TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS held last May 16-17, 2026 at RIZAL MEMORIAL STADIUM! Your dedication, discipline, and fighting spirit made the whole team proud. Win or learn, every match was a learning experience and a step towards becoming stronger athletes. Keep striving, keep improving, and continue to represent the team with honor and respect. We are so proud of all of you! 🥋🔥

MEDALISTS
🥇 ALEXANDER BALLESTEROS
🥇 ELLISON GUTIERREZ
🥇 ROXTAR LEX VEDDER PASCUAL
🥇 JOHN WINSIE BUSCAGAN
🥇 KOHAN CASEY PANGANIBAN
🥇 ATHENA CASZANDRA LAMPITOC
🥇 RICHKANE FLORES
🥇 ORLANDO ZALDIVAR
🥈 EDISELLE GUTIERREZ
🥈 LUKE ARES OCLARIT
🥈 VYLE JOELLE CATAPANG
🥈 AUDREY CALE STA ANA
🥈 AEDRIEL STA ANA
🥈 KEIZER MAVERICK MARIANO
🥈 HALEIGHA MAE LAMINGAO
🥈 NITZCY LEIGH BALLEN
🥉 CRISTINE JOYCE NIMER
🥉 JENICA KAW
🥉 KAZH NICOLE BAGAY
🥉 KISHA JANINE PINEDA
🥉 EHRA MAEVE INOLINO
🥉 JAMES ZACHARY TONGCO
🥉 NICOLE ALEXIS MAGBITANG
🥉 SOPHIA ANDREA MAE TAGLINAO
🥉 CYRUS NIEL BO
🥉 AMETHYST LOUINE DIMASANGAL
🥉 EUNIZE GWYNIVIER UDARBE
🥉 ADRIANA MACKENZIE ARELLANO
🥉 XYLEN ZENITH DOMETITA

To our RTA Players, thank you for showing discipline, determination, sportsmanship, and heart throughout the competition. Your hard work during training truly paid off, and we are proud of every single one of you regardless of the results. Continue learning, growing, and striving for excellence. 🥋🔥

To our RTA Coaches, thank you for your patience, guidance, dedication, and continuous support to our athletes. Your efforts behind every training session and competition preparation greatly contributed to the success of the team. 🙏

To our RTA Program Head, Sir Elmer, thank you for your leadership, trust, guidance, and unwavering support to the whole RTA Team. Your commitment to the program continues to inspire both players and coaches to do their best inside and outside the competition area. 🙌

Thank you as well to our RTA parents and supporters for your endless trust, encouragement, and support for our athletes and the program.

Congratulations once again, RTA Family! 🏆🥋

On to the next. RTA FIGHTING! ☝️

21/05/2026

🔥 FREE Taekwondo equipments to all RTA enrollees for the Month of May !

We are now launching our special promo for the month of May! 🥋

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• Kick Pad
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📅 Promo Period:
May 16 – May 25, 2026 only

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