21/07/2025
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โ Rain or shine, the fighting spirit never wavered.
OSSU! A Heartfelt Thank You from Batangas Karate Open 2025!
Last Saturday, July 19, 2025, the University of Batangas Millennium Gymnasium transformed into a dojo of dreams, as 50 teams from across Batangas, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal, Quezon, Bulacan, Bataan, Pangasinan, and Metro Manila came together despite the stormy skies โ to celebrate the way of the warrior. The tatami was alive with spirit, respect, and courage.
From the bottom of our hearts, we bow in gratitude:
๐ฅ To our beloved karatekas โ all 1,100+ entries โ your fighting spirit lit up every corner of the arena. Win or lose, you carried yourselves with bushido: discipline, respect, and honor. You reminded us all why we love this art.
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ To the proud parents, tireless guardians, and loyal supporters, thank you for braving the rains, cheering every kata and kumite match, and standing strong behind your athletes. Your presence made this more than a competition โ you made it a celebration of family, community, and heart.
๐งโ๐ซ To all Coaches โ we owe you the deepest bow. Thank you for molding our athletes, preparing them with care, and guiding them through every fight with honor. Your leadership fuels the growth of this community.
โ๏ธ To our respected Karate Pilipinas Sports Federation Inc. Referees and Judges โ thank you for standing firm and focused from the first match to the last. Your fairness, clarity, and professionalism upheld the integrity of every bout. Without you, there would be no tournament.
๐ To our mentors and guiding forces:
โข Shihan Ricky Lim, President of Karate Pilipinas โ thank you for your trust, wisdom, and the green light to make this tournament happen under your watch. Your leadership continues to inspire.
โข Kaicho Alejandro Vasquez, your presence elevated the occasion and your dedication inspired us โ thank you for traveling all the way from Dagupan City and being among the first to arrive at the venue.
โข Sensei Chino Veguillas, Head of KPSFI Referee Council, thank you for ensuring we had enough officials to uphold the integrity of the competition.
โข Senseis Jeffrey Lagasca and the KPFSI Organizing Committeeโ thank you for sharing your knowledge and guiding us through every step of organizing a KPSFI-sanctioned event.
โข Senseis Ricky Elinon, Bernard Alvarina, Joseph Olivar, George Lacorte, and Gierby Lacorte โ your words, shared in passing or in casual conversation, became our compass. Whether you knew it or not, your insights guided many of our decisions and helped shape this tournament into what it became. We are deeply grateful for your quiet but powerful influence.
๐๏ธ To our venue partners and government allies:
โข UB Sports Director Sir Pepe Quizon, thank you for opening the doors of the UB Millennium Gymnasium to us.
โข UB MAGS Head Ma'am Marilyn Barrion, along with the exceptional housekeeping, maintenance, safety, and security teams, thank you for handling every corner of the venue with grace and care.
โข UB Football Team Head Coach Neko Del Rosario for assisting us in finding a home for BKO 2025.
โข Mayor Marvey Mariรฑo of Batangas City โ thank you for mobilizing the CDRRMO, TDO, and Batangas City Police. Your support ensured that our guests were safe and welcomed.
โข Dr. Jimmy Panganiban and Dr. Angelisa Amoto of DepEd Batangas City โthank you for supporting the martial arts community.
โ๏ธ To our support system behind the scenes:
โข Sensei Mark Alexander Luneta โ your tireless, all-day first-aid watch kept every athlete, coach, and guest safe. Knowing you were there gave everyone true peace of mind. We cannot thank you enough.
โข Sensei Hannah Nicole Montalbo, Sensei Rhay Ann May Noche, and our hardworking staging and monitoring team โ thank you for staying sharp and composed under pressure, and for ensuring the smooth flow of matches amidst the fast-paced demands of the tournament.
โข Sensei Leo Ramirez and Sensei Randolf Celemin, your technical expertise made all the difference at the venue.
โข Sensei Atty. Ronaldo Corales, thank you for your legal assistance and presence.
โข karate lifestyle, for capturing the essence of the day in photos and video, for capturing moments that will live forever.
โข Ms. Jamie Christine Lim, our opening ceremony emcee โ thank you for lending your grace and championship spirit to the launch of our event.
โข Senseis Arnaldo Cavite, Jebby Celino, Michael Llave, Darwin Llave, and Noel Llave โ because of your support, we were able to run five tatamis for this event.
๐ To our generous donors โ
Mr. Zeus Garing, Mr. Donnie Acorda, Mr. Edgardo Catapang, Sensei Marc Reniel Francia, Mr. Victor Macasi, Mr. Boythy Pible, Mr. Rolando Bool, Master Jun Regino, Sensei Teody De Ocampo, Mr. Pope Guinihin, Mr. Etchad Delos Reyes, Brgy. Calicanto Chairwoman Maritess Harrell, and Barangay Alangilan Chairman Marvin Cascalla โ your kindness made a huge difference and thank you for believing in our athletes.
๐ฅ Powered by Champions. Backed by Believers.
Thank you to our amazing sponsors for keeping the fire alive at BKO 2025:
โข Nutri10Teen
โข Dayzinc PH
โข Otsuka Solar Philippines Inc Pocari Sweat (Philippines)
Official Hydration Partner Batangas Karate Open 2025
โข Nippon Premium Bakery Fuwa Fuwa
โข Kinetiqq Active Recovery
โข Kokoro Sport
โข Raphaelโs Grill
โข MAV Trading Corp.
โข BIFIDO Health Yakult Philippines exclusive distributor in Batangas
โข Ball Up Athletics Sportswear
โข Batangas Dirt Riders Club
โข Aqua Marie Purified Drinking Water
๐ Lastly, we humbly ask for your understanding for any lapses, delays, or missteps that may have occurred throughout the event. As this was our very first time organizing a tournament of this scale, we know there is still much to learn.
Thank you for your patience, your kindness, and most of all โ for trusting us. Your support gave us the courage to take this leap, and your presence made all the challenges worth it. We carry the lessons with us, and we promise to come back stronger, better, and more prepared.
๐ง๏ธ Despite the heavy rains and gloomy skies, you showed up โ soaked shoes, umbrellas in hand, and spirits unshaken. Your presence spoke volumes about your love for the art, your dedication to your athletes, and your belief in what we were trying to achieve.
Thank you for choosing to be with us, even when the weather gave you every reason to stay home. Your commitment inspired us, and it is because of warriors like you โ on and off the mat โ that this event became truly meaningful.
Batangas Karate Open 2025 wasnโt just a tournament, it was more than just medals and matches. It was about honor, grit, and community. Together, we wrote a chapter of strength and unity that weโll carry with us beyond the dojo.
Till we meet again on the tatami โ OSSU and see you in BKO 2026! ๐ฅ
โ Batangas Karate Open 2025 Organizing Committee
Ala - Eh School of Karate-do D' Golden Dragon Martial Arts Phickaju Batangas
