PHILIP REYES
ABOUT ME
ACADEMY
HWARANG TIGERS
BLACK BELT DEGREE
5th dan
GRANDMASTERS
Beomsanim Ko Tae Jeong
Beomsanim Ky-Tu Dang
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
MSc in Business Economics and Auditing from Copenhagen Business School
VOLUNTEER WORK
Founder and head coach of HWARANG TIGERS
WORK
Senior Group Financial Controller at DEAS Asset Management Group
INTERESTS
Running, Breathwork, Meditation, Brazillian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Travelling, Hiking, Books and Family
FAVOURIT QUOTE
"I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times"
- Bruce Lee
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MARTIAL ARTS JOURNEY AND LIFESTYLE
Born to Filipino parents and raised partly in Barcelona (until 6 years old) and Copenhagen (Vesterbro & Urbanplanen), I come from a family with strong tradition of martial arts. My two elder brothers, George and Emmanuel Jr. and my younger sister, Sherwin, all hold black belts. George in Aikido, Emmanuel and Sherwin in Taekwondo. My father Emmanuel Sr. also practiced Okinawan Karate during his time in the Philippine National Police (PNP) before immigrating to Europe in the mid-1970s and met our mother Isabelita in Denmark.
I began my own Taekwondo journey at the age of seven, training alongside my brother Emmanuel. Inspired by martial arts movies, especially Bruce Lee, my passion for the discipline has only deepened over time. Taekwondo has since become an integral part of my life, and I now share my knowledge by teaching children and youth, giving back to the community and honouring the legacy of my grandmasters and those who have supported me.
In addition to Taekwondo, I practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai as cross-training to expand my skills and diversify my martial arts abilities. I also incorporate running, swimming, hiking in the nature, breathwork and meditation into my routine to enhance my physical conditioning and maintain mental well-being.
Understanding the importance of a balanced lifestyle, I focus on healthy eating and sleeping habits to support my training, professional work, and role as a father. Given the high physical demands placed on the body in martial arts and being active everyday, I prioritize recovery to ensure that my muscles heal and energy levels are consistently replenished.