Warriors Code Seminar 2026: Raising the Standard Before the Stage

Last Saturday, March 14, 2026, the Warriors Code Seminar took over the Century City Mall Event Center, setting the tone for what’s shaping up to be a serious showdown at the upcoming Warriors Classic 2026 on July 5. The event was organized by Red Panda Philippines and, if there’s one thing that’s clear, they’re not just organizing events anymore.

They’re building a reputation and quickly becoming a key force behind the growth of the bodybuilding community here in the Philippines and it’s honestly exciting to watch.

They brought in a stage stacked with over a dozen IFBB Pros and not just any pros. Olympian-level athletes flown in specifically for this seminar. Names like 2x Bikini Olympia Champion Maureen Blanquisco and 3x Men’s Physique Olympia Champion and 2026 Arnold Champion Brandon Hendrickson. Among the many IFBB Pros in attendance were athletes like Joven Sagabain, MJ Logatoc, Mary Strong, Ab Jimenez, Richard Morilla, Karym Saripada, and Myra Golloso, just a "few" of the standout names in an already loaded lineup. The presence of IFBB Pro League judges, including Wils Larita and Manwad (Gain) Chokesuwattanaskul, added even more weight to the level of insight and credibility in the room. That alone tells you this wasn’t your typical seminar. Then there’s Jonas Jamena, returning home after roughly 18 years. That moment hit different. You could feel the energy shift in the entire room the second he stepped in. He was all smiles, soaking it all in, embracing every second of being back and clearly loving every minute of it.

Attendance? Last year was 230. This year jumped to 415 and that doesn’t even include the pros or the production crew. That kind of growth says everything.

Let’s just say it straight. Red Panda Philippines is climbing fast in the Philippine bodybuilding scene and doing it in their own way. No background as a competitor, no prep stories to lean on. Just someone who genuinely understands people, energy, and how to put together something that people want to be part of. And right now, it’s working.

The seminar itself was hosted by IFBB head judge Serge, who brought great energy but more importantly, real perspective. The kind athletes actually need to hear. Not sugar-coated, not watered down, just honest insight from someone who judges the best in the world.

And then you had Brandon Hendrickson doing what Brandon does, stepping into his presence and giving the crowd a standout moment as he pulled his shirt off and hit a full Olympian walkout, reminding everyone exactly what the standard looks like. The crowd went wild. Phones up. Eyes locked.

The men brought size, presence, and solid physiques. But if we’re being honest, the Women’s Wellness division hit different. Three Wellness Pros stepped out with physiques that made people stop and really look. Thick, powerful quads, insane sweep, the kind of development that forces you to rethink what the division really demands. They were later joined by more Wellness competitors and there was one athlete in that lineup that looked very close to pro level. July is going to be interesting.

What made this seminar stand out wasn’t just the lineup, it was who was speaking.

A full stage of athletes who have actually done it. Not guessing. Not repeating things they heard online. These are competitors who have stood on the biggest stages in the world and earned their place there.

Because let’s be real, too many people do one show and suddenly become a coach or an expert. It happens all the time. But that’s not the standard we should be following.

If someone hasn’t been where you’re trying to go, they don’t know the route. Simple.

And what stood out even more was what happened after.

Athletes stayed connected. Training together, eating together, building relationships beyond the stage. The Philippine bodybuilding community is growing and a big part of that momentum is coming from what Red Panda Philippines is creating. They’re not just putting on events, they’re bringing people together and building something bigger than just a show.

This wasn’t just a seminar. It felt like a step forward.

And come July 5, we’ll see exactly who took that step seriously.