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Remember the name Roberto Jimenez and don't you dare forget it! This young star is truly making a name for himself in the Jiu-Jitsu world. Within just these past few months, he's dominated almost all of the tournaments he entered as a blue belt juvenile. At this year's Pans, he subbed all of his opponents in both his division and in the open, winning double gold. For worlds, he won in his division via all submissions and got silver for the open.  At this year's IBJJF Vegas Ope …

Our team was well-represented across the pond in London at the IBJJF British National tournament by our black belt Chico Mendez, an avid competitor, instructor and Father. He had long days on June 25 and 26, competing in both the middle weight division and the open, competing in both Gi and No-Gi. With the Gi on, Chico took the gold medal in his division by winning 2 fights, the first via points and the final via wrist lock. He took 3rd in the open. For No-Gi, he took 2nd in both his …

The Rodrigo Freitas Jiu-Jitsu Academy was packed with students on July 2, 2016. As soon as Ian Sanders saw the photographer there, that's when he thought something big was about to happen. He wasn't wrong, because a black belt was waiting for him that day. Ian initially started training to get in shape, get healthy, and also because according to Ian, "my brother used to kick my ass when I was little." 6 years later, he is now a proud black belt. After winning gold at last year …

A whole new journey is about to commence. On June 18, 2016, Cobrinha promoted our very own Rehan Muttalib to become the newest brown belt in the game. Although he wished for this to happen, Rehan was still caught by surprise, knowing how high Cobrinha's standards are. He received his purple belt on October of 2012, but had to stop training in 2013 to focus on attending medical school. He decided to get back into training about a year ago. When he achieved his brown belt, it was a d …

Oahu's south shore at Ala Moana Bowls welcomed 96 pro surfers to compete at the Local Motion Surf into Summer 2016, a World Pro Surf League QS 1,000 qualifying series event. At the top of their list was our very own Eli Olson, who cleared the waves with his natural flow and earned the top of the podium at the end of the day. It was a long journey for our surfer to get back to his 100% after his unfortunate injury almost 4 months before this event, but Olson embraced the grind and a …

Multi IBJJF Champion Rolando Samson is on the road again this summer, this time making his debut in Canada.  On June 17, 2016 at 5PM, you can catch him at the MMA University Academy in Calgary, Alberta, hosting another unforgettable seminar that will cover extensive information on passing and finishing your opponent for high-level competition or for valuable training. Tickets for this can be purchased online at https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=45182&ses …

MOYA Brand' very own Miguel Villegas (21 years old, Bluebelt - Entram) looks to further the fighting lineage of Mexican Fighters as he prepares for TUF 3 - Latin America.  Miguel will be one of 16 athletes from Latin America looking to score the UFC contract.  The 16 lightweights, hail from across Latin America:  Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, and Venezuela.Miguel is an avid BJJ Competitor known for his aggressive submission style and h …

On May 7, 2016, Fight to Win Pro came to San Diego to host a great event that showcased California's top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes. The goal was to submit your opponent within a set time limit in order to win the full money prize. Most of the match ups were able to achieve this outcome, having such high-level athletes take the stage. One mat captured all the action as the fighters put on a spectacular show! Among them were MOYA Brand's own black belt Sergio Machado (Team 3/Check …

MOYA Brand is stoked to announce the Newest Edition to the Family:  CHECKMAT Blackbelt Chico Mendes!  Chico is a Blackbelt directly under Legendary Jiu Jitsu Practitioner Leo Vieira (CHECKMAT Co - Founder) and a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.   Background:After extensive seminars around the world and sharing the explosive CHECKMAT Style of Jiu Jitsu, Chico decided to make a life changing decision, not just for the Team but for his family (Father of 5) - Chico packed u …

Big Congrats to "The Half Guard Master Lucas Leite" on receiving his 3rd stripe (3rd degree) on his Blackbelt this past week, by his Master Leonardo Vieira (Checkmat Co - Founder).  Leite will be competing in his 14th IBJJF Worlds of his career, while at the same time building a successful academy and affiliation program.  Not only is Lucas an avid competitor and multi World Champion, he is also a dedicated mentor and professor to his students who will carry the Lucas Leite flag i …