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When someone is born to do something, nothing will be able to stand in their way from doing it. Tatiana Padilla is one of those people born to be a fighter. She was just 3 and a half years old when she started wrestling. Her uncles and her older brother wrestled before her, so she followed their example. Also, having ADHD as a kid, she found that wrestling was the only activity she loved enough to pay attention to. Tatiana excelled in wrestling while attending school. One of the ma …

It has always been said that people who do good, end up getting rewarded for their deeds no matter what. For our teammate, Ryan, his acts of leadership, generosity, and unwavering work ethic come naturally. He carries no intention of being recognized at all, but that doesn't mean that these things won't eventually come his way, TWICE! Ryan made it known early in his life that although he has ADHD and Asperger, absolutely nothing will stop him from accomplishing many great - and selfless - things …

From Tijuana, Mexico, comes a 25-year-old competitor who dedicates a great amount of hard work towards Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His name is Fernando Amado, but he goes by the name "Fer Ji." He trains regularly at the Entram Academy in Tijuana, Mexico, and also trains 2 days a week at the Atos HQ academy in San Diego. Fer Ji started off doing MMA, but then went on to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has been in it for 3 years now in the gi. He trains in the gi 2 times a day, enjoying doing leg d …

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 …