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Cancelled seminars and closed academies, World Champion Lucas Leite talks COVID & Small BusinessThe affects of COVID-19 and Small Businesses are profound. Empty dinning halls and crowded drive thrus for takeout. Closed Jiu Jitsu Academies and zoom classes behind a computer screen. We recently had a chance to catch up with our long time friend and Half Guard Master Professor Lucas Leite. Lucas had been in the processing of building his Competition Team not only with his US based st …

We here at Moya never thought we would see the day where we would be producing mask. Thoughts and prayers to all the families who are being affected by COVID-19. Our ethos has always been to pay it forward working with non profit organizations and community leaders. Allowing at risk youth and troubled adults a place to train and channel their energy, regardless of their financial situation. Jiu Jitsu Does Save Lives.In this current environment of personal well being and financial uncerta …

First off, I would like to thank Moya Brand for giving me the opportunity to address such an important issue that is currently affecting the jiu jitsu community and the world. I would like to point out that even though I'm an MD and a black belt, my recommendations are somewhat limited in that they are solely based off of what I have personally seen/experienced while practicing medicine during the coronavirus pandemic in the state of South Carolina. It is important to note that each state is d …

It’s no secret that major changes have surfaced within all aspects of our communities. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu itself has experienced a sudden pause with the complete cancelation of the 2020 tournament season, which included: the IBJJF Pan Americans and Worlds. As weeks turn into months, questions were raised about how our athletes have maintained a leveled state during these times. For the 25-year-old BJJ black belt, Rolando Samson, this is what we’ve come to find.With the closure of all gy …

Life as we knew it has completely been altered by this Pandemic COVID-19. Across the world many countries are grappling with the approach on how to tackle this uncertain and monumental task. We here at Moya will leave that for the professionals.COVID-19 has forced us to hit the brakes on our day to day lives, the interruption of schools, business, commerce and the passing of thousands of people worldwide. California is approaching 2 months of “quarantine.” We have spoken to many gym owner …

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OPEN CLOSET 2019!Here's your chance to score some items that are no longer available to the General Public.  Open Closet is a collection from a hidden link of past releases that are no longer available on our main website. What is Open Closet:Open Closet will feature past releases from Gis to apparel.  Items, sizes, quantities and styles are limited to availability.How can I access the Open Closet Sale:You can access the Open Closet Sale by signing up for our newsletter at ww …

Congratulations to one of the top straw weight fighters in the UFC; Alexa Grasso. She now has a solid record of 11 wins and only 2 losses after her latest win over Karolina Kowalkiewicz at UFC 238. Grasso who trains at Lobo Gym MMA felt “very happy” after her last victory because it bumped her to be the 10th ranked straw weight in the UFC which was one of her biggest goals. Right now, Grasso is currently training for her next fight against Carla Esparza on September 21st. After her last fi …

Congratulationsto our newest black belt, Rich Van Houten! He’s been working towards getting his black belt for almost 13 years now. He began training since 2006 while also opening up his gym, LA Boxing in Hoboken, New Jersey. At the time he was more focused on MMA but he was still training with guys like JT Torres and Jay Hayes. Eventually, he kept progressing and received his purple belt under Marcio Bittencourt. It was around this time where he decided to focus more on Jiu Jitsu so he s …

Rolando Samson is a young black belt under Atos BJJ in San Diego with Professor Andre Galvao.  Samson has won numerous titles in the past while also being a full time student at San Diego State University majoring in Kinesiology. Samson has a heavy on and off the mat work load.  Student Athletes are constantly on the grind and are constantly pushing themselves on the mat and in the books.  Always drawing inspiration in something or someone to encourage them to strive t …