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Some people know what they want from the very beginning. Our second degree black belt, Michael Cusi is no exception. After watching the UFC Night of Champions with Royce Gracie, where he discovered the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He started at Roy Harris' academy in August 2000. Ten years later, he earned his black belt from Harris himself. Cusi shared with us that BJJ positively changed his life. He gained a stronger self-confidence, made a lot of valuable friendships, and he lear …

With the tragic events taking place in Texas, Roots Athletics is organizing a charity seminar to raise money for those who have been effected by Hurricane Harvey. All of the money raised will be donated to the "Red Cross Hurricane Harvey Relief" program. Our goal is to bring the Philadelphia community together to help those in need. The seminar will be from 1pm-3pm and will have multiple local instructors sharing their Jiu Jitsu knowledge in exchange for a small donation. All …

Big congrats to our long time friends The Jimenez Family.  After years of living and building their Academy in Spring, Texas.  The Jimenez family decided to chase their dream and move out west to Las Vegas, Nevada.  Heading the instruction is Raul Jimenez (Blackbelt- Team Gacho/Alliance), Raul has a solid competition background winning major tournaments such as; IBJJF Worlds Championships, Pan Ams and European Open.Assisting Raul, is the kid Phenom himself Worlds, Pans and Europea …

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 …

Over the years there has been a constant debate between "Full Time Athletes" and "Education."  Many had believed that in order to obtain constant podium results one must study and practice the Art full time, however there are a few dedicated individuals who seem to have found the balance between the mat and education.   One of those Student Athletes is Rehan Muttalib (28 years old, Southbay, CA).  We began sponsoring Rehan as a bluebelt back in early 2012.  Little d …

Pro Surfer Bobby Martinez - Surf, Fight, Train 2015! VideoCheck out the homie Professional Surfer Bobby Martinez, as he talks about how he began his Jiu Jitsu Journey after competitive surf. For those who do not know Bobby Martinez, Bobby is from Santa Barbara, CA and Surfed On the Pro Surf Tour for 6 years before his official retirement, always one to speak his mind and never one to cower, goofy foot (Surfing with the left foot on the back of board (less common than regular foot). …

Inspiring Video on A Day in the Life of the most exciting Purplebelt in the Game: Rolando Samson - Atos BJJ - San Diego, CA.  Check out the video as Rolando prepares for Pan Ams and Mid-terms during the same week! Looking for high quality  BJJ Gis? Be sure to check out our shop! …

Congrats to #MOYAfam Nick Dompierre for getting the Diamond Supply Spread in Thrasher Magazine! photo by @Seutrinh

Nick Dompierre has been chosen as one of the Sixteen world's best street skaters to have submitted a 60-second video part for a shot at X Games gold. The medals will be awarded by a group of judges. The Fan's decide their favorite by tweeting the video they like by using #[skater's last name] + @XGames #RealStreetexample tweet 1(if your a homie): yeah Nick #dompierre for @XGames #Realstreet example tweet 2(if your another homie): oh dayummm Nick #dompierre killed it in @xgames #re …

The Fight Against GMO's is raging in Hawaii with Professional Surfer / Mixed Martial Artist turned Activist Dustin Barca leading the way.  Dustin has been on a quest to lead by example and be the AGENT of Change for his home of Hawaii!  Hawaii is Ground Zero for the fight against GMO's, but its not a just a fight in Hawaii, it is a fight that has Global Implications.  Currently Hawaii is being bombarded with 6 times the amount of chemicals in Kauai than other location in the Unite …