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Balancing athletics and academics is a task that many young competitors around the world face with or have had to face with. Eventually athletes will have to say farewell to sports competitions and compete with real world tasks such as being able to land a job that they love to do. It may be difficult for some to balance the demands of both athletics and academics. Fortunately Dr. AnnMaria De Mars, a former judo world champion, has developed an educational program for young students and student- …

You can now find all high quality fight gear and clothing products at the brand-new Superare Fight Shop in Los Angeles! They sell a variety of fight gear and apparel, including Moya. Owner, Zach Lipari, just opened his new shop in LA in early January of this year. Zach Lipari started Superare fight shop 7 years ago in Long Island, NY. They were the only outlet in Long Island for fight gear and clothing. At the time, the concept of fight shops was relatively new and they aimed to “not only a …

Hurricane Harvey was only one of the recent devastation's our nation faced in the past year. Although some might be focused on the horrific events, we would like to put a spotlight on those who lent a helping hand for those in need. Mike Calimbas is a well-known professional photographer in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scene. His work can be found on almost all world renowned BJJ athletes’ pages. As a Texas resident, he wanted to offer help in the best way he thought possible. Calim …

We here at MOYA are proud partners with our brothers & sisters at the Mauli Ola Foundation (MOF).  For the last several years MOYA x MOF has banded together to further spread the word of the natural heeling that our great Oceans possess.  It was our collective goal to create, design and produce clothing and Jiu Jitsu Gis, in which the proceeds would be donated to the Mauli Ola Foundation.  MOF originally started out conducting "Surf Experience Days," in which, children and ad …

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). …