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Mastering the Art: Cleber Luciano Ascends to 1st Degree Coral Belt In the storied halls of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, certain milestones transcend mere sport—they represent a lifetime of discipline, sacrifice, and evolution. Recently, the community gathered to celebrate one such moment: Master Cleber Luciano being awarded his 1st Degree Coral Belt (8th Degree Black and Red Belt). To understand the magnitude of this: the Coral Belt is reserved for those who have spent over 30 years as an active b …

Iron Sharpens Iron: Arona Villiatora’s Dominant ADCC Performance The ADCC stage is where reputations are forged and limits are tested. For Arona Villiatora, the most recent ADCC outing wasn't just another tournament—it was a definitive statement on the power of technique, family legacy, and a relentless wrestling pedigree. Competing at 55kg but testing his mettle in the 60kg division, Arona stepped onto the mats giving up significant weight to his opponents. In the world of high-leve …

Turn Heads, Snatch Necks: The Pretty Dangerous Collection is Here In the world of Jiu-Jitsu, there’s a common misconception that you have to choose between looking sharp and playing a "dangerous" game. At Moya Brand, we’ve always believed that the most lethal grapplers are the ones who move with style and precision. Enter our latest drop: The Pretty Dangerous Collection. This isn't just a no-gi set; it’s a statement. Drenched in soft Lavender and Blush pastels, this collection …

The Future of Grappling: The WNO 32 Youth Bracket The landscape of professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is shifting as a new generation of "born-into-it" athletes arrives faster than anyone expected. The Next Generation Is Here tells the story of the inaugural Who’s Number One (WNO) 32 Youth Bracket, a brand-new proving ground for tomorrow’s world champions.  Inspired by young phenoms like Mica Galvao and the Ruotolo brothers, these rising stars are proving that greatness has no age …

Moya Brand is beaming with pride as one of their very own athletes, Alexa Grasso, has been tapped to serve as a head coach on the UFC's long-running reality show The Ultimate Fighter for its upcoming 32nd season.Grasso's appointment comes fresh off one of the biggest victories of her career - a spectacular rear-naked choke submission win over Valentina Shevchenko to capture the UFC women's flyweight title. With that triumph, the 29-year-old became the first Mexican-born woman to wear UFC gold.Th …

Probably thee most asked question... What is the singular best Martial Art if you were only able to choose one?  As we all know Martial Arts has involved of the years to what we know today as Mixed Martial Arts.  But what is the best Martial Art in its purest form?   Check the video and find out...Big Thanks to Sean "Buck" Rogers     …

Hello Kitty x Moya Aloha Collection '21 - PR ReleaseMoya is now in its 5th Year of Partnership & Collaboration with Sanrio (parent company of Hello Kitty).  Our '21 Hello Kitty x Moya Aloha Collection was our Fifth release in a multi year agreement with Sanrio, with the aim of producing premium limited collections for the Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle Community.Hello Kitty x Moya Aloha Collection '21 was a pre order release, with ship out dates scheduled for December 2021/ January 2022. Due to ma …

We here at Moya Brand pride ourselves on not only quality of craftsmanship, but also in creating unique themes and story telling though visual art.   Introducing Vintro Series - Featuring a classic vintage retro seamless pattern of submission deco through out the panels & patch work.  Classic Jiu Jitsu Art telling, a story of its own in style & comfort.  Available now, while supplies last.Thank You for Choosing Moya! …

Team Yemaso of West Idaho BJJ officially opened for business on June 2019. They’re located in the small rural town of Star, Idaho. Prior to COVID-19, their academy was growing steadily as they were the only martial arts academy in town. They felt as though they introduced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to so many people and a lot of their members have been waiting to train for years, but have just been waiting for an academy to open up nearby.Tom Steele, the owner of West Idaho BJJ, closed the academy’s do …

May 22, 2020, the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) officially announced the suspension of all their events for the remainder of this year “until conditions are safe to resume competitions.” The federation reassures the Jiu-Jitsu community that they are continuing to work alongside the government, world health authorities and local communities for updates on hospitals, health networks, travel restrictions, and public transportation. Before they decide on resuming the tournamen …