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The Shock Heard Around the Pyramid: Eduardo Granzotto's Stunning Upset Over Fabricio Andrey at 2025 IBJJF Worlds The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world witnessed one of the most significant upsets of the year when unranked Eduardo "Dudu" Granzotto eliminated the #2 seed Fabricio Andrey in the first round of the 2025 IBJJF World Championships. In a sport where rankings often predict outcomes, Granzotto's victory sent shockwaves through the Long Beach Pyramid and the global BJJ community. The David vs. Gol …

Moya Brand is thrilled to present our newest release: Hola Elvia x Moya '24 Día De Los Muertos — a limited collection honoring the sacred cycles of life, death, and remembrance. This special collaboration features the distinctive artwork of renowned Guadalajara tattoo artist @elvia_guadian.Drawing from Mexico's rich cultural heritage, this collection pays tribute to Día De Los Muertos, the beloved national holiday where families gather each November 1-2 to celebrate and remember their depa …

Legendary professional skater and jiu-jitsu practitioner Tom Knox has achieved another milestone in his martial arts journey. Recently promoted to 4th degree black belt by his longtime Professor and friend Cleber Luciano, Knox adds this accomplishment to his already impressive list of achievements.While taking a step back from active competition, Knox has shifted his focus to nurturing the next generation of athletes. He's dedicating his time to coaching and mentoring his kids and juvenile compe …

Commemorating Veterans Day - Popeye x Moya - Limited Release MMXXII - Moya is proud to be teaming up with one of the most iconic Veteran Characters dating back to the 1920's.  Quick witted and always looking for a good scrap.   Popeye is a fictional hero in US Pop Culture, first appearing in the daily King Features comic strip Thimble Theatre.In 1941, with growing concern of the US involvement in WWII approaching.  Popeye was enlisted into the US Navy. Throughout th …

Josh Cisneros put on a show at the ADCC West Coast Trails @ the 66KG Division, with some smooth takedowns and gnarly finishes.  Josh hit and finished this nasty leg attack, not once but twice.  So gnarly FloGrappling committed a segment just to breakdown the finish.   https://www.flograppling.com/articles/7666456-the-suloev-stretch-at-adcc-trials-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-workFor those few who do not know, Josh is a life long student of the arts, three of his older brothers …

Good news never gets old, Moya is proud to release the “Donation List” of Military Non-Profit Foundations that serve former, active and military families in need. The Organizations where selected based on recommendations by various Moya Sponsored Athletes & Friends who are former or active Law Enforcement and US Military Service Members.In total we donated $6000.00 during a time of need and uncertainty.The below list of Non-Profits received a portion of the $6000.00 donated.1. Green Ber …

For those of you in the Wisconsin and surrounding area be sure to check out this seminar, hosted by one of the hottest up and coming Blackbelts Josh Cisneros.  Josh has a wealth of knowledge in the modern Jiu Jitsu realm and is one of the best Blackbelts at implementing his wrestling skills.Check out one of the slickest submissions ever: …

Celebrating the worlds most influential Martial Artist of all time.  Bruce Lee x Moya team up to bring a micro collection of premium crafted lifestyle apparel, with a mix of on the mat essentials.  Designed, developed and approved in partnership with Shannon Lee.    Release Date:June 4th, 2021 @ 9 AM Pacific - Only at moyabrand.com

Over the years we have had the pleasure to work with some amazing human beings on and off the mat.  One is Rolando Samson (ATOS HQ), Rolando was one of our very first athletes we sponsored and our first Athlete to be with us from Bluebelt to Blackbelt.  Check the heat below!! …

MOYA Brand has yet another newly-promoted Black Belt in the scene! On August 26, 2020, Joshua Cisneros earned his black belt from Professor Tom Knox at Elite Team Visalia. At only 20 years old, Josh has already been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for 8 years. “I found Jiu-Jitsu through my dad, who used to train under Royce Gracie almost 20 years ago,” Josh proudly exclaimed. After finding Elite Team Visalia, Josh’s dad brought him to his first BJJ class to see if he would find a liki …