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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 …

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 …

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 …

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

Want to check out a virtual surf tour featuring some of the best secret and not so secret surf spots in the world?  Look no further, our long time friend & Professional Athlete Eli Olson has got you covered:Introducing FLOWSTATE - A SURF SERIES - Check out the latest video on trestles by Eli!  …

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!! …

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! …

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 …

Congratulations to our newest black belt, Vanessa Nancy Griffin! After 9 years of training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Vanessa earned her black belt from Julius Park at Crazy 88 Mixed Martial Arts on June 19, 2020.Her journey started because she was desperately seeking an activity to do as a teenager. She originally looked for a place to do kickboxing, but was able to find Crazy 88 instead. Although Vanessa was never interested in grappling, after her first class she was absolutely hooked! Her first co …