From Tijuana, Mexico, comes a 25-year-old
competitor who dedicates a great amount of hard work towards Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu. His name is Fernando Amado, but he goes by the name "Fer Ji."
He train…
Remember the name Roberto Jimenez and don't you
dare forget it! This young star is truly making a name for himself in
the Jiu-Jitsu world. Within just these past few months, he's dominated
almos…
Our team was
well-represented across the pond in London at the IBJJF British National
tournament by our black belt Chico Mendez, an avid competitor, instructor and Father. He had long days on June…
The Rodrigo Freitas
Jiu-Jitsu Academy was packed with students on July 2, 2016. As soon as
Ian Sanders saw the photographer there, that's when he thought something
big was about to happen. He wa…
A whole new journey is
about to commence. On June 18, 2016, Cobrinha promoted our very own
Rehan Muttalib to become the newest brown belt in the game. Although he
wished for this to happen, Reha…
Oahu's south shore at Ala
Moana Bowls welcomed 96 pro surfers to compete at the Local Motion Surf
into Summer 2016, a World Pro Surf League QS 1,000 qualifying series
event. At the top of their…
Multi IBJJF Champion Rolando Samson is on the
road again this summer, this time making his debut in Canada. On
June 17, 2016 at 5PM, you can catch him at the MMA University Academy in
Calg…
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 1…
On May 7, 2016, Fight to
Win Pro came to San Diego to host a great event that showcased
California's top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes. The goal was to submit
your opponent within a set time limi…
MOYA Brand is stoked to announce the Newest Edition to the Family: CHECKMAT Blackbelt Chico Mendes! Chico is a Blackbelt directly under Legendary Jiu Jitsu Practitioner Leo Vieira (CHECKMA…
Big Congrats to "The Half Guard Master Lucas Leite" on receiving his 3rd stripe (3rd degree) on his Blackbelt this past week, by his Master Leonardo Vieira (Checkmat Co - Founder). Leite will be…
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 Ar…
