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MAYANS M.C. 

Origins & Cultural Identity

The Mayans Motorcycle Club originated in Southern California, founded by Jackson Moore. Unlike many outlaw clubs with roots in white, working-class counterculture, the Mayans’ identity grew from Latino urban neighborhoods, where bikes, lowrider culture, and family loyalty intertwined with a deep connection to Mexican and Chicano heritage.

Their name and symbolism draw from the ancient Mayan civilization, representing:

  • Warrior ethos

  • Mathematical/strategic thinking

  • Rebirth, cycles, and fate

Their patch—a Mayan king wearing a headdress—reflects pride, ancestry, and power.

STRUCTURE OF THE CLUB

1. National Hierarchy

The Mayans are one of the largest MCs in the West Coast/Mexico region. They have multiple charters and a strong centralized leadership structure, more organized than most other clubs.

Typical leadership includes:

  • El Presidente / National President

  • National VP

  • National Secretary/Treasurer

  • Regional Commanders

  • Charter Presidents (e.g., Santo Padre, Oakland, Yuma)

They often coordinate across borders, especially for gun, cartel, and smuggling operations.

2. Charter Breakdown

  • Santo Padre

  • Oakland

  • Yuma

  • San Bernardino

  • Tijuana & Border Charters (operating alongside Mexican cartels)

Each chapter has:

  • President

  • VP

  • Secretary

  • Treasurer

  • Road Captain

  • Sgt. at Arms

  • Full patch members

  • Prospects

  • Hang-arounds

KEY THEMES & VALUES

Family Over Everything

The Mayans often show stronger ties to blood family than other outlaw clubs. Many members protect:

  • wives

  • siblings

  • children

  • extended family

  • entire neighborhoods

This connection drives many personal conflicts in both shows.

Loyalty & Honor

Honor within the club is strict. Breaking the code can lead to:

  • demotion

  • the patch being stripped

  • exile

  • or death

But the concept of honor often clashes with:

  • cartel alliances

  • personal vendettas

  • corrupt leadership

  • internal betrayal

Dual Identity

Members frequently navigate:

  • American biker culture, with its rules, traditions, and rivalries

  • Latino identity, shaped by community, border life, and intergenerational trauma

This gives Mayans storylines emotional depth beyond typical outlaw narratives.

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THE TRUE MEANING OF A BIKER

1. Freedom

Above everything else, a biker lives for freedom.

  • The open road

  • The wind

  • The ability to go anywhere, anytime

  • Living life by their own rules

It’s not just riding—it’s escaping the cages of routine, expectation, and limitation.

2. Brotherhood & Loyalty

Whether part of an MC, RC, or just a riding group, bikers value loyalty deeply.

  • They watch each other’s backs

  • Protect each other’s families

  • Support each other on and off the road

For many, their motorcycle community becomes a second family—one chosen by choice, not blood.

3. Respect

Respect isn’t given; it’s earned.
A true biker:

  • Respects fellow riders

  • Respects the road

  • Respects the lifestyle

  • Respects the machines they ride

They don’t pretend to be something they aren’t. Authenticity matters.

4. The Ride Over the Image

A real biker isn’t defined by patches, vests, or image.
The motorcycle is the center:

  • The sound of the engine

  • The feel of the road

  • The connection between rider and machine

It’s about passion, not posing.

5. Independence

Bikers often carry a strong sense of individuality.

  • They don’t follow trends

  • They don’t seek approval

  • They value self-reliance

Many bikers work with their hands, fix their own bikes, and learn the road through experience.

6. Code of Honor

Even outside of clubs, many riders live by a personal code:

  • Don’t leave another biker stranded

  • Ride safe and ride smart

  • Stay true to your word

  • Stand up for those who can’t stand up for themselves

It’s an unwritten but universally understood ethic.

7. Living Life Full-Force

Bikers tend to live fully, without half-measures.
They understand the risks of riding—but choose to ride anyway.

Because to them:

A life without passion isn’t living.

SO WHAT IS A BIKER—REALLY?

A biker is someone who:

  • values freedom

  • respects the road

  • finds peace and identity on two wheels

  • rides because it’s who they are, not just what they do

It’s not the bike that makes the biker—it’s the heart, the respect, and the way of living.