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10th Planet gyms

10th Planet is the best-known no-gi BJJ system, founded by Eddie Bravo in Los Angeles in 2003. 8 10th Planet academies in 8 cities are listed below, ordered by our editorial rank.

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Eddie Bravo opened the first 10th Planet school in Los Angeles in 2003, soon after his run at the ADCC World Championship that year. A black belt under Jean-Jacques Machado, he built a jiu-jitsu system for training without the gi, and the network has since grown to over 100 schools.

The 10th Planet system

10th Planet is a no-gi system. Instead of grips on the collar and sleeves, the game relies on positions that work without cloth: the rubber guard, the lockdown half guard and the twister, a spinal lock Bravo popularized. Students keep the standard ranks from white to black belt but show them with colored rash guards.

Bravo also founded the Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI), a submission-only event, and Combat Jiu-Jitsu, which allows open-hand strikes on the ground.

What to bring

Wear a rash guard and shorts or spats. Most 10th Planet schools have no dress code beyond that, but check with the gym before your first class.

10th Planet in United States (8)

  1. 610th Planet HeadquartersLos Angeles, California, United States · 10th PlanetEddie Bravo’s no-gi headquarters, known for rubber guard systems and a distinct instructional culture.
  2. 2310th Planet San DiegoSan Diego, California, United States · 10th PlanetThe Martinez brothers' 10th Planet 'Freak Show' in Grantville, San Diego. No-gi, wrestling, MMA, women's classes, open rolls and a full-day guest pass.
  3. 2810th Planet AustinAustin, Texas, United States · 10th Planet10th Planet's Austin HQ on Freidrich Ln, southeast Austin, led by black belt Gabe Tuttle. No-gi seven days a week from early morning, with a free first class.
  4. 3710th Planet ChicagoChicago, Illinois, United States · 10th PlanetChicago's 10th Planet school on N Milwaukee Ave, run by black belt Josh Passini, who trained directly under Eddie Bravo and teaches no-gi and wrestling.
  5. 4310th Planet HoustonHouston, Texas, United States · 10th PlanetNo-gi 10th Planet school at 3420 Rusk St near downtown Houston, with kids (4–13) and adult classes and a free first class.
  6. 6710th Planet PhoenixMesa, Arizona, United States · 10th PlanetEddie Bravo's first 10th Planet affiliate, run by black belt John Botello in Mesa, AZ. No-gi fundamentals, kids classes and a Saturday open mat.
  7. 6910th Planet Downtown Las VegasLas Vegas, Nevada, United States · 10th Planet10th Planet's downtown Las Vegas school on S 6th St, run by EBI matchmaker Casey Halstead. No-gi, MMA, striking, wrestling and fight camps, beginners welcome.
  8. 8810th Planet NYCNew York, New York, United States · 10th PlanetManhattan's 10th Planet school in Midtown, led by Rey "Stingrey" De Leon, who trained under Eddie Bravo in LA. Intro, basics, advanced, wrestling and EBI overtime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 10th Planet use belts?

It uses the same ranks as standard BJJ, from white to black, but students show their rank with colored rash guards because they train without a gi.

Is 10th Planet only no-gi?

10th Planet is a no-gi system, and its classes are taught without the gi. Bring shorts and a rash guard.

Who founded 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu?

Eddie Bravo, a black belt under Jean-Jacques Machado, opened the first 10th Planet school in Los Angeles in 2003, after his run at ADCC that year.

What is the rubber guard?

The rubber guard is a closed-guard system Eddie Bravo developed, where you hold one leg high across the opponent's back and lock it in place with your arm to break their posture. It sets up omoplatas, triangles and the gogoplata.