# 10th Planet Etobicoke > Etobicoke, Canada | #<Affiliation:0x00006323fd70a650> ## Overview **Name:** 10th Planet Etobicoke **Affiliation:** #<Affiliation:0x00006323fd70a650> **Description:** 10th Planet Etobicoke is a premier martial arts academy located in the heart of Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada. The school specializes in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, a unique and innovative no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu system developed by Eddie Bravo that emphasizes adaptability, creativity, and an attacking mindset. With a focus on practical self-defense and competition-ready techniques, 10th Planet Etobicoke offers world-class instruction for students of all ages and skill levels. The academy is led by head instructor Micah Brakefield, a highly accomplished grappler who holds two black belts - one in gi jiu-jitsu from De La Riva blackbelt Don Whitefield (earned April 2018) and another in the 10th Planet system under Eddie Bravo blackbelt Nabil Salameh. Micah's grappling journey began in 2000 with wrestling at Reynolds High School, where he earned provincial and national medals. After wrestling in college, he transitioned to mixed martial arts and began training jiu-jitsu in early 2011. Today, Micah continues to compete internationally on stages including Fight2win, Combat Worlds, and Submission Underground, bringing elite-level experience to his students. He is supported by a talented coaching staff including Mike Danchuk (BJJ Coach), Johnny Manicat (BJJ Coach, recent black belt), Steve MacDonald (MMA Coach), and Coach Quincy (Women's Muay Thai instructor). 10th Planet Etobicoke offers comprehensive programs for all ages including Preschool Martial Arts (ages 3-5), Youth Jiu-Jitsu (6-9 and 10-14), Adult Jiu-Jitsu (15+), Youth and Junior Muay Thai, Adult Muay Thai, Women's Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, and MMA. The state-of-the-art facility features spacious mat space, clean changing rooms, showers, and parking. The academy prides itself on creating a welcoming, ego-free environment that is conducive to adult learning while maintaining high-level technical instruction. Whether students are seeking self-defense skills, improved fitness, or competition training, 10th Planet Etobicoke provides expert guidance in a supportive community atmosphere. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Phone:** (647) 231-6711 **Email:** info@10thplanetetobicoke.com **Website:** https://10thplanetetobicoke.com/?utm_source=googlemybusiness&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Google%20My%20Business **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10petobicoke/?hl=en - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/10pEtobicoke ## Instructors ### Micah Brakefield - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Micah officially started his grappling journey in 2000 with wrestling at Reynolds High School, earning provincial and national medals. After wrestling in college, he transitioned to mixed martial arts in early 2011. He received his first black belt in gi jiu-jitsu in April 2018 from De La Riva blackbelt Don Whitefield, then earned a second black belt in the 10th Planet no-gi system under Eddie Bravo blackbelt Nabil Salameh. Micah continues to compete internationally in both gi and no-gi on stages including Fight2win, Combat Worlds, and Submission Underground. ### Johnny Manicat - Black **Role:** Instructor ### Mike Danchuk **Role:** Instructor ### Steve MacDonald **Role:** Instructor ## Programs ### Preschool Martial Arts **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Fun and engaging martial arts program for ages 3-5. Helps children build coordination, focus, and confidence through movement-based learning. ### Youth Jiu-Jitsu (6-9) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** BJJ program for children ages 6-9. Builds confidence, discipline, and essential life skills in a fun, supportive environment. ### Youth Jiu-Jitsu (10-14) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** BJJ program for ages 10-14. Develops confidence, discipline, and problem-solving skills while teaching practical self-defense. ### Adult Jiu-Jitsu **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** No-gi jiu-jitsu for adults 15+. Build strength, sharpen your mind, and learn real-world self-defense in a challenging yet supportive environment. ### Youth Muay Thai (6-9) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Fun and engaging Muay Thai for kids ages 6-9. Builds confidence, fitness, and real self-defense skills. ### Junior Muay Thai (10-14) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Muay Thai for ages 10-14. Builds confidence, discipline, and real self-defense skills while improving fitness and mental resilience. ### Adult Muay Thai **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Develop striking power, endurance, and confidence with high-energy Muay Thai training. ### Women's Muay Thai **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Build strength, technique, and confidence in a supportive women-only Muay Thai class taught by Coach Quincy. ### Boxing **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Develop striking skills, build endurance, and improve overall fitness with high-energy boxing training. ### Wrestling **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Build strength, endurance, and mental toughness while learning high-level grappling techniques. ### MMA **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Develop real striking, grappling, and self-defense skills while building strength, endurance, and confidence. --- **Last Updated:** January 30, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/canada/etobicoke/10th-planet-etobicoke)