BJJ Gyms in Nebraska, United States

10th Planet Omaha, NE

Nebraska’s SIMS Martial Arts Academy, affiliated with the revolutionary 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu system, is no longer the Heartland’s best kept secret. With the success of its competitors in the cage and on the sporting mats, SIMS dojo is quickly making a name for itself as a premiere academy in the midwest. By using “No Way as Way”, SIMS (an acronym for the Science of Integrated Martial Systems) merges aspects of Jujitsu, Karate, Muay Thai, Jeet Kune Do/Jun fan gung fu, Kali, and more to create a unique martial system. Students ranging from hobbyists, to amateur and professional fighters, to law enforcement, and even UFC veterans have taken advantage of all the SIMS instructors have to offer. Whether the goal is to lose weight, gain general fitness, learn self-defense, or become the next MMA world champion SIMS can take you there.” Instructor’s Bio: With nearly 30 years of martial arts experience, Sensei Derek Stewart is arguably the best the Heartland has to offer. As Nebraska’s first black belt promoted by Eddie Bravo in the 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu System, Sensei Derek Stewart brings a progressive and modern approach to no-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu instruction. Sensei Derek Stewart is also a 4th Degree black belt through the Otomi Martial Arts, a 3rd degree black belt in Kihido Karate, a 2nd Degree black belt in Sanuces Ryu Jiu-Jitsu under former world champion Shihan Daryl Johnson, and certified instructor in the progressive fighting arts.

10th Planet Decatur, AL

Brandon Mccaghren is the first (and currently only) certified 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Instructor in the entire Southeastern United States and is ranked as a Black Belt under Eddie Bravo. In addition to being a Black Belt practitioner and teacher in the traditional martial arts, he has spent training time with some of the most well respected and recognizable faces in the Jiu Jitsu community including Rickson Gracie, Jean Jacques Machado and (of course) Eddie Bravo to name a few. © 2010 - 2026 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu. All Rights Reserved.

Enlisted Nine Fight Company – HQ is a veteran-owned martial arts center in Fredericksburg, VA, founded in March 2020 by Professor Colton T. Smith (3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt and UFC Ultimate Fighter Season 16 Champion) and Professor Richard Pasinski (1st Degree BJJ Black Belt). The academy serves the greater Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Stafford County areas with a focus on real-life self-defense scenarios through practical martial arts education. The training philosophy at Enlisted Nine emphasizes equality and community across all experience levels. Students from military, law enforcement, first responders, and civilian backgrounds train together in a positive, family-friendly environment. The academy offers instruction in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, No-Gi Grappling, MMA, Muay Thai, Wrestling, and Judo, catering to everyone from world-class competitors to casual practitioners. Beyond physical benefits, the program builds mental fortitude to tackle anxiety and stress both on and off the mats. The instructional team includes highly experienced coaches: Professor Colton T. Smith (4x UFC veteran, 8x IBJJF Gold Medalist, 2x IBJJF Pan Am Medalist), Professor Richard Pasinski (4x IBJJF Silver Medalist, ADCC Silver Medalist, 2021 Pan Am Medalist), Coach Isaiah "Grizzley" Riley (Brown Belt, 2x IBJJF Pan Champion), Coach Nick Hunt (Brown Belt, Combatives Master Trainer), Coach George Antoniou (3rd Degree Judo Black Belt), Coach Carlos Castrejon (Muay Thai specialist), Coach Darian Lira (Purple Belt, Sub-Novice Golden Gloves Champion), and Coach Tofan Qayumi (international wrestling champion). The academy's motto is "Preparing to survive the worst day of our lives."