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10th Planet Henderson, N.C.

Chris Hendrick has been training in the martial arts since he was 10 years old. He started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in December of 2008 and only competed 1 time as a beginner before going on to compete many times as a blue belt and competing in the purple belt divisions while still a blue belt. Chris is currently competing expert level on the tournament circuit and participating in super fight matches when invited. Chris received his blue belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu in November of 2009. He started his MMA career in 2010, becoming well known throughout the Virginia MMA circuit as “The Black Ninja” because of his recognized use of crafty karate style striking inside the cage. It was also then that he fell in love with No Gi Jiu Jitsu because of its effectiveness in the cage. Chris was the grappling coach for the MMA Team No Limit out of South Hill, Virginia from 2010 – 2012. He moved to New Jersey in 2012 and started training with 10th Planet Bethlehem under JM Holland and Zach Maslany. At this time he also had an opportunity to teach kick boxing at a local yoga studio which blossomed into him running a full scale martial arts program. In 2019 Chris was awarded his black belt in 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu under JM Holland and Zach Maslany. Chris’ accomplishments include: © 2010 - 2026 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu. All Rights Reserved.

10th Planet Hobart, Tasmania

At 10th Planet Hobart we providea family friendly, supportive, safe, clean and enjoyable learning environment, focusing on delivering everything that 10th Planet Jiu Jitsusystem has to offer. Mastering the Warm ups class runs daily, classes are provided for Kids, Teens, Adults from Beginners to Advanced and private tuition by appointment. The Coaches at 10th Planet Hobart strive to produce an environment that, whatever the age or experience level, you can take your game to the next level! 10th Planet Hobart owners Jeremy and Natalie Frankcombeare a husband and wife team who commenced their martial arts journeys in the Korean grappling art of GKYS, earing their 1st degree Black Belts in 2011. Jem and Nat have trained directly underFrank Barca, Australia’s first 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Black belt and owner of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Melbourne since 2009 and 2010 respectively, traveling from Tasmania to Melbourne multiple times a year to enhance their skillset and to compete.

10th Planet Huntsville, AL

Brandon was the first 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.

10th Planet Indianapolis, IN

Ian Pomfret: 10th Planet Black Belt & Head Coach Extraordinaire Ian Pomfret, our head coach and the official Moonhead (a title given to owners of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu gyms), is a powerhouse in the world of martial arts. A 10th Planet Black Belt under the legendary Jay Watkins and Eddie Bravo, Ian brings over 16 years of experience spanning Wrestling, Judo, Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and, of course, Jiu Jitsu. Ian’s competitive record is nothing short of exceptional. With a stellar 6-1 MMA record and over 100 Jiu Jitsu competitions under his belt, Ian once held the #1 state ranking in two weight classes, achieved a top 20 ranking in the Midwest, and climbed into the top 35 nationwide. While he has temporarily stepped away from competing to focus on coaching and building an elite team, Ian is gearing up for an explosive return to the cage in 2025. For Ian, coaching isn’t just a profession—it’s a calling. He’s deeply passionate about helping others discover their love for Jiu Jitsu and MMA, guiding athletes of all levels to realize their potential both on and off the mats. Ian’s dedication, technical mastery, and infectious enthusiasm create an environment where students thrive and push past their limits. Under Ian’s leadership, the gym has become more than just a training facility—it’s a community where hard work, discipline, and camaraderie reign supreme. Whether you’re looking to improve your skills, compete at the highest level, or simply fall in love with martial arts, Ian Pomfret is the coach to help you achieve your goals. Please consider this your invitation to join us in the revolution as we foster the fellowship and growth of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu. See you on the mat! © 2010 - 2026 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu. All Rights Reserved.

10th Planet Joensuu, Finland

10th Planet Joensuu is the second official 10th planet affiliate in Finland focusing purely in jiu jitsu and submission grappling. The gym is located in the heart of Joensuu in the eastern Finland. The gym is owned by the city and it offers training place for several martial arts clubs. Gym has a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere to help students find the beauty of technical jiu jitsu. Veteran students are dedicated to help new people to fit in. 10th Planet Joensuu offers training environment for the competitors and anyone willing to learn the art of jiu jitsu / submission grappling. The Head instructor of 10thPlanet Joensuu is Niko Rotko with several years of grappling experience. During that time Niko has been travelling around the world visiting several 10th planet locations. Niko has been an active competitor since white belt and has competed under different rulesets of the grappling / jiu jitsu. As a physiotherapist, Niko is fascinated by the technical and biomechanical perfection and beauty in jiu jitsu. Niko teaches under guidance of his master Lauri Karppinen who is currently the only 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu black belt in Finland.

10th Planet Kansas City, MO

Lone Wolf MMA is the proud home of 10Th Planet Jiu Jitsu Kansas City. Since opening in 2004, Lone Wolf has been focused on mixed martial arts, specifically No Gi Jiu Jitsu. This focus led the gym to naturally gravitate toward 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu. Lone Wolf offers classes and private instruction in: Head instructor, Jeremy Whorton has been training in martial arts for 18 years. After many years of serving as a personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach, Jeremy enjoyed a successful MMA career in the Kansas City area. Lone Wolf has trained many successful fighters who have won numerous armature MMA titles and the ISCF world title. They have also had professional fighters win in Titan FC and King of the Cage.

10th Planet Koh Tao, Thailand

10th planet Koh Tao is located on the beautiful island of Koh Tao in the south of Thailand, We are currently south east Asia’s only 10th Planet training center. We work in connection with Monsoon gym & fight club & offer daily muay Thai, HIIT, and 10th planet JJ classes. After hosting several camps with 10th planet black belts Nathan Orchard & Geo Martinez, we given the chance to become Thailand’s first & only 10th planet training center. Our mission is to provide training in a safe, clean, friendly environment. We have onsite dorms & shower facilities, all just a stone throw from the stunning beaches of Koh Tao. We host several camps each year and have hosted 10th planet stand outs such as Nathan Orchard, Geo Martinez, Kyle Chambers, Phil Schwartz and Marvin Castelle.

10th Planet Krasnodar, Russia

10th Planet Krasnodar Oktyabr’skaya Ulitsa, 70 Krasnodar, Krasnodarskiy kray, Russia Phone: +79189770119, +79181577877 Began his career in martial arts from Sambo classes in high school. After seeing highlights of ADCC 2011 he got inspired to practice BJJ only. Since BJJ in Russia was in early stages, Nikki and Max went to US in order to build their legacy. Since his childhood Max was in martial arts world as a Kyokushin Karate fighter. At 14 years old he was a Brown Belt and already had more than 200 fights and became a Champion of Russian Federation. Twice.

10th Planet Las Vegas

10th Planet Las Vegas is one of the premier no-gi jiu-jitsu academies in Nevada, offering three convenient locations across the Las Vegas valley in Henderson, Central Las Vegas, and South West Las Vegas. As part of the revolutionary 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu system founded by Eddie Bravo, the academy specializes exclusively in no-gi training, focusing on modern techniques and realistic self-defense scenarios without the traditional kimono. Led by head coach and owner Casey Halstead, a first-degree black belt under Eddie Bravo and Jean Jacques Machado (7th degree red and black belt), 10th Planet Las Vegas has established itself as a world-class training facility. Casey brings over eight years of professional MMA coaching experience and owns multiple 10th Planet affiliates including Costa Mesa, Buena Park, and Orange locations. His impressive coaching resume includes working with elite UFC fighters such as Tony Ferguson (Ultimate Fighter Season 13 Winner), Mark Munoz, Cain Carrizosa, Diego Rivas, Ashlee Evans-Smith, Carla Esparza, and Anthony Birchak. He has also served as a guest instructor on The Ultimate Fighter Latin America for both Team Werdum and Team Gastelum, and currently serves as Event Coordinator and Match Maker for the prestigious Eddie Bravo Invitational. The coaching staff includes highly skilled instructors across all three locations. At the Henderson location, students train under Casey Halstead alongside black belts Andy Varela and brown belts Mike Lady and Yaz Hajeh. The Central Las Vegas location is led by black belt Jesy Rodriguez and MMA expert Bendy Casimir. The academy offers comprehensive programs for both adults and children, with classes ranging from fundamentals to advanced competition training, including early morning sessions at 6 AM, midday classes, kids programs in the afternoon, and evening adult classes. 10th Planet Las Vegas maintains a strong reputation for developing homegrown MMA talent while welcoming students of all experience levels, from complete beginners to professional fighters seeking elite training for their fight camps.

10th Planet Las Vegas, NV

10th Planet Las Vegas is the newest addition to the trinity of gyms located in Orange County, 10th Planet Costa Mesa,10th Planet Buena Park and 10th Planet Orange. All four gyms operate as one. If four gyms for the price of one, is not enough, there are also three full time Eddie Bravo Black Belts (Ron Turner, Casey Halstead and Andrew Ramm). On any given day you may run into UFC fighters such as Mark Munoz, Cain Carrizosa, Diego Rivas, Carla Esparza, Ashlee Evans-Smith and Anthony Birchak. Casey Halstead is a professional Mixed Martial Arts trainer with over eight years of coaching experience. Originally a mixed martial artist with a boxing foundation, Casey took his Eddie Bravo Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, striking, and wrestling, skills onto the teaching platform. He is the owner and head coach of 10th Planet Las Vegas, 10th Planet Costa Mesa, 10th Planet Buena Park, and 10th Planet Orange, while still training under 7th Degree Red and Black Belt Jean Jacques Machado and 10th Planet’s founder Eddie Bravo. In addition to the series of the four 10th Planets, he was the head Jiu Jitsu instructor at Mark Munoz’s Reign Training Center. Casey actively works with some of the most experienced and well respected MMA fighters in the world. He is seen coaching and working alongside Ultimate Fighter season 13 Winner Tony Ferguson, UFC veteran Mark Munoz, Cain Carrizosa, Diego Rivas, Ashlee Evans-Smith, Carla Esparza and Anthony Birchak.

10th Planet Livonia, MI

Adlai is a lifelong martial artist with over twenty years of experience in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He holds a black belt in 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu under Eddie Bravo, and a brown belt under Rigan Machado. Adlai also has extensive training in Combat Submission Wrestling, and is a certified coach under Erik Paulson. In addition to jiu jitsu and wrestling, Adlai has also practiced a dozen other styles, including Taekwondo, Shinkendo, Muay Thai, Enshin Karate, and Aikido. Additionally, Adlai is a fully certified athletic trainer under ACSM, and has a Crossfit Level 1 and kettlebell certifications. An adamant believer in continuous learning, Adlai holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from the University of Michigan, as well as a bachelor’s in biochemistry and a master’s in applied economics from Eastern Michigan University. His passion for learning translates directly into a dedication to teaching. Adlai first started teaching jiu jitsu in 2005 and it has been his passion ever since. With a style that is flexible as it is detail-oriented, Adlai’s teaching style centers around an ability to identify students’ different learning styles and adapt the instruction to their needs. © 2010 - 2026 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu. All Rights Reserved.

10th Planet London, UK

10th planet London is based in the diesel gym where we pride ourselves on our friendly atmosphere whilst we train hard and in a professional manner We specialize in muay thai, boxing, wrestling, MMA and 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu.

10th Planet Long Beach, CA

10th Planet Long Beach: Where community, high-level instruction, and personal growth come together to empower individuals at every skill level, including those with an appetite for competition. 10th Planet Long Beach (10PLB) was founded by Chai Sirisute, a 2nd Degree Black Belt under Eddie Bravo and Rigan Machado. He has achieved success in various tournaments, including medals from IBJJF and multiple NAGA victories. Master Chai is committed to not only top-tier instruction but also a dedication to fostering a thriving and supportive jiu-jitsu community. 10PLB is a community-focused jiu jitsu gym that provides high-level instruction and personal growth opportunities to individuals of all skill levels. Our coaches specialize in a variety of martial arts disciplines including jiu-jitsu, muay thai, and MMA. We believe that martial arts is not just about physical health, but also mental well-being. We offer a range of classes that help you build strength, flexibility, and confidence.

10th Planet Long Island, NY

10th planet long island will be the very first 10th planet to enter the area of Suffolk/Nassau county. Carrying values of always improving, and always learning 10th planet long island is a facility where everyone from beginners to competitive Jiu-Jitsu practitioners can come to learn the No-Gi system of Eddie Bravo and push themselves to their limit. Where smiling hard and training harder is a regular mindset the energetic yet intricate teachings of our caring instructors are enough to make anyone motivated to learn 10P Jiu-Jitsu. Putting emphasis on competing and regularly placing yourself outside your comfort zone with a positive attitude behind it is enough to transform the life of people from all walks. 10PLI offers classes in the age groups of 4-7 years old, 8-13 years old and an Adult/Teen program. 10PLI also offers side fitness classes in Yoga and Kettlebell training. Steven grew up doing Martial Arts from the young age of four. His first fifteen years on the mat were spent learning the striking art of Kempo. As a student in high school he spent all of his time instructing and studying. Soon after graduating he was introduced to Jiu-Jitsu by his Kempo instructor. Immediately falling in love with Jiu-Jitsu he knew that this was the route he needed to head down. Opening his own school was the only pathway he chose to share and obtain knowledge with students and training partners. Originally drawn to Jiu-Jitsu by the 10th Planet system years later would find himself going back full circle to it for inspiration to perceive Jiu-Jitsu on a whole new dimension. Steven spends most of his time training with friends and students, and strength and conditioning to prep for new tournament challenges looking for opportunities to grow his practice. As a 26-year-old brown belt and certified yoga instructor, he stays hungry to learn from everyone possible to help create a friendly hard working environment within 10th planet long island. When not training for Jiu-Jitsu Steven spends his time practicing meditation, hiking or enjoy the company of his fiancé. James is currently an instructor of jiu jitsu, and holds the ranking of purple belt. While working a full time job, James still finds time to train 6-7 days a week. During his rigorous training sessions, James works on improving his game and preparing for local competitions. James’ interest in jiu jitsu was sparked upon watching a UFC fight at a friend’s house in 2012. Almost immediately, he had fallen in love with jiu jitsu and was eager to share his passion with others. James purchased a wrestling mat, partnered up with his uncle, and began drilling moves. After learning all they could from DVD’s and YouTube, James and his uncle decided to join a local school. One year later James traveled to 10th Planet in Bethlehem, PA to attend a seminar, which was taught by Eddie Bravo. Inspired by the philosophy of the 10th Planet system and the passion of its practitioners, James vowed to bring the teachings and mindset of the 10th Planet system to Long Island, NY. When off the mat, James enjoys spending time with his fiancee and two dogs.

10th Planet Longmont, CO

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10th Planet Louisville, KY

Adrian Jenkins is a Tenth Planet black belt from Louisville, Kentucky under Scott Elliot, 10p Richmond. He is the owner and head instructor at Louisville Combat Academy/10th Planet Louisville. Adrian started MMA in 2006 with Louisville MMA under Jason Weihe and immediately fell in love with the art of jiujitsu. He has an MMA record of 10-3-1 and is an active jiujitsu competitor. In 2013, Adrian discovered 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu when he met Sean Applegate, 10p Gulf Shores. Soon after he was introduced to Scott Elliot and the journey began. “Honestly I felt as if I started over, Tenth Planet was very different to what I was used to doing”, he states. He received his brown belt in 2017 and his black belt in 2021. © 2010 - 2026 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu. All Rights Reserved.