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10th Planet Dublin, Ireland

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu in the heart of Dublin City. 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Dublin is the home of the 10th Planet jiujitsu System in Dublin City. Run by Danny Kennedy, under the tutelage of Eddie Bravo Black Belt Jeremy Fields, 10th Planet Dublin is the first and only Moon in Dublin City.

10th Planet East Long Island, NY

Chris Shahgholi is a 10th Planet black belt. He first experienced the 10th Planet community camaraderie at EBI 17 CJJ and knew he had to be a part of it. He is currently the head instructor and competes regularly in EBI rules, ADCC, and IBJJF events. School Bio: Chris Shahgholi along with his son and 10th Planet prodigy Patrick “Adult Slayer” Shahgholi are committed to spreading the system not only to their local community but worldwide via competition and seminars. Address: 482 RT 112 Patchogue, New York 11772 Phone: 631 220 8865

10th Planet El Paso, TX

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu El Paso Training Center was founded by 10th Planet Black Belt under Eddie Bravo, Master Victor Davila in 2009. It is now run by 10th Planet Moon Head Cristobal “El Mosquito” Chavez also know as “Kitto”. He currently fights for King of the Cage and is a 10th Planet Brown Belt under Master Victor Davila. -2010 IBJJF Nationals (in Mexico) 1st Place -2010 Hayashi Tournament 2nd Place 135lbs -2011 IBJJF Worlds (Blue Belt) 3rd Place -2011 Hayashi Tournament 2nd Place 145lbs -2012 Gracie Nationals 2nd Place -2012 Gracie Regionals 1st Place -2012 Gracie Worlds 3rd Place -2012 November 10th King of the Cage: Final Countdown vs Josh Rodriguez(MMA debut) Won via triangle in 1:26 of 1st round -2013 March 9th King of the Cage: Roughnecks vs Robert Herrera Won via triangle in 1:09 of 2nd round -2013 Hayashi Tournament 1st Place 155lbs -2013 October 19th King of the Cage: World Amateur Championship vs Brent James Won via unanimous decision -2014 February 8th King of the Cage: Rumble Won via TKO in :36 seconds of the 1st round -2014 April 19th King of the Cage: Rumble vs Kevin Wirth Won via Split Decision -2014 July 11th King of the Cage: Rise vs Victor Orquiz Won via Rear Naked Choke in 36 seconds -2015 King of the Cage: Fierce {PRO FIGHT} vs Baron Von Mueller Won via TKO 3:43 Grapplefest- {expert division} 2nd Place No-GI -2015 King of The Cage: Warriors {PRO FIGHT} vs Daniel Valdez via submission Americana 2nd round -2016 Combate Americas {PRO FIGHT] vs Mauricio Diaz. Win via Unanimous Decision -2016 Cotas MMA [Bolivia] {PRO FIGHT] vs Ronny Perrogon. Win via triangle-armbar 2nd round. Our training center has plenty of different classes that are for MMA like 10th Planet Jiujitsu Classes, 10th Planet Jiujitsu Kids Classes, kids wrestling, Muay Thai Classes, and Cardio Kickboxing

10th Planet Etobicoke

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.

10th Planet Etobicoke, CAN

10th planet Etobicoke’s head instructor, Micah Brakefield, was awarded his Black Belt under Nabil Salameh. He is amongst the best in the world teaching progressive and innovative techniques that are on the cutting edge of no-gi grappling. Our classes are filled with both fundamental and advanced technical instruction. We break down every sequence, position or transition, so everyone from high-level black belts to even the newest practitioner will grow in their training. Micah officially started his grappling journey in 2000 when he started wrestling with the Reynolds high school team while he was still in elementary school. He wrestled all through high school, earning provincial and national medals. After wrestling in college Micah began fighting mixed martial arts which led him to Jiu Jitsu in early 2011. Micah received his first blackbelt, in the Gi, in April 2018 from De La Riva blackbelt Don Whitefield. He then went on to receive a second blackbelt in the 10th planet system, under Eddie Bravo Blackbelt Nabil Salameh. Micah continues to compete in both the Gi and no Gi all over the world including the Fight2win, Combat Worlds, and the Submission Underground stages. © 2010 - 2026 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu. All Rights Reserved.

10th Planet Finishers

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Allentown is a premier no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, offering the most practical and exciting form of jiu-jitsu. Part of the renowned 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu system founded by Eddie Bravo, the academy is recognized as one of the east coast's best academies, with some of the world's top competitors training under their roof. The gym operates under the Finishers MMA brand, with a sister school 10th Planet Bethlehem (Finishers MMA), and has established itself as a leader in no-gi grappling in the region. The academy offers comprehensive programs for all ages and skill levels, from kids aged 7 and up to adults at every experience level. Their curriculum emphasizes practical self-defense techniques, competition training, and the unique 10th Planet system that has produced numerous champions worldwide. Head coach Jon "Thor" Blank leads the instruction team, bringing extensive expertise in leg lock systems and inverted attacks. Jon is a published instructor with multiple instructional series including "The Upside Down: Inverted Attacks" and "Honey Hole Hacks" available through BJJ Fanatics, as well as the "School of Leg Locks" course on Jiu Jitsu X. The academy provides a clean, positive training environment where students can pursue their goals whether for fitness, self-defense, or competitive excellence.

10th Planet Georgetown, TX

Manny was born in California and raised between Los Angeles, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. Manny started his jiu jitsu journey training under the late Orlando Sanchez at Gracie Barra in Pasadena, California before transferring to 10th Planet HQ in Los Angeles and becoming a Purple Belt under Master Eddie Bravo. After moving to Austin with his family in 2018, he joined and helped coach the 10th Planet Austin team. After receiving his Brown Belt, he became the Head Coach and General Manager of the newly opened 10th Planet Round Rock where he ran it successfully for 2.5 years.  Manny is now sole owner and Head Coach at 10th Planet Georgetown where he carries on the love for jiu jitsu with adults and youth alike – most notably Manny executes an amazing 10P youth program to bring in the next generation of competitors. © 2010 - 2026 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu. All Rights Reserved.

10th Planet Glasgow, UK

Steven Thompson is Eddie Bravo’s first Black Belt in Scotland and the second one in the UK . He runs the only official 10th Planet School in Scotland. He has been training in Jiu Jitsu for over 20 years .He is also trained in Japanese Ju Jitsu and has fought MMA. Steven likes to compete and has already won the Heavyweight NAGA UK Belt in Birmingham , and stepped up 3 weight brackets and took Silver at Super Heavyweight as well. He has also won Silver at the European NAGA finals in France.

10th Planet Goodyear, AZ

Juan started his journey in jiu jitsu when he first tried training at a local MMA gym in Yuma, AZ back in 2009. After his first class he knew he was hooked and got the jiu-jitsu bug. Soon after, he moved back home to Mesa, AZ where he continued his journey training under John Botello in January of 2012. Throughout his journey training, Juan has tested his skills and limits through various competitions from NAGA, Fight To Win, West Valley Rumble, and more as well as took on the role as morning class instructor at 10th Planet Phoenix. Almost a decade from his first introduction after countless hours of training, competing, and teaching, Juan received his Black Belt in 2021. Juan wanted to continue his journey and passion for Jiu Jitsu by choosing to carry on the art and open his own studio in January of 2023. © 2010 - 2026 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu. All Rights Reserved.

10th Planet Grants Pass, OR

Andrew Alexander, is a black belt under Eddie Bravo and the owner and instructor of 10th Planet Grants Pass. He was officially certified by Eddie Bravo to teach the system in October 2013. Andrew strives to help each student reach their full potential. He believes in the 10th Planet system and how it has helped him and changed his life for the better, and he wants each person who comes in the door to experience that too. Andrews passion is evident in his consistent training, competing, and achievements. He frequently travels to other 10th Planet schools to train and learn from others in order to better himself and better his own students. Andrew is an avid competitor and has numerous first place wins, as do his students. Combined, Andrew has over 7 years of wrestling and Jiu Jitsu experience. At 10th Planet Grants Pass, the atmosphere is inviting and accepting of everyone. All skill levels and ages are welcome! Every student gets the attention and instruction needed to make sure they are reaching their full potential! There are classes for kids, women, advanced, and fundamentals! You can find all of the class information including schedules and prices at one of the locations below: © 2010 - 2026 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu. All Rights Reserved.

10th Planet Greenville, SC

He started wrestling competitively when he was 14 years old and started the transition to mixed martial arts at the age of 16. In 2012 Manny had his first MMA fight shortly after high school graduation and turned professional at 19 years old. Manny received his blue belt from Richie and Geo Martinez in 2016. Manny started training at 10th Planet Lombard in 2017 and received his purple, brown, and black belt under Eddie Bravo Black Belt and 10th Planet Lombard owner, Omar Ocasio. Manny actively competes in professional MMA and Jiu Jitsu, he’s won several mixed martial arts titles including the Legacy FC and Caged Aggression Professional Bantamweight Championships. 10th Planet Greenville is dedicated to helping each and every member attain their goals. Whether those goals include Jiu Jitsu for self defense, weight loss, or a competitive Jiu JItsu and/or Mixed Martial Arts career, 10th Planet Greenville will support and push you every step of the way. © 2010 - 2026 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu. All Rights Reserved.

10th Planet Gulf Shores, AL

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10th Planet Harleysville, PA

Quin is a 10th Planet black belt under Jon Blank. He is one of the rare talented individuals in the 10P community that created his own submission – a choke from rubberguard that he named the New York Necktie – that he has successfully used in competition. Quin has taught all levels of no-gi jiu jitsu to all ages for over 8 years. Zach is a lifelong martial artist, wrestling from the age of 6 through college at the division 1 level at Drexel University. He earned his black belt in jiu-jitsu under Marcelo Garcia in 2022. He has competed at the highest levels of professional MMA, including being the first Bellator Bantamweight champion and consistenly being ranked in the top 10 in the world during his time in the UFC. Since 2021, Zach has been the head MMA coach at Finishers MMA / 10th Planet bethlehem.

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 Houston, TX

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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.