10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - Downtown Los Angeles

At 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - Downtown Los Angeles, students train directly under Eddie Bravo, the founder of the 10th Planet system and a third-degree black belt under Jean Jacques Machado. Bravo is recognized for his historic submission win over Royler Gracie at the 2003 ADCC and for pioneering a no-gi style that has shaped submission grappling worldwide. The Downtown LA headquarters is the heart of the 10th Planet network, with Bravo teaching six advanced no-gi classes each week, focusing on the system’s signature clinching, rubber guard, and submission-heavy approach. The academy maintains a deep roster of experienced black belt instructors, including Patrick Donabedian, Jeremiah Vance, Jovan Graham, Abdulaziz Alshehri, Luis Quinones, Jennifer Dietrick, Danny Gutierrez, and Brandon Lim, each bringing their own specialties such as leg locks, wrestling for no-gi, the twister, and advanced guard work. Fundamentals and mixed-level classes run throughout the week, with 19 beginner sessions available, making the headquarters accessible to those new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well as experienced grapplers looking to refine their skills in the 10th Planet system. Private instruction is available with several instructors, each offering targeted expertise in competition training, strength, and conditioning for jiu-jitsu. Classes are strictly no-gi, consistent with the 10th Planet philosophy, and the schedule is structured to support both fundamentals and advanced progression. The facility is located on South Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles and offers amenities such as parking and wheelchair accessibility. Drop-in visitors are welcome, and the academy regularly draws students and competitors from around the world for both daily training and special events.

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