10th Planet Kansas City Jiu Jitsu / Lone Wolf MMA

10th Planet Kansas City Jiu Jitsu / Lone Wolf MMA is led by Jeremy Whorton, a 10th Planet black belt with over 26 years of martial arts experience and 18 years coaching MMA fighters. The academy operates from Platte City, Missouri, serving the surrounding areas including Smithville, Leavenworth, and Liberty. As the only officially accredited 10th Planet school in the Kansas City region, it follows the system developed by Eddie Bravo, emphasizing no-gi jiu-jitsu techniques tailored for real-world effectiveness and competition readiness. The academy offers a structured curriculum that guides adults from beginner levels through advanced grappling and MMA skills. Classes include foundational no-gi jiu-jitsu, MMA training designed to prepare fighters for competition, and self-defense instruction. The program also includes specialized kids’ classes focusing on physical coordination, self-defense, and life skills development. This approach aims to build confidence and discipline in younger students while maintaining a family-oriented atmosphere. Beyond jiu-jitsu and MMA, Lone Wolf MMA supports veterans through a We Defy affiliate program, providing combat veterans with fitness and grappling training to assist in managing military-related challenges. The facility is wheelchair accessible, and the coaching staff includes other experienced instructors such as Blake Whorton, a 10th Planet black belt with competition experience, and James Regina, a brown belt and active professional MMA fighter who competes in high-level jiu-jitsu tournaments. Together, they maintain a curriculum focused on practical skills and progressive development.

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