10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu Schools Legacy And History

Eddie Bravo is an innovative grappler and established a school that has challenged the traditional Gi-centric dogma of Jiu-Jitsu and carved a unique niche for itself. Eddie Bravo's 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu has been making a substantial mark in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in recent years.

Are you ready to dive into the captivating beginning and irrefutable legacy of 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu School? This academy has made a name for itself with its revolutionary No-Gi system that emphasizes finishing moves over point-scoring. 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu has gradually gained a reputation for distinction and has established its name as a leading force in the world of modern Jiu-Jitsu.

So, let's embark on a thrilling journey and explore the legacy and impact of the 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu School.

1. History of 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu

1.1. From Where It All Started

It all started with the passion of a Rebel-minded-thinker and innovative grappler that had the dream to establish a new pathway by breaking the existing traditional mold. Eddie Bravo fell in love with the efficient nature of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after winning his ADDC championship by submitting the first Gracie. However, his unwavering belief, motivation and unique approach to Jiu-Jitsu fueled his passion to share knowledge with the grappling world.

1.2. Foundation of 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu

In 2003, the iconic figure of martial arts, Eddie Bravo founded his own 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu gym in West Hollywood, California.

“This was a seemingly unconventional but groundbreaking revolutionary uphill journey towards the innovation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”  

1.3. The Journey From the Inception

Despite having a low promotional budget to run a gym, Eddie’s determination was fortified to make his undeniable mark to modernize the world of martial arts. As he opened the door to his gym, 17 passionate students enrolled themselves on the opening night. This was the appraisal of his outstanding performance on the grappling ground that attracted the BJJ students. 

1.4. The Inception of Modern American Jiu-Jitsu

Before the inception of 10th-Planets Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu competitions were not in vogue. Eddie decided to introduce the innovative and highly specialized No-Gi grappling system in EBI  that has taken the grappling martial arts world by storm. He gave different insights into the grappling world by incorporating collar ties, hooks, and direct body grips to submit the opponents.

Furthermore, the credit for introducing Jiu-Jitsu to the US enthusiasts goes to Eddie Bravo, who introduced them to grappling techniques including Twister, Rubber Guard, Half Guard, Lockdown, and many more through his distinct and innovative approach. He became the stepping stone in popularizing American Jiu-Jitsu.

However, the refined and modified Jiu-Jitsu techniques of Eddie Bravo produced many big names in No-Gi grappling. Richie Martinez, Nathan Orchid, Ben Eddy, Damien Anderson, Adrian Madrid, and Ethann Crelinsten are some of Bravo’s students who led the vision of his mentor to new heights.   

1.5. Headquarters of 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu

10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu has found its beating heart in Los Angeles. Eddie Bravo provided the unique No-Gi curriculum taught by world-class instructors. All the instructors tried to maintain quality training by their unique teaching methods.

1.6. Foundation of EBI and 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu

In 2014, Eddie Bravo Introduced EBI (Eddie Bravo Invitational), a grappling competition. This is one of the Submission-Only and Invitation only BJJ competitions that awards cash prizes to their champions.

1.7. Performance Chart of EBI

2. Signature Positions of 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu

2.1. What is Twister Submission?

Twister is the signature submission stapled with the name of Eddie Bravo and 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu. It involves twisting the opponent’s spine while holding in the back mount position. No-Gi bout levels up the effectiveness of this deadly submission by restricting the practitioners from stronghold or grip. There are different variations of twister submission including

• Twister from Back Control
• Side control Twister
• Swedish Twister
• Twister from Close Guard

2.2. Half Guard

Half guard is the position of controlling the legs of your opponent. It’s a versatile position potentially useful for many submission attacks and sweeps. 10th-Planet’s instructors contribute their dedicated efforts to make their students proficient elite grapplers.

2.3. Rubber Guard

It involves the wrapping of the leg around the opponent’s arm and head then twisting his/her torso in a certain position to get the submission. Rubber guard is one of the defining techniques of Eddie Bravo’s 10th Planet that stands it apart.

2.4. Lockdown

Lockdown is the variation of  the half guard, the most widely used technique by the 10th-Planet students. Lockdown is one of the offensive attacks that involve a hook in the opponent’s legs, leaving them off balance.

3. 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu Terminologies

“Eddie’s madness to break all the old mold didn’t stop by developing new techniques and moves.”

He decided to take a bold decision to adopt unique terminologies for BJJ enthusiasts. Eddie Bravo's passion to interwind the unique and innovative No-Gi approach with distinct names urged him to go against the wind. Now, let’s take a short journey through the 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu perspective.

10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu Terminologies	Traditional Jiu-Jitsu Terminologies
A2	Warm-ups for sweeping guard and transitioned into spider web position
Apollo Choke	Arm Triangle Choke
Apollo Control	Control the head and arm of opponent
Baby Arm	Variation of arm lock submission
Banana Split	Crucifix-like position to attack the groin of opponents
Barn Hook	Variation of William’s guard, attack the opponent’s shoulders
Baseball Bat	Strong grip on your opponent’s arm
Bermuda Triangle	No-Armed Triangle
Bolt Cutter	Grip Break
Bolt Cutter Choke	Paper Cutter Choke (No-Gi)
Buggy Choke	A choke to submit the opponent from side control
Capoeira Pass	Reverse Half Guard
Carni Shoulder Lock	Arm Lock (Invented by Martinez Brothers; Geo and Ritchie Martinez)
Chill Dog	Variation of Rubber Guard
Crackhead Control	Variation of Rubber Guard
Crotch Ripper	Variation of Crucifix Choke
Dog Fight	Half-Guard Position
Electric Chair	The term “Electric car” is used for submission and sweep
Electric Stone Sweep	Variation of an Electric Chair
D Warmups	Standing pass drills for warm-ups
Dead Orchard	High guard position by Nathan Orchard
Defcon 4 Calf Crank	A variation of Vaporizer
Double Bag	A variation of Rubber Guard
Fishnet	“Fishnet” term is used for controlling position
Fire & Flip	Fire & Flip used for bringing the foot in front of opponent face
Fly Trap	Reverse triangle from side control
Gangsta Lean	Mounted Triangle
Garcia	“Garcia” term is used for butterfly sweep (by Marcelo Garcia)
Ghost	Sweep from Quarter Guard or side control
Gogo Clinch	A variation of Gogoplata
Granby Warm Up Series	A series of warm-ups especially before granby roll practice
Gun Show	A variation of Rubber Guard
Hail Mary Series	Series of warm-ups before going on the training mat
High Noon	“High Noon” term used for the process of breaking the opponent’s grip (specifically from tuck position)
Hindu Control	Sweep the Hindulotine
Hog Tie	The term “Hog Tie” is used to maintain the truck position on the mat.
Honeyhole	Ashi Garami position from side saddle
Iron Sheik	Used for neck crank variation
Jiu ClawJiu Claw	Reverse Omoplata
Kamikaze	Calf Crank
Leg D’arce	A variation of D’arce Choke
Lockdown	Rubber Guard that is patented by the 10-Planet Jiu-Jitsu
Loco Plata	A variation of Gogoplata
Mantis	A pseudo Guard position
Middle School Sweep	A variation of old school sweep
Mission Control	Basic version of Rubber Guard
Muffle	Transition into truck position
Ninja Choke	Variation of D’arce choke
Pimp Hand	Variation of Stiff Arm
Samurai to Back	A type of forward roll to control the opponent
Spider Web	Top position for Armbar on the mat
Spider Hook	Hook the opponent’s leg
Slow Triangle	A variation of Triangle choke
Sorcerer	Mixture of Neck Crank and Double Armbar
Super Stomp	“Super Stomp” term is used for transition from lockdown position top rubber guard or butterfly
Vaporizer	Leg Lock
Whip Down	Lockdown from Half-Guard

The list of Eddie Bravo terminologies didn’t end here. There are a number of new terms that will innovate the grappling world as the years go on. 

4. Legacy of 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu

“Eddie Bravo and 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu established a reputation that deserves to be recounted, recognized, appreciated, and applauded.”

The credit for the undeniable legacy and rich history of Eddie Bravo Academy goes to the big names of martial arts including Jean Jacques Machado, Joe Rogan, Denny Prokopos, Carlos Condit, Tony Ferguson, Sean Bollinger, and many more.

The No-Gi system deployed by Eddie Bravo now has become synonymous with excellence and innovation. The main vision of the 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu founder was to develop a system that would be unique and provide excellent training.

Excellency comes from hard work and dedicated sheer efforts interwind and the team of 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu  proved its relentless efforts in spreading the art around the globe. His dedication and tireless efforts have never gone unnoticed by the BJJ world, which is proved by its 100-over affiliation with 10th Planet Jiu-jitsu all around the globe. It’s all about the once creativity, innovation, and influential approach that is marked by the grappling world. 

5. Black Belt Athletes of 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu

10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu Champion	Belt Rank
Denny Prokopos	Black Belt
Adam Sachnoff	Black Belt
Leonard Alexander Jr	Black Belt
Michael Hillebrand	Black Belt
Magnus Embret Henriksen	Black Belt
Paul Nikhinson	Black Belt
Steve Grubbs	Black Belt
Ben Jones	Black Belt
Matt Walsh	Black Belt
Gregor Strakl	Black Belt
Jamie Lapena	Black Belt
Mario Gaor	Black Belt
Mike Reid	Black Belt
Dylan Peters	Black Belt
Sean Bollinger	Black Belt
Jose Rodgriguez	Black Belt
Avery Stebbins	Black Belt
Scott Einstein Epstein	Black Belt
Conor Heun	Black Belt
Gerald Strebendt	Black Belt
Jason Georgianna	Black Belt
Mike Dewitt Jr.	Black Belt
Shigeki Matsuda	Black Belt
Brent Littell	Black Belt
Craig Beachamp	Black Belt
Cade Nelson	Black Belt
Jared Carlston	Black Belt
Jimmy Morgan	Black Belt
Casey Fisher	Black Belt
Jascha Little	Black Belt
Victor Davilla	Black Belt
Ralf Warneking	Black Belt
Louie (Luis) Jarez	Black Belt
Joe Rogan	Black Belt
Louis Ho	Black Belt
Vinny Magalhaes	Black Belt
Corey Guitard	Black Belt
Jeremy Fields	Black Belt
Nathan Orchard	Black Belt
Geovanny Martinez	Black Belt
Ricky Lule	Black Belt
John Botello	Black Belt
Steeyle Levine	Black Belt
Erik D Cruz	Black Belt
Randall Dorf	Black Belt
Chris Herzog	Black Belt
Scott Yockel	Black Belt
Brent Alvarez	Black Belt
Amir Allam	Black Belt
Chai Sirisute	Black Belt
Felix Carrada	Black Belt
Rick Marshall	Black Belt
Al Alejandro	Black Belt
Boogeyman Richie Martinez	Black Belt
Paul Jacob Barch	Black Belt
Frank Barca	Black Belt
Alder Hampe	Black Belt
Ronald Turner	Black Belt
Casey Halstead	Black Belt
Eric Ramey	Black Belt
Scott Ross	Black Belt
Rob Rodriguez	Black Belt
Rhasaan Orange	Black Belt
Kevin Berbich	Black Belt
Tait Fletcher	Black Belt
Ruben Rivera	Black Belt
Nate Harris	Black Belt
Adlai Cleveland	Black Belt
Scott Przybylowicz	Black Belt
Tracy Dawson	Black Belt
Johnathan Shellnut	Black Belt
Brandon Mccaghren	Black Belt
Sean Applegate	Black Belt
Matt Skaff	Black Belt
Nathan Wallner	Black Belt
Andrew Ramm	Black Belt
Ziggy Rivero	Black Belt
Nabil Salameh	Black Belt
Nate Kleinfeld	Black Belt
Curtis Hembroff	Black Belt
Lauri Karppinen	Black Belt
Brian Beaumont	Black Belt
Brian Beaumont	Black Belt
Craig Shepley	Black Belt
Kevin Nicasio	Black Belt
Kelvin Gastelum	Black Belt
Richard Mahan	Black Belt
Stewart Landry	Black Belt
Scott Elliott	Black Belt
Leonard Kim	Black Belt
Oca Ocasio	Black Belt
Marvin Castelle	Black Belt
Tony Ferguson	Black Belt
Jeremiah Vance	Black Belt
Mathew Dempsey	Black Belt
Ben Eddy	Black Belt
Kim Ferguson	Black Belt
Phill Schwartz	Black Belt
Patrick Donabedian	Black Belt
Scott Palmer	Black Belt
Zack Maslany	Black Belt
JM Holland	Black Belt
Jay Watkins	Black Belt
Jon Borrows	Black Belt
Frode Nilsen	Black Belt

6. IBJJF Registered 10th-Planet Academies

“10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu Academy attracted global attention and earned esteem from the world of Jiu-Jitsu due to its record-breaking performance on national and international grounds.”

The roster of appreciation, accolades, and unbeatable achievements of the 10th-Planet in the No-Gi system solidified its place in grappling art. Now, it has 8 IBJJF registered affiliates.

All these affiliates of 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu have been working with full dedication to maintaining their legacy. Moreover, the commitment to excellence of its instructors and practitioners and their commitment to adopting the unique style continuously attracts BJJ enthusiasts all across the globe.

7. Techniques Taught At 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu

The techniques taught by the talented grapplers of 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu are:

• Rubber Guard
• Lock Drag
• Lockdown
• Quarter Guard Strategies
• Meathook Options
• Lockdown Strategies
• Deep Hook
• Smash Side control
• Twister Side Attack
• Quarter Guard Concepts
• Prison Guard to Spider Web
• Prison Guard Breakdown
• Advanced Arm Triangle

8. FAQs

8.1. Where Did The Name Of The 10th Planet Come From?

The founder of 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu, Eddie Bravo was a great advocate of “Zecharia Sitchin Theory '', which states that humans are created by the planet “Nibiru '' or the 12th planet. So. In tribute to this theory, Eddie named his vision of Jiu-Jitsu“10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu”.

8.2. What Is The Distinct Quality Of 10-Planet Jiu-Jitsu?

The distinct feature of the renowned 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu is its unique visionary modern approach to traditional BJJ. In addition, 10th-Planet became synonymous with introducing a new version of combat sport in the grappling world.

8.3. What Is The Belt Rank Of The 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu Founder?

Founder of “10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu”, Eddie Bravo is a 3rd-Degree black belt BJJ champion under Jean Jacques Machado.

9. Conclusion

Eddie Bravo's multifaceted approach to the martial art community and desire to express himself as a game changer in the grappling community became the stepping stone of the 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu Academy. His academy has become a trademark of innovation by establishing his own  No-Gi system and terminologies. 

In addition, the undeniable legacy and humble history of Eddie Bravo schools continue to inspire the globe. The unique visionary approach of its grapplers made them influential figures at all levels of gripping art. 

However, the discipline, consistency, and dedicated approach of the 10th-Planet Jiu-Jitsu team and practitioners will surely make an outstanding difference in the world of grappling art.  

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