No-Gi, No Ego, All Weird
10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu has spent years making the grappling world more flexible, more creative, and significantly more confused about which direction a human knee is supposed to face.
At our Salt Lake City academy, you'll learn the system under a 3rd-degree black belt, ADCC veteran, and Quintet Champion — so yes, the technique is real, the credentials are very annoying, and the weird positions are unfortunately effective.
Expect a curriculum that mixes academic-level strategy with the elastic goblin movement 10th Planet is famous for. You'll learn to think, scramble, invert, survive, and possibly become a ninja assassin.
Or at the very least, a significantly more dangerous version of yourself with better hobbies.
New here? Even better.
- No experience required (we're all still learning something new every day)
- Free trial class to start (yes, actually free — the catch is you might get hooked)
- Coaches who actually want you there (a low bar, and we clear it)
- No-gi only, so leave the fancy pajamas at home
All shapes, all weirdos
Everyone's welcome here.
Beginners, lifers, quiet nerds, loud goblins, and everyone in between. If you're weird, you're already one of us.
Before you roll up
Questions? We've got answers.
Do I need experience to start?
Nope. You can show up with zero experience, two left feet, and the survival instincts of a houseplant. We'll take it from there.
Is 10th Planet only no-gi?
Yes. No-gi jiu-jitsu means no heavy kimono, no belt-grabbing wizardry, and no hiding behind 47 pounds of lapel fabric. Just movement, timing, problem-solving, and the occasional existential crisis.
Am I too out of shape to start?
Almost everyone thinks this. The secret is: you don't get in shape to start jiu-jitsu. You start jiu-jitsu and then your body slowly realizes this is its life now.
What should I bring to my first class?
A water bottle, athletic clothes without zippers or pockets, sandals for off the mat, and the emotional maturity to get folded by someone smaller than you.
Will I get hurt?
We train smart, but this is still a combat sport, not competitive knitting. You'll learn how to move, tap early, protect yourself, and avoid becoming the person everyone politely avoids during rounds.
Is this good for self-defense?
Yes. You'll learn how to control another human being without needing to punch a hole in the moon. Very useful. Very humbling. Weirdly fun.
What if I'm nervous?
Good. That means you're normal. Everyone is nervous at first. Then you realize most people here are friendly, sweaty nerds who just happen to know how to strangle people responsibly.
