Best 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Gyms: North America’s No-Gi Rebels Ranked
When Eddie Bravo submitted Royler Gracie in 2003, he proved that unorthodox techniques could beat grappling royalty. Two decades later, 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu has evolved into a global network of No-Gi specialists who’ve turned the Rubber Guard, Twister, and Lockdown into legitimate competition weapons. The best 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu gyms in North America range from Bravo’s experimental HQ in Los Angeles to the Martinez brothers’ competition factory in San Diego, the gritty East Coast killers in Bethlehem, and Canada’s flagship academy in Montreal. Here’s our ranked breakdown of where to train if you prefer rashguards over kimonos—and why each gym deserves its reputation.