10th Planet Watch – 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Van Nuys Blog

Recently, there’s been a bunch of 10th Planet gang signs being thrown up at tournaments. I suppose that’s cool, if you’re into that sort of thing. I happen to be a hardcore gangsta myself. Being such, can be a great burden. Not only do you have to run your block, pimp your ho’s, and run mark ass tricks off your turf, you also have to come up with a clever gang sign. Your gang sign needs to be symbolic of your hood, and has to set the overall tone of the group of individuals it represents. It must also be catchy and creative, as well as being seemingly menacing. If not, your peers may consider you a “busta,” or an unworthy fellow.

I’ve done my homework, I’ve watched such movies as “Colors”, “Boys In Da Hood”, “New Jack City”, and “West Side Story.” I read such books as “Do or Die”, “Monster” and “8 Ball Chicks.” I spent countless hours Cruisin’ Da ‘Shaw, shopping at the Foxhills Mall, and Maxin’ to da fullest in Oaktown, at the side shows. Tons of research and development have gone into this project. After getting mad hyphy, getting crunked, and going dumb one night, it came to me in a dream…

“It is the mother of all Gang Signs. But with great power comes great responsibility.” A voice Said.

I squinted my eyes and tried to make out the figure standing in the shadows.

“Use it, and use it wisely. For it shall be the the most powerful of its kind.” The voice said in a Paul Bearer tone.

As the body of the voice appeared to me, I could make out an afro, uncle bubba teeth, and an oversized FUBU jacket. This could only be one person, the baddest gangsta on the planet besides Donald Rumsfeld, Quatoof! He stopped walking towards me, cocked his head to the side, and cold mean mugged me. After a moment of what I perceived as him set trippin’, he raised his hands up to me. I flinched, I wasn’t sure if he was going to twist my cap back or straight ride on this fool. Instead, he flashed me the 10th Planet Watch official gang sign. It was a most beautiful sight to behold, much like when you get the BFG on Doom or when Pegasus sprouted his wings for Tristar Pictures. Absolutely breathtaking.

Like the employees of Footlocker, it is now official. Forged from steel, we have the new 10th Planet Watch gang sign. A reasonable representation of who we are. We are the underground within the underground 10th Planet Movement. We do not march to the beat of the same ‘ol drum machine. We are the idealist, the individual thinkers, the revolutionaries, and the mac users. We are the 10th Planeteers that believe marijuana laws are not harsh enough, we HATE rock/rap music, and we also believe you have to be good in the gi, in order to be good at nogi. That’s right, we keep it mad real, almost TOO real! We are the Trons from the “Mad Real World,” we are the New Yorks from “A Flava of Love,” and we are your Lieutenant Commander Datas from “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”

I expect to see the new sign at all the tournaments. Infact, Email me a picture or Video of you throwing up your 10th Planet Watch sign, and I’ll post it here on the blog. There will be a cash prize for those of your who submit yourself claiming your set.**

May your holiday bangin’ be efficient and merry!

Alder @ 10th Planet Watch, The Official Gang

**There is no cash prize, Alder is a liar.

Women’s Beginner No-Gi Class A (120 lbs. & below): 1. Mattie Madinanon (Carlson Gracie) 2. Jesika Torres (Stockton) 3. Rachel Tan (10th Planet)

Women’s Beginner No-Gi Class B (120-139.9 lbs): 1. Jill Baker (Bakersfield) 2. Juli Fung (10th Planet) 3. Mylene Manalo (Team Mica)

Women’s Beginner No-Gi Class D (160+ lbs): 1. Renae Wilson (Trinity) 2. Shannon Reid (10th Planet) 3.Mia Cameron-Hayes (UGA)

Women’s Intermediate No-Gi Class B (120-139.9 lbs): 1. Vikki Marlow (Throwdown SD) 2. Jenna Shih (10th Planet)

Masters (40+) No-Gi Advanced Cruiser 180-199 lbs.): 1. Ralf Warneking (10th Planet) 2. Brian Beaumont (10th Planet) 3. Raymond Winters (Sergio)

Men’s No-Gi Beginner Bantam (129.9 lbs & below): 1. Steve Cox (10th Planet) 2. Shahriyar Erfanian (AKA) 3. Jermey Hernandez (Checkmat)

Men’s No-Gi Beginner Super (200- 209.9 lbs.): 1. Adan Gonzalez (10th Palnet) 2. Nicholas Wolz (Rocha/Gacie) 3. Donavan Thomas (Rez Warrior)

Men’s Beginner ABSLOUTE Division
1. Anthony Cessario (Rocha) 2. Nick Wolz (Rocha) 3. Adan Gonzalez (10th Planet)

Men’s No-Gi Novice Bantam (Below 129.9 lbs) 1.Miguel Hernandez (10th Planet) 2. Lee Lindow (Blue Collar Fighter) 3. Ty Young (Mica-Dan)

Women’s No-Gi Beginner Absolute: 1. Shannon Reed (10th Planet) 2. Renee Wilson (Trinity) 3. Lillan Strange (Team Mica)

Men’s No-Gi Advanced Flyweight (130-139.9 lbs.): 1. Sonny Nohara (Drysdale) 2. Michael Chapman (Impact JJ) 3. John Botello (10h Planet)

I think the kids of 10th Planet practitioners should really stop teaching their children the crazy sex, drugs and rock and roll ways of Eddie Bravo, and start teaching them Gracie Bullyproofing. srsly!!!

The Gracie BULLYPROOF instructional DVD series is coming together incredibly well. To give you an idea of what you can expect, we have compiled a video with a short introduction to the course as well as a few clips from the Parent Preparation Course (disc 1). The set is anticipated to release on January 31st. You can get your collection personalized by pre-ordering it at www.GracieAcademy.com

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This Scene is taken from DVD 2- Chapter 3 – Transition #3: Kneebar To 50/50. For information on this DVD and the other techniques taught on this DVD check out http://groundfighter.com/Ryan-Hall-50…

For more information on Ryan Hall: http://5050bjj.com

This Brand New DVD features Ryan Hall and the highly anticipated 50/50 Position. This new guard position is so effective and dangerous that many competitions are now considering banning it all together! This DVD explains how to get the 50/50 guard from any position, how to finish your opponent within the 50/50 every time, Important flow drills to make the position so smooth your opponents will never see it coming and MUCH, MUCH MORE!

This Scene is taken from DVD 2- Chapter 3 – Transition #3: Kneebar To 50/50. For information on this DVD and the other techniques taught on this DVD check out http://www.groundfighter.com/Ryan-Hal…

For more information on Ryan Hall BJJ: http://5050bjj.com

10th Planet was recently invaded by the 50/50 guard (Thanks Jason). It’s an amazing position to attack the legs. I found some of Ryan’s clips explaining the position in further detail. Enjoy! There are 2 more vids, so check back this week!

10th Planet Morgantown Invades! Western PA Grappling Championships and Ground Zero Submission Only III. Fall/Winter 2009 Head Coach: Neale Hoerle Starring: Kevin “Noodles” MacLachlan, Tim Senkevich, Daniel Reufenacht, Michael “Scrappy” Summers, Judson Swart and Don “The Assassin” Quinn

Adult Jiu Jitsu Schedule:

Mondays
11:30-1pm – All Levels – Alder
7-8:30pm – Fundamentals – Alder

Tuesdays
8:30-10pm – Advanced – Alder

Wednesday
11:30-1 – All Levels – Scott “Einstein” Epstein
7-8:30pm – Fundamentals – Alder

Thursday
8:30-10pm – Advanced – Scott “Einstein” Epstein

Friday
6:30-8pm – Women All Levels – Sensei Kim

Saturday
2-3:30pm – All Levels – Alder
3:30-? – Competition Team – Alder and Friends

Sunday
1-2pm – Wrestling – Amir
2-3pm – All Levels – Alder
3-5pm – Open Mat – Ian

For more info and full schedule including Muay Thai and Kids Classes go to:

www.10thPlanetBurbank.com