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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Van Nuys sees it’s first MMA champion! Congtatulations to “Gorgeous” Georgie Garcia as he becomes the first ever, U of MMA, 145lbs champion. His victory was heralded by the promoters as, “the most exciting match the promotion has ever had in it’s history.” This was also the first time in the history of the sport, an MMA show had been held at the Nokia Theater, at L.A. Live, in downtown Los Angeles. The even was running side by side with the Kings and the Clippers playoff games. The atmosphere down there was electric.

The battle between Georgie, and his opponent, Chris Bonilla, was an epic back and forth battle. Bonilla came out strong, and went right after the 10th Planet Van Nuys and Saekson’s Muay Thai product. Bonilla, had no fear of the undefeated fighter. After some great exchanges on the feet, Georgie used his San Fernando wrestling pedigree to take his opponent to the mat. Bonilla, showed he had dangerous jiu jitsu off of his back, and was able to lock in, what might be a game ending triangle. It looked like Georgies perfect record, along with his aspirations for the title, were in jeopardy. Fighting through the fact that all the blood was being blocked from flowing to his brain, Georgie was able to find a way out. Just when it looked like he was out, Bonilla transitioned masterfully to an armbar. Georgies arm was stretched out completely straight, and again it looked like he could be finished. HIs mental fortitude and never say die attitude kicked in and he ripped his arm out of the submission. At this point, his opponent looked gassed. Going for the submission took everything he had. This was the turning point in the fight, although Bonilla would never quit, and would continue to come on strong, Georgie was just too much for him. Both fighters scrambled back to their feet where towards the end the round, where Georgie, feeding off the energy of the crowd, would grab a head and arm throw, and toss his adversary’s feet high into the sky. The round ended with Bonilla landing on his head upside down pinned against the cage with Garcia ground and pounding from a schoolyard headlock position. This was much to the delight of the huge crowd that had come out to see these men do battle in the main event.

At one point in the fight Georgie faked the shot, and came over the top with a monstrous overhand right that sent his opponent crashing to the canvas. He swarmed the dazed competitor, throwing brutal shots from the guard on the ground. Respecting Bonilla’s excellent ground game, Georgie was a bit tentative in going all out and trying to finish the fight. Bonilla, was able to recover from onslaught, mount a comeback, and would lock in what could be a game ending kimura. Yet again, Georgie was able to scramble out of it and land a WWE inspired double leg take down that dazzled the crowd. Georgie seemed to have an answer for everything Bonilla threw at him. George landed take down, after take down, and combination after combination, he controlled the ring like a true general. At the end of the fight it was clear to most people who one the fight, including “Big” John McCarthy and the other 2 judges, who in the end, had it scored for unanimously for the New 145lbs champ, “Gorgeous” Georgie Garcia!

In other notable fights on the card, 10th Planet Van Nuys’s Mike “Lobes” Frausto and Mike “Tipz” Venturella both were on the card and had exciting fights. Both fighters have made huge adjustments and improvements to their respective games. Both look fight and compete again soon. I’m extremely proud of those two, they’ve come a long way and constantly surprise me with how good they’ve become. Also on the card,10th Planet’s heavy weight freight train, Amir Allam fought to a draw, showing his durability, outstanding wrestling and superior ground skills. Erik “Compella” Cruz fought and won the inaugural Combat Jiu Jitsu fight by RNC with one second left in the first round. Combat Jiu Jitsu is Eddie Bravo’s brainchild which sees Jiu Jitsu with ground and pound. It has recently been sanctioned by CAMO in California, and this was the first one we’ve seen on a show. The idea seems to be to lure Jiu Jitsu players into MMA without having to learn striking ri ght off the bat, allowing MMA training wheels to be applied to their game.

Thanks again for reading our newsletter! If you’d like to come down to try out classes, please go to our website www.10thplanetvannuys.com. Thank you for your continued support, and we’ll see you on the mats.

It’s been a little over 4 years since I had full time employment at a very famous post production sound facility, Danetracks Inc. Since then I made the move to opening up my own 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu affiliate in Van Nuys, California. I left Dane Davis, for Eddie Bravo, sound design for Jiu Jitsu. I went from Protools to The Twister. I won an M.P.S.E for best sound in a game., but we lost in the UFC title fight vs. Georges St. Pierre in New Jersey. I went from working inside the big blue Danetracks building, to training at the Van Nuys MMA Super Center. I walked away from the position of editor, and took up the title of coach. I traded the vibrant colors of West Hollywood, for dreary strip malls of Van Nuys. I went from an Academy Award winning sound studio, to cornering Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy in his title shot. I gave up a Kensington track ball and gained a cage panel. I swapped out sound effects for bone-breaking techniques. I left motion pictures, for pay-per-view events. I said good bye to interactive media, and said hello to “As real as it gets.” I went from competing for jobs, to competing for the challenge. I exchanged an Aeron chair for a Zebra mat. I went from networking at E3, to competing in ADCC. to went from bicycling to work, to flying around the world. I was work in a room by myself, then i was teaching seminars to full rooms of people. Punching a clock, to punching a bag.  I went from recording the sounds of guns, to teaching how to use the body as a weapon.  I went from insecure and scared, to confident and brave. I went from employee to entrepreneur. I went from being downsized, to running my own budding business. In my mind, I’m starting to feel like a success.

Along the way I’ve fallen, I’ve stumbled, and I’ve contemplated quitting. What keeps me moving forward you ask? I find my motivation in the moments. It’s the thank you and a smile from a new student. It’s the grappler’s realization of his/her progression over time. It’s the advice of a mentor, it’s being humbled by a black belt. It’s the camaraderie of a team. It’s the direct result of hard work. It’s the responsibility of those times when you have to be a leader and a role model. It’s reaching a goal. It’s visualizing the yet to come. It’s the win of a fighter, it’s a hug from a competitor. It’s the student confiding in you. It’s giving, and receiving the gift of knowledge. It’s in solving a problem. It’s making a difference in somebody’s life. That’s what makes being a coach such a rewarding job for me.

Thank you to everybody that’s played a part in my journey. Good, bad, or other, you all all added to the storyline, I’ve learn so much from all my experiences, and I wouldn’t have had it any other way. I’m looking forward to what the future brings. I have a feeling the party is just getting started. Enter the Alpha-Black era.

Coach Alder Hampel

10th Planet Van Nuys

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He just turned 17 recently, and he’s already a monster. I’ve had the pleasure of working with this young man for a short time, but in that time I’ve been able to recognize his unlimited potential. Still not old enough to fight MMA, Milton is racking up Pankration and grappling tournaments until he can start fighting amateur MMA.

Milton has displayed an aptitude for BJJ. Right how he’s dedicated himself, is 100% committed on improving his game. He’s intelligent, athletic, and focused. He’s a also incredible humble. I’m extremely happy to have him a part of our team

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It was a close battle, it came down to the wire. All of the students at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Van Nuys voted, and after it was all said and done, Mike “Lobes” Frausto won the coveted, “2011 Student of the Year!”

Mike has spent much of the last year inside of the gym. All year, Mike worked consistently hard, cementing his strengths, while improving on his weaknesses. Through repetitions, competitions, and tons of mat time, he was awarded his much deserved blue belt at the beginning of 2011.

Last April, “Lobes” fought his heart out in his MMA debut. After training for 10+ weeks for his second fight, his opponent pulled out at 9am the day of the fight. This could have derailed many other fighters, but not Mike, he was right back in the gym. He’s currently gearing up for another big fight as we speak.

He’s not only found success as a competitor and a fighter, but also as a coach. He’s helped many students at 10th Planet Van Nuys, win loads of different medals in tournaments this year.

Frausto also found his newest passion recently when he began teaching his own fundamentals classes. He has a knack for explaining his techniques and theories in a clear and concise way. Students are able to understand and perform what he presents, with relative ease. Clients are now lining up around the block since they found out he was sharing his diet, conditioning and training secrets. Fighters, competitors and regular Joe’s alike have all hired him for private lessons.

Great job Mike, we solute you!

Honorable mentions go to Georgie Garcia, Mike “TIPZ” Venturella, Yumi, Gabe Calvento, Arman “Magic” Vanessian, and Ryan Bradford!

Pro MMA fighter Thor “TNT” Skancke uses his words to metaphorically press the “like” bottom, on the group, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Van Nuys. Look for Thor’s upcoming wrestling for bjj and mma clinic, January 14th, at 10th Planet Van Nuys. For more info, click here.

Look for Thor, in a cage or ring, on TV and ppv, in a town near u!

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It’s been guillotines galore over at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Van Nuys This video is 13 minutes long, only the first 7 is Miguel Torres tearing through everybody with guillotines! MUST WATCH!!

He’s been compared to the light weight Jon Jones, he’s Quincy Davis. Listen as he gives his reasons for training with Coach Alder, and the guys down at 10th Planet Van Nuys.

A cool setup for the “Ninja Choke” that we too are showing down at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Van Nuys Check back tomorrow for a NEW setup I will be posting 😉 it will be a goodie!

Legendary 27-Time BJJ Champion Renato Laranja first ever east coast appearance. Professor took time to personally counsel all attendees on how to improve their lives and had a profound effect on this 10th Planet student.