This Week In BJJ – Episode 9 Part 2 Eddie Bravo and Shawn Williams
August 26th, 2012 In Interviews, MMA, News | Comments OffThe Best Rear Nake Choke (rnc) Finish Ever: 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Van Nuys
August 25th, 2012 In Techniques | Comments OffGive us a shot, the worst thing that could happen is you get addicted to jiu jitsu!
RONDA ROUSEY VS SARAH KAUFMAN: Eddie Bravo Armbar Breakdown
August 22nd, 2012 In Techniques | Comments OffAs many people know, Rhonda Rousey has been training at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu with Eddie Bravo. Watch and learn the exact same armbar, Undefeated Strikeforce Champion, Rhonda Rousey used to submit Sara Kaufman in under a minute. Enjoy!
Get the 27 time, mundial champion, Renato Laranja’s signature t-shirt
August 14th, 2012 In Comedy | Comments OffEither you love him or you hate him, Renato Laranja has definitely made a splash in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community. Wear it because you’re a fan, or wear it ironically, either way get the shirt today!
A Short History of Eddie Bravo’s 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
July 28th, 2012 In News | Comments OffHistory of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu was originally the brainchild of Eddie Bravo. Eddie, was first introduced to Jiu Jitsu the way many people were, through Royce Gracie via the original UFC, or Ultimate Fighting Championship, way back in 1994. Bravo, a former Karate practitioner and a high school wrestler, was immediately sold on the effectiveness of this new brazilian rendition of an ancient Japanese martial art.
Eddie signed up for lessons under the world renowned Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion, Jean Jacques Machado. Machado, along with his 4 brothers are Cousins to Royce, and the Gracie family. He is the Nephew of the BJJ co-founder and great Master Carlos Gracie. Jean-Jacques is also considered one of the best BJJ world champions to ever live. It was here at this school, Bravo excelled as a student of the art, and as a vicious competitor. He competed in many tournaments all over the world, and was known for his unorthodox approach, and exciting submission attacks. He became a household name in the BJJ community, and received his black belt after submitting Royler Gracie at ADCC (Abu Dahbi Combat Club). At this, the most prestigious Nogi grappling tournament on the planet, Bravo forced Gracie to tap to a triangle choke. Until that moment, Gracie had never even had 1 point scored on him. Bravo became the first american to ever submit a Gracie.
After this moment Eddie decided to focus on his own martial arts system. He was a huge proponent of No-gi Jiu Jitsu, a form of Jiu Jitsu that doesn’t use the aid of the traditional uniform, the gi, a.k.a. the kimono. Jiu Jitsu’s effectiveness had drastically declined in MMA, and he wanted to make a style more usable in the cage and in the ring. Bravo created a style based on clinching using underhooks, overhooks, collar ties and other grips that didn’t depend on the usage of clutching clothing to gain an advantage. It was a different philosophy, and was scoffed at by many traditionalist. Eddie would take huge amounts of criticism, but he moved forward regardless of the of what people said.
In 2003, Eddie founded 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu in a small Kick Boxing Gym, The Bomb Squad, in West Hollywood, California. With little promotion, It was a risk starting his own Nogi Jiu Jitsu gym, but on the first night 17 student showed up. That number has grown substantially over the years. There are now upwards of 40 schools around the world, and countless practitioners of the system from Melbourne Australia, to Van Nuys, California. 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu, although being a complete system of no-gi Jiu Jitsu is most known for its signature positions such as the Lockdown, a half guard system in which the bottom player configures his legs in a way that controls the leg and hip. The twister, a submission based on a wrestler’s guillotine, where the attacking person controls the leg and hip similar to the lockdown, but comes behind the opponent and attacks the neck and spine. Also, the Rubber guard, a clinching form of the guard in which the bottom player uses their leg to break the posture of their opponent.
Bravo is also an author and has published 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu books 3 books, “Jiu Jitsu Unleashed,†“Mastering the Rubber Guard,†“Mastering the Twister.†“Advanced Rubber Guard: Jiu Jitsu for Mixed Martial Arts Competition†is set to be published in 2012. Eddie has also released 2 DVDs, “The Twister,†a compilation of his matches from the beginnings, all the way through his submission of Royler Gracie, and “Mastering the Rubber Guard,†which was a DVD version of the popular book. Eddie also has a bi monthly web series, “Mastering the System†in which he gives an intimate look inside the 10th Planet System.
If you are near the Los Angeles area, and you’re interested in trying out 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu, please visit us at www.10thplanetvannuys.com or call us at 818-925-JITS (5487)
Joe Rogan Recieves his 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Black Belt From Eddie Bravo!
July 12th, 2012 In Interviews, News, Theory | Comments OffIf you want to learn the 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu system just like Joe Rogan, and you’re in the San Fernando area, check us out at www.10thplanetvannuys.com
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu – Gracie Nationals 2012 Re-Remix
June 18th, 2012 In Tournaments | Comments Off10th Planet Jiu Jitsu: Eddie Bravo and Marcelo Garcia Roll.
June 16th, 2012 In Sparing | Comments Off10th Planet’s Eric “Compella” Cruz Fight’s In The First Ever Sanctioned, Combat Jiu Jitsu Match
June 16th, 2012 In MMA, Tournaments | Comments OffI had the awesome privilege of cornering the first ever Combat Jiu Jitsu match held at Nokia Theater in downtown Los Angeles. This may be the next thing that ties Jiu Jitsu into MMA. Maybe one day we’ll see big names in jiu jitsu use this as a stepping stone into getting into full blown mma.
Eddie Bravo “MASTERING THE SYSTEM” episode 33 (feat. Jeff Glover, Renato Laranja)
January 8th, 2012 In Comedy | Comments OffThe Korean Zombie Wins Submission of the Year with, 10th Planet Signature Move, the Twister!!!
December 30th, 2011 In MMA, News | Comments OffIt took maneuver never before seen at the highest level of mixed martial arts to snatch accolades for 2011′s top submission. Mere hours after Richard Hale locked up a flashy and rare inverted triangle in Bellator Fighting Championships on March 26, Chan Sung “Korean Zombie” Jung one-upped him in the Ultimate Fighting Championship by wrapping up fellow featherweight Leonard Garcia with a move called the twister in mixed martial arts and jiu-jitsu. The spine-wrenching hold forces the target’s neck one way with the hands and arms while using the legs to move his lower body in the other direction to sharply torque the torso.
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Congrats to Michelle @ Tri-Costa as well!
Eddie Bravo “MASTERING THE SYSTEM” episode 26 (Renato Laranja calls out Chael Sonnen)
December 21st, 2011 In Comedy, MMA | Comments OffThe Ninja Choke Off A Guillotine Attack
December 19th, 2011 In Techniques | Comments OffA 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!