10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Van Nuys – The Figure Four Leg Lock For BJJ and MMA

September 19th, 2012 In Techniques | Comments Off

Maybe you were like me and always tried to figure for leg lock your friends when you were younger. The disappointment came when I got older and I couldn’t pull it off in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes. Well, that was until recently, over at the mad science lab that is 10th Planet Van Nuys, we’ve come up with another crazy technique. This time its 93 guard, to the Ham Sandwich, to the Ric Flair figure four. I want testimonials if you guys can pull this one off!


RONDA ROUSEY VS SARAH KAUFMAN: Eddie Bravo Armbar Breakdown

August 22nd, 2012 In Techniques | Comments Off

As 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!


A Short History of Eddie Bravo’s 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu

July 28th, 2012 In News | Comments Off

History 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)


Renato Laranja Has Altercation with UFC Contender Nate Diaz at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Expo!!!

July 21st, 2012 In Renato Laraja | Comments Off

Things can get a little out of control when alpha dogs Nate Diaz and Renato Laranja are in the same building at the same time.

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Best Of Renato Laranja Part 2

May 27th, 2012 In Renato Laraja | Comments Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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10th Planet Van Nuys Has a New MMA Champion!

May 21st, 2012 In MMA | Comments Off

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.


Best of Renato Laranja Part 1

February 4th, 2012 In Renato Laraja | Comments Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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10th Planet Van Nuys’ Danny “D boy” Pena Wins @ Normandie Casino!

January 14th, 2012 In MMA | Comments Off

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Van Nuys‘ standout Danny Pena wins tonight @ Normandie Casino in dominant fashion! Scoring a unanimous decision victory Pena, an outstanding wrestler, took down and pounded is opponent round after round stealing the judges score cards. Although Danny is also a very technical boxer and not afraid to stay in the pocket and duke it out, he was able to dictate where the fight went, letting his skills shine. “D boy” is definitely an up and coming prospect in MMA who looks forward to making his pro debut this year and destroying all in his weight class!
We commend you Danny! Great job!


Ask Renato Episode 1

January 4th, 2012 In Renato Laraja | Comments Off

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Thor “TNT” Skancke “likes” 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Van Nuys

January 2nd, 2012 In Interviews, MMA | Comments Off

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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Awesome Video! Best Submissions in MMA

December 24th, 2011 In MMA | Comments Off


Quincy Davis Talks About 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu and Van Nuys MMA

December 21st, 2011 In Interviews, MMA, News | Comments Off

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.


“Gorgeous” Georgie Garcia U of MMA’s Fighter of the Month

December 1st, 2011 In MMA, News | Comments Off

We are proud of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Van Nuys’s fighter, Georgie Garcia! He is the U of MMA’s fighter of the month. For those of you who don’t know, he went 4-0 this year as an amateur, and looks to take the world by storm in 2012! Here’s a link to the article.

http://uofmma.com/2011/fighter-of-the-month/fighter-of-the-month-georgie-garcia/


10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Van Nuys: Testimonials for November ’11

December 1st, 2011 In Interviews | Comments Off

Mike Frausto, Gabe Calvento, and Ian Quinto all give the reason’s why they call 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Van Nuys, their second home. If you like what you see, come down and give us a try. The first class is ALWAYS free. We’re located in the heart of Van Nuys in Los Angeles’s, San Fernando Valley. You can “like” us on Facebook!

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Van Nuys
16832 Saticoy St.
Van Nuys (Lake Balboa), CA 91505


Renato Laranja gets shut down on Joe Rogan’s podcast

October 5th, 2011 In Renato Laraja | Comments Off

 

 

 

 

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