10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu

10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu

10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu logo
Focus Grappling
Country of origin USA
Creator Eddie Bravo
Famous practitioners Eddie Bravo, Joe Rogan, Dan Hardy, Jason Chambers, Gerald Strebendt, George Sotiropoulos, Jason Day, Alan Belcher Denny Prokopos Shinya Aoki Chris Herzog
Parenthood Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kodokan Judo, Submission Wrestling, Greco-Roman Wrestling
Olympic sport No

10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu is a non-traditional style of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu developed by Eddie Bravo. The characteristics that distinguish it from traditional grappling are its strong focus on alternative and unconventional techniques, and its foundations without using a gi. Victory Belt Publishing released three manuals covering techniques of the 10th Planet system, one in 2006[1], a second in 2007.[2], and finally [3]the third in 2011. The first covers aspects of the signature guard of the system, the rubber guard, while the second tackles aspects of the twister, another integral position in the system. The books were written by Eddie Bravo, Glen Cordoza, and Erich Krauss.

Contents

History

Bravo created this no-gi style of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after defeating Royler Gracie via triangle choke in the ADCC 2003.[4] 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu focuses on constant pressure from unorthodox positions such as the Rubber guard, Twister Side Control, Monkey Mount (Gangsta Lean) and the half-guard position known as the "Lock down".[5] The main premise behind 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu is that the art should keep evolving, finding new ways to attack and counter. Bravo believes that standard Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has become boring and predictable.

Locations

In addition to the original 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu in Los Angeles, there are several other 10th Planet gyms throughout North America; some are established BJJ training facilities that have adopted the system as an expansion of the art. In addition to these, the style has also spread overseas, to the UK, Germany, Sweden, even as far as Victoria, Australia and Montreal, Canada.

Gallery

10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu diagrams and images
Rubber Guard Flowchart, showing basic transitions starting from mission control.  
Twister Flowchart, showing basic transitions starting from twister side control.  
Diagram of a red figure executing the rubber guard on a blue figure.  
Practitioners using The Gi demonstrating the Gogoplata, a popular move from the 10th Planet system.  
Diagram of a red figure executing a Locoplata choke on a blue figure.  

References

  1. ^ Mastering the Rubber Guard: Jiu-jitsu for Mixed Martial Arts Competition ISBN 0-9777315-9-6
  2. ^ Mastering the Twister: Jiu-Jitsu for Mixed Martial Arts Competition ISBN 0-9777315-5-3
  3. ^ Advanced Rubber Guard ISBN 1936608901
  4. ^ "ADCC Results". http://www.adcombat.com/adcc-results?year=2003&weight=-65kg. Retrieved 18 March 2011. 
  5. ^ Kesting, Stephan. "Eddie Bravo's Rubber Guard "The Meathook"'". Grapplearts. http://www.grapplearts.com/Rubber-Guard-Setup-1.htm. Retrieved March 28, 2011. 

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