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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Berea
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Berea, Kentucky
Part of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Website & schedule 10pberea.com — book classes and see the live schedule
The classes they run
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What members say
“Coach Adam Fritz runs a great gym with no fluff technique approach and situational rounds every class follow with live rolls!”
“Coach Adam was one of my first BJJ instructors and was a good instructor and very welcoming.”
“Coach there is absolutely a class act, the gym is clean and mats are great, all friendly partners”
“Coach Adam Fritz runs a great gym with no fluff technique approach and situational rounds every class follow with live rolls!”
“I initially met him when he was a brown belt at 10th Planet Richmond.”
“Coach Adam Fritz runs a great gym with no fluff technique approach and situational rounds every class follow with live rolls!”
From the reviews
Adam is a great coach and a even better man, down to earth and teaches absolutely legit and good jiujitsu/wrestling stuff Would recommend it highly, as somebody who’s trained in other places as well!
Amazing BJJ school. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a skilled yet friendly environment.
I've been training with Adam for several years. I initially met him when he was a brown belt at 10th Planet Richmond. Once he found himself opening a new gym, I knew immediately that I was going to follow him. I know him well personally and he's been my primary coach / mentor in the jiu jitsu world for over a year.
Amazing gym and great atmosphere. The Coach is great with how he teaches and communicates with each member. He goes above and beyond to make sure everyone feels welcomed and has a great time. My son loves it and the members. Everyone gets along so well.
New to BJJ? Start at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Berea
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Berea comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Berea
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site