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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Costa Mesa
4.6 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Santa Ana, California
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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 10pcostamesa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (714) 321-9635
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–1 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–1 PM, 6–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–1 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–1 PM, 6–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
“As a woman she now feels empowered and supported by the great community of women who train at 10th Planet (AKA "The Lady Monsters").”
“High level no gi grappling and lots of cool, different styles.”
“Brandon Tran are also excellent at what they do, from fitness to competition classes, they are always ready to help you level up your game.”
“Singing up for the first time here in Costa Mesa 10th planet.”
Other martial arts here
“My kids trained at another overrated Orange County MMA gym for two years before coming to 10th Planet Costa Mesa.”
What members say
“Coach Wes Levine not only makes class fun and enjoyable, he is one of the best professors of the art I’ve ever trained under.”
“Everyone was super welcoming, instruction was top notch, and the training was great.”
“besides the education and training the family vibes is what kept me, i’ve never felt more welcome and like i had a brotherhood than here.”
“He goes into great detail when explaining a technique, always takes questions and makes you feel welcome.”
“The kids program is always well supervised with multiple coaches like Shawn, Nabil, and Nayra, who provide a great learning environment.”
“Brandon Tran are also excellent at what they do, from fitness to competition classes, they are always ready to help you level up your game.”
From the reviews
World Class Kids Jiu Jitsu Program Coach Ruben Rivera is a charismatic high level BJJ Black Belt, who has made a tremendous improvement in my Son Christian and Daughter Leila's grappling. My kids trained at another overrated Orange County MMA gym for two years before coming to 10th Planet Costa Mesa.
I was visiting Huntington Beach for a Celebration of Life for a Good Family member that left us recently, I train Gi and NO-Gi Jiu-Jitsu a couple of times a week when I travel for work or family. I do my best to stay consistent.
The 10th Planet System is a work of art and it's Coaches are superb. Professor Ruben Rivera is a blackbelt who understands that everyone has different needs because everyone's body is different. He goes into great detail when explaining a technique, always takes questions and makes you feel welcome. Mr.
Singing up for the first time here in Costa Mesa 10th planet. Forsure one of the most inviting and pleasing spots to be. I come from already knowing some jujitsu as a blue belt. I’ve trained with 10thplanet Costa Mesa for a couple years and became a purple belt now.
New to BJJ? Start at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Costa Mesa
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Costa Mesa comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Costa Mesa
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 when you call. 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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