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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Grand Rapids
5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Grand Rapids, Michigan
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
- 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 10thplanetgrandrapids.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (517) 881-0703
Hours
| Monday | 6–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Friday | 12–2 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 11 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
“We train leg attacks right away which starts a foundation of awareness from day 1.”
“My kids throughly enjoy their time and training at 10p with Chile.”
“Best place in Grand Rapids to learn no gi jiu jitsu and practical grappling skills.”
“Best place in Grand Rapids to learn no gi jiu jitsu and practical grappling skills.”
“Whether you want to be a hobbiest, champion, competitor this is a great place for all people.”
“The best place to learn martial arts (Jiu Jitsu) for self defense, competition, or even just for a good workout!”
“Everyone is chill and friendly and will work with you if you are a beginner.”
Other martial arts here
“Fundamentals and especially wrestling were awesome.”
What members say
“I Love these guys, good coaching and good people and coach Chilli is amazing for showing some tips and tricks”
“Everyone is chill and friendly and will work with you if you are a beginner.”
“From the moment you step through the door, you're greeted with warmth and encouragement, like walking into a family reunion.”
“High-level no-gi instruction and attention to detail.”
“The best place to learn martial arts (Jiu Jitsu) for self defense, competition, or even just for a good workout!”
“If you're looking for a jiu jitsu gym that feels more like a second home, look no further than 10th Planet Grand Rapids/Scallywags.”
From the reviews
Very friendly and welcoming environment. The best place to learn martial arts (Jiu Jitsu) for self defense, competition, or even just for a good workout! The coaches are incredibly talented and excellent teachers and will help you succeed in your personal journey.
Great BJJ school for kids and adults! My son loves coming here! Highly recommended!
If you're looking for a jiu jitsu gym that feels more like a second home, look no further than 10th Planet Grand Rapids/Scallywags. From the moment you step through the door, you're greeted with warmth and encouragement, like walking into a family reunion.
Was visiting Grand Rapids on business and had a couple hours to attend 2 hours of a Monday evening with Chili and his team. Fundamentals and especially wrestling were awesome. Extremely friendly and knowledgeable group. Highly recommend stopping in if you are in the area. Great environment.
New to BJJ? Start at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Grand Rapids
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids
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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