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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Huntsville
5 ★★★★★ 111 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Huntsville, Alabama
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 10thplanethuntsville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (256) 361-3882
Hours
| Monday | 6–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–1 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–1 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I attended some of the adult classes and learned a lot of fundamentals as well as got humbled on a regular basis.”
“I first brought my twins (a boy and a girl) to their kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes after searching for the best kids martial arts in Huntsville.”
“As a woman who trains feeling safe in this sport is huge.”
“) was the instructor for the session, and his no-gi instruction was highly technical; I picked up some great new details that I’m definitely bringing back to my home gym.”
“And Coach Eric is awesome especially his comp classes on Monday nights!”
“The instructors do a great job teaching discipline, confidence, respect, and self-defense in a fun and positive environment.”
“The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about helping every student succeed, whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner.”
Other martial arts here
“Easily the best gym in Huntsville for jiu jitsu and mma in general.”
What members say
“10th planet Huntsville has some of best coaches and leaders I’ve ever experienced.”
“The coaching staff is not only professional but also incredibly welcoming to beginners, making it the perfect BJJ gym in Huntsville for both kids and adults.”
“The coaching staff is not only professional but also incredibly welcoming to beginners, making it the perfect BJJ gym in Huntsville for both kids and adults.”
“) was the instructor for the session, and his no-gi instruction was highly technical; I picked up some great new details that I’m definitely bringing back to my home gym.”
“After seeing how great the BJJ for kids program was, I decided to jump into the adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes myself.”
“I try to drop into other gyms when I’m traveling for work, and I’m really glad I stopped by 10th Planet Huntsville this past Wednesday night.”
From the reviews
If you’re looking for a place to train BJJ with a dedicated and strong instructors who have mastered the craft then look no further than this gym in Huntsville. I can in for a class to work on my BJJ and I came out feeling more confident and with a better understanding
I have been training for a long time now and had the opportunity to train with these guys and I had the best experience! Their instructor was very welcoming and so all the teammates! Hard and technical rolls, love it so much.
My experience with 10th Planet Huntsville has been incredible. I first brought my twins (a boy and a girl) to their kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes after searching for the best kids martial arts in Huntsville.
Best gym in the area, hands down! If you’re looking to get good at jiu jitsu, this is the place. Wish I could’ve started my foundation of jiu jitsu here. It’s always clean, the coaches are incredibly helpful, the training partners are great, and the environment feels safe and supportive.
New to BJJ? Start at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Huntsville
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Huntsville 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 Huntsville
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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