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10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Pasadena
5 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Altadena, 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 (ages 4–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 10thplanetpasadena.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (626) 708-0771
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–8 AM, 6–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–12:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8 AM, 6–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–12:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30–8 AM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12–1:30 PM |
The classes they run
“For our kids, it was also really important to us that they have exposure to a strong female coach, and Coach Lila is as smart, strong, and nurturing as you can get.”
“Everyone seems to be on the same page here wether you’re a competitor or a hobbyist everyone takes care of each other.”
“They create a fun and engaging environment where my son can learn valuable self-defense skills while building confidence and discipline.”
“Very beginner friendly for people starting, but also there are very high level team mates & classes here for more advanced people.”
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What members say
“Coach Lila and her small group of assistant coaches (including amazing coach Sam) have been incredibly supportive since day 1.”
“The techniques taught here have taken my Jiu jitsu to another level, the environment is great as well as the professor’s welcoming attitude.”
“The techniques taught here have taken my Jiu jitsu to another level, the environment is great as well as the professor’s welcoming attitude.”
“I have trained at 10PP for several years and it is a place I always look forward to coming back to because of the people, the positive culture, and the detailed instruction.”
“Everyone seems to be on the same page here wether you’re a competitor or a hobbyist everyone takes care of each other.”
“Erik "Compella" Cruz and Eric Ramey, 10th Planet Black Belts, break down the science and art of jiu jitsu on a technical level, earning the title of Professors.”
From the reviews
Our daughter has been a member of 10th Planet Pasadena for almost 2 years. With the amazing team/coaches (Lila and George), she has exhibited more confidence, and over all physical strength than most 8 year olds I know, on top of that, the ability to defend herself if needed.
If you are looking for a great community and high level instruction! This is it! Lila and Erik are amazing black belts with years of jiu jitsu. They are passionate individuals and have created such a cool environment. Clean facility and great place to train.
Bar none the best jiu jitsu instruction you will find. Erik "Compella" Cruz and Eric Ramey, 10th Planet Black Belts, break down the science and art of jiu jitsu on a technical level, earning the title of Professors. If you live in Pasadena and want top notch instruction, this is the place!
If you want your child to have the fundamentals to be able to protect themselves, this is the place! My 8yr old daughter has been a member for 2yrs and i absolutely love the structure and the coaches are phenomenal, knowledgeable in the art of jujitsu.
New to BJJ? Start at 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Pasadena
10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Pasadena 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 Pasadena
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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