Home › Massachusetts › Agawam › 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Springfield MA
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Springfield MA
4.9 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Agawam, Massachusetts
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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
Hours
| Monday | 9–10:30 AM, 6–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 6–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9–10:30 AM, 6–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 6–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 9–10:30 AM, 6–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | 12–2 PM |
The classes they run
“The school offers numerous fundamental/beginner classes for someone who has no prior experience.”
“The kids classes provide students with the perfect balance of structure and fun in a team inspired environment.”
“Whether you’re stepping on the mats for the first time or an experienced competitor looking to sharpen your skills, this is the place to be.”
“The instructor is very knowledgeable and knows exactly how to reach out to the students not only giving classes but by giving private lessons to students as well.”
“A great place to train in self defense, sport jiu jitsu, and personal growth.”
“The coaches are passionate about teaching and dedicated to helping students at all levels realize their potential.”
What members say
“The instructor is very knowledgeable and knows exactly how to reach out to the students not only giving classes but by giving private lessons to students as well.”
“Pat Campagnola is a phenomenal instructor, and him and the rest of the team are super friendly and welcoming to anyone who comes through the door.”
“If you attend this school with a good attitude and a desire to learn you'll find it's full of skillful, humble, down to earth people who want to teach you and see you succeed.”
“10th Planet is a great place to learn Jiu Jitsu the owner Pat is very knowledgeable and he is great at going into depth teaching each technique.”
“I look forward to going here every day its loads of fun, and a great way to keep your mind and body active.”
“Head instructor Pat Campagnola has done an excellent job at establishing a culture of friendly competition and respect which I think brings out the best in his students.”
From the reviews
Jiu Jitsu in itself is probably the most practically applicable combat sport you can learn which also makes it one of the best ways to stay in shape. If you attend this school with a good attitude and a desire to learn you'll find it's full of skillful, humble, down to earth people who want to teach you and see you…
10P Springfield is the best! Welcoming, informative, encouraging. All the instructors are fantastic, all the students are supportive of each other and want you to learn. I felt completely comfortable from day one and recommend anyone that’s even a little bit curious to come check it out.
Love the atmosphere and professionalism of this gym! As someone who was new to BJJ and a women I felt welcomed and at home among the members. The teachers are attentive and help you thoroughly when learning new movements.
I can’t recommend 10th Planet Springfield highly enough. The atmosphere is challenging, motivating, and a heck of a lot of fun! 100% of class time is dedicated to learning jiu jitsu within the complex, ever-changing nature of the game, with no time wasted on warmups or dead drilling.
New to BJJ? Start at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Springfield MA
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Springfield MA 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 Springfield MA
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.
More BJJ gyms near Agawam
Ironhold Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Sento Mixed Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
Vaca BJJ & MMA
4.8 ★★★★★ 44 reviews