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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu St. Pete
5 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · BJJ gym in St. Petersburg, Florida
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
- 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 10thplanetstpete.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (727) 280-5315
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The classes they run
“Whether you’re looking to compete or just get better, this is the perfect place to train.”
“If you’re interested in starting jiu jitsu for the first time or you’re looking to join a new gym, 10P St.”
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What members say
“The coach is not only knowledgeable but also super funny and easy to get along with, making every class enjoyable while still pushing you to improve.”
“If you’re interested in starting jiu jitsu for the first time or you’re looking to join a new gym, 10P St.”
“A lot of fun but no nonsense when it comes to keeping it safe for others in all aspects of jiu jitsu.”
“No matter how busy he was, Peter always made time for me; whether it was answering my question about a technique, coaching me while I competed or just chatting about life.”
“No matter how busy he was, Peter always made time for me; whether it was answering my question about a technique, coaching me while I competed or just chatting about life.”
“I know it can be pretty nerve racking taking the first step to learning Jiu-Jitsu but there is absolutely no reason to be scared or nervous at 10th Planet Saint Petersburg.”
From the reviews
I started training with Peter when he ran 10th Planet Royal Oak in Michigan just before covid started. I was looking for a team atmosphere and to compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He quickly became one of my best friends and a huge influence in my life on and off of the mats.
I had the pleasure of training at 10th Planet St. Pete for approximately five months, in 2022. No matter how busy he was, Peter always made time for me; whether it was answering my question about a technique, coaching me while I competed or just chatting about life.
I’ve trained at a few gyms and typically all have been pretty good. What separates 10p St Pete Is the leadership and environment Peter Di has created. A lot of fun but no nonsense when it comes to keeping it safe for others in all aspects of jiu jitsu.
10th planet st pete is truly a gem stone! Coach Peter will go above and beyond for his guys and the environment he created here is one of a kind. I 100% recommended this gym if you are truly looking to find a gym that will make you grow as an athlete and person.
New to BJJ? Start at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu St. Pete
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu St. Pete 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 St. Pete
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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