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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Walnut Creek
4.9 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Walnut Creek, 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
- 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 4–10) — 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 10thplanetwalnutcreek.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (210) 802-6644
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:30–1:45 PM, 6:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12:30–1:45 PM, 6:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 8:30–10 AM |
The classes they run
“He has a great way with the kids, is always calm, able to control a large group, keep them entertained and encourage them to develop respect for themselves and others.”
“10P is not my home school but I was warmly welcomed AND as a woman, felt comfortable with a room full of guys who were respectful, kind, and knowledgeable.”
“I was in the Bay Area for a short visit and decided to drop in for a no-gi class at 10th Planet Walnut Creek – best decision ever!”
“I was in the Bay Area for a short visit and decided to drop in for a no-gi class at 10th Planet Walnut Creek – best decision ever!”
“He has been an instructor for over a decade and knows how to help day one students to elite competitors.”
“If you’re visiting or local and want to train no-gi Jiu Jitsu, self-defense, or just get a great workout, this place is a must-try.”
“Coach Alex and the team made me feel right at home, even as a first-timer visitor.”
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What members say
“Alex is an incredible instructor with a passion for teaching and sharing his extensive experience with jiu jitsu and striking martial art arts.”
“The gym is super welcoming and clean, with a great vibe right from the moment I walked in.”
“I knew almost nothing about the sport and everyone was super welcoming and has helped me grow in my BJJ journey.”
“Alex is spectacular with his attention to detail and his ability to break down a very difficult move into simple easy to follow steps.”
“If you’re visiting or local and want to train no-gi Jiu Jitsu, self-defense, or just get a great workout, this place is a must-try.”
“Alex Canders has a wealth of coaching & competition experience that he delivers in an accesible way to students of all ages & skill levels.”
From the reviews
What an amazing jiu jitsu studio. I was visiting from NYC (where I do Krav Maga and BJJ) and wanted a place to train. Initially I was going to head into the city but after doing a search I saw this gym closer to me and decided to attend.
Alex is great! He makes me feel welcomed at all times and is a great coach! He has been an instructor for over a decade and knows how to help day one students to elite competitors.
I started training with Alex around 5 years ago and as of a month ago 2 of my boys are also training with him. I come to this gym because of his constant desire to teach and learn new things. Alex considers himself to always be learning and he passes that along to the students all the time.
Amazing place to Train. Aa a beginner coach Alex creates a safe and fun environment to learn. I knew almost nothing about the sport and everyone was super welcoming and has helped me grow in my BJJ journey. My kid also loved to train here. Alex makes class super fun and entertaining while teaching BJJ.
New to BJJ? Start at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Walnut Creek
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek
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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