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10th Planet Mission Viejo
4.9 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Mission Viejo, 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 — 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
- 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 join10pmv.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (949) 298-4508
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30–2 PM |
The classes they run
“The style of teaching and passion for fundamentals made the gym incredible welcoming for new comers with no experience.”
“It has a pleasant and friendly atmosphere, as well as super professional coaches, who inspire kids with their energy and skills.”
“Starting jiu jitsu later in life felt intimidating, especially as a woman, but this place has made it fun, empowering, and genuinely rewarding.”
“I love the variety like wrestling, Gi and no Gi JJ, Muay Thai and Judo.”
“I love the variety like wrestling, Gi and no Gi JJ, Muay Thai and Judo.”
“There are competitors in the gym and you can go hard, but nobody takes themselves too seriously.”
“I always encourage my friends and family to come to open matts on Sundays!”
“The instruction is a very good blend of high level sport grappling, self defense, and overall focus on mobility and longevity.”
“Shout out to Matt and Keir The variety of classes offered cater to practitioners of all skill levels, from white belts to black belts.”
Other martial arts here
“I love the variety like wrestling, Gi and no Gi JJ, Muay Thai and Judo.”
“It has a great mix of prior wrestlers, mma, and beginners, Big and small, and male and female.”
“I like the blend of techniques - going over standing wrestling and judo techniques for example that are often neglected at other gyms I've been to.”
“I like the blend of techniques - going over standing wrestling and judo techniques for example that are often neglected at other gyms I've been to.”
What members say
“Coach Matt is an amazing teacher providing systems for us to find a path to victory.”
“The style of teaching and passion for fundamentals made the gym incredible welcoming for new comers with no experience.”
“The coaches are solely interested in developing the students and creating an environment that is remarkably supportive and demanding at the same time.”
“You will not get bored here and the coaches are always going out and learning what are the new techniques and strategies and bringing them back to the school.”
“There are competitors in the gym and you can go hard, but nobody takes themselves too seriously.”
“My wife and I started training jiu-jitsu about 18+ months ago and chose 10th Planet Mission Viejo as our start.”
From the reviews
Small but very welcoming gym. Matt and his team of coaches are friendly and knowledgeable. I like the blend of techniques - going over standing wrestling and judo techniques for example that are often neglected at other gyms I've been to. I also appreciate the level of general atmosphere that is cultivated.
As a blue belt in Jiu Jitsu, I recently had the opportunity to train at 10th Planet Mission Viejo. I must say, I was very impressed with the facility and the quality of instruction. The gym was well-equipped, with clean/new mats and some workout equipment. It was very clean and well-maintained.
My 9 and 6 year old daughters started going here since the opening. I am so glad my husband did a ton of research and found 10th Planet and Matt! I love the variety like wrestling, Gi and no Gi JJ, Muay Thai and Judo. Matt is very professional and the coaches are top notch!
My wife and I started training jiu-jitsu about 18+ months ago and chose 10th Planet Mission Viejo as our start. We can honestly say had we not started at 10th Planet Mission Viejo we may not have continued to train.
New to BJJ? Start at 10th Planet Mission Viejo
10th Planet Mission Viejo 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 Mission Viejo
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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