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10th Planet Oakland Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 152 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Oakland, 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) — 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 10thplanetoakland.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 510-679-8073
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 am, 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–8 am, 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8 am, 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8 am, 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–8 am, 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 1–3:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been here for 1 and a half years and hes been loving it he says its great and that he wants to keep going.”
“As a woman it can be intimidating entering a male dominated space, however I felt very welcomed straight away.”
“As a Masters competitor, the coaching and encouragement I’ve received here has been invaluable—and I’ve been proud to earn both my purple and brown belts under Mike’s guidance.”
“I've been attending the beginners Jiu Jitsu class for nearly a month now, and could not be happier with the instruction from Mike, the head coach.”
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What members say
“Michael is by far the best coach I’ve ever had.”
“I've been attending the beginners Jiu Jitsu class for nearly a month now, and could not be happier with the instruction from Mike, the head coach.”
“The coaching is rock solid, the leadership is strong and grounded, and the energy on the mats is consistently positive, inspiring, and deeply supportive.”
“Everyone, not just the coaches, are super kind, respectful, and quick to help you out if you are struggling with a technique.”
“As a Masters competitor, the coaching and encouragement I’ve received here has been invaluable—and I’ve been proud to earn both my purple and brown belts under Mike’s guidance.”
“I have been training at 10th Planet Oakland for about 6 months and cannot say enough about this gym and the people in it.”
From the reviews
i love stopping by when i have the chance. havent been here since the old spot. beautiful space, tall ceilings, nice powder-white mats, slipperyness after a few rolls makes it “easy/funky” scrambles fadaze.
I have been training at 10th Planet Oakland for 2 months and could not be anymore pleased. The coaches and the other members are phenomenal humans who have been super supportive in getting me started. My personal preference are the am classes due to fewer people which allows for more personal attention.
I started training at 10th Planet Oakland, four months ago, and absolutely fell in love. Mike and the rest of the coaches are amazingly skilled, and are great at breaking it down so even my beginner self can understand.
The coaches and students here have made me feel completely welcomed from day 1. I've been attending the beginners Jiu Jitsu class for nearly a month now, and could not be happier with the instruction from Mike, the head coach.
New to BJJ? Start at 10th Planet Oakland Jiu Jitsu
10th Planet Oakland Jiu Jitsu 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 Oakland Jiu Jitsu
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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