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10th Planet Orlando Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Altamonte Springs, Florida

Part of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

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
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  • Website & schedule 10thplanetorlando.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 407-326-0229

Hours

Monday 5–9 pm
Tuesday 5–9 pm
Wednesday 8–9 am, 5–9 pm
Thursday 5–9 pm
Friday 8–9 am, 5–7:30 pm
Saturday 1–3 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at 10th Planet Orlando Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💪 Women's BJJ

“As a woman I always feel very comfortable learning here.”

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🩳 No-Gi 8 mentions

“If you are looking for a fun and safe way to learn no-gi bjj or Muay Thai then there’s no better place to go; Especially by the UFC veteran Ben Saunders!”

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🥋 Gi

“The instruction I witnessed was sound no-gi jiu-jitsu, there was a great vibe amongst the students, & the instructor acknowledged me as soon as he could.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Great no gi gym with a good mix of hobbyists and competitors so that everyone can find what they're looking for.”

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🔓 Open Mat 3 mentions

“I'm a 25 year old competitive judo black belt and I go to a lot of nogi open mats around the country.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“You wanna burn an easy 1000 calories daily, learn self defense, and be in the best shape you've ever been?”

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🌱 Beginners 6 mentions

“There are brand new white belts learning the basics all the way to pro MMA fighters, which allows you to choose your intensity/competition level you want to train at.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at 10th Planet Orlando Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai 4 mentions

“If you are looking for a fun and safe way to learn no-gi bjj or Muay Thai then there’s no better place to go; Especially by the UFC veteran Ben Saunders!”

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🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“There are brand new white belts learning the basics all the way to pro MMA fighters, which allows you to choose your intensity/competition level you want to train at.”

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🤼 Judo

“I'm a 25 year old competitive judo black belt and I go to a lot of nogi open mats around the country.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 38 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Ben Saunders is a great coach and teaches pretty much every class, so the instruction is consistent and thorough.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“From the moment I walked in, the entire team made me feel welcomed—not just as a visitor, but like part of the crew.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 11 mentions

“Humble, intelligent, and still bad as ever, if you're in the Orlando area and you're not training here, you're making a big mistake.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“There are brand new white belts learning the basics all the way to pro MMA fighters, which allows you to choose your intensity/competition level you want to train at.”

active competition team 3 mentions

“There are brand new white belts learning the basics all the way to pro MMA fighters, which allows you to choose your intensity/competition level you want to train at.”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 8 mentions

“The "10 Round Tuesdays" (10 consecutive 5 minute live rounds) at 10th Planet Orlando, that I've started going to for the past month, is definitely my favorite.”

From the reviews

Awesome culture, live rounds, and instruction! I'm a 25 year old competitive judo black belt and I go to a lot of nogi open mats around the country. The "10 Round Tuesdays" (10 consecutive 5 minute live rounds) at 10th Planet Orlando, that I've started going to for the past month, is definitely my favorite.

★★★★★ — Adam, Aug 2025

I had an incredible experience visiting 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Orlando. From the moment I walked in, the entire team made me feel welcomed—not just as a visitor, but like part of the crew. The atmosphere is both friendly and focused, creating a great balance between learning and training hard.

★★★★★ — Matt, Jun 2025

If your in Orlando and looking for Jiu Jitsu! This is the place to be! Ben Saunders is the head Black Belt at 10th Planet Orlando. Being able to learn from Ben is a true honor. I fly regularly down to Orlando just to learn from Ben.

★★★★★ — Michael, Nov 2022

I have trained under a handful of black belts, and Ben is by far the best. He puts safety and smart training at the top of his priorities. Most credible fight coach around.

★★★★★ — Jon, Oct 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at 10th Planet Orlando Jiu Jitsu

10th Planet Orlando 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.

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Your first BJJ class at 10th Planet Orlando 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find 10th Planet Orlando Jiu Jitsu

195 S Westmonte Dr #1108, Altamonte Springs, FL32714

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