Specialties
10th Planet Newark is central Ohio's only certified 10th Planet jiu-jitsu academy — the home of the renowned no-gi system developed by Eddie Bravo. Located in Heath, Ohio, we serve students from Newark, Granville, Pataskala, Reynoldsburg, and Licking County. We specialize in: • Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (beginner through advanced) • Kids Jiu-Jitsu (ages 5 and up) • No-Gi Grappling — rubber guard, lockdown, twister, and the full 10th Planet system • Beginner-friendly classes designed for first-timers • Saturday morning boxing with Coach Artie Douglas • Private lessons with Coach Jon Borrows • Competition team training for local, regional, and national tournaments • Open mat sessions for members and visiting grapplers. Whether you're brand new to martial arts, training for self-defense, getting in shape, or preparing for competition, we'll meet you where you are. Book your free trial class at 10thplanetnewark.com — no experience, no gi, and no contract required. Just show up in workout clothes and a rash guard.
History
Established in 2015.
10th Planet Newark opened its doors in June 2015 under head instructor Jon Borrows, a BJJ black belt under 10th Planet founder Eddie Bravo. Eleven years later, we remain the only certified 10th Planet affiliate in central Ohio — and one of the most established no-gi jiu-jitsu academies in the state.
What started as a small mat space has grown into a thriving community of adult and youth grapplers, with members traveling from across Licking County and beyond. Our program has produced competitors at every major regional tournament, from local Ohio events to national-level submission grappling competitions.
Through it all, the focus has remained the same: technical jiu-jitsu, supportive culture, and meeting every student where they are.
Meet the Business Owner: Jon B.
Jon is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Eddie Bravo, founder of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu. As head instructor at 10th Planet Newark since 2015, Jon has trained students from complete beginners through national-level competitors.
Jon's teaching focuses on the technical detail and strategic depth of the 10th Planet no-gi system — rubber guard, lockdown, twister, and the full curriculum that built the brand. Off the mat, he's a fixture of the central Ohio BJJ community and dedicated to growing the sport in Licking County.
When he's not coaching, you'll find Jon on the mat training alongside his students, planning the next seminar, or working the corner at a local tournament.