Specialties
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - Newark teaches no-gi Brazilian jiu jitsu on the 10th Planet system built by Eddie Bravo. We're in Heath and train people from Newark, Granville, Pataskala, Etna and across Licking County.
What we offer:
• Adult jiu jitsu, beginner through advanced
• Kids jiu jitsu, ages 5 to 14, grouped by age
• The full 10th Planet system: rubber guard, lockdown, twister
• Classes built for first timers
• Saturday boxing with Coach Artie Douglas
• Private lessons with Coach Jon Borrows
• Competition training and open mat
New to martial arts, training for self defense, getting in shape or getting ready to compete, we'll meet you where you are. Your first class is free, month to month, no contract. Wear athletic clothes, no gi or gear needed. Book at 10thplanetnewark.com.
History
Established in 2015.
10th Planet Newark opened in June 2015 under head coach Jon Borrows. In 2022 Eddie Bravo promoted Jon to black belt, making him the only Eddie Bravo black belt in Ohio. What started as a small mat space is now a full adult and kids program, with members coming from across Licking County. Our students compete at local, regional and national events. The focus hasn't changed since day one: technical jiu jitsu, a good room to train in, 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 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.