I would rate this review 500 stars if I could. Our kids started here in May 2024. From the beginning, it was apparent how much the community here is really a family, and they welcome you in without holding anything back. The coaches for the kids classes are experienced, kind, encouraging, and fun. Both of my kids were already fairly confident and in their bodies when they started, but even still, the positive impact of their practice here is palpable. The coaches emphasize being good teammates while honing your own skills. They know they are growing people, not just practice. My daughter benefits for too many unfortunately obvious reasons, and my son has a safe and fun way to channel his natural desire to battle and test himself physically, emotionally, and mentally in a safe and fun way. After the fire, the studio rallied in huge ways to help those of us who lost our homes, leveraging their extended family relationships with other studios throughout the state and beyond. They were the first business to reopen in the burn scar because they knew how much we all needed to grasp onto a semblance of normalcy in a very abnormal and traumatic time. I will never forget the first time I drove into the area at night to pick up my kids. Driving past the ghostly remains and rubble that was once our town, in abject darkness, no streetlights, was such a shock that I could not help but bawl as I drove through... then in the distance, the lights of 10th Planet Pasadena lit up the way like a beacon of light. As I drove into the lot, I could see the kids being kids like they were before. It made me remember that with community, nothing is lost forever. If you want to give a gift to your children that will pay dividends throughout their lifetimes, bring them to 10th Planet Pasadena. read more

I've known Erik and Lila for a very long time, and I was so excited to hear that they were opening up their own gym in Pasadena. It's one thing to open a jiu jitsu business, but it's a completely different thing when you dedicate your life to your art. These two masters of sport have demonstrated time and time again why their reputation is respected in and out of the community. Erik "Compella" Cruz is one of the most real and humble coaches you could ask for, making sure that technique is always spot on and so open to answering questions without any ego most black belts at his level would have. Lila is an amazing coach and leader, making sure that all her students are imbued with confidence that she elicits in her class. Together, they have crafted an atmosphere of respect for athletes of all levels. read more

Dropped in on 10p pasadena as I was visiting out of town from where my home gym is, 10p oakland up in norcal. Got some exhausting and fun rounds in with everyone, loved my time here and would definitely recommend for anyone in the area who wants to get no gi mat time in. Coach Eric showed some options from overhook and underhook dogfight that I still use and find myself in; really great explanation and breaking down the details that make huge differences in being able to hit the move. read more

After almost 3 years have passed from my previous review. I thought this place deserved an update. Same great instruction, classes and environment from my previous review. Amazing and committed coaches who are always eager to help and always open to answer questions. Clean facility, large mat area, showers and plenty of parking. Highly recommended! read more

A welcoming studio with instructors that keep you accountable, challenge you & make learning fun. My son has been attending for over a year, i've seen an improvement with his attitude & discipline. It really is a great place to challenge your child, the kid that goes in comes out a better version because of The commitment the coaches have for them. We love 10th Planet & you will too! read more

Folks are clutch. Friendly. Hard rolling hammers. Kind. Courteous. Great place to roll. read more

I love the overall energy , they are always welcoming. And i love it because i get to work on myself and my journey . No questions asked come and stop by read more

Started training here about a year ago, and love the balance between hard training and a helpful, safe atmosphere to learn.

I've been training under Erik Cruz and Eric Ramey for over a year but my Jiu jitsu journey goes much further back. 10th Planet Pasadena is the first place for me that feels like home. From the familiar faces to the many rolls, I find on and off the mats a strong community. A great location with plenty of parking. Class schedules that work with mine and I'm able to stay sharp on all the many facets of the instructions to continue polishing my game. A great place with a strong community that welcomes you. You really feel wanted there. read more

If your child always listens closely and carefully and naturally excels athletically the first time they execute a move, then you will appreciate this gym for your child. If you plan to take your kid to train 5 times per week and plan to have your young natural athlete compete right away only then you will appreciate care and concern from the coaches. However, if your child reflects more than one of the following: occassionally makes mistakes, occasionally has a hard time focusing, cannot make it to train for each of the kid's days (Mon-Thurs evening and Saturday am), and is not ready to compete in a short amount of time after starting, then please consider a kinder gym. Instruction for kids at 10th Planet Pasadena is not differentiated, empathetic, or forgiving. Other than that...and preferential treatment to kids whose parents also train here...this place is great! read more

Super easy to get in touch with them via text. Tons of free parking in the Chase Bank lot or on the street. Clean studio. EXCELLENT instruction with Lila. Super nice people to train with. Good to see so many women learning self defense, especially as women (and older people) are too often targeted as victims by violent criminals. Their kids' class beforehand was well run & the kids very obviously were having a lot of fun. Wasn't sure if I should be re-starting jiu-jitsu at 55 but training in self defense is so very important, especially as I have kids. I encourage you to find somewhere good to train in self defense & 10th Planet Pasadena would be a great choice. Cheers! DocMikeChiro read more

Super friendly and welcoming team. Instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and really want you to learn the details of the movements. People have been super helpful it's been a joy to join the community. read more

This is what my subjective opinion of what 10th Planet Pasadena's business model is: FOCUS on Jiu Jitsu ... everything else will take care of itself. I'd like to believe I did diligent research before I ended up with 10P. There's something about the BJJ community (in 10p Pasadena at least) that promotes genuine respect regardless of what belt you hold. There still is a hierarchy somewhat, but not in an ostentatious manner. BJJ can easily be overwhelming. Firsthand experience... "fundamentals" can be 5-10 moves in one drill... not to mention 10 other details in regard to body position. Instructors have an innate understanding of that, most of the students do too. A lot of other students help each other. Coach Lila shines with her motivation and positive energy. No, not the rah rah kind. She's one who won't sugarcoat but rather, teach tangible approaches and moves and attention to detail that helps you grow in your journey. My curiosity however led me to try out 10p HQ DTLA because it's closer to home, experience the mecca of 10p and the "upside" of having back to back fundamental classes. Exaggerated on the upside part because I'm not sure how it's gonna work out for me physically... but I still have to find out. 10p Pasadena is a business that doesn't thrive on financial growth upfront. A business still needs to make money but they do it in a fashion where the offer is simple... Try out a free session, think about it and call us if you decide to. No pressure to sign up.. They're more concerned to make sure I get my heels dug in correctly for an Ashi Garami more than signing up for one on one sessions lol. 10p thrives on establishing family with students and coaches alike. Coach Eric Ramey is all business in the mixed level class. It's very technical but informative provided that you're at that level that you understand theoretical approaches to JJ. Almost everyone knows everybody, clowning around, relaxing calmly before it begins. I've never had a chance to take Coach Compella's class but I've seen him do mixed levels as well. I've seen/heard most of their podcasts and I highly respect these individuals. Coach Lila is my favorite since she has the most unassuming, PATIENT, instructive skill set that are unmatched, especially for beginners like myself. Coach Rich and coach George also teach fundamental classes and they too have the potential to be great instructors/professors. I find it easier to learn from Coach Rich because he takes the time to listen and his subtext is genuinely calm and open to questions. I appreciate that the most when I just cannot get it the 1st time. Age catches up to your mental capacity to learn, high blood pressure, personal life situations and all sorts of other reasons/excuses. Lol They say boxing is a science. It truly is. But BJJ feels like MIT. Information is 10x faster all coming at you. You take it as it is... Run the marathon, this isn't a sprint kinda deal. But no wonder 10thplanet named itself that. Always pushing to keep learning. Truly appreciate 10p Pasadena and the bushido it encompasses. read more

One of the best kids programs with some of the best instructors , and some of the most talented humble and hard working kids around.great atmosphere and super friendly and accepting of new participants. read more

Great gym, great facility and great coaching! Super happy to be here and do some grappling

Prior to training with Eric Ramey, I had zero confidence in my no gi game. I honestly dreaded attending no gi classes at my hometown gym and felt incredibly out of place during sparring. I wasn't sure if it'd ever click for me; however, after training with Eric for two weeks over the holiday, I finally made a breakthrough. Eric has an incredible ability to teach and simply convey integral principles to jiu jitsu. As nice as it is to learn a ton of moves, it's hard to connect the dots without solid concepts. After two weeks of learning core fundamentals and basic techniques, my confidence immediately shot up and my game immediately improved in both gi and no gi. Having to leave 10th Planet Pasadena became extra tough since I hate having to walk away from such great tutelage and a positive training environment. Thank you Coach Eric for radically improving my jiu jitsu and I look forward to returning soon. read more

As soon as I moved to Pasadena, I went searching for my new jiu jitsu school, I already wanted to try something new so I went to 10th planet Pasadena and I found a place where everyone is really friendly and welcoming, the instructors Eric and Erik each one has his own style, but they complement each other so well, and the attention to every detail of the techniques taught are AMAZING. read more

10th Planet Pasadena is by far one of the best Martial Arts gyms I have ever been to and the standard they uphold is remarkable. The atmosphere is very welcoming, friendly and open to beginners with positive mentalities all around encouraging people to succeed. Both head instructors Eric Ramey and Erik Cruz are phenomenal teachers with incredible abilities to break down and articulate the most advanced techniques in simple terms making the learning process much easier. The gym follows a systematic curriculum that covers all aspects of Jiu-Jitsu ensuring a well rounded and complete practitioner inturn evolving a student at any stage of learning from novice to advanced. Kids instructors George and Lila are amazing at teaching the youth and creating an environment where they can learn and have fun! read more

Ladies!!! Cannot express how beneficial the classes and seminars have been for my daughter and myself! As a single mother, having confidence in my ability to defend and protect myself is crucial as an example to my little girl. Also, knowing shes capable of escaping and defending herself gives me peace of mind. The instructors AND students here are incredibly friendly, respectful of concerns newcomers may have and extremely patient. I urge women to come try it out! Any age, size or fitness level! Don't let fear hold you back! read more

Follow-up review after almost 9 months in for 6 yr-old daughter. Unbelievable how far she's come in developing mastery of technique, confidence and aggressiveness. She started off being quite timid during drills with boys in the class and now she's so much more physical and stronger that she drills with anyone. Much gratitude for Lila, George (and now John--new wrestling instructor) for bringing her along and challenging her at the right pace and having the more advanced kids pay attention to her level. Good mix of girls and boys in class and they're all super cool kids who work hard and show each other respect. Again thank you coaches and parents. Very open and supportive atmosphere. I would say 10th planet has exceeded our expectations, but here this is the expectation. read more

This is an absolutely amazing place to train. My son and I started our journey here 3 months ago and the only regret I have is that we didn't start sooner. My son was at a different gym before this and there is no comparison, 10P far surpasses the prior gym. The instructors show a deep caring for you to learn. I is such a welcoming community. I can't recommend 10th planet Pasadena enough. read more

I've been to many different Jiu-Jitsu gyms and while they have all had great things 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Pasadena is the best I've been to. 1st the place is clean and well kept. The class structure makes it helpful to learn. The coaches are awesome and unique in the way they teach. They make it welcoming. I would recommend anyone looking to get in shape with great people this is the place. read more

I have been going to this gym for a while and my experience here is that everybody that teaches and goes here are friendly. All the teachers are passionate and experienced in the art of ju jitsu. All the students are friendly and gentle when it time to roll. Everybody encourages each other. It's kinda like family here no matter if your a new or an existing member. Come on by, we love to meet and roll with you. read more

If you're looking for top notch instruction, this is the place to be. Not only will you receive high level techniques, but the trainers will push you to the next level. There was a time where I felt like throwing up and calling it a day, but they said one more. Despite my "gut" feeling, I jumped in for a final roll. And what do you know, I had the best roll in my life at that point by getting 3 taps. That gave me confidence that despite how I might feel, if I keep pushing I will keep leveling up my game. And that is why 10th Planet Pasadena is the place to be. read more

Been going here for over a year and I've lost over 30lbs. Beyond that the instruction here is second to none. 2 of the Best Jiu Jitsu instructors under 1 roof. 2 of Eddie Bravos top Black Belts. Not only are they great on the mats but what sets this school apart is that they are also great teachers. They have a superior understanding of Jiu Jitsu and know how to articulate that through their instruction. The atmosphere is awesome. No egos. Everyone is having a good time while getting World Class instruction. This is a place for beginners and seasoned competitors. There is something here for everyone at every level. You can just come in and just casually want to learn Jiu Jitsu but you will come out of there with in-depth knowledge. Come try a free class and see for yourself. The kids program is great as well. read more

If are interested in or do BJJ and live in the Pasadena area, you owe it to yourself to get down to 10P Pasadena. The professors here have absolutely world class level jiu jitsu skills. In addition, they also have an excellent ability to communicate their skills and run a classroom. I teach at the university level for a living, and think the level of jiu jitsu curriculum development by Eric and Erik is comparable with that of courses offered at the best universities in the world. This level of curriculum development will help both beginners and seasoned vets systematize their understanding of the game, and improve at a much quicker rate. read more

Great school with amazing instructors. You're in great hands here. Very professional, very clean. Perfect school for families as they offer family discounts. The kid's instructors are super fun, patience, and dedicated. read more

I don't live in Pasadena... but I make the journey to this school as often as I can. Why? Because Eric Ramey is the BEST DAMN JIU JITSU TEACHER you will ever have. He understands the technicalities, the ins and outs, the levers, the leverages, the pushes, the pulls, the inches and the centimeters. Just a few sessions at 10P Pasadena have significantly improved my game! If you want world-class instruction for common-person prices, this place is for you. Don't sleep on a good thing; get in before the secret gets out! read more

Ramey is one of the most highly knowledgeable leg lockers in the 10th planet system and is a great teacher. Compella is one of eddie bravos top black belts and his all around knowledge of the game is highly touted in our system. If you live nearby and are looking to train then consider yourself lucky!!! I wish I lived closer... read more

I have been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for over 8 years and have trained all over the place. Have been to countless schools and known countless coaches, so believe me when I tell you Professor Ramey and Professor Compella are two of the best instructors I've ever had the privilege of training under. My experience has doubled in as little as 6 months. Can not recommend this facility highly enough. If you're looking to be a competitor, a life-styler, or just want the added confidence of competently knowing how to defend yourself, sign up NOW. You will not regret it! Just drop in for a trial class and I guarantee you're hooked. read more

This is one of the best jiujitsu academies in the east side hands down. Both professor Ramey and professor Cruz are incredibly detail oriented and are very accommodating. They have an awesome kids program, yoga classes and the environment is very friendly. Highly highly recommend. Go try a free class with no pressure or commitment and see what I mean :) read more

I've been training for over 10 years in the gi. I first heard about 10th Planet from a good friend that used to go to headquarters but decided to come here because it was much closer to home and opening. This location is also closer to me so I decided to take a look and signed up on Day 1. Erik Cruz and Eric Ramey are two of the very best technical black belts out there. I found out that Cruz does color commentary for EBI events and Ramey has seminars throughout the world that he's in demand. They are very creative, have a very strong detail to attention and like to think outside the box while maintaining efficiency. The kids coaches Lila, who is an active competitor and George, who is also one of the wrestling coaches are also great that kids perform very well at local competitions. The other coaches Alex, Howard, Patrick, Zack, Jonathan (who runs the strength and conditioning classes) and Dawna also teach classes and are very genuine and approachable in personal growth for jiu jitsu students. None of the staff pushes you to compete but they will want you to work hard along with every student and results will show. It may seem overwhelming at first but when you put your trust in them, you will not regret it. It is amazing to have this type of quality in one house. I highly recommend this location and strongly feel that you would be doing yourself a disservice if you were in the area and not make an attempt to visit here. read more

This has become one of my favorite places to go to every week. I am new to this with 0 experience - both Ramey and Cruz are super nice, patient, amazing instructors, so down to earth. I was very intimidated and uncomfortable in the beginning but Ramey and Cruz have made me feel very comfortable. I bring my son here as well to the kids class on Saturday-I instructors George and Leila are also super nice and the best kids instructors I have ever seen. Overall everyone is super friendly and the Gym is very clean (which is very important to me). I highly recommend this place. read more