10th Planet West LA

This place and coaches are great! They are very friendly and make you feel comfortable and at ease even if you have no previous martial arts experience. Its very interesting to learn jiu jitsu from both standpoints — self defence and as performance art. The only bad thing — if you seriously get into it, you have to get used to someone else’s sweat dripping in your face:) definitely a lot of very close contact

I should have posted this review years ago but better late than never, right? I’ve been coming to 10^th Planet West LA with Scott Epstein for close to 5 years now and it is by far the best Brazilian jiujitsu gym I’ve trained at. Not only are the facilities awesome (parking, showers, decent mat space and CLEAN mats) but the instruction is amazing. 10PWLA has a great fundamentals program for those of you who have not yet ventured into the awesomeness that is bjj and Scott teaches all-​levels with excellent detail and wit. I’ve heard so many people come through the doors and stay because of the vibe and I feel exactly the same way. Come give it a try and change your life! There’s also striking classes and wrestling too, if you’re looking to branch out. See you soon!

xX Path of a kinky ninja artist Xx
«You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.» –Zig Ziglar
Nothing for me lasts unless I’m inspired and see the possibility for exponential growth. I am grateful to have that at 10^th Planet West LA!
Scott isn’t called Einstein because he’s another imaginative white dude. His methodology will unlock the secrets to the Jiu Jitsu Universe.
Training wise everything is broken down Barney style (means it’s easy as ABC), super easy and thorough. The routine is constantly drilled so you have many many chances to build muscle memory and actually absorb the technique. There is a wide range of body types to train with. Everyone has different skill levels and natural advantages (flexibility, strength, buff legs, cardio, etc) so there’s always something new to learn and people are always helping to refine your technique to get the move down effectively. (I feel this is necessary as it will be a constant education to adapt to subtle changes.)
The people and atmosphere is conducive to learning without the weight of formalities. Attention is given to perform moves properly to include multiple entries, counters, reversals and escapes. Friday’s are always Q/​A so individualized attention can be granted to boost problem solving issues.
Whether you do this casually or want to compete West LA has you covered.
As far as progress goes there are absolutely no shortcuts; commitment and perseverance are the true costs to how quickly one can learn this craft.
I see Jiu Jitsu as an ever evolving art that builds bodies into an effective tool that can manipulate into whatever is needed in order to play a game of submission– and it’s so much fun! Hence the kinky ninja artist path…
I’m sure if you read this far you’re very interested in pursuing JJ. Do it! Try different places… Find somewhere you can train that fits your needs. Nothing in the nature of refinement can be rushed so choose a place you can call home for a while. I hope to welcome new faces to West LA and show the same openness that was shown to me. XOXO ^_​_​_​^

Been here for about a year. Great place to train. Striking, strength and conditioning, great training partners.

This gym has no-​gi Brazilian jiu-​jitsu and striking classes. It’s open 7 days a week and the people are friendly and very helpful. If you’re looking for a clean place to train with a great vibe, I highly recommend it. Go try a free class and sign up to train at one of the best mixed marital arts gyms in the area. You won’t be disappointed.

10^th Planet West LA is life changing. If you’ve been thinking about trying jiu jitsu but excuses like «I’m too fat», «I’m too out of shape», «I’ll be the only female there» or «I’ll be the only one who isn’t fit, athletic, coordinated» etc etc… are holding you back, stop reading these reviews and just contact Scott Epstein and tell him you want to come in and try a class. You will be surprised at what you can do when you have a supportive and talented group of people teaching and motivating you. The coaches are amazing and everyone who comes in to train is friendly, helpful, and encouraging. There’s also an amazing group of women who train regularly. Mats are clean. Parking is free. Classes and teaching format are easy to follow but challenging enough to keep you growing. Added bonus is you’re pretty much guaranteed to laugh or make a friend. There’s no better place to sweat and train.

They had a fast response when I signed up online. And when I walked in I had a very nice welcome by Scott Einstein Epstein and I did a wrestling class. I had a lot of fun, the people were very nice to me. The other day I went for a striking class followed by a no gi bjj fundamentals and I was hooked!
Michael Tips is such a good instructor and I have no words to describe how happy and welcome I felt at 10^th Planet West LA.
And then I had a no gi bjj class with Scott, he is so good in what he does, he will make sure you got the right move/​position/​technique.
And all the students, girls and boys, have a «team spirit», we are at 10^th Planet to learn and improve, not to bully anyone.
The coolest thing: the friends I made there. I’m a very shy person so it was always hard for me to communicate with people but it wasn’t a problem there because everybody is friendly and they always make sure you are having fun while learning and burning some calories :)

I’ve been training at 10^th Planet West LA for a little over 6 months and have gained so much from my time there. Each class teaches excellent, practical techniques, and will leave you exhausted at a physical level and stimulated at a mental one. Scott and Tips are both detail oriented teachers who are very passionate about Jiu Jitsu and their students. Scott’s teaching style has cultivated a culture where students encourage, motivate, and help each other. The gym has the perfect balance of friendliness, and drive to progress, I couldn’t ask for anything more.

I’ve been training since July of 2015 and I’m very happy with the approach to Jiu-​Jitsu training here. People are friendly and always willing to share their knowledge with you. Our teacher Scott Epstein is an excellent instructor who has a deep passion for Jiu-​Jitsu and teaching. If you’re serious about learning and you desire a deep understanding of grappling… this is the school for you. It’s also a great way to get in shape and have fun while doing it.

This is gym is by far the best Jiu Jitsu gym I’ve ever contacted. Scott is unbelievably knowledgeable and an incredible teacher. Michael Tips as well teaches an epic striking class and is so helpful in all aspects of Jiu jitsu. Beyond the amazing coaching the people at the gym are truly wonderful. From day 1 you can tell your being welcomed into a family. If you are interested in anyway in Jiu Jitsu 10^th planet West LA is the real deal and you will not be disappointed.

I’ve been training here for the last month and it’s already shifted my life in a powerfully positive way.
I feel stronger more flexible and have already lost weight. The other people training here have made me feel included from the start, the importance of which can’t be understated because some gyms can give you a chilly reception. Not here. Most importantly, the instruction at 10^th Planet West is Outstanding! Owner/​Head instructor,
Scott «Einstein» Epstein (Black Belt under Eddie Bravo)
And Michael «Tips» Ventruella (Brown Belt) are experts in the infinite craft of 10^th BJJ. The way they break down techniques makes learning a blast. They are so committed to teaching you the art and that commitment comes through in the detail and passion they bring on to the mat every time. It’s obvious that they care.
I guarantee you this, whatever you spend to train here, the return will be tenfold.
The reasons for studying a Martial Art are extremely personal. Whatever your reason you will find it here.

I highly recommend 10^th Planet West LA! It will change your life!!! The head coach Epstein gives detailed demonstrations of the techniques being taught and makes sure you are doing things right. He will also make you laugh A LOT! Michael teaches an awesome fundamentals class on Tuesdays and Thursdays that will help with the basics if you’re a beginner. TRY IT OUT!

Great school. Beginner friendly. Ample parking. No egos or jerks. Clean. Top instructor in the 10^th Planet System. Advanced classes are detailed and move at a fast pace. Excellent conditioning class. Head instructor on call ²⁴⁄₇ for all your jiu jitsu questions and desires.

I’ve done standup Martial arts for years. However my ground game sucked. After just 3 months of training at 10^th planet my Jujitst skills increased substantially. The instructors are amazing and very good at breaking down and explaining the movement and drills. The students are great no egos everyone is just trying to help everyone improve. Plus the way classes are structured you can easily get 2 – 3 hours of training in a night. I highly recommend this gym for No-​Gi Jujitsu!!!

I’ve been with Scott Epstein at 10^th Planet West LA for almost 4 years now and every night that I come to class is somehow even more amazing than the last. I’ve been to many gyms but none are worthy of comparison. The incredibly friendly, accepting, and learning conducive atmosphere place this gym leagues above the rest. Knowledgable coaches, skilled students, and the relationships you’ll make at 10^th planet west LA make this the gym to be at. Head instructor Scott Epstein’s seemingly endless breadth of knowledge coupled with his meticulous attention to detail sets him apart from the average martial arts coach and place him on a pedestal above the rest. I could try to list all of the things that make 10^th Planet West LA amazing but I wouldn’t be able to do it justice. All in all, I would recommend this gym to anyone and am grateful and happy to be a part of it.

If you’re living in Los Angeles and want to be stronger, more in touch with your body, and learn some very practical skills in self defense, I HIGHLY recommend 10^th Planet West LA where black belt Scott «Einstein» Epstein leads an amazing group of teachers, athletes, and regular old civilians (like myself) into becoming better versions of themselves. It’s pretty cool to know how to break arms and choke people out too… just sayin’. :)
«To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the highest skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the highest skill.» –Sun-​Tzu

As a total beginner, I was a bit intimidated when i first walked into 10^th planet west la, it only took one class and i was hooked! I always wanted to try BJJ and always had an excused not to do it Now that im doing it I’ve realized that. 1 its alot of work but 2 its something i’m enjoying learning.
The gym also offers striking and wrestling classes which are a bonus. Scott, Michael, Johnny and Niko are amazing coaches/​teachers and are 100% dedicated to your learning.
The Gym has a team attitude so everyone is there to learn, get better n most important help you get better. The gym is clean and plenty of parking. (Free parking!!)
If you are a begginer like me i woulld 100% recommend you give us a try. Come learn, get in shape, have a few laughs and who knows. At the very least you will make new friends

I’ve been training here 1.5 years and have learned so much from the great coaches and training partners. Scott does an excellent job by creating a curriculum that is highly effective, yet simple enough for beginners to understand and retain. His teaching style is what separates this gym from others.
Overall, the gym is clean and everyone is willing to help each other. I have never participated in any sports prior, but this was the perfect place to start.

No doubt there is great technique and talent here– but you have to pay a fortune to be able to train often here. I don’t see how a 2 day a week membership should cost $ 175 a month. The unlimited is thousands a year! That’s a lot to put away. I respect Scott and the people here, but could never sign up, even though I really would love to learn all the kick ass moves they teach! It’s such a shame! There was a very big push to get me to put $ 100 down the first class I tried for «securing deals» and that makes me uncomfortable– I even said that. They post a «free month of training» but I didn’t get that when I came in and asked! The classes are very large and you can barely roll in bjj. Thank you

10^th Planet West LA has been my home for over a year now. Scott Epstein, the head instructor is an accomplished Mixed Martial Artist and BJJ competitor who has first-​hand experience in the real-​world application of the techniques he teaches. Scott is a no-​nonsense, detail-​oriented, and dedicated teacher, and is in the gym day in and day out, making sure that his students are picking up the technique properly. Also, if you have a penchant for ironic humor and sarcasm, you’ll do well here.
I have made some really great friends at this gym, and the laid-​back, friendly atmosphere is what keeps me coming back. Assistant instructor Michael «Tips» Venturella compliments the advanced instruction very well with his fundamentals class. He is an extraordinarily patient teacher and does a great job at explaining the concepts behind each technique.
If you want to learn self-​defense, get in shape, and get a better understanding of the ground-​game, 10^th Planet West LA is the best place to do that in this area. In a year I’ve gone from gasping for breath and being utterly lost to having a sense of confidence, competing in amateur grappling, and being part of a team of amazing friends and mentors.