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There will be no class on New Year’s Eve, this Saturday, December 31, 2011.

The normal class schedule will resume the following Monday.

Have a safe and fun holiday!

Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, so, as of now, the holidays will have no effect on the class schedule. We will still be having class from 12:30pm to 2:00pm on Saturday, the 24th.

Keep in mind that there is a possibility that we may make changes to the schedule for the week after Christmas, so check here for updates.

Happy Holidays!

You guys will just have to wrestle with digestion and family dynamics instead.

Class will resume the following day so you can come in and work off the turkey.

Happy holidays!

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu, San Francisco is competing this Saturday, November 5th, from 9am to 7pm. Follow the link below if you want to watch your classmates compete!

BudoVideos.com

This is a reminder that the No Gi Worlds Jiu Jitsu Tournament is coming up on Saturday, November 5th. Several of our teammates will be competing, and our trainers will be attending to corner them. Many of our other students are going to support 10th Planet and watch the event.

Class is canceled on Saturday, November 5th, but, if you’d like to join the team and attend the event, contact the 10th Planet administrator at 10thPlanetJiuJitsuSF@gmail.com, or contact the school at 650.784.1839.

Here’s your chance to learn from the originator. Eddie Bravo developed his innovative no-gi, 10th Planet style, which has spread across this planet within a decade. Come see the source of the phenomenon to find out why.

Denny Prokopos has just been confirmed in the 66kg weightclass for the Abu Dhabi Combat Club tournament for 2011. Denny was thrilled to hear the news. “It is a true honor to be invited to the greatest grappling tournament on the planet. Thank you ADCC, Eddie Bravo, and all the people that support and believe in me.”

The ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship is the premier international grappling tournament, and, as an interesting side note in 10th Planet history, it was Eddie Bravo’s victory over Royler Gracie at the 2003 ADCC tournament that initially prompted Bravo to develop his no-gi grappling style, which later became the 10th Planet system.

Good luck, Denny!

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu, San Francisco made its second appearance at the 5th annual Jiu Jitsu By The Bay tournament. Jiu Jitsu By The Bay has been a great venue for bringing together students throughout the Bay Area for a chance to test their skills against other schools.

Congratulations to Alex Berhane and Ben Eddy, who each advanced to the final round, sharing first place in their division. Also, congratulations to Adam Sachnoff, who took second. And to everyone else who attended to represent 10th Planet, thanks for all the hard work and dedication.

10th Planet, San Francisco is giving you two more chances to collect bruises each week. Starting on Wednesday, June 1st, you can join instructor Travis Magalit, and improve your skills while it’s still light out. The classes will be held from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., every Monday and Wednesday.

Justin Goodman, who has been training with Denny since 2008, received his blue belt on Wednesday. Denny describes Justin as a “loyal dude, with a good rubber guard and good leg locks”, who has progressed a lot since he started.

During the ceremony, Justin was moved to ask if he could say a few words, to which Denny replied “I don’t know… no one has ever asked me that before…”