Labib Yasir is not just a YouTube hot shot sensation in the show Teens React, he is also in every sense of the word, a martial artist. His diligent work was recognized by his coaches to become student of the month. Labib’s story is incredible and inspirational for anyone looking to leave behind the […]…
Everyone anxiously awaits all week for Friday April 17 to arrive to get away from our hectic work schedules or routines but that was not the case for 10th Planet Van Nuys this past weekend. We all made sure everything was clean and spotless for our special guest arriving on Saturday April, 18, 2015. Some […]…
There is no greater teacher than life but in this generation of iphone and gadgets, what are our children really learning? Like the saying goes, a calm see never created a skilled sailor. Now imagine a place where you can simulate problems where the individual has to come up of a clever solution, using his […]…
The True Definition of a Warrior I’ve been a fan of Mixed Martial Arts since I was a freshman in high school. Throughout the years I have watched this sport from the perspective of a fan. But these last couple months have given me my first taste of watching as a student and training partner. […]…
Martial arts has been a part of my life since I was 7-8 years old. Things changed in 1994 when I found out you could use pro wrestling holds that worked in real life. The UFC called it Gracie Jiu Jitsu, and I watched Royce Gracie destroy muscle hunks and street toughs alike. I […]…
2/5/15 BELT PROMOTIONS PICTURES Click Here Its been a long time coming but Coach Alder Hampel got his black belt. Our coach is the reason why we stick to training, if it wasn’t for him and our wonderful team we wouldn’t have 10th Planet Van Nuys. People come to Coach Alder to be the […]…
Ferguson  defeats hometown hero Danny “Last Call” Castillo by split decision in a very close 3 round decision. Ultimately “El Cucuey” was the more active fighter, even though he ended up on his back several time, the judges liked his gutsy performance, over Castillo’s playing it safe staying on top, but not really opening up, […]…
10th Planet Van Nuys had two of it’s warriors step in side of the cage once again at the U of MMA. The U, as we refer to it, is our favorite venue to compete in. It’s one of the classiest shows around. It’s an amateur show technically, but it’s professional in every sense of […]…
8-16-2014 in BANGOR, Maine – Our very own Bomb Squad OG* and 10th Planet Brown Belt, Alan Jouban, took on the ultra durable, and 10x UFC veteran, Seth Baczynski. Things got a little scary for us 10th Planet guys when Jouban was dropped by a left hook in the first round. Ultimately, it was Jouban […]…
By no means is BJJ safe, the very core of the art is to control an unwilling opponent. Once that’s achieved, the next step is to choke, or hyper to extend their limbs. However, if you stress safety in the classroom, promote the idea of team, and practice responsible training habits, you can greatly reduce […]…