NOGI Jiu Jitsu for the
research
triangle
NOON SATURDAY SESSIONS
Sep 19, Sept 26
Oct 10, Oct 24, Oct 31
Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 28
Dec 12, Dec 19, Dec 26
OPEN MAT/NO CLASSES
Oct 3, Oct 17
Nov 21
Dec 5
We run open mat and instruction on select Saturdays at noon while we build toward January. Beginners are welcome.
MEET YOUR COACH
Kendell Madden is a 10th Planet Freaks black belt, Air Force veteran, Warrior Games Gold and Bronze Medalist who'll be on the mat with you every class.
Kendell came up under Eddie Bravo, Geo Martinez, Richie Martinez, and Kevin Berbrich. He trained for over 10 years with the 10th Planet Freaks in San Diego, and taught in the Austin Texas area before bringing the system home to the Triangle.
THE GYM
10th Planet Research Triangle is no gi jiu jitsu for real people. Total beginners, old wrestlers, weekend warriors, anyone who wants to get better and have fun doing it. No kimono, no egos, no politics. Just good jiu jitsu and good people.
Saturday Sessions: Now Through January
We officially open January 9, 2027. Until then, we're rolling on select Saturdays.
FAQs
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No. Most people who walk in have never grappled. The Saturday sessions are built so someone with zero background can drop in cold on any date and follow along.
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Shorts without pockets or zippers, and a t-shirt or rash guard. That's it.
Come with flip flops, we train barefoot on mats.
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Water and a towel.
A mouthguard if you have one, though you won't need it. -
Not yet. An after-school program is planned once the adult program is established. Tell us if you're interested.
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Grappling without the kimono. No lapels or sleeves to grab, so it moves faster and looks more like wrestling. 10th Planet is a no-gi system built by Eddie Bravo, known for its guard work and leg attacks.
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No. New people learn positions and movement. Live rolling is something you work up to, and when you do it, you do it with people who know how to control themselves.
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No. Do not get in shape before you come, come and get in shape. People start in their forties and fifties and do fine. You control your own pace and you can stop any time.
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Yes. Come sit on the side, see what a session looks like, ask questions after.
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Kendell will not be available for these classes due to prior commitments.
The Man Behind the System
In 2003, Eddie Bravo shocked the grappling world by submitting Royler Gracie at ADCC. He went on to build 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu, a no gi system made for modern grappling and MMA, and created EBI and Combat Jiu Jitsu along the way.
Kendell earned his blue belt directly from Eddie and trained for years with the 10th Planet Freaks in San Diego. What you learn here comes straight from the source.