NOGI Jiu Jitsu for the
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NOON SATURDAY SESSIONS
OPEN MAT/BEGINNERS CLASSES:
Nov 14, Nov 28
Dec 12, Dec 19, DEC 26
OPEN MAT/NO STRUCTURED CLASSES:
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/Bronze Medalist who'll be on the mat with you every class.
Kendell Started training with 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.
Kevin Berbrich, 3rd degree black belt under Eddie Bravo and Geo Martinez, IBJJF Open Class champ, ADCC Open medalist and EBI finalist, is teaching our grand opening DONATIONS BASED seminar. All levels welcome.
Only 30 seats, so don't end up watching through the window.
January 9, 2027 | Noon to 3pm
Legends Dutch Kickboxing, 4408 Old US 1 Hwy, New Hill, NC
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Official Team Gear
This is the official 10th Planet Research Triangle rash. Black base, red and silver graphics, and the full 10th Planet emblem across the back so everyone on the mat knows where you train.
Built for scrambles, rubber guard, and those last-round wars where nobody wants to tap. It stays put, holds its shape, and looks just as good after class as it did walking in. Your rashguard drawer just got a new favorite.
Black fight shorts with red 10th Planet graphics on the leg and the Research Triangle crest on the side. Clean enough for the podium photo, tough enough for every round it takes to get there.
Full range of motion, so you can shoot, play guard, and scramble freely. Put on the full kit and you’re officially dressed for the best part of your day.
Full schedule begins January 9, 2027
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.