ABOUT US

A DIRECT LINE TO 10TH PLANET HQ

10th Planet New York City exists because of a promise: bring the real system — the one built inside 10th Planet HQ in Los Angeles, under Eddie Bravo himself — to New York, without watering it down.

Our story starts on the mats at HQ. One of us started training there at 16 years old, learning the system directly from Eddie Bravo, day in and day out — noon classes, evening classes, years of reps under the source. Later, as a purple belt, a second student joined that same room, training under that same roof. Every rank earned from there forward — all the way to black belt — came directly from Eddie Bravo, at HQ, no shortcuts.

That’s rare. Very few academies anywhere can say their black belts came straight from 10th Planet HQ. We can. And we brought that lineage to NYC to build something bigger than any one person on the mat.

Rey “Stingreyrey” De Leon

Head Instructor & Owner

Hailing from Los Angeles, California, boasts a lifelong journey as a versatile Mixed Martial Artist. His notable presence in the Jiu Jitsu circuit includes appearances in prestigious pro events like Ultimate May Warriors, Rise Invitational, Fight2Win, Finishers Sub-Only, Combat Jiu Jitsu Worlds, Kasai, and international competitions at Battle Grapple.

Rey’s Jiu Jitsu voyage commenced within the revered 10th Planet System, progressing to attain the coveted black belt, each rank bestowed by the legendary Eddie Bravo himself. In addition to his extensive Jiu Jitsu expertise, Rey possesses a formidable background in Muay Thai and MMA. He is poised to transmit the wealth of 10th Planet knowledge acquired directly from Eddie Bravo, a journey that saw him immerse in countless hours at the esteemed 10th Planet HQ, famously documented on “Mastering the System.” With Rey at the helm, 10th Planet New York City is primed for greatness.

What you're joining

A lot of gyms get built around a single name — the coach becomes the brand, and when that person isn’t around, something’s missing. We built 10th Planet NYC differently, on purpose. This gym is about the system, the community, and everyone who walks through the door to get better — not about any individual on the coaching staff.

Our instructors are here to pass down what they learned directly from the source, but the academy itself — the culture, the training, the growth of every student on the mats — that’s the real thing we’re building. Belts change hands, students become coaches, and the standard stays the same because it’s bigger than one person.

WHY WE DON'T MAKE THIS ABOUT ANY ONE INSTRUCTOR

10th Planet NYC is New York City’s home for the 10th Planet system — No-Gi Jiu Jitsu built for the real world, taught with a direct connection to where it started. Whether you’re brand new, a hobbyist, or training to compete, you’re training in a lineage that traces straight back to HQ, inside a gym built to outlast any single name on the door.

Cece Mena

Coach & Chief of Operations

A Los Angeles, CA native, boasts a prominent Jiu Jitsu journey, ranked as a Brown Belt directly by Eddie Bravo at the renowned 10th Planet HQ in downtown LA and mentored directly by Rey being his very first student. Her resume includes participation in prestigious NoGi pro events like Rise Invitational, Finishers Sub-Only, SOGI Grappling and much more. She has also competed and placed in NoGi IBJJF events.

She is steadfastly dedicated to nurturing a formidable female presence within 10th Planet New York City, contributing to the growth of women in Jiu Jitsu here in NYC.