What Does Jiu Jitsu Mean? The Meaning, Origin, and History
Jiu jitsu means “gentle art.” It comes from two Japanese words: ju, meaning gentle, soft, or yielding, and jitsu, meaning art or technique. The name describes the core principle of the martial art: using leverage, technique, and timing to overcome a stronger opponent rather than relying on brute force. That’s the short answer, but the […]
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu in Bastrop, TX | 10th Planet Airlock
10th Planet Airlock is a dedicated no-gi jiu jitsu academy in Bastrop, Texas, founded July 4, 2023. We train no-gi jiu jitsu six days a week, morning and evening, with two 10th Planet Black Belts on staff. If you’re looking for no-gi jiu jitsu classes in Bastrop, this is where you train. Book a free […]
Am I Too Old to Start Jiu Jitsu?
Am I too old to start jiu jitsu? No. Next question. Ok, we’ll give you more than that. But the answer really is that simple. We have a member who is 75 years old and kicking ass on the mat. Our head instructor Rei Villa is 49 and will happily submit anyone in the room. […]
Cross-Training BJJ and Muay Thai in Bastrop, TX | Why Serious Martial Artists Do Both
A lot of people start at 10th Planet Airlock with one art. They sign up for no-gi jiu jitsu in Bastrop because they want to learn how to grapple. Or they sign up for Muay Thai because they want to learn how to strike. Both are great starting points. But many of our members eventually […]
10th Planet Airlock 3-Year Anniversary | June 27 Seminar, Lunch, and Party
On June 27, 2026, 10th Planet Airlock turns three. We’re throwing a party. And by party, we mean a Muay Thai seminar, a jiu jitsu seminar with a visiting 10th Planet Black Belt, lunch from one of our members’ restaurants, beer from another member’s brewery with all proceeds going to charity, and then whatever happens […]
No-Gi vs Gi Jiu Jitsu: Which Should You Start With?
If you’ve been researching jiu jitsu and you keep running into the no gi vs gi debate, welcome to one of the sport’s most heated conversations. We’re going to give you the full context, and then we’re going to tell you what we do and why. Book a free class if you already know and […]
The Story of 10th Planet Airlock | Founded July 4, 2023 in Bastrop, TX
10th Planet Airlock opened its doors on July 4, 2023 inside Bastrop Fitness Project at 303 Martin Luther King Dr in Bastrop, TX. We’ve been teaching no-gi jiu jitsu in Bastrop every week since. Here’s how we got here. (Book a free class if you’d rather skip the history and just come train.) […]
What Is 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu? | 10th Planet Airlock in Bastrop, TX
If you’ve been searching for 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu in Bastrop, TX, here’s what you need to know. 10th Planet Airlock has been teaching the 10th Planet system in Bastrop since July 4, 2023. We’re led by two 10th Planet Black Belts with direct lineage to the system’s top instructors. And we train six days […]
Is Jiu Jitsu Safe? What Beginners Need to Know
Is jiu jitsu safe? Yes. With the right gym, the right coaches, and the right training partners, jiu jitsu is one of the safest martial arts you can practice. We’ve been running 10th Planet Airlock in Bastrop for three years, and the number of serious injuries we’ve seen is lower than any conventional sport we […]
Muay Thai Classes in Bastrop, TX | 10th Planet Airlock
If you’ve been looking for Muay Thai classes in Bastrop, TX, you have options. We think ours is the best one. Muay Thai at 10th Planet Airlock runs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:00 pm. One hour each. Taught by coaches with real fight experience. Oh, and your first class is free. Here’s what makes […]
