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 […]
MMA Training in Bastrop, TX | BJJ & Muay Thai at 10th Planet Airlock
If you’re searching for MMA training in Bastrop, TX (think: jiu jitsu, striking, grappling, wrestling, sometimes misspelled jujutsu or jujitsu, all put together… and sometimes just called “that UFC stuff”), you should know something upfront: we don’t run strictly MMA classes at 10th Planet Airlock. For now, at least. What we run is what any […]
Kids Martial Arts in Bastrop, TX | Jiu Jitsu for Ages 5 and Up
Kids getting a little rowdy? Hitting that age where they want to wrastle? It’s time to admit it… It’s time for martial arts. If you’re out there Googling “kids martial arts in bastrop tx” wondering if this is the right move, you just found the right place. You’re welcome in advance. We run daily kids […]
Self-Defense Classes in Bastrop, TX
When people search for self-defense classes in Bastrop, TX, they’re usually looking for one of two things. Either they want a one-off weekend seminar that teaches them some basic moves and sends them home feeling a little safer (they probably aren’t). Or they want an ongoing training practice that actually changes what they’d do if […]
What to Expect at Your First Jiu Jitsu Class in Bastrop
You’ve been thinking about this for a while. Maybe weeks. Maybe months. Maybe you’ve driven past Bastrop Fitness Project on Martin Luther King Dr and thought “I should really try that jiu jitsu thing.” Maybe you’ve already booked a free trial with us and now you’re sitting there Googling what to expect at your first […]
Jiu Jitsu for Veterans & Military in Bastrop, TX | 10th Planet Airlock
If you’ve served, you already know what discipline looks like. You know what it means to push through something hard. You know the difference between a team that has your back and one that doesn’t. What you might not know yet is that jiu jitsu, specifically the no-gi jiu jitsu we train at 10th Planet […]
Is Women’s Jiu Jitsu Safe? Training at 10th Planet Airlock – Bastrop
Is Women’s Jiu Jitsu Safe? Training at 10th Planet Airlock in Bastrop By Coach Andrea – @americanjiujiteira If you or a woman in your life has been thinking about trying jiu jitsu for the first time, it’s completely normal to wonder, “Is women’s jiu jitsu safe?” The truth is, jiu jitsu is a combat sport, and […]
Why Do We Compete in Jiu Jitsu?
Why Do We Compete in Jiu Jitsu? Why do we compete? The real answer… Competing is hard. It’s scary. It’s intense. Some people don’t care to do it. And some people LIVE for it. You choose your path, but know this… Competing will show you things about yourself you never knew. Here’s our take… You […]
Jiu Jitsu in the Winter
Jiu Jitsu in the Winter Winter is the time we need community the most… Jiu Jitsu in the Winter solves that problem. It’s cold out (for Texas). The days are short. The sun is hiding. And a rodent just prescribed us 6 more weeks. For your consideration: Winter is when we need our community the […]
BEST Martial Arts Gym in Bastrop County – 2025 Award Winner: 10th Planet Airlock
BEST Martial Arts Gym in Bastrop County – 2025 Award Winner We’re thrilled to announce that 10th Planet Airlock has officially been voted the BEST Martial Arts Gym in Bastrop County for 2025! So, to every one of you who cast your vote, trained with us, shared your story, or brought your kids and families […]
