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 […]
Starting Women’s Jiu Jitsu in Bastrop: Fitness Isn’t Required

Starting Women’s Jiu Jitsu in Bastrop: Fitness Isn’t Required By Coach Andrea – @americanjiujiteira If you’ve been thinking about starting women’s jiu jitsu but worry you’re not “fit enough,” you’re not alone. Many women hesitate to start because they think they need to be stronger, more flexible, or in better shape first. The truth is […]
Airlock After Dark at 10th Planet Airlock in Bastrop – Kicking off with Joe Kai

Airlock After Dark at 10th Planet Airlock in Bastrop – Kicking off with Joe Kai Something brand new is coming to Bastrop on Thursday nights at 10th Planet Airlock… Yes, we’re talking EVERY Thursday night What would happen if a seminar met open mat met talk show met party? We think it’d look something […]
Beginner’s Guide to Starting Jiu Jitsu in Bastrop: From 10th Planet Airlock

Starting jiu jitsu is a big moment in a martial artist’s journey. Whether it’s the first time you’ve done any grappling or you’re a seasoned martial artist in another discipline like Muay Thai, karate, taekwondo, or wrestling, we can assure you that jiu jitsu is a totally different animal. It’s critical that you get a […]
Try Jiu Jitsu When You’re Ready – A Forever Welcome From 10th Planet Airlock in Bastrop

Try Jiu Jitsu When You’re Ready – A Forever Welcome From 10th Planet Airlock in Bastrop If you’ve ever said, “Yea, I’ll be at jiu jitsu class next week,” this post is for you. It’s not a note of shame or disappointment or even a reminder to get back to it. It’s an open […]
What Makes for a Great Jiu Jitsu Gym – An Opinion from 10th Planet Airlock in Bastrop

What Makes for a Great Jiu Jitsu Gym – An Opinion from 10th Planet Airlock in Bastrop Ask 100 jiu jitsu practitioners what makes for a great jiu jitsu gym, and you’ll get 100 completely different answers. Some of their perspectives you’ll vibe with. Others, not so much. Doesn’t make them wrong. Just means […]
Kids Jiu Jitsu in Bastrop at 10th Planet Airlock

Kids Jiu Jitsu in Bastrop at 10th Planet Airlock Getting kids involved in martial arts from a young age can have some seriously profound impacts on their personal development. Here at 10th Planet Airlock in Bastrop, we’ve seen the benefits of kids jiu jitsu firsthand over and over again. We might be biased (we […]