Is the 10th Planet being held back?

[Robert Carlin]

I was having a conversation today about traditional BJJ instructors and their reactions when you attempt 10th PlanetJJ techniques. I have observed that sometimes the 10th planet moves can be discouraged in favour of old school BJJ bread and butter techniques. I've heard that other folks have been told not to pursue the methods and should stick to a higher percentage (traditional) method instead.

Has anyone else encountered this kind of BJJ snobbery and if so do you think it had slowed down the ascention of the 10th Planet at all?

[Kyle Spalla]

Nothing is slowing down the freight train that is 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu...

[Chris Herzog]

Yes we hear and see it alot. However it doesn't hold us back at all, others resistance only motives us.

[Robert Carlin]

What I am meaning is potential students dismissing some great techniques (or the entire system) out of the belief that their current coach is guiding them with their best interests at heart. If I never rolled with a proper 10th Planet grappler then I woud have slipped through the net too. Im wondering how many people out there have had similar experiences to mine and just reverted back to traditional BJJ?

I think you guys are all doing an amazing job and keeping the Art in the limelight. The cream always rises to the top!!

[Marty McLaren]

I believe that if you are at a school that discourages "non traditional" BJJ techniques then you should try and find a new school. I am lucky in that my main school does not teach 10th Planet techniques, however, the instructor encourages us to try stuff. We have talked many times about 10th Planet techniques and his opinion is "if it works for you then by all means try it". When we roll he doesn't restrict techniques (other than the standard no kneebar/heel hools/leg locks at white belt level).

[Aaron Gustaveson]

you have to train no-gi to be good in the gi. Bedsides for self defense who walks around with no shirt on?

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[Robert Carlin]

That is awesome Marty. It's cool your coach is open minded like that. I'm concerned that a lot of coaches are worried of losing their students to a different system or possibly aren't familiar with the moves and are maybe scared their students question them about the techniques and they font know how to answer.

[Robert Carlin]

you have to train no-gi to be good in the gi. Bedsides for self defense who walks around with no shirt on?

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Hahahaha!

[Slick Rick]

eventually the student will find like minded individuals. open techniques, no secrets. that's how a system progresses.

[Brian Beaumont AKA Thor]

Haters gonna hate use it as motivation and prove your point in comp. it's threatening to work hard and long at a system that's becoming obsolete. The best fighters are the ones who evolve regardless of the style. Like minded souls will be drawn to the cause. Build it and they will come.