10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - South Bay
About
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu South Bay offers comprehensive training in multiple martial arts disciplines including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, wrestling, and judo. The gym is led by head coach and owner PJ Barch, a second degree black belt and world ranked No Gi specialist, supported by a team of experienced instructors like Dawna Gonzales, Allan De Los Reyes, Dave Navilliat, Joey Balistreri, Jaime Reynoso, and Vanessa Cherry. This diverse coaching staff provides specialized instruction for all skill levels from beginners to advanced competitors, with particular emphasis on kids programs and wrestling fundamentals.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the exceptional coaching quality, noting that instructors like PJ Barch and the entire coaching staff are world class competitors who actively share their knowledge. Reviewers highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, with specific mentions of patience shown toward children with special needs and helpful front desk staff. The gym's cleanliness, flexible scheduling, and amenities including showers receive frequent positive comments. Many members report significant improvement in their skills regardless of experience level, and visitors appreciate the organized approach and respectful training environment.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Mark Logan
3 months ago
From the perspective of a man that doesn't practice jiu jitsu but has a 4yo in the class. This place is amazing. They work hard to cultivate a sense of community. It's always clean. Everyone is extremely friendly and welcoming. The instructors have basically unlimited patience with my son who has really bad adhd. Can not say enough good things about this place. I wish I had the time to commit to learning myself.
Phillip Teixeira
9 months ago
The space is awesome, you would be hard pressed to find a gym with a higher concentration of top tier talent to learn from. There are classes for all ages with head coach and owner PJ Barch who is one of the best BJJ competitors in the world, and team. The 10p South Bay coaches are a group who still compete at the highest level while constantly sharpening their own game and sharing what they learn with their students. Choosing this school is a guaranteed way to level up your jiu jitsu, or guarantee that you build a strong base as a beginner. 10/10 would recommend.
Cole South
2 months ago
One of the best training rooms in San Diego. Excellent coaches, great vibe, and just overall a great place to train Jiu Jitsu at any skill level.
James Meadows
a year ago
I emailed a few weeks ago, letting them know I was coming into town. They were very prompt in getting back to me upon arrival at the facility, I was greeted by a front desk person who was very helpful in showing me around the gym and discussing different payment structures and showing me immediately what the class schedule. They were also able to give me a full month price at the normal membership price, which was super nice of them. I’ve been mainly going to the level two classes and I’ve been finding them extraordinarily helpful to my game. All the teachers here at this location have been very informative, impatient, and always willing to show Little tiny corrections. The whole team seems to be very well organized, and very respectful. As somebody passing through, I would definitely come back and revisit this gym when I do leave.
EchoFourAlpha
a year ago
10 Planet South Bay is the perfect fit for anyone seeking to level up their Jui Jitsu game. I appreciate the level of instruction and the experience, and the efficiency 10PSB coaching staff offers us . All of our coaches are down to earth people and compete in top echelon of the game. The classes are motivating and well planned. The training schedules are flexible to meet my personal needs and goals. The built-in amenities (showers and water available)is an added bonus. The overall cleanliness of the gym on point.Centrally located in downtown Chula Vista .I genuinely look forward to training and enjoy all the experiences and walks of life my training partners bring to the gym. I am grateful I’ve found a gym and community that values wellness, self-care, and health for life!
Contact
241 Third Ave Suite E, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
PJ "Butter Panther" Barch
Head Coach / Owner
Second Degree Black Belt, No Gi Specialist, Ranked Top 10 in The World
World-class competitor and head coach, leads multiple adult classes and is at the forefront of modern Jiu Jitsu.
Dawna Gonzales
BJJ Instructor
First Degree Black Belt
Specialist in Women's Self Defense and Fundamentals. Coaches women's, kids, and mixed levels classes.
Allan De Los Reyes
Kids Coach / Wrestling Specialist
Brown Belt
Coaches kids program with a focus on wrestling.
Dave Navilliat
Competition Coach / Wrestling Specialist
Brown Belt
Coaches mixed levels classes with a focus on competition and wrestling.
Joey Balistreri
Kids Coach / Fundamentals Specialist
Brown Belt
Coaches kids and Level 1 adult classes, specializing in fundamentals.
Jaime Reynoso
BJJ Instructor
Coaches early morning mixed levels classes.
Vanessa Cherry
Kids Coach
Coaches the Little Panthers program for ages 4-6.