Master Eddie Bravo, the founder of 10th Planet jiu jitsu, was awarded the rank of fourth-degree BJJ black belt by his professor, Jean Jacques Machado.
Bravo embarked on his Jiu-Jitsu journey in 1994, with Machado guiding him from the outset. By 1998, Bravo earned his blue belt, advancing to purple belt the following year. Around this time, he began to refine the techniques that would later become his signature, including the Twister and rubber guard.
Although Bravo’s innovations were groundbreaking, he didn’t gain significant recognition until 2002 when he clinched the 66kg division title at the inaugural ADCC Trials event. This event would later revolutionize professional grappling.
However, the pinnacle of Bravo’s career was at ADCC 2003, where, as a brown belt, he stunned the BJJ community by submitting both Gustavo Dantas and the legendary Royler Gracie. Following this triumph, Bravo received his black belt and soon after launched the first 10th Planet school, emphasizing no-gi training.
Two decades on, under Jean Jacques Machado’s endorsement, Bravo has been honored with the fourth stripe on his black belt. Today, 10th Planet stands as a global BJJ powerhouse, with affiliates worldwide and numerous top-tier competitors representing the brand.
Beyond competing and coaching, Bravo has also made his mark as a promoter. He introduced the Eddie Bravo Invitational, pioneering the distinct EBI overtime ruleset, which has been adopted by numerous promotions globally. He later conceptualized Combat Jiu-Jitsu, a unique format that continues to host world championships. Additionally, Bravo championed one of the first women-centric grappling events, Medusa, blending the EBI and Combat Jiu-Jitsu formats.
Bravo’s promotion to fourth-degree BJJ black belt was announced on his official Instagram account, with Machado also sharing a commemorative photo of the event with their team.
