Evolve Mixed Martial Arts and 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Join Hands to Launch Asia’s Largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Program
– 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu launches its South East Asia Headquarters at Evolve Mixed Martial Arts –
Singapore, 20th September 2016 – Evolve Mixed Martial Arts, Asia’s top martial arts organization, today announces that it has partnered with 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu to launch Asia’s largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi program and the 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu South East Asia Headquarters at the academy.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu is a No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu system developed by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Legend Eddie Bravo. After earning his black belt under Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Legend Jean Jacques Machado, Bravo focused on training without the gi and developed a system based almost entirely on clinching, in part due to its applications to mixed martial arts. With over 50 locations worldwide, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu is one of the largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu systems in the world today.
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Rick Marshall, who received his black belt directly from Eddie Bravo, will be moving to Singapore in October to head Asia’s largest No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program as a full-time instructor at Evolve Mixed Martial Arts.
Rick Marshall
Having trained under Eddie Bravo for the last five years, Rick Marshall is one of 10th Planet’s most senior practitioners and respected figures. He joins the world famous Evolve Fight Team alongside the likes of former UFC Lightweight World Champion Rafael dos Anjos, ONE Lightweight World Champion Shinya Aoki, ONE Welterweight World Champion Ben Askren, ONE Atomweight World Champion Angela Lee, ONE Light Heavyweight World Champion Roger Gracie, Muay Thai World Champions Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke, Nong-O Gaiyanghadao, Orono Wor Petchpun, Sam-A Gaiyanghadao, Petchboonchu FA Group, Nonthachai Sit O, Sagetdao Petpayathai, WBA Boxing World Champion Yodsanan Sityodtong, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champions Leandro Issa, Michelle Nicolini, Bruno Pucci, Teco Shinzato, Pankration World Champion Christian Lee, and top Singaporean prospects Amir Khan and Benedict Ang, amongst others.
Chatri Sityodtong, Founder and Chairman of Evolve Mixed Martial Arts, said: “Eddie Bravo has created one of the the world’s most effective No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu systems in the world. It is an honor for Evolve Mixed Martial Arts to partner with 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu to give our students yet another avenue for learning and growth.”
Eddie Bravo, Founder of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu, expressed: “We are excited to launch 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu in Singapore. As one of my black belts, Rick is more than qualified to launch our program at Evolve Mixed Martial Arts. I will be coming to Singapore soon to celebrate this unique partnership.”
As the 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu South East Asia Headquarters, Evolve Mixed Martial Arts continues to be on the forefront of the region’s martial arts evolution. With the addition of 10th Planet Black Belt Rick Marshall, Evolve Mixed Martial Arts becomes the only martial arts academy in the world with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts from the prestigious Renzo Gracie, Checkmat, and 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu systems.
Evolve Mixed Martial Arts is home to the largest number of World Champions of any martial arts organization in the world, with World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Wrestling, No-Gi Grappling, and more. Additionally, the prestigious Evolve Fight Team includes former UFC Lightweight World Champion Rafael dos Anjos, ONE Lightweight World Champion Shinya Aoki, ONE Welterweight World Champion Ben Askren, ONE Atomweight World Champion Angela Lee, ONE Light Heavyweight World Champion Roger Gracie, Muay Thai World Champions Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke, Nong-O Gaiyanghadao, Orono Wor Petchpun, Sam-A Gaiyanghadao, Petchboonchu FA Group, Nonthachai Sit O, Sagetdao Petpayathai, WBA Boxing World Champion Yodsanan Sityodtong, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champions Leandro Issa, Michelle Nicolini, Bruno Pucci, Teco Shinzato, Pankration World Champion Christian Lee, and top Singaporean prospects Amir Khan and Benedict Ang, amongst others.
Evolve Mixed Martial Arts
Evolve Mixed Martial Arts is Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. With World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Wrestling, No-Gi Grappling, and more, Evolve MMA is Asia’s top martial arts organization. It has the largest instructor team in Asia and the most number of World Champions in the world. Evolve MMA ranks among the best academies in the world for martial arts.
