John Botello

 John Botello is the Chief Instructor of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Phoenix. He was born and raised in Harlingen, Tx. John started training Jiu-Jitsu while in the U.S. Navy under Relson Gracie in 1999 while in Pearl Harbor, Hi. After training with Relson for a year, John  then moved to San Diego Ca. John then started transiting from San Diego to Los Angeles, Ca. to train with Rickson Gracie.  John also trained with Rickson Gracie black belt Fabio Santos from whom  John received his blue belt.  John was told about Eddie Bravo by a friend of his and decided to try out his class while in L.A.  After one class John was hooked, and decided to give up training in the the Gi and started training at 10th Planet Hollywood. John is certified to teach the 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu system by Eddie Bravo and currently holds the rank of purple belt.

Eddie Bravo, is the creator of our unique system of Jiu-Jitsu. Instead of waiting for submissions to happen, we force them to happen. Instead of the traditional type of Jiu-Jitsu that allows your opponent to posture up and rain down punches or elbows, we work on the ground in the clinch forcing our opponents into disadvantageous positions and down a path that forces them into making mistakes and getting caught in one of our many unorthodox submissions.

If you have never done Jiu-Jitsu before, John will show you step by step what to do in each position and the other more experienced students are more than willing to help as well. We are a No-Gi school, which means we don't train in the traditional Kimono / Judo type Gi. Our unique system of Jiu-Jitsu works great for No-Gi grappling, or MMA. Jiu-Jitsu is also great if you just want a different kind of work out.

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Phoenix is located at 7420 S. Rural Rd. Suite B-2 Tempe, AZ 85283

If you would like to come in for a free class please call (480) 228 4883 

 

Special Thanks :

My Daughter Jaclynn : You're my inspiration to be better than ever, daddy loves you. 

My Family:  I couldn't have asked for a better family. Things were tough at times, but we pulled through. Thank you.

Eddie Bravo -  My mentor, master and friend. I'll never be able to thank you enough for all the knowledge, opportunity and laughs.   www.thetwister.tv

Edward Rene Sanchez- Great instructor and awesome friend.  I thank you and your family for your advice and help, on and off the mat.

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 Thiago Azeredo -Thank you for your friendship, opportunity and endless hook-ups.

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My Students - My mad scientists on the mat, words can't say how thankful and proud I am of you.

Anyone else I forgot to mention........thank you, and I apologize.