Eddie Bravo, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, gained fame for submitting Royler Gracie at the ADCC Championship. He founded the 10th Planet jiu-jitsu team, which quickly gained popularity.

Bravo's unique approach to grappling, focusing on positions like the rubber guard, twister, and lock down, attracted many MMA fighters who wanted to learn his methods. Fighters like Alan Belcher, Matt Horwich, and Vinny Magalhaes sought Bravo's training to improve their grappling skills.

Biography

Eddie Bravo started his martial arts journey with wrestling in high school. After moving to Hollywood, he sought a more traditional fighting style and trained karate with Philip Skornia. Inspired by Royce Gracie's success in the UFC, Bravo became interested in grappling and joined a Jeet Kune Do school.

In 1996, he started training Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the Machado brothers' academy. After a few years, Bravo decided to focus solely on grappling and began developing his own techniques, such as the rubber guard and the twister.

The ADCC Championship 2003

Eddie Bravo qualified for the ADCC Championship in 2003 after winning his weight division at the North American trials. Despite being a relatively unknown competitor, Bravo gained attention for his unconventional approach to Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

He defeated Gustavo Dantas in the first round of the tournament but faced a tough challenge against Royler Gracie in the quarterfinals. Surprisingly, Bravo submitted Royler with a triangle choke, upsetting one of the favorites to win the division. Although he lost in the next round, Bravo had established himself as a rising star in the sport.

Establishing 10th Planet

Eddie Bravo opened his first 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu school in Los Angeles, promoting a no-gi system that challenged traditional Brazilian jiu-jitsu methods. Despite not dominating at the highest levels of competition, Bravo's school became one of the most successful in the US, expanding worldwide.

His close friend and UFC commentator Joe Rogan, a black belt under Bravo, played a crucial role in promoting the 10th Planet system to a wider audience, attracting established grapplers and MMA fans alike.

How Old is Eddie Bravo?

As of writing, Eddie Bravo is 54 years old.

What is his Weight Class?

He is competing in the Under 66kg division.

What is his Belt Rank?

Eddie Bravo holds a Black Belt rank in Jiu Jitsu.

Noteworthy Matches

 Eddie Bravo vs Royler Gracie

Popular Submissions and Moves

• Rubber guard
• Twister
• Half guard (lockdown)

Find Eddie Bravo on Instagram @eddiebravo10p