About Us

10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Littleton is led by “Monster” Matt Paul, a veteran of martial arts and professional competitor, with over 30 total fights on some of the greatest stages possible, like EBI, Glory Kickboxing, and Bellator MMA, as well as representing the United States in Combat Wrestling and Kickboxing. Matt has been competing in combat sports since 2004, beginning with wrestling and then later transitioning to kickboxing, MMA, and jiu-jitsu. In 2014, Matt discovered 10th Planet and jiu-jitsu in general and never turned back. After only 7years of training under Josh Passini, Eddie Bravo Black Belt and 10th Planet Chicago owner, he received his own Black Belt, further cementing Mr. Paul’s breadth and depth of understanding of grappling, no matter the mix of wrestling, jiu-jitsu, or strikes. Matt has been able to travel the world, training and competing with the best. He looks to bring this knowledge back to Littleton, CO, creating a room of hardworking, successful individuals. But even more so, Matt aims to create a community of like-minded individuals who are looking to better themselves through learning, sport, and dedication to one another.

10th Planet Littleton is a competition-focused gym. This being said, you do not need to compete to be a member or be belted through the system; this is simply where our focus is. There are classes for any skill level as well as any conditioning level. We push our athletes and members to understand Jiu-Jitsu and, therefore, themselves in a better light. “A man who pushes his boundaries ultimately finds them.” – Point Break. This quote resonated with Matt, as many people consistently talk about “pushing boundaries” or “finding limits.” But not many people talk about what happens once you’ve found the limit, nor is there anyone to help them navigate this sometimes emotional point in their journey. Matt has
built a community of people first, to help one another find limits and push through them, or navigate progressing with those limitations.

Accolades We’ve Received:
3-3 Professional MMA
1-0 Professional Kickboxing
16-1 Amateur MMA
4-0 Amateur Muay Thai
2-0 Amateur Boxing
2-2 Amateur Kickboxing
5-1 Professional JiuJitsu
Blackbelt 10th planet JiuJitsu
2x Combat Wrestling National Champion 100kg
2x Combat Wrestling Absolute World Champion placer (3rd Place)
1x Combat Wrestling World Champion 100kg
1x National Champion Sambo 97KG
Gracie Worlds, World Champion, 205lb blue, purple, and brown belt. 205+ purple and brown belt.
National WAKO Kickboxing Champion 200lbs
EBI Super Fight Veteran