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The Coaches.

Learn from the best coaches in the City of Ventura. Two long-tenured Eddie Bravo black belts head the academy. The full roster brings a Marine Corps black belt, an NCAA wrestler, and a deep bench of grapplers built inside the 10th Planet system.

Scott Ross, Head Instructor — 3rd Degree Black Belt under Eddie Bravo [ INSTRUCTOR / 01 ]

Scott Ross

Head Instructor — 3rd Degree Black Belt under Eddie Bravo

Before opening 10th Planet Ventura, Scott led the fundamentals program at 10th Planet HQ in Downtown LA for five years. Known for his prowess with leg locks — particularly ankle locks and guillotines — and well-versed in the entire 10th Planet system.

Matt Dempsey, 2nd Degree Black Belt under Eddie Bravo [ INSTRUCTOR / 02 ]

Matt Dempsey

2nd Degree Black Belt under Eddie Bravo

Trained at 10th Planet HQ for over a decade and earned his black belt in 2019. A master of The Truck — especially known for reversing it — and adept across the full 10th Planet system. Taught at 10th Planet HQ for over five years before moving to Ventura.

Greg Hoffman, Brown Belt — Yawn Patrol Lead, Foundations Coach [ INSTRUCTOR / 03 ]

Greg Hoffman

Brown Belt — Yawn Patrol Lead, Foundations Coach

Retired combat veteran with 30 years of service in the United States Marine Corps as both enlisted and officer. Black belt in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program; brown belt under Scott Ross and Matt Dempsey. Heads up the Dawn Patrol program and teaches Foundations Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am. Semper Fidelis.

Nick Lamoreaux, Wrestling & Foundations Coach [ INSTRUCTOR / 04 ]

Nick Lamoreaux

Wrestling & Foundations Coach

Former NCAA Division II wrestler. Brings world-class takedown skill to the academy and leads the Saturday wrestling and open-mat sessions.

Damien Gonzalez, Kids Coach (Grom Squad) [ INSTRUCTOR / 05 ]

Damien Gonzalez

Kids Coach (Grom Squad)

Leads the kids program with a focus on fundamentals, fun, and character development.

Anthony Barreto, Mixed Level Coach [ INSTRUCTOR / 06 ]

Anthony Barreto

Mixed Level Coach

Brings high-energy mixed-level instruction to the midday Monday class.