10P VILLAINS - 1 TEAM - 1 MISSION
HEAD COACH: MIKE WILSON
My name is Mike Wilson, I’m a 1st-degree 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, with over 16 years experience navigating the world of Jiu Jitsu and MMA. Being a Coach has been my path for over a decade now, and leading 10th Planet Whittier is my #1 focus heading into 2025!
My Journey: I began training in 2009, under the guidance of Marcelo Perdomo and former UFC Middleweight Champion Murilo Bustamante at the world renowned — Brazilian Top Team. Progressing & competing through every belt rank in the Gi (Kimono), I sought to deepen my understanding of the martial arts landscape.
This quest led me to joining 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu in 2015, where I immersed myself in the realm of MMA (mixed martial arts) under my Coach & Mentor — Casey Halstead. Coach Casey has coached and cornered numerous elite UFC, ADCC, BELLATOR, & PFL athletes out of 10th Planet Las Vegas and is widely considered one of the World’s most elite coaches.
In 2016, I made the move to Las Vegas, fully dedicating myself to training under Coach Casey full time and taking on the role as Head Coach of 10th Planet Downtown Las Vegas. After venturing into MMA competition over the next several years during my time in Vegas, the honor of earning my 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Black Belt came in July 2019.
Coaching Experience: I have held the privilege of guiding and preparing exceptional athletes in their fight camps and corners such as — Joe Benevidez, Lance Palmer, Natan Levy, Tim Elliot, Ben Saunders, Ashlee Evans-Smith, and a plethora of other top-tier UFC athletes.
During my time in Vegas, I was exposed to world renowned MMA coaches such as Robert Follis & John Wood, where I gained valuable insight into some of the most important aspects of sport. Game planning strategy, technical nuance, & mental preparation is just a bit of what has shaped my approach to coaching. I’ve continued to harness my teaching experience by leading Team USA Grappling at the 2021 UWW World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia as Team Coach.
Since opening the doors of 10th Planet Whittier in April 2023, I have focused on building one of the most formidable competition teams in Southern California. Notable accomplishments include Team Titles at the 2 top Jiu Jitsu organizations in the world:
Nov 2024 | 1st Place JJWL Pan American Championships | NOGI Team Title
Feb 2025 | 3rd Place IBJJF OC Open | NOGI Team Title
My weekly training regimen includes training under the guidance of Justin “JFlo” Flores, (Olympic Judo Coach for Team USA at the ‘21 Tokyo Olympics) since September 2020. I also regularly train 2x weekly at Functional Patterns Costa Mesa, & make regular visits to 10th Planet HQ under the guidance of Master Eddie Bravo.
Join the Villains as we embark upon a journey of learning and growth in the Art of Grappling at
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Whittier! C/T=R
