OWNER / HEAD COACH

Manny is a 10th Planet Black Belt under Omar Ocasio. He started wrestling competitively when he was 14 years old and then transition to mixed martial arts at the age of 16. In 2012 Manny had his MMA Debut shortly after high school graduation and turned professional at the age of 19.

Manny went on to receive his blue belt from Richie and Geo Martinez in 2016. Manny then started training at 10th Planet Lombard in 2017, where he received his Purple, Brown, and Black belt under Eddie Bravo Black Belt and 10th Planet Lombard owner, Omar Ocasio.

Manny still actively competes in professional MMA and Jiu Jitsu. He has won several mixed martial arts titles including the Legacy FC and Caged Aggression Professional Bantamweight Championships. He is also a Contender Series, Bellator MMA, and Combate Global veteran. He regularly competes in high level Jiu-Jitsu promotions including Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds, Enigma, Highrollerz, and Midwest Finishers.

CO-FOUNDER / COACH

Sergio has a heavy wrestling background starting back in 2008. In high school he was able to gain 60 varsity wins in only three seasons. He was also ranked in the Top 25 as a wrestler in the state of Illinois from 2011-2012.

Sergio then went on to be a four year Varsity Letter recipient for Elmhurst University. At Elmhurst, Sergio was a member of the 2013 NCAA Division III National Team runner up. That same year he and his team captured the CCIW Conference Team Championship.

Sergio transitioned to Jiu Jitsu not long after college, where he has been able to use his wrestling to dominate the local circuits. He received his Blue Belt under Omar Ocasio in August of 2020. From there he continued to train and compete at higher and higher levels, eventually reaching the national stages under several professional promotions along eastern seaboard and throughout the south-east. In August of 2022, he received his Purple Belt under Manny Vazquez.

WRESTLING / FUNDAMENTALS COACH

Jimmy wrestled for 10 years in the suburbs of Chicago, IL and has competed in numerous Folkstyle, Freestyle and Greco-Roman competitions nationwide. His accolades during those years of wrestling are a 2x state qualifier, and a runner-up at NUWAY Nationals 2011.

Jimmy was introduced to Jiu-Jitsu in 2016 while in the Army and has been practicing and competing since, earning the rank of purple belt. Jimmy has coached wrestling for numerous years and was an assistant coach for the Hinsdale Central High School wrestling program. His extensive knowledge and background as a coach and a competitor enables him to help students at 10th Planet Greenville reach their full potential.

When Jimmy isn’t teaching or at practice he’s spending time with his wife and two French bulldogs.

MMA / STRIKING COACH

COACH

Joey started training Jiu-Jitsu in 2017 upon completing his orders overseas for the US Navy. He began his training under Vic Rosati, of Warrior BJJ in Acworth, GA where he received his Blue Belt under Rosati in August of 2018, and continued to train there through 2019. He decided to then transition from the more traditional Gi-based training to a 100% No-Gi training over at 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Atlanta under renowned coach and Eddie Bravo Black Belt, Sean Applegate.

Joey trained under Sean for over four years where he not only sharpened up his traditional fundamentals, but he also took a liking to Sean’s precise leglock mechanics and has since dedicated to himself to learning and striving to perfect this part of his game which has resulted in much success on the competition mats. Joey received his purple belt from Sean in February of 2022, before he relocated from Atlanta to Greenville.

Upon arriving, Joey made an immediate impact by sharing his knowledge from Sean and leg lock arsenal, which has helped to add a new avenue to our student’s and competition team’s game. Joey has also since gone on to competing on some of the biggest stages in the Southeast while representing both 10th Planet Atlanta & 10th Planet Greenville where he has collected wins at promotions such as the National Fighting Championships (NFC), Toro Cup, South East Scramble (S.E.S.), and is the South East Grappling Association’s (S.E.G.A.) Absolute Champion.

In March of 2023, Joey competed in the Newbreed American Cup Absolute Championship, 16-Man Bracket, alongside three Black Belts, one of which who was and is still currently ranked Top-10 in the World according to FloGrappling. Joey went on to submit his way through the bracket, collecting 4 submissions in under 4 minutes of total mat time to take home the championship belt.

When Joey isn’t at the gym training or coaching, he likes to spend time at home with his wife and their three dogs.

KIDS JIU-JITSU COACH

Scott started training Jiu-Jitsu in 2020. He later joined 10th Planet Greenville in late 2021 where he quickly became an active member of our competition team. He's competed in many local tournaments along with some superfights for professional Jiu-Jitsu promotions along the east coast. In August of 2022, Scott received his blue belt from Manny Vazquez.

In early 2023, Scott was selected as one of two people nationwide to participate in a Jiu-Jitsu internship at Gracie-Barra Newport/Corona in California, the home of Kendal Reusing, by Kendal herself. There he learned specifically how to coach, run, and develop a kids Jiu-Jitsu program. Upon completion of the internship Scott returned home ready to revitalize the 10th Planet Greenville Kids program.

Scott's determination and passion is demonstrated daily as he works with the kids and helps them to reach their full potentials both on and off the mats. He leads by way of example and always encourages the kids to give it their all and step out their comfort zones, but most importantly to have fun!

When he’s not at the gym training or coaching, he loves to explore nature with his dog Milo.