NATHAN ORCHARD
HEAD COACH
Professor Nathan Orchard is a 1st degree black belt under 10th Planet founder Eddie Bravo. Nathan is a multiple time EBI (Eddie Bravo Invitational) Invitee and a veteran of EBI-CJJ (Combat Jiu-Jitsu), Polaris, Onnit Invitational, as well as over 20 MMA fights. He has competed against the biggest names in the sport today and holds wins over; Masakazu Imanari, Craig Jones and AJ Agazarm to name a few. Nathan is a passionate and knowledgeable instructor who is able to articulate the finest details of moves and positions in his classes. Nathan brings with him 18+ years of martial arts training; he first started with wrestling, followed by an MMA career before transitioning to a professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete and coach. Prior to establishing 10th Planet Seattle, he co-founded the highly successful 10th Planet Portland.
LINEAGE
Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Hélio Gracie > Carlos Gracie Jr. > Jean Jaques Machado > Eddie Bravo > Nathan Orchard
COMPETITION ACCOLADES
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EBI 1 - Veteran
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EBI 2 - 2nd Place
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EBI 3 - Veteran
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EBI 5 - Veteran
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EBI 11 - Veteran
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EBI 13 - Veteran
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Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds - Finalist
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Polaris Superfight Winner
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Onnit Invitational 2 - 165lbs Champion
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Onnit Invitational Superfight Winner
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SUG Superfight Winner
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Gracie Worlds (Black Belt Adult Welterweight) - 1st Place
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Gracie Nationals (Black Belt Adult Welterweight) - 1st Place
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NAGA Oregon Expert NoGi Champion
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SHUGYO Invitational 155lbs Champion