Manny Chavez Moonhead & Head Coach
Manny was born in California and raised between Los Angeles, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. Manny started his Jiu Jitsu journey training under the late Orlando Sanchez at Gracie Barra in Pasadena, California before transferring to 10th Planet HQ in Los Angeles and becoming a Purple Belt under Master Eddie Bravo. After receiving his Brown Belt, he became the Head Instructor and General Manager of the newly opened 10th Planet Round Rock where he ran it successfully for 2.5 years. Manny is now the 10PGTX Moonhead & Head Instructor where he shares his love for Jiu Jitsu with communities in and around Central Texas.
Kevin McNease Kids Coach
Kevin is currently a 10th Planet, Combat Base (Gi) Jiu Jitsu Purple belt, who has been training since 2016. He is a 13-year military veteran, 5 years deployed overseas, and a native Texan. Kevin's daughters, Ellie and Clara, are competitors and attend 10th Planet Georgetown. They have been training since September 2020, and August 2022. Kevin also produces podcasts, and films, and edits short films/content.
Andrez Posada Beginners & Advanced Coach
Andrez (Left) is a 10th Planet Purple belt. He started training with Manny in 2021 when he moved to Texas with his wife and two sons. He was first introduced to Jiu Jitsu while serving in the Marines but started officially training in 2016. His first year was in the gi with a Pedro Sauer association before he started with 10th Planet Portland, where he earned his blue belt from Nathen Orchard and his purple belt from Phil Schwartz.