Instructors — The 10th Planet Seattle Coaching Staff

Head Instructor

Kyle Parker

2nd Degree Black Belt.

Head Instructor & Owner

Coach Kyle is the head instructor and owner of 10th Planet Seattle. A 2nd-degree 10th Planet Black Belt, he’s built the academy around an ego-free, beginner-welcoming culture where everyone — from total beginners to seasoned grapplers — can grow.

Students consistently describe him as patient, technical, and genuinely invested in every person on the mats. “Coach Kyle is amazing” is the line that shows up in nearly every review.

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The Coaching Staff

Black belts, brown belts,
and the next wave.

Every instructor on staff has earned their rank under the 10th Planet system. You’ll see different teaching voices across the week — that’s by design. Variety in instruction builds well-rounded grapplers.