Instructors
Kevin Berbrich
Kevin Berbrich is our Head Instructor at 10th Planet Poway and a 3rd Degree Black Belt under Eddie Bravo and Geo Martinez. A highly accomplished competitor and coach, Kevin has submission wins over multiple IBJJF Champions and ADCC Veterans. He brings a rare mix of world-class experience, technical precision, and genuine care for his students. His leadership sets the tone for the gym: hardworking, welcoming, and always focused on growth.
Joshua Jackson
Joshua Jackson is a 10th Planet Black Belt under Richie “Boogeyman” Martinez and Geo Martinez, and one of the most accomplished competitors on our coaching staff. With multiple titles and podium finishes across IBJJF World, Pan, and European No-Gi Championships, ADCC Opens, and more, Joshua brings proven high-level no-gi experience to the mats. He is also a certified IBJJF referee, giving him a deep understanding of competition rules, strategy, and match awareness. His coaching is sharp, detailed, and built for students who want to understand the game at a deeper level.
Jesse Taylor
Jesse Taylor is a 2nd Degree Black Belt under Kevin Berbrich and a mixed martial arts legend. He is a UFC veteran, The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption winner, a Poway High School wrestling alumnus and California Junior College State Champion at Palomar. Jesse built his career on toughness, pressure, and a relentless grappling base before taking those skills to the highest levels of MMA. With over 55 professional fights and years of experience competing around the world, Jesse brings authentic fight knowledge, sharp technique, and a champion’s mindset to every class. His coaching gives students the chance to learn practical striking, MMA fundamentals, and real fight IQ from one of Poway’s own.
Ian Daube
Sam Enzminger
Shane Woodward
Colby Bartholmey
Bobb'e Bancod
Bobb’e Bancod teaches 10th Planet Fundamentals classes, as well as select kids classes at 10th Planet Poway. He is a Brown Belt under Kevin Berbrich and a highly experienced instructor with a deep understanding of the 10th Planet system. Bobb’e has a gift for breaking down complex positions and making them easier for students to understand, drill, and apply. Before coming to Poway, he trained under John Botello at 10th Planet Phoenix, where he also taught classes as a Purple Belt. Bobb’e brings patience, detail, and years of 10th Planet experience to every class, helping students build a strong foundation in the system from the ground up.
Arturo Fiero
Arturo Fiero is a 10th Planet Poway Brown Belt and a highly experienced CrossFit coach. With a strong background in strength, conditioning, and functional movement, Arturo brings a unique perspective to the mats, helping students move better, train smarter, and build a more durable Jiu Jitsu game. He also holds a Guinness World-Record for most weight lifted by alternate barbell reverse lunges in one minute (male), showing the same grit and discipline off the mat that he brings to his Jiu Jitsu coaching.
Robert "Baby Panda" Cesena
Elva Montemayor
Elva Montemayor is our Women’s Jiu Jitsu Coach. She is a 10th Planet Poway Purple Belt, and a very active competitor. She took silver at the 2025 IBJJF American Nationals and 2025 IBJJF Pan No-Gi. She brings real competition experience and a strong work ethic into her coaching. Elva is a great role model for girls, showing how consistency, confidence, and dedication can carry over both on and off the mats.
Tyson Knierim
Tyson Knierim is a Wrestling Coach at 10th Planet Poway. He is a former Palomar College wrestler and a longtime coach from the Ramona wrestling community. Being a 2006 CCCAA State Championship placewinner, Tyson brings years of wrestling experience, coaching knowledge, and a tough, technical approach to the mats. He is also a 10th Planet Poway Blue Belt and experienced competitor, helping students develop takedowns, hand fighting, pressure, and the wrestling skills that translate directly into a stronger No-Gi Jiu Jitsu game.
Anthony Scigliano
Anthony Scigliano is an assistant Kids Jiu Jitsu Coach at 10th Planet Poway who helps create structure, focus, and positive energy in the kids room. Being a parent himself, he has a natural ability to connect with young students and keep them moving, listening, and learning. He is a 10th Planet Purple Belt under Geo Martinez and very active competitor. Anthony helps kids develop the habits that make great martial artists: respect, effort, awareness, and the courage to keep trying.
Emily Quinn
Emily Quinn is a Kids Jiu Jitsu Coach and a 10th Planet Poway Blue Belt. She is also a Kenpo Karate Black Belt. With a strong striking background before transitioning into Jiu Jitsu, Emily brings a well-rounded martial arts perspective to the kids program. Her experience coaching young students helps her create classes that are structured, encouraging, and fun while giving kids a strong foundation in movement, focus, and self-defense.