Nate Kleinfeld – Owner and Head Instructor at Next Level Combat/10th Planet St Paul, MN and Next Level Combat/10th Planet Apple Valley, MN. In 2006, Nate began his Martial Arts career with Judo Black Belt and BJJ Purple Belt, Paul Petushin. In 2009, he started training with No Gi enthusiast, Josh Lebsock. While fighting MMA and winning numerous grappling tournaments, Nate became intrigued by 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu. He started studying 10th Planet at their headquarters in Los Angeles and also at Eddie Bravo seminars. In 2010 he became certified under Eddie Bravo to teach 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu. In addition to Jiu Jitsu, he also has experience in Muay Thai Kickboxing, Boxing, Judo, and MMA. In 2010, Nate opened his first Martial Arts School, Next Level Combat, in Woodbury, MN. From 2010-2013 Nate trained with BJJ Black Belt Mario Roberto. Then from 2013-2015 Nate trained with BJJ Black Belt, Marcelo Nunes and UFC Vet and D1 All American Wrestler, Jacob Volkmann. Nate is constantly learning and improving his Jiu Jitsu game and helping his students meet their goals. Nate recieved his Black Belt under Eddie Bravo in November, 2016.
Sub Hunt MN
Beginner 2008
King Grappler WI
Beginner 2008
MKG Tourney MN Intermediate 2009
Mat Mania MN
Advanced 2009
King Grappler Wi
Advanced 2012
Submission Challenge IA
Advanced 2014
NAGA Chicago, IL
Expert May 2015
Gracie Regionals IL
Brown Belt Absolute May 2015
NAGA Chicago, IL
Expert April 2016
IBJJF Summer Open
Chicago, IL
Brown Belt August 2016
Grappling Industries
Des Moines, IA 2018
2x Absolute Champion