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Kassidy C.
Kassidy C.
  in  🤙 rol-kids
July 18

Kids Program Curriculum - 7/19/26

Welcome to a New Week in the Kids Program! 

Each week in our Kids Program, we're building confidence, discipline, and focus as we dive into new techniques and skills on the mats. From mastering fundamental movements to developing more advanced concepts, every class is designed to help our young athletes grow both in Jiu Jitsu and in life. We’re all about learning, teamwork, and, of course, having fun along the way! Get ready for an exciting week of training and improvement!


Little Kids:
Week 8


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 8


Teens Fundamentals:
A

B


Kids Intermediate:
Week 29 - Top Control - Escapes
(THURSDAYS NOGI)



Kids Competition Class:
Week 22

  • NoGi Uniform: Win from Standing- Flying armbars, Flying triangles, and snap downs to chokes


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 4

  • Boxing: Jab-Cross

  • Kickboxing: The Step Kick - Southpaw

  • Combo: The Switch It Combo

  • Mat Chat: Never Stop Learning
Kassidy C.
Kassidy C.
  in  👥 rol-community
July 18
• Edited (Jul 18, 2026)

Adult Program Curriculum - 7/19/26

Welcome to a New Week in the Adult Program! 


Each week, we’re building skills and exploring techniques designed to deepen your understanding and elevate your practice on the mats. From refining foundational movements to mastering advanced concepts, our focus is on cultivating confidence, control, and creativity in every position. Get ready to train hard, support your teammates, and push yourself as we dive into another week of growth and discovery!

Adult Gi Fundamentals:

A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 6:

  • Attacks from Top Control (review defending / escaping while other partner controls and attacks)


Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 6:

  • Attacks from Top Control (review defending / escaping while other partner controls and attacks)

NoGi Study with Coach John:

  • Top Half Guard Passing (how to beat the knee shield)

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

  • Upgrip Defense 

  • Knee-on belly armbar

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 4:

  • Boxing: Parrying Straight Punches & Synch Up Flow

  • Kickboxing: Blocking Round Kicks / Numbers with Round Kick

  • Combo: Dutch Drill - Complete



Fitness with Professor Thomas:

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

ROL FAMILY PICNIC:

  • SAVE THE DATE: 9/26

EDDIE BAHENA MMA FIGHT

  • When: 8/15 @ 4:30PM

  • Where: Cicero Stadium (1909 S Laramie Ave, Cicero, IL 60804)

  • TICKETS ON SALE IN OFFICE

NEW BREED TEAM COMPETITION:

  • When: Saturday 9/19

  • Where: Oak Lawn Pavillion (9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453)

  • REGISTER HERE
Marc H.
Marc H.
  in  🥋 jiu-jitsu-talk
July 12

Why jiu jitsu? We can all give simular reasons why we keep coming back, but what made you walk through the door? 
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Kassidy C.
Kassidy C.
  in  🤙 rol-kids
July 11

Kids Program Curriculum - 7/12/26

Welcome to a New Week in the Kids Program! 

Each week in our Kids Program, we're building confidence, discipline, and focus as we dive into new techniques and skills on the mats. From mastering fundamental movements to developing more advanced concepts, every class is designed to help our young athletes grow both in Jiu Jitsu and in life. We’re all about learning, teamwork, and, of course, having fun along the way! Get ready for an exciting week of training and improvement!


Little Kids:
Week 7


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 7


Teens Fundamentals:
A

B


Kids Intermediate:
Week 28 - Top Control - Submissions
(THURSDAYS NOGI)


Kids Competition Class:
Week 21

  • Gi Uniform - Hand Fighting - It all starts with your grips! Hand fighting, collar ties, and elbow and wrist control.


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 2

  • Boxing: The Jab

  • Kickboxing: Rear Round Kick - Southpaw

  • Combo: The Sticks Combo

  • Mat Chat: Decide Your Goals
Kassidy C.
Kassidy C.
  in  👥 rol-community
July 11

Adult Program Curriculum - 7/12/26

Welcome to a New Week in the Adult Program! 


Each week, we’re building skills and exploring techniques designed to deepen your understanding and elevate your practice on the mats. From refining foundational movements to mastering advanced concepts, our focus is on cultivating confidence, control, and creativity in every position. Get ready to train hard, support your teammates, and push yourself as we dive into another week of growth and discovery!

Adult Gi Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 5:

  • Single Leg 

  • Top Control Escapes 


Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 5:

  • Single Leg 

  • Top Control Escapes

NoGi Study with Coach John:

  • Top Half Guard Passing and Attacks

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

  • Guard Retention 

  • Tripod Sweep 

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 2:

  • Boxing: Straight Punches (Jab - Cross) - Numbers (1-4)

  • Kickboxing: Body Kicks on Thai Pads - Two Punch Series

  • Combo: Two-Thirty Drill

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗


PROFESSOR THOMAS BIRTHDAY WORKSHOP

  • When: 7/18 @ 11PM
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Kassidy C.
Kassidy C.
  in  👥 rol-community
July 11

One of our own, Eddie Bahena, is stepping into the ring at Total Fight Challenge on Saturday, August 15th, and we'd love to have the RŌL family there to support him!

🎟️ Tickets are available now at the front office at RŌL.

Let's show Eddie what the RŌL community is all about and fill the seats with teammates, friends, and family!
Thomas Rozdzynski
Thomas Rozdzynski
  in  📣 site-updates
July 08

On June 13, 2026, Russell U. shared a detailed seminar focused on practical methods for opening and passing the closed guard. Rather than relying on strength or speed, Professor Russ emphasized posture, pressure, and controlling key points of the body to create consistent passing opportunities.

The seminar explored multiple guard-opening options, including traditional openings as well as alternative pressure-based methods for dealing with opponents who have a particularly strong closed guard. A major theme was maintaining solid structure, protecting against common submissions, and transitioning immediately into effective passing positions once the guard is opened. Russ also discussed common mistakes, such as exposing the arms during standing guard breaks, and demonstrated how proper positioning minimizes risk while maximizing control. Throughout the seminar, students learned how to combine strong fundamentals with intelligent pressure, giving them a systematic approach to breaking the closed guard and advancing into dominant top positions against resisting opponents.

Seminar is now available on RŌL TV 
https://rolacademy.tv/programs/2026-06-13-russell-usauskas
Bekah B.
Bekah B.
  in  🥋 jiu-jitsu-talk
July 06

What is your goal when you go into sparring and how often does it change? Every round/session? Every week? Monthly? Person-to-person? 
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Kassidy C.
Kassidy C.
  in  🤙 rol-kids
July 05

Kids Program Curriculum - 7/5/26

Welcome to a New Week in the Kids Program! 

Each week in our Kids Program, we're building confidence, discipline, and focus as we dive into new techniques and skills on the mats. From mastering fundamental movements to developing more advanced concepts, every class is designed to help our young athletes grow both in Jiu Jitsu and in life. We’re all about learning, teamwork, and, of course, having fun along the way! Get ready for an exciting week of training and improvement!


Little Kids:
Week 6


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 6


Teens Fundamentals:
A

B


Kids Intermediate:
Week 27 - Top Control - Submissions
(THURSDAYS NOGI)


Kids Competition Class:
Week 20

  • NoGi Uniform - Armbars, armbars, armbars!!!


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 1

  • Boxing: Stance, Guard, Movement

  • Kickboxing: Roundkick (Fundamentals)

  • Combo: The Sticks Combo

  • Mat Chat: How You Think Is Everything
Kassidy C.
Kassidy C.
  in  👥 rol-community
July 05

It's ALMOST that time of year again! Everyone mark your calendars and SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️ ☀️

Our Annual RŌL Family Picnic will return on September 26th!

We hope to see everyone there!!!

More information coming soon.
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