Robert Drysdale’s June 8, 2026 seminar was an incredible look at turtle position and back control. One of the biggest takeaways was that before we rush to take the back or hunt for the choke, we first need to understand how to control the turtle position properly. Professor Drysdale broke it down in a very practical way, showing that turtle control is the building block that creates better back attacks.

The seminar was a great reminder that strong Jiu Jitsu is not about forcing the finish. It is about control, patience, awareness, and creating the right opportunity to advance.

Seminar is now available on RŌL TV 
https://rolacademy.tv/programs/2026-06-08-robert-drysdale

Kids Program Curriculum - 6/21/26

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 4

• Sprawl to Turtle

• Transition from Turtle to Back

• Mat Chat: Self-Defense

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 4

• Sprawl to Turtle

• Transition from Turtle to Back

• Mat Chat: Self-Defense

Teens Fundamentals:
A

• Single Leg Take Down Defense 

• Top Control Escape (trap, bridge and roll)

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Knee Inside

B

• Jab Defense

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Hip Escape

• Cross Choke from Top Control

Kids Intermediate:
Week 25 - Top Control - Escapes

• Takedown: Kouchi-gari

• Top Control Escape (trap, bridge, roll)

• Top Control Escape (push the arm)

Kids Competition Class:
Week 17

• NoGi Uniform - Passing the Guard

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 11

• Boxing: Numbers (1-5)

• Kickboxing: Numbers w/ Round Kicks

• Combo: The Bas Combo

• Mat Chat: Traits of Leaders

Adult Program Curriculum - 6/21/26

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)

• Single Leg Take Down Defense 

• Top Control Escape (trap, bridge and roll)**

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Knee Inside

B (Thur/Sat)

• Jab Defense*

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Hip Escape

• Cross Choke from Top Control

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 28:

• Arm Drags and Butterfly Sweeps Continued - With added Attacks

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 28:

• Arm Drags and Butterfly Sweeps Continued - With added Attacks
  
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• The Anaconda Choke

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

• Tackle Defense Turtle

• Trap, Bridge and Roll

• Kimura Lock from Side Control

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 11:

• Boxing: Back 'em Up Drill, KO Drill

• Kickboxing: Block/Parry/Counter Front Kicks and Round Kicks

• Combo: The Bas Combo

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

• Weekly Workout Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

ROL KIDS SUMMER CAMP

Daily Drop-ins STILL AVAILABLE for Academy days! FINAL WEEK!

• DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE

FULL EVENT LIST HERE

So Jiu Jitsu feels like it’s pretty main stream now a days with a lot of famous people joining the ranks. 

Who is someone famous that you would like to roll with? 

While not possible due to his untimely death I’d love for the chance to roll with Anthony Bordain. How cool would it be to hang out getting some rounds in  and then go out and grab dinner?! 

We’re excited to announce that brand-new NoGi Arm Locks  has just been added to the RŌL TV Library!

Whether you’re new to arm locks or looking to sharpen your existing skills, this series was designed with every level of practitioner in mind. We break down the essential mechanics behind effective arm locks, explain the key concepts that make them work, and explore a variety of entries and finishing positions from throughout the Jiu Jitsu game.

From top positions to transitions and dynamic opportunities during live training, you’ll learn how to identify, control, and finish arm locks with greater confidence and precision.

The best part? This series is truly for everyone. Regardless of your rank, experience level, age, or training style, the concepts and details covered will help improve your understanding and application of one of Jiu Jitsu’s most fundamental submissions.

https://rolacademy.tv/categories/just-added

Adult Program Curriculum - 6/14/26

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)

• Single Leg Take Down from Collar Grips

• Hip-in Guard Pass**

• Tripod Sweep from Guard***

B (Thur/Sat)

• Single Leg Take Down from Clinch***

• Scissor Sweep from Guard***

• Tripod Pass from Half Guard

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 27:

• Arm Drags

• Butterfly Sweeps

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 27:

• Arm Drags

• Butterfly Sweeps
  

NoGi Study with Coach Tim:

• Reviewing Guillotines from the Front Headlock 
   

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

• Open Guard Sitting

• Double Under Pass 

• Scissor Sweep from Guard

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 10:

• Boxing: Back 'em Up Combo, Two-Thirty Drill

• Kickboxing: Block/Parry/Counter Front Kicks, Round Kick into Front Kick, Touch & Chop Drill

• Combo: The Hemmers Combo

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

• Weekly Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

ROL KIDS SUMMER CAMP

• Daily Drop-ins STILL AVAILABLE for Academy days!

• DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE

FULL EVENT LIST HERE

Kids Program Curriculum - 6/14/26

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 3

• Arm Drag

• Bearhug Take Down

• Mat Chat: Decisions and Choices

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 3

• Arm Drag

• Bearhug Take Down

• Mat Chat: Decisions and Choices

Teens Fundamentals:
A

• Single Leg Take Down from Collar Grips

• Hip-in Guard Pass

• Tripod Sweep from Guard

B

• Single Leg Take Down from Clinch

• Scissor Sweep from Guard

• Tripod Pass from Half Guard

Kids Intermediate:
Week 24 - Back Control - Turtle

• Takedown: Double Leg Takedown

• Turtle Escape (turtle trap and roll)

• Anaconda Choke

Kids Competition Class:
Week 16

• Gi Uniform - Attacking from Guard

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 10

• Boxing: The Single Punch Series

• Kickboxing: Lorek Combo “Lumberjacks” - Hook, Low / Hook, High / Hook, Switch

• Combo: The Deckers Combo

• Mat Chat: Be Real, Be Reliable

Hey everyone, what concept helped your guard retention to improve the fastest?

Kids Program Curriculum - 6/7/26

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 2

• Chest Grip Escape (up grip)

• Mat Chat: Disappointment

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 2

• Chest Grip Escape (up grip)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near)

• Arm Lock Escape (hitchhiker)

• Mat Chat: Disappointment

Teens Fundamentals:
A

• Grip Breaking

• Open Guard Sitting

• Double Under Pass

B

• Guard Retention

• Open Guard Standing

• Chair Sweep

Kids Intermediate:
Week 23 - Back Control - Turtle

• Takedown: Double Leg Takedown

• Sprawl to Turtle

• Transition from Turtle to Back Control

Kids Competition Class:
Week 15

• NoGi Uniform - Closed Guard - Submit or sweep 

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 9

• Boxing: The Single Punch Series

• Kickboxing: Lorek Combo “Lumberjacks”

• Combo: The Deckers Combo

• Mat Chat: Talk it out, Work it out

Adult Program Curriculum - 6/7/26

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)

• Grip Breaking

• Open Guard Sitting**

• Double Under Pass**

B (Thur/Sat)

• Guard Retention*

• Open Guard Standing**

• Chair Sweep

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 26:

• Takedown: Foot Sweeps Continued

• Ground: Leg Attacks

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 26:

• Takedown: Foot Sweeps Continued

• Ground: Leg Attacks
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Front Headlocks

• Arm-in guillotine setups and variations

• Seated Arm Triangle (kata gatame)  

Women's Only with Coach Bekah:

• Transition from guard to back control 

• RNC 

• Back Control escape  

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 9:

• Boxing: Pull: Technique, Numbers + Slip

• Kickboxing: Blocking: Low Kick, Body Kick + Counter

• Combo: The Holland Combo

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

• Weekly Workout Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Closed Guard Workshop with Prof Russ

• When: June 13th @ 11AM

FULL EVENT LIST HERE