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

Fitness Workout Plan - 6/8/26 - Week 24
Full workout plan - https://rolacademy.tv/pages/rolfit

Monday — Full Body (60/30)
Thrusters
Swings
Reverse Lunges
Goblet Squats

Tuesday — Core (60/30)
Rack Hold
Plank Drag
Russian Twists
Plank Hold

Wednesday — Legs (60/30)
Front Squats
Reverse Lunges
Deadlifts
Swings

Thursday — Full Body (90/30)
Thrusters
Swings
Reverse Lunges
Push Press

Friday — Core (90/30)
Rack Hold
Plank Drag
Russian Twists
Around the World

Saturday — Full Body (60/30)
Thrusters
Swings
Reverse Lunges
Goblet Squats

What’s the best advice a coach or training partner ever gave you?

It could be technical, mental, or something about training that stuck with you over the years.

Maybe it changed how you roll. Maybe it changed how you think about Jiu Jitsu altogether.

Share it below and if you remember who said it, give them a shoutout.

Fitness Workout Plan - 5/25/26 - Week 23
Full workout plan - https://rolacademy.tv/pages/rolfit

Monday — Full Body (EMOM)
Min 1: 10 Snatches
Min 2: 8 Front Squats
Min 3: 8 Cleans
Min 4: 10 Rows

Tuesday — Core (EMOM)
Min 1: 10 KB Dead Bugs
Min 2: 10 Plank Drags
Min 3: 45 sec Carry
Min 4: 45 sec Plank Hold

Wednesday — Legs (EMOM)
Min 1: 8 Thrusters
Min 2: 10 Lunges
Min 3: 12 Swings
Min 4: 10 Deadlifts

Thursday — Full Body (EMOM)
Min 1: 10 Snatches
Min 2: 10 Front Squats
Min 3: 10 Cleans
Min 4: 15 Rows

Friday — Core (EMOM)
Min 1: 10 KB Dead Bugs
Min 2: 10 Plank Drags
Min 3: 53 sec Carry
Min 4: 53 sec Plank Hold

Saturday — Full Body (EMOM)
Min 1: 8 Snatches
Min 2: 8 Front Squats
Min 3: 8 Cleans
Min 4: 16 Rows

Kids Program Curriculum - 5/31/26

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

• Hip Toss

• Mat Chat: Disappointment

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 2

• Hip Toss

• Mat Chat: Disappointment

Teens Fundamentals:
A

• Osoto Gari

• Kimura Lock from Side Control

• Kimura Lock from North-South

B

• Hook Defense

• Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure)

• Side Control Escape (re-guard)

Kids Intermediate:
Week 22 - Back Control - Submissions

• Takedown: Headlock Escape (with strikes)

• Arm Behind the Head Choke

• Top Lapel Choke

Kids Competition Class:
Week 14

• Gi uniform - Open guard: retention and connection

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 8

• Boxing: The Overhand Punch

• Kickboxing: Low Kick, Switch Kick (Body)

• Combo: The Holland Combo

• Mat Chat: Be Brave, Be Different