What is your favorite guard to play and why? 

For me it is half guard which has a bunch of sub-sets within half guard itself.  My game can stay close to the same between No-Gi or Gi and I don't lose a large subset of my game immediately without the grips.  It doesn't matter how large my opponent is, I can always wrap my legs around 1 of their legs.   It can slow the game down which is needed when going against good athletes.  Many more.

Also my class is starting up today, Monday 2/23 for No-Gi Study and we will be working on bottom half guard for those interested!

Kids Program Curriculum - 2/22/26

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 3

• Sprawl to Turtle

• Transition from Turtle to Back

• Double Leg Take Down

• Mat Chat: Self-Defense

Teens Fundamentals:
A

• Guillotine Defense Standing

• Kimura Lock from Guard

• Kimura Bump from Guard

B

• Guillotine Defense from Guard

• Cross Choke from Guard

• Baseball Choke from Guard

Kids Intermediate:
Week 7 - Guard - Passing

• Takedown: Osoto-gari

• Bull Rider Pass

• Knee Cut

Kids Competition Class:
Week 3

• Connecting takedowns and guard passing

• Mat Chat: Timing & Transitions

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 5

• Boxing: Parrying Straight Punches & Synch-Up Flow

• Kickboxing: The Switch Kick

• Combo: The Hemmers Combo

• Mat Chat: Be Persistent

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Adult Program Curriculum - 2/22/26

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)

• Guillotine Defense Standing****

• Kimura Lock from Guard

• Kimura Bump from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Guillotine Defense from Guard

• Cross Choke from Guard

• Baseball Choke from Guard

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

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 12:

• Tai Otoshi and Over / Under Passing

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 12:

• Tai Otoshi and Kimura Traps

Adult NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Bottom half guard

• Framing, Basic defenses, Hand fighting

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 5:

• Boxing: Upper Cuts & Two-Punch Series w/ Double Jab

• Kickboxing: Cross-Lead Kick / Lead Hook-Rear Kick

• Combo: The Sticks Combo

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

NOGI Workshop with Marc Hansen

• When: 3/7 @ 11AM

ROL KIDS SUMMER CAMP

• DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE

FULL EVENT LIST HERE

Fitness Weekly Plan - 2/23/26

Monday - 4-2-4-2-4
4 KB Rows
2 KB Deadlifts
4 KB Cleans
2 KB Squats
4 KB Press

Tuesday - EMOM
Min 1 - Goblet clean squat 8-12  
Min 2 - Alt Lunges 10-14 
Min 3 - Front Rack Lunge (R) 8-12 
Min 4 - Front Rack Lunge (L) 8-12 
Min 5 - Deadlift 10-14  
Min 6 - Swing 16-20 
Min 7 - Plank 45 sec

Wednesday - Day OFF

Thursday- 4-2-4-2-4
4 KB Rows
2 KB Deadlifts
4 KB Cleans
2 KB Squats
4 KB Press

Friday - EMOM
Min 1 - Goblet clean squat 8-12  
Min 2 - Alt Lunges 10-14 
Min 3 - Front Rack Lunge (R) 8-12 
Min 4 - Front Rack Lunge (L) 8-12 
Min 5 - Deadlift 10-14  
Min 6 - Swing 16-20 
Min 7 - Plank 45 sec

Saturday - EMOM 
3 KB Deadlift
3 KB Row
3 KB Clean
3 KB Squat
3 KB Push press

Do you consider Jiu Jitsu a Martial Art or a sport?

Fitness Weekly Plan - 2/16/26

Monday and Thursday - 30/30 x 4*5
KB Toss Overs R (kneeling)
KB Plank Saws
KB Toss Overs L (kneeling)
KB Hollow Holds

Wednesday - 60/30 x 4*5
KB Goblet Squats
KB Reverse Lunges (Alt)
KB Deadlifts
KB Squat Jumps

Tuesday and Friday - KB 200
25 KB Swings each arm
50 Push-ups
25 KB Front Rack Squat
25 KB Clean & Press
25 KB Lunges
50 KB Swings

Saturday - 45/15 x 5 - Tabata
KB Staggered Rows
KB Thrusters
KB ATW + Toss Over (kneeling)
Push-ups
KB Swings

Kids Program Curriculum - 2/15/26

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 2 (repeating)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near)

• Arm Lock Escape (hitchhiker)

• Mat Chat: Disappointment

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Tackle Defense

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Triangle Choke from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Kick-up from Guard

• Arm Lock from Guard

• Pendulum Sweep from Guard

Kids Intermediate:
Week 5 - Guard - Submissions

• Takedown: Anke Pick

• Kimura Lock from Guard

• Guillotine from Guard

Kids Competition Class:
Week 2

• Takedowns

• Mat Chat: Starting Strong (First Score Wins Mentality)

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 5

• Boxing: Parrying Straight Punches & Synch-Up Flow

• Kickboxing: The Switch Kick

• Combo: The Hemmers Combo

• Mat Chat: Be Persistent

Adult Program Curriculum - 2/15/26

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)

• Tackle Defense**

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Triangle Choke from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Kick-up from Guard

• Arm Lock from Guard***

• Pendulum Sweep from Guard

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 11:

• Tani Otoshi - Arm and Collar Drags from Half Guard

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 11:

• Tani Otoshi - Butterfly Sweeps from Half Guard

Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

• Don’t get caught in the web… Spider Guard Escapes

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 5:

• Boxing: Upper Cuts & Two-Punch Series w/ Double Jab

• Kickboxing: Cross-Lead Kick / Lead Hook-Rear Kick

• Combo: The Sticks Combo
  

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

FULL EVENT LIST HERE

On February 7th, 2026, we had the privilege of hosting Peter Thanos for an outstanding seminar focused on side control domination. The session was designed for all levels, and Pete delivered concepts that were both highly technical and immediately applicable. He broke down the key principles that make side control truly effective, including proper weight distribution, hip positioning, crossface pressure, head control, and eliminating space before advancing. Rather than just chasing submissions, Pete emphasized earning them through control, patience, and intelligent transitions.

Now available on RŌL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/programs/2026-02-07-pete-thanos

If rules are meant to be broken, what jiujitsu rules do you like to break?

I don’t mind giving up my back. It is easier to escape than side control and I can attack you with arm locks and wrist locks if I can control your elbow.