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Kassidy C.
Kassidy C.
  in  👥 rol-community
October 24

Adult Program Curriculum - 10/25/26

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 Fundamentals Jiu Jitsu:
A

B


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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Jiu Jitsu with Professor Thomas:
BLOCK 10 - FINAL WEEK

  • Standing: Double Legs and Single Legs

  • Concept: Review last 3 weeks + gluing things together

NoGi Study with Coach John:

  • Pin escapes continued

  • Mount escapes

  • Knee elbow and kipping 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

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

GRADUATION EVENT:

  • When: November 7th @ 10am
Kassidy C.
Kassidy C.
  in  🤙 rol-kids
October 24

Kids Program Curriculum - 10/25/26

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/Teens Fundamentals:
A

B


Kids/Teens Intermediate:
Week 11 - Side Control - Transitions
(THURSDAYS NOGI)


Kids Competition Class:

  • Gi uniform

  • Physical challenge week- balance, strength, explosiveness, flexibility, and proprioception. 


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 5

  • Boxing: Parrying Straight Punches & Synch-Up Flow

  • Kickboxing: The Switch Kick

  • Combo: The Hemmers Combo

  • Mat Chat: Be Persistent
Peter T.
Peter T.
  in  🥋 jiu-jitsu-talk
October 18
• Edited (Oct 18, 2026)

Coming off that stellar takedown and Americana don’t exist workshop, with coach Dan Bianchi. My BJJ question of the day is… When you’re setting up a takedown, what do you focus on first—grips, posture, or distance? Tell us why!

Myself, I focus on connection maybe too frequently. That being grips of some kind or connections collar tie wrist etc. However after that amazing workshop and fantastic uke (lol). I would have to say I need work on all three. They all need to be equally distributed. 
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Kassidy C.
Kassidy C.
  in  🤙 rol-kids
October 17

Kids Program Curriculum - 10/18/26

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/Teens Fundamentals:
A

  • Single Leg from Clinch

  • Bull-rider / Step Thru Pass from Open Guard

  • Transition from Side to Top Control (knee slide) 

B

  • Single Leg from Clinch

  • Grip Breaking / Arm Drag (up or down)

  • Body Lock Pass from Open Guard


Kids/Teens Intermediate:
Week 9 - Side Control - Escapes
(THURSDAYS NOGI)



Kids Competition Class:

  • NoGi uniform

  • Physical challenge week- balance, strength, explosiveness, flexibility, and proprioception. 


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
October 17

Adult Program Curriculum - 10/18/26

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 Fundamentals Jiu Jitsu:
A

  • Single Leg from Clinch ⭐⭐⭐

  • Bull-rider / Step Thru Pass from Open Guard

  • Transition from Side to Top Control (knee slide) 

B

  • Single Leg from Clinch ⭐⭐⭐

  • Grip Breaking / Arm Drag (up or down)

  • Body Lock Pass from Open Guard


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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Jiu Jitsu with Professor Thomas:
BLOCK 10

  • Standing: Double Legs and Single Legs

  • Concept: Turtle Shoulder Control → Crucifix Setups and Attacks 

NoGi Study with Coach John:

  • Pin Escapes

  • Mount Kipping Escapes

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 **❗❗

GRADUATION EVENT:

  • When: November 7th @ 10am
Thomas Rozdzynski
Thomas Rozdzynski
  in  🥋 jiu-jitsu-talk
October 16

What’s something a great Jiu-Jitsu coach has taught you that had nothing to do with a technique?
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Thomas Rozdzynski
Thomas Rozdzynski
  in  📣 site-updates
October 15
• Edited (Oct 15, 2026)
Image from Thomas Rozdzynski's post

On September 12, 2026, RŌL TV hosted a focused Jiu-Jitsu workshop with John Kats dedicated to one of the most essential skills in grappling: escaping side control. The workshop broke down the fundamental principles and techniques needed to defend effectively and work your way out from underneath a controlling opponent.

Participants explored the importance of proper framing, defensive positioning, and understanding how to create space when trapped on the bottom of side control. John emphasized the mechanics behind effective escapes, demonstrating how to use frames, body movement, and strategic positioning to disrupt an opponent's control and create opportunities to recover guard or improve position.

Seminar is now available on RŌL TV 
https://rolacademy.tv/programs/2026-09-12-john-kats
John K.
John K.
  in  🥋 jiu-jitsu-talk
October 12

What’s the best piece of advice a higher belt gave you that you only appreciated years later?

A lot pop into mind, but one that sticks out is "You should look into bottom half guard and look up Lucas Leite Coyote Guard."  That moved me initially to giving into half guard.  
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Kassidy C.
Kassidy C.
  in  🤙 rol-kids
October 11

Kids Program Curriculum - 10/11/26

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/Teens Fundamentals:
A

  • Side Control Escape (butterfly hook)

  • Butterfly Sweep from Half Guard

  • Butterfly Pass (drive the bus)

B

  • Side Control Escape (butterfly hook)

  • Transition from Half Guard to Back Control

  • Arm Drag from Half Guard to Back Control


Kids/Teens Intermediate:
Week 9 - Side Control - Escapes
(THURSDAYS NOGI)



Kids Competition Class:

  • Gi uniform

  • Competition Review


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 3

  • Boxing: The Cross

  • Kickboxing: The Step Kick

  • Combo: The Switch It Combo

  • Mat Chat: Get Out of Your Own Way
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Kassidy C.
Kassidy C.
  in  👥 rol-community
October 10

Adult Program Curriculum - 10/11/26

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 Fundamentals Jiu Jitsu:
A

  • Side Control Escape (butterfly hook)

  • Butterfly Sweep from Half Guard

  • Butterfly Pass (drive the bus)

B

  • Side Control Escape (butterfly hook)

  • Transition from Half Guard to Back Control

  • Arm Drag from Half Guard to Back Control


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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Jiu Jitsu with Professor Thomas:
BLOCK 10

  • Standing: Double Legs and Single Legs

  • Concept: Turtle + transitions to back 

NoGi Study with Coach John:

  • Side control pin escapeS

  • Roll through escapes and overall review

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 3:

  • Boxing: Hooks (Lead - Rear) - Single Punch Series

  • Kickboxing: Cross-Lead Kick - Walking Round Kick

  • Combo: Dutch Drill - Part 1

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗



WORKSHOP WITH COACH DAN:

  • WHEN: Saturday October 17th @ 11am

  • Gi Uniform

  • Free - No Experience Necessary

GRADUATION EVENT:

  • When: November 7th @ 10am
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