Adult Program Curriculum - 1/19/24

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:

B (Mon-Wed)

• Guard Retention

• Open Guard Standing

• Chair Sweep

A (Thurs-Sat)

• Guard Pull

• Open Guard Sitting

• Double Under Pass

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 11:

• Takedown: Tani Otoshi

• Transitions to Back Control

• Arm Drags from Half Guard

• Collar Drags from Half Guard

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 11:

• Takedown: Tani Otoshi

• Transitions to Back Control

• Arm Drag from Bottom Half

• Butterfly Sweeps from Half Guard

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Lasso Attacks

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

🥋 January 2025 Challenge

• Watch 10 videos from "Most Devastating Chokes" Series and enter Free Gi Drawing

• WATCH NOW

Kids Program Curriculum - 1/19/24

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 11

• Arm Lock from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Sharing Jiu Jitsu

Kids All Levels:

Week 11

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag over)

• Arm Lock from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Sharing Jiu Jitsu

Kids Intermediate:

Week 11

• Takedown: Bearhug Escape (with arms)

• Transition from Top to Back Control

Kids Advanced:

Week 11

• Takedown: Guard Pulls

• Hip-in Passing

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

🏆 Competition Workshop

• When: Sunday, January 26th 11-12:30

• Where: RŌL Academy

• Info: Please bring your Gi/NoGi

• Register Here

🥇 Newbreed Team Competition

• When: Saturday February 1st

• Where: Oak Lawn Pavillion, Oak Lawn

• Register Here

🍽️  Competition Team Dinner

• When: Saturday, February 1st @ 5PM

• Where: Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant (6911 159th St, Tinley Park, IL 60477)

• RSVP Here

Question of the week!

Piggyback off my question from 2 weeks ago, what are you planning to work on, what are you excited to work on, or do you have an upcoming jiu jitsu related trip or seminar you are looking forward to? 

What's happening in 2025 with your training?

Adult Program Curriculum - 1/12/24

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)

• Hook Defense

• Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure)

• Side Control Escape (re-guard)

B (Thurs-Sat)

• Osoto Gari

• Kimura Lock from Side Control

• Kimura Lock from North-South

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 10:

• Takedown: Grip Fighting

• Shield Sweeps from Half Guard

• Butterfly Sweeps from Half Guard

• Shin Trap Sweeps from Half Guard

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 10:

• Takedown: Tani Otoshi

• Over-hook Control

• Weave Pass from Half Guard

• Tripod Pass from Half Guard

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Lasso Sweeps

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

🥋Black Belt Favorite Submissions Seminar

• When: Saturday January 18th @ 11AM

• Info: This is a Gi Seminar

Hey everyone, 
It's time for our weekly discussion question. This week, let's talk about the biggest "aha" moment in your Jiu Jitsu journey.

What was that lightbulb moment when something just clicked and everything made sense? Share your stories below and let's learn from each other's experiences.

Kids Program Curriculum - 1/12/24

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 10

• Top Control Escape (trap, bridge, roll)

• Mat Chat: Jiu Jitsu History

Kids All Levels:

Week 10

• Top Control Escape (trap, bridge, roll)

• Keylock from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Jiu Jitsu History

Kids Intermediate:

Week 10

• Takedown: Bearhug Escape (without arms)

• Transition from Guard to Back Control

Kids Advanced:

Week 10

• Takedown: Double Leg Takedown

• Spider Guard Attacks

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

🏆Competition Workshop

• When: Sunday, January 26th 11-12:30

• Where: RŌL Academy

• Info: Please bring your Gi/NoGi

• Register Here

🥇Newbreed Team Competition

• When: Saturday, February 1st

• Where: Oak Lawn Pavillion, Oak Lawn

• Register Here

🍽️ Competition Team Dinner

• When: Saturday, February 1st @ 5PM

• Where: Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant (6911 159th St, Tinley Park, IL 60477)

• RSVP Here

The Transitions You Must Know Series on RŌL TV is a game-changing resource for grapplers of all levels looking to master the art of movement between positions. This series dives deep into essential transitions, focusing on fluidity, timing, and efficiency to help you stay ahead of your opponent.

https://rolacademy.tv/programs/transitions-you-must-know-by-thomas-rozdzynski

Mastering NoGi Transitions on RŌL TV is your ultimate guide to fluid and effective movement in the fast-paced world of NoGi grappling. In this detailed instructional, you’ll learn how to seamlessly link positions, improve your control, and create submission opportunities through expert-level transitions. This series focuses on staying ahead of your opponent, maintaining dominant positioning, and building confidence.

https://rolacademy.tv/programs/mastering-nogi-transitions

S-Mount Series

Take your top game to the next level with Professor Thomas’s S-Mount Series on RŌL TV. This series focuses on the highly effective S-mount position, breaking down its mechanics, transitions, and submission opportunities. Professor Thomas shares his expert insights on how to establish a strong base, control your opponent, and seamlessly flow between arm locks, chokes, and back takes.

https://rolacademy.tv/programs/s-mount-domination-by-thomas-rozdzynski

All new Turtle Position Lesson 

The turtle position is both a defensive and transitional stance in jiu-jitsu, often used to protect against passing or as a reset after escaping a bad spot. While compact and mobile, the turtle leaves openings for attacks like back takes, guillotines, or rolling submissions.

Key to effective defense from turtle is maintaining strong posture with your elbows tight and chin tucked, while staying active to prevent your opponent from settling grips. From this position, you can execute sweeps, sit-outs, or transitions to guard. Mastering turtle requires balancing defense with opportunistic counters to regain control or escape.

https://rolacademy.tv/programs/turtle-by-thomas-rozdzynski