If you weren’t doing jiu jitsu is there another non-grappling based martial art you’d like to do? So no Judo, wrestling, sambo, or catch wrestling.
I think muy Thai would be interesting to explore.
If you weren’t doing jiu jitsu is there another non-grappling based martial art you’d like to do? So no Judo, wrestling, sambo, or catch wrestling.
I think muy Thai would be interesting to explore.
Kids Program Curriculum - 9/13/26
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
Mat Chat: Disappointment
Kids/Teens Fundamentals:
Week 2
A (Mon-Thurs)
Top Control Escape (kipping)
Cross / Baseball / Ezekiel Choke from Top
Arm Lock from Top Control (high mount)
B (Fri-Sat)
Top Control Escape (kipping)
Key Lock from Top Control
Transition from Top to Back Control
Kids/Teens Intermediate:
Week 4 - Guard - Escapes
(THURSDAYS NOGI)
Kids Competition Class:
Gi uniform - Armbars and Triangle Traps
Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 10
Boxing: Numbers (1-5)
Kickboxing: Numbers w/ Round Kicks
Combo: The Bas Combo
Mat Chat: Traits of Leaders
Adult Program Curriculum - 9/13/26
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
Top Control Escape (kipping)
Cross / Baseball / Ezekiel Choke from Top ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Arm Lock from Top Control (high mount)
B
Top Control Escape (kipping)
Key Lock from Top Control
Transition from Top to Back Control
* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes
**** Four Stripes
White Belt Must Know
Adult Jiu Jitsu with Professor Thomas:
BLOCK 9
Standing: Osoto / Koshoto Gari
Concept: Half Guard
NoGi Study with Coach John:
Bottom pin escapes
Side control Escapes and Side Guard
Womens Only with Coach Bekah:
Double leg Takedown
Guillotine from Guard
Guillotine Defense
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:
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
ROL FAMILY PICNIC:
WHEN: Sept 26, 2026 from 12PM-4PM
WHERE: Jaycee Grove Park, Tinley Park
(group photos 2:30pm)
TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION:
WHEN: Saturday 10/10
WHERE: Oak Lawn Pavilion (9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453)
Kids Program Curriculum - 9/6/26
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 1
Mat Chat: Rules
Kids Fundamentals:
Week 1
Open Guard Standing
Toreando Pass from Open Guard
Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (far / near)
Teens Fundamentals:
Week 1
Open Guard Standing
Toreando Pass from Open Guard
Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (far / near)
Kids/Teens Intermediate:
Week 4 - Guard - Submissions
(THURSDAYS NOGI)
Kids Competition Class:
Week 31
NoGi uniform - comp review
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
Adult Program Curriculum - 9/6/26
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
Open Guard Standing ⭐⭐
Toreando Pass from Open Guard
Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (far / near) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
B
Open Guard Standing ⭐⭐
Tripod Sweep from Open Guard ⭐⭐
Hip-in Pass from Guard ⭐⭐⭐
* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes
**** Four Stripes
White Belt Must Know
Adult Jiu Jitsu with Professor Thomas:
BLOCK 9
Standing: Osoto / Koshoto Gari
Concept: Half Guard
NoGi Study with Coach John:
NO CLASS DUE TO LABOR DAY
Womens Only with Coach Bekah:
Top control escape (ankle drag)
Pendulum Sweep
Ezekiel Choke
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:
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
ROL FAMILY PICNIC:
WHEN: Sept 26, 2026 from 12PM-4PM
WHERE: Jaycee Grove Park, Tinley Park
(group photos 2:30pm)
Why do you think pulling guard is so frowned upon when people like Adele Fornarino make it a bedrock of their game? Since it is clear that specializing is a great way to win competitions, why push someone to be a generalist and have a "well-rounded" game?
Her accomplishments by pulling guard:
1st Place ADCC (2024**)
1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2023)
1st Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI (2025)
1st Place IBJJF European Championship NOGI (2023)
1st Place ADCC Oceania & Asia Trials (2022 / 2023 / 2024)
2nd Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI (2023)
2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2023)
GrappleFest U60KG Title Superfight (2023)
Kids Program Curriculum - 8/30/26
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 14
Mat Chat: Rules
Kids Fundamentals:
Week 14
Mat Chat: Rules
Teens Fundamentals:
Kids Intermediate:
Week 3 - Guard - Submissions
(THURSDAYS NOGI)
Kids Competition Class:
Competition week - Saturday 9/5 grappling games
(No class Saturday!)
This is SPAR-ta - Sparring and comp prep
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 - 8/30/26
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)
B (Thur/Sat)
* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes
**** Four Stripes
White Belt Must Know
Adult Intermediate with Professor Thomas:
Tani Otoshi
Pressure Passing
NoGi Study with Coach John:
Top Half Guard
Knee cuts and back stepping into passing and leg entries.
Womens Only with Coach Bekah:
Back control escape (bridge)
Transition from side to top control
Armlock from top control
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:
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
ROL FAMILY PICNIC:
WHEN: Sept 26, 2026 from 12PM-4PM
WHERE: Jaycee Grove Park, Tinley Park
(group photos 2:30pm)
LABOR DAY SCHEDULE:
MONDAY 9/7: ALL CLASSES CANCELLED
MONDAY 9/7: 9AM ADULT OPEN MAT
GRAPPLING GAMES TEAM COMPETITION:
WHEN: Saturday 9/5
WHERE: Oak Lawn Pavillion (9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453)
NEW SCHEDULE:
WHEN: Tuesday 9/8
NOGI WORKSHOP WITH JOHN KATS:
WHEN: 9/12 11AM
TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION:
WHEN: Saturday 10/10
WHERE: Oak Lawn Pavilion (9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453)
What technique do you avoid because you’re not confident in it—and what would happen if you focused on it for the next month?
For me it’s. Half guard bottom. The hope is that I get a handle on a system I can refine to my abilities.
Adult Program Curriculum - 8/23/26
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)
B (Thur/Sat)
* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes
**** Four Stripes
White Belt Must Know
Adult Intermediate with Professor Thomas:
Tani Otoshi
Transitions to Back - A lot of Arm Drags
NoGi Study with Coach John:
Top half guard
Entries to Mounted Triangle and Back Triangle
Womens Only with Coach Bekah:
Single Leg Defense
Turtle to Back Transition
RNC from Back Control
Striking with Coach Johnny - Week 8:
Boxing: Slip: Technique, Numbers + Slip
Kickboxing: Front Kick: Technique, Numbers/Walking + Front Kicks
Combo: 1 Liver Low / Check It
Fitness with Professor Thomas:
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
ROL FAMILY PICNIC:
WHEN: Sept 26, 2026 from 12PM-4PM
WHERE: Jaycee Grove Park, Tinley Park
(group photos 2:30pm)
LABOR DAY SCHEDULE:
MONDAY 9/7: ALL CLASSES CANCELLED
MONDAY 9/7: 9AM ADULT OPEN MAT
GRAPPLING GAMES TEAM COMPETITION:
WHEN: Saturday 9/5
WHERE: Oak Lawn Pavillion (9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453)
NEW SCHEDULE:
WHEN: Tuesday 9/8
NOGI WORKSHOP WITH JOHN KATS:
WHEN: 9/12 11AM
TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION:
WHEN: Saturday 10/10
WHERE: Oak Lawn Pavilion (9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453)