Kids Program Curriculum - 4/26/26

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 12

• Triangle Choke from Guard

• Mat Chat: Strengths

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 12

• Triangle Choke from Guard

• Mat Chat: Strengths

Teens Fundamentals:
A

• Kick-up from Guard

• Arm Lock from Guard

• Pendulum Sweep from Guard

B

• Tackle Defense

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Triangle Choke from Guard

Kids Intermediate:
Week 17 - Back Control - Escapes

• Takedown: Bearhug Escape (with arms)

• Back Control Escape (bridge)

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

Kids Competition Class:
Week 11

• Guillotines and Headlocks

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

Adult Program Curriculum - 4/26/26

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)

• Kick-up from Guard

• Arm Lock from Guard***

• Pendulum Sweep from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Tackle Defense**

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Triangle Choke from Guard

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 20:

• Ko uchi gari 

• Chokes from Turtle

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 20:

• Ko uchi gari 

• Chokes from Turtle
  
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Leg Entries for Bottom Half Guard
  
  

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:

• Weekly Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Seminar with Robert Drysdale

• REGISTER

ROL KIDS SUMMER CAMP

• DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE

FULL EVENT LIST HERE

Fitness Workout Plan - 4/27/26

Monday - AMRAP
KB Swings
KB Thrusters
KB Cleans - L+R
KB ATW + Lunges - L+R

Tuesday - EMOM
5 KB Swings
5 KB Cleans
5 KB Thrusters

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

Thursday - AMRAP
KB Swings
KB Thrusters
KB Cleans - L+R
KB ATW + Lunges - L+R

Friday - EMOM
5 KB Swings
5 KB Cleans
5 KB Thrusters

Saturday -  60/30
KB Staggered Rows
KB Cleans
KB FR Squats
KB ATW + Toss Over 
KB Pushups 

Professor Thomas Rozdzynski’s “You Are Framed” seminar at Rough Hands BJJ delivered a clear, concept-driven approach to one of the most essential elements in Jiu-Jitsu, framing. Rather than focusing on isolated techniques, the seminar emphasized understanding how and why frames work, giving students tools they could apply across all positions.

Now available on RŌL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/programs/2026-04-17-thomas-rozdzynski-you-are-framed

Fitness Workout Plan - 4/20/26

Monday - AMRAP
5 KB Swings R
5 KB Cleans R
5 KB Thrusters R
5 KB Swings L
5 KB Cleans L
5 KB Thrusters L

Tuesday - EMOM
4 KB Swings
4 KB Snatches
4 KB Thrusters

Wednesday - 60/30
KB ATW + Lunge
KB Squats
KB Lunge Pass Thru
KB Squat + High Pull

Thursday - AMRAP
5 KB Swings R
5 KB Cleans R
5 KB Thrusters R
5 KB Swings L
5 KB Cleans L
5 KB Thrusters L

Friday - EMOM
4 KB Swings
4 KB Snatches
4 KB Thrusters

Saturday -  90/15
KB Swings
KB Cleans
KB Thrusters
KB ATW + Lunges

What is the biggest pieces of advice and coach/training partner gave you that made a difference in your game?  I have many, but first one that comes to mind was from an upper belt training partner.  I think about low-mid blue, I was having a hard time getting better and how to escape from side control, especially against the bigger opponents.  I was told to take two months and just start every round from bottom side and get as many reps as you can.  He said he did they same thing and you just needs the reps to build the escapes/frames/movement/calm needed when being smashed.  I use this method a lot and still to this day when trying to new things and just commit to a time period to work on them.  

Adult Program Curriculum - 4/19/26

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)

• Double Leg Take Down

• Arm Lock from Top Control****

• Key Lock from Top Control****

B (Thur/Sat)

• Bear Hug Take Down

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag step over)

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag inside hook)

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 19:

• Ko uchi gari 

• Escapes from Turtle

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 19:

• Ko uchi gari 

• Escapes from Turtle
  
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

Reverse Kimura Series

• Kosoto hook back take

• Pass by back take

• Entry to underhook

• Knee Lever Sweep

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 2:

• Boxing: Straight Punches (Jab - Cross) - Numbers (1-4)

• Kickboxing: Body Kicks on Thai Pads - Two Punch Series

• Combo: Two-Thirty Drill

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

• Weekly Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

ROL KIDS SUMMER CAMP

• DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE

FULL EVENT LIST HERE

Kids Program Curriculum - 4/19/26

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 10

• Arm Lock from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Sharing Jiu Jitsu

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 10

• Arm Lock from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Sharing Jiu Jitsu

Teens Fundamentals:
A

• Double Leg Take Down

• Arm Lock from Top Control

• Key Lock from Top Control

B

• Bear Hug Take Down

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag step over)

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag inside hook)

Kids Intermediate:
Week 16 - Side Control - Escapes

• Takedown: Hip Toss

• Arm-in Choke from Side Control

• Kimura Lock from North-South

Kids Competition Class:
Week 10

• Competition review - NOGI CLASS - fight from Guard and Half Guard

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 2

• Boxing: The Jab

• Kickboxing: Rear Round Kick - Southpaw

• Combo: The Sticks Combo

• Mat Chat: Decide Your Goals

Question of the week.  If you could only choose one style to train would it be Gi or No Gi?  

Kids Program Curriculum - 4/12/26

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 10

• Trap, Bridge, Roll

• Mat Chat: Jiu Jitsu History

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 10

• Trap, Bridge, Roll

• Keylock from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Jiu Jitsu History

Teens Fundamentals:
A

• Jab Defense

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Hip Escape

• Cross Choke from Top Control

B

• Single Leg Take Down Defense 

• Top Control Escape (trap, bridge and roll)

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Knee Inside

Kids Intermediate:
Week 14 - Side Control - Escapes

• Takedown: Hip Toss

• Side Control Escape (tricep push)

• Side Control Escape (belt grip)

Kids Competition Class:
Week 9

• Little kids: Competition Review

• Big kids: Competition Review

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 1

• Boxing: Stance, Guard, Movement

• Kickboxing: Roundkick (Fundamentals)

• Combo: The Sticks Combo

• Mat Chat: How You Think Is Everything