Kids Program Curriculum - 11/8/26

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/Teens Fundamentals:
A

•  Single Leg / Double Leg

• Single Leg Defense ⭐⭐⭐

• Transition from Turtle to Back Control

B

•  Single Leg / Double Leg

• Double Leg Defense

• Guillotine Choke from Turtle

Kids/Teens Intermediate:
Week 13 - Side Control - Escapes
(THURSDAYS NOGI)

• Takedown: Hip Toss

• Side Control Escape (hip control)

• Side Control Escape (butterfly hook to re-guard)

Kids Competition Class:

• Gi uniform

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 7

• Boxing: Uppercuts

• Kickboxing: Round Kicks on Thai Pads

• Combo: The Holland Combo

• Mat Chat: Focus Your Time

Adult Program Curriculum - 11/8/26

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 / Double Leg

• Single Leg Defense ⭐⭐⭐

• Transition from Turtle to Back Control

B

•  Single Leg / Double Leg

• Double Leg Defense

• Guillotine Choke from Turtle

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Jiu Jitsu with Professor Thomas:
BLOCK 11 - Back Control

• Attacks from Back Control

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Seated head and arm position continued

• Mount entry and triangle attacks

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 7:

• Boxing: Rolls - single punch, 2 punch series

• Kickboxing: Numbers with Knees, Walking Knee Drill

• Combo: The 1 Body Combo

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

• Weekly Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Orland Park Tree Lighting Ceremony & Parade:

• When: Saturday November 28th

• (details coming soon)

Turkey Rolls Thanksgiving Open Mat

• When: Thursday 11/26 @ 9am

Black Friday Fitness PACK THE MAT!

• When: Firday 11/27 @ 9am

On October 17, 2026, Dan Bianchi shared systems, techniques, and strategies he relies on most in Jiu-Jitsu.

Throughout the session, Dan shared his favorite approaches to grappling, giving students valuable insight into how he organizes his game and applies techniques effectively. He broke down his preferred takedown, highlighting the key details, timing, and positioning needed to execute it successfully. Students also had the opportunity to explore his favorite ground escape, learning how to recognize opportunities, create space, and work toward recovering a more advantageous position.

Now available on RŌL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/programs/2026-10-17-dan-bianchi

Kids Program Curriculum - 11/1/26

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 9

• Bearhug Escape (without arms)

• Mat Chat: Weaknesses

Kids/Teens Fundamentals:
A

• KoUchi Gari

• Guard Retention and Recovery ⭐

• Triangle Choke from Closed Guard ⭐⭐⭐⭐

B

• KoUchi Gari

• Kimura Lock from Closed Guard

• Kimura Bump Sweep from Closed Guard

Kids/Teens Intermediate:
Week 12 - Side Control - Transitions
(THURSDAYS NOGI)

• Takedown: Single Leg Takedowns

• Transition from Side to Back Control

• Transition from Side to Knee on Belly

Kids Competition Class:

• NoGi uniform

• Control the Elbow

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 6

• Boxing: Lead hook / Rear Hook

• Kickboxing: Switch kick from southpaw stance

• Combo: The Hemmers Combo

• Mat Chat: Be Persistent

Adult Program Curriculum - 11/1/26

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

• KoUchi Gari

• Guard Retention and Recovery ⭐

• Triangle Choke from Closed Guard ⭐⭐⭐⭐

B

• KoUchi Gari

• Kimura Lock from Closed Guard

• Kimura Bump Sweep from Closed Guard

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Jiu Jitsu with Professor Thomas:
BLOCK 11 - Back Control

• Entries and Control of the Back

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Intro to Seated Head and Arm position

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 6:

• Boxing: Overhand Punch, Numbers 6-9, Blocking Hooks

• Kickboxing: Knee Technique, Knees on Thai Pads (Hook Knee-Cross Knee)

• Combo: The Switch It Combo

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

• Weekly Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

GRADUATION EVENT:

• When: THIS SATURDAY November 7th @ 10am

Here is a good question for you guys… For those who have trained 2+ years: what keeps you coming back?

What’s you preference when starting standing?

Guard pull

Judo

Wrestling

I’m a fan of guard pulling because I ultimately want to end up with my partner in my guard. 

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

• Back Control Escape (bridge) ⭐⭐

• RNC / Lapel Choke from Back  Control ⭐⭐⭐

• Arm Lock from Back Control

B

• Back Control Escape (bridge) ⭐⭐

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

• Back Control Escape Counter (re-mount)

* 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:

• Weekly Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

GRADUATION EVENT:

• When: November 7th @ 10am

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

• RNC defense (pull back)

• Rear Naked Choke

• Mat Chat: Trust

Kids/Teens Fundamentals:
A

• Back Control Escape (bridge) ⭐⭐

• RNC / Lapel Choke from Back  Control ⭐⭐⭐

• Arm Lock from Back Control

B

• Back Control Escape (bridge) ⭐⭐

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

• Back Control Escape Counter (re-mount)

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

• Takedown: Single Leg Takedowns

• Transition from Side to Top

• Transition from Side to Top (foot in)

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
  

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.