What’s your preferred method of learning jiu jitsu? For some people it seems to be drilling and others flow rolling. Watching matches on YouTube seems to work the best for me. If you watch jiu jitsu, who influenced your game the most?
What’s your preferred method of learning jiu jitsu? For some people it seems to be drilling and others flow rolling. Watching matches on YouTube seems to work the best for me. If you watch jiu jitsu, who influenced your game the most?
Kids Program Curriculum - 9/20/26
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 3
Mat Chat: Decisions and Choices
Kids/Teens Fundamentals:
A
Open Guard Sitting ⭐
Over Under Pass from Open Guard ⭐⭐⭐
Side Control Escape (re-guard) ⭐⭐
B
Open Guard Sitting ⭐
Transition from Combat Base to Top Control
Top Control Escape (knee elbow)
Kids/Teens Intermediate:
Week 6 - Guard - Escapes
(THURSDAYS NOGI)
Kids Competition Class:
Gi uniform - Introduction to North/South
*** We will be in Gi uniform for class until Tap Cancer Out on October 10th
Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 12
Boxing: Numbers (1-5), Single Punch Series
Kickboxing: Numbers w/ Round Kicks & Front Kicks
Combo: The Dutch Drill
Mat Chat: Osu!
Adult Program Curriculum - 9/20/26
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 Sitting ⭐
Over Under Pass from Open Guard ⭐⭐⭐
Side Control Escape (re-guard) ⭐⭐
B
Open Guard Sitting ⭐
Transition from Combat Base to Top Control
Top Control Escape (knee elbow)
* 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: Kimura from Top Control
NoGi Study with Coach John:
Bottom pin escapes
Early defenses when being Passed
Recap Side Guard
Ghost escape
Womens Only with Coach Bekah:
Open Guard Sitting ⭐
Over Under Pass from Open Guard ⭐⭐⭐
Side Control Escape (re-guard) ⭐⭐
Striking with Coach Johnny - Week 12:
Boxing: Two-Punch / Numbers (1-9) / Numbers+Counters
Kickboxing: Numbers + Round Kick/Knees/Front Kicks and Counters
Combo: The Dekkers 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)
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