Adult Program Curriculum - 5/17/26

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)

• Rear Naked Choke Defense**

• Rear Naked Choke (RNC)***

• Arm Behind the Head Choke

B (Thur/Sat)

• Front Bear Hug Defense

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Turtle Escape - Knee Grip

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 23:

• Takedown: Ouchi Gari

• Ground: Control and Attacks from Knee on Belly 

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 23:

• Takedown: Ouchi Gari

• Ground: Control and Attacks from Knee on Belly
  
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• High-wrist guillotines and finishing mechanics 

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 **❗❗

Seminar with Robert Drysdale

• REGISTER

Closed Guard Workshop with Prof Russ

• When: June 13th @ 11AM

ROL KIDS SUMMER CAMP

• DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE

FULL EVENT LIST HERE

Kids Program Curriculum - 5/16/26

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

• Bull-rider Pass

• Mat Chat: Rules

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 14

• Guard Pull

• Hip-in Pass

• Mat Chat: Rules

Teens Fundamentals:
A

• Rear Naked Choke Defense

• Rear Naked Choke (RNC)

• Arm Behind the Head Choke

B

• Front Bear Hug Defense

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Turtle Escape - Knee Grip

Kids Intermediate:
Week 20 - Back Control - Transitions

• Takedown: Headlock Escapes (without strikes)

• Transition from Half Guard to Back Control

• Transition from Side Control to Back Control

Kids Competition Class:
Week 13

• NOGI uniform - Snap Downs, Double legs, sprawls, & Sit-outs

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 6

• Boxing: Lead hook / Rear Hook

• Kickboxing: Switch kick from southpaw stance

• Combo: The Hemmers Combo

• Mat Chat: Be Persistent

What is an obstacle you had to overcome in order to improve your jiu jitsu?

Kids Program Curriculum - 5/10/26

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

• Scissor Sweep

• Mat Chat: Strengths

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 14

• Open Guard Sitting

• Scissor Sweep

• Mat Chat: Strengths

Teens Fundamentals:
A

• Bear Hug Defense to Kimura Lock

• Transition from Turtle to Back

• Bottom Collar Choke

B

• Transition from Guard to Back Control

• Back Control Escape (bridge)

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

Kids Intermediate:
Week 19 - Back Control - Transitions

• Takedown: Headlock Escapes (without strikes)

• Transition from Guard to Back Control

• Transition from Top Control to Back Control

Kids Competition Class:
Week 12

• Gi Uniform - Balance and Base versus Grips and Trips

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 5

• Boxing: Parrying Straight Punches & Synch-Up Flow

• Kickboxing: The Switch Kick

• Combo: The Hemmers Combo

• Mat Chat: Be Persistent

Adult Program Curriculum - 5/10/26

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)

• Bear Hug Defense to Kimura Lock

• Transition from Turtle to Back

• Bottom Collar Choke

B (Thur/Sat)

• Transition from Guard to Back Control

• Back Control Escape (bridge)***

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 22:

• Uchi Mata

• Attacks from Side Control

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 22:

• Uchi Mata

• Attacks from Side Control
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Early and late defenses against partners sitting through to guard from Front Headlock. 

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 **❗❗

Seminar with Robert Drysdale

• REGISTER

Closed Guard Workshop with Prof Russ

• When: June 13th @ 11AM

ROL KIDS SUMMER CAMP

• DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE

FULL EVENT LIST HERE

Fitness Workout Plan 5/8/26

Monday - Full Body - AMRAP
5 KB Swings
5 KB Cleans
5 KB Press
5 KB Squat

Tuesday - Core - 60/30
KB Half Kneeling Throw Overs R
KB Plank Saws
KB Half Kneeling Throw Overs L
KB Hollow Holds

Wednesday - Legs - AMRAP
KB Frw Lunge
KB Squat
KB ATW + Toss over
KB Rev Lunge

Thursday - Full Body - AMRAP
5 KB Swing
5 KB Clean
5 KB Press
5 KB Squat

Friday - Core - 60/30
KB Half Kneeling Throw Over R
KB Plank Saw
KB Half Kneeling Throw Over L
KB Hollow Hold

Saturday -  Full Body - 60/30
KB ATW + Rev Lunge
KB Upright Row + Reverse Curl
KB Hand to Hand Swing
KB Pull Through

On April 14, Scott Tresch taught an outstanding seminar focused on controlling situations and building a strong foundation in Jiu Jitsu. The workshop emphasized core principles, positional awareness, and fundamental concepts that are essential for long-term growth in the art.

A must-see for all beginners looking to develop confidence, understanding, and a solid base in their Jiu Jitsu journey.

Seminar is now available on RŌL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/programs/2026-04-18-scott-tresch

What’s up everyone in BJJ land. I’ve been thinking and that can be dangerous but in all seriousness. I was wondering. Do you isolate techniques, and perfect them individually or do you work on the what ifs? And then do you drill them, connecting them into a system? What’s worked best for your game?

I know for myself. When I started it was one move. But watching the upper belts destroy me consistently there had to be a trick. Right? A system…

 But what it turned out for me was journaling, recording myself, and asking them questions all this helped. But it wasn’t everything. 

So I took my fav submission and worked backwards and forwards till I uncovered all the strengths and weaknesses. Putting myself in the most vulnerable positions and not so vulnerable.

Eventually or organically it all fit together into a flow. But that was one position and there are so many out there to make our own. 

What’s something that has been a struggle to deal with in life that Jiu Jitsu has taught you to be better at when applying it outside of Jiu Jitsu?

For me, I’ve always struggled with asking for help to avoid disappointment or allowing my pride and/or ego to prevent me asking. Very interested to hear other perspectives. I find it impossible to progress in Jiu Jitsu without needing and wanting the help of others. 

Life lesson: Asking for or needing help is not a sign of weakness but one of strength to display vulnerability and the willingness to be better.

Kids Program Curriculum - 5/3/26

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 13

• Triangle Choke from Guard

• Mat Chat: Being Responsible

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 13

• Open Guard Standing

• Chair Sweep

• Mat Chat: Being Responsible

Teens Fundamentals:
A

• Guillotine Defense from Guard

• Cross Choke from Guard

• Baseball Choke from Guard

B

• Guillotine Defense Standing

• Kimura Lock from Guard

• Kimura Bump from Guard

Kids Intermediate:
Week 19 - Back Control - Escapes

• Takedown: Bearhug Escape (with arms)

• Back Control Escape (strong seatbelt grip)

• Back Control Escape (arm trap)

Kids Competition Class:
Week 11

• NOGI uniform - Triangles, Triangles, Triangles!

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 4

• Boxing: Jab-Cross

• Kickboxing: The Step Kick - Southpaw

• Combo: The Switch It Combo

• Mat Chat: Never Stop Learning