Adult Program Curriculum - 10/26/25

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)

• Hook Defense *

• Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure)

• Side Control Escape (re-guard) ****

B (Thur/Sat)

• Osoto Gari ****

• Kimura Lock from Side Control ****

• Kimura Lock from North-South
  
  * One Stripe
  ** Two Stripes
  ***Three Stripes 
  **** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 25:

• Ankle Lock entries and setups

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 25:

• Ankle Lock and Heel Hook combos

Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

• Introduction to the Saddle Position

Striking with Coach Johnny:

Week 1

• Boxing: Stance, Guard, Movement, Gallop Step

• Kickboxing: Rear Round Kick Fundamentals, Hip Rotation Drill, Leg

• Combo: The Back'Em Up Combo

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

HALLOWEEN SCHEDULE

• 10/31 ALL MORNING CLASSES RUN AS SCHEDULED

• 10/31 ALL EVENING CLASSES CANCELLED

PROMOTION CEREMONY

• When: Saturday, November 15th @ 11AM

Question of the week! Do you have a specific pathway in your mind you are trying to follow when you start a roll with someone? For me lately it’s been trying to get back takes from any and all positions I find myself in. I find that when I have my partner in back control this is where I find the most success in controlling and ultimately submitting my partner. What about you? 

Have you reached a point in your Jiu Jitsu journey where you have a game/system when you are rolling? What factors contributed to developing it? Has it remained the same or has it changed as your experience has changed? 

🎃UPCOMING HALLOWEEN SCHEDULE 10/31🎃

‼️‼️RŌL KIDS ANNOUNCEMENTS‼️‼️

• ALL students MUST HAVE long sleeve Rashguard as well as indoor shoes to attend any class within the kids program

🎃HALLOWEEN SCHEDULE - ALL KIDS CLASSES CANCELLED🎃

KIDS PROMOTION CEREMONY

• When: Saturday, November 8th @ 10AM

• INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO CELEBRATE TOGETHER!

TEENS PROMOTION CEREMONY (COMBINED WITH ADULTS)

• When: Saturday, November 15th @ 11AM

• INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO CELEBRATE TOGETHER!

The De La Riva Guard Series by Professor Felipe Simplicio offers a comprehensive exploration of one of Jiu Jitsu’s most dynamic open guard systems. Known for its versatility, the De La Riva guard allows practitioners to create angles, off-balance opponents, and transition fluidly between attacks. In this series, Felipe breaks down key sweep mechanics—emphasizing posture disruption, hook control, and grip strategy to unseat even the most stable opponents.

https://rolacademy.tv/programs/de-la-riva-guard-by-felipe-simplicio

Adult Program Curriculum - 10/19/25

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)

• Head Lock Escape (lean forward)

• Head Lock Escape (lean backward)

• Transition from Side to Top Control

B (Thur/Sat)

• Standing Head Lock Defense (no strikes)***

• Side Control Escape (belt grip)**

• Side Control Escape (single leg)****

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

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 24:

• Side Control Escapes - Mastering the Undertook

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 24:

• Transition to Top and Back

Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

• Knee Cut Passing

Striking with Coach Johnny:

• Boxing: Numbers (1-5)

• Kickboxing: Numbers (1-5) + Kick

• Combo: The Dutch Drill

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

PROMOTION CEREMONY

• When: Saturday, November 15th @ 11AM

HALLOWEEN SCHEDULE 10/31

Kids Program Curriculum - 10/26/25

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 7

• Cross Choke from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Bullying

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 7

• Side Control Escape (single leg)

• Cross Choke from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Bullying

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Hook Defense

• Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure)

• Side Control Escape (re-guard)

B (Thur/Sat)

• Osoto Gari

• Kimura Lock from Side Control

• Kimura Lock from North-South

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 Advanced:
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 1  - Sweeps - Sweep to Mount

• Drill 1: 1-for-1 Scissor Sweep

• Drill 2: Kimura Bump 

• Drill 3: Chair Sweep 

• Mat Chat: Defending Without Panic

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week: 1 

• Boxing: Stance, Guard, Movement

• Kickboxing: Rear Round Kick - Fundamentals

• Combo: Sticks Combo 

• Mat Chat: How You Think Is Everything. "I choose thoughts that build me up!"

  
  

Kids Program Curriculum - 10/19/25

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 6

• Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure)

• Mat Chat: Bullying

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 6

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (far)

• Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure)

• Mat Chat: Bullying

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Head Lock Escape (lean forward)

• Head Lock Escape (lean backward)

• Transition from Side to Top Control

B (Thur/Sat)

• Standing Head Lock Defense (no strikes)

• Side Control Escape (belt grip)

• Side 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 Advanced:
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 14  - Knee on Belly - Control with Pressure

• Drill 1: Knee on Belly Switch

• Drill 2: Knee on Belly Arm Lock Control with Pressure

• Drill 3: Knee on Belly Hold  

• Mat Chat: Pressure vs. Control

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week: 12

• Boxing: Numbers (1-5)

• Kickboxing: Numbers (1-5) + Kick

• Combo: The Dutch Drill

• Mat Chat: Osu!