Adult Program Curriculum - 12/28/25

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)

• 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:

• Open Training

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas:

• Open Training

Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

• Attacks from Lasso Guard

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

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Holiday Schedule:

• 12/31 9AM Open Mat

• 1/1 CLOSED

Kids Program Curriculum - 12/28/25

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 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 (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

Kids Intermediate:
Week 29 - Top Control - Escapes

• Takedown: Single Leg Takedown (inside trip)

• Top Control Escape (hip Escape)

• Top Control Escape (butterfly)

Kids Competition Class:
Week 9  - Playing for Points

• Mat Chat: Understanding Points

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

On December 13, 2025, RŌL Academy had the pleasure of hosting a special workshop with Tim Jurgovan, centered around one of the most dynamic and demanding control positions in Jiu Jitsu: knee-on-belly. The workshop explored the position from a complete systems perspective, beginning with mobility, balance, and pressure, and progressing into effective attacking sequences.

Now available on RŌL TV -  https://rolacademy.tv/programs/2025-12-13-tim-jurgovan

If you could only pick one to train.  Jiu jitsu for self defense or the sport side of Jiu jitsu which would you chioose?

Kids Program Curriculum - 12/21/25

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 9

• Back Control Escape (bridge)

• Mat Chat: Weaknesses

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 9

• Back Control Escape (bridge)

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

• Mat Chat: Weaknesses

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 28 - Top Control - Submissions

• Takedown: Ouchi-gari

• Ezekiel Choke

Kids Competition Class:
Week 8  - Back Control - Defense

• Mat Chat: Staying Focus

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

  
  

Adult Program Curriculum - 12/21/25

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)

• 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

• Open Training

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas

• Open Training

Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

• Lasso Guard Sweeps pt 2

Striking with Coach Johnny:

• Boxing: Pull: Technique, Numbers + Slip

• Kickboxing: Blocking: Low Kick, Body Kick + Counter

• Combo: The Holland Combo

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Holiday Schedule:

• 12/24 9AM Open Mat

• 12/25 CLOSED

• 12/31 9AM Open Mat

• 1/1 CLOSED

2025 Graduation Event is now available on RŌL TV 

 https://rolacademy.tv/programs/rol-graduation-2025

I don’t know if you noticed, but Santa wears a black belt and rocks a gi 24/7. If you made his “Nice” list, what gifts are you hoping Jiujitsu Santa leaves for you under the tree this year?

Kids Program Curriculum - 12/14/25

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 8

• RNC defense (pull back)

• Mat Chat: Trust

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 8

• Rear Naked Choke

• RNC defense (pull back)

• Mat Chat: Trust

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Guillotine Defense from Guard

• Cross Choke from Guard

• Baseball Choke from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Guillotine Defense Standing

• Kimura Lock from Guard

• Kimura Bump from Guard

Kids Intermediate:
Week 27 - Top Control - Submissions

• Takedown: Ouchi-gari

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (far)

Kids Competition Class:
Week 8  - Takedowns - Defense
(balance, down blocks, and sprawls)

• Mat Chat: Staying Focused

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 8

• Boxing: The Overhand Punch

• Kickboxing: Low Kick, Switch Kick (Body)

• Combo: The Holland Combo

• Mat Chat: Be Brave, Be Different

Adult Program Curriculum - 12/14/25

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)

• Guillotine Defense from Guard

• Cross Choke from Guard

• Baseball Choke from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Guillotine Defense Standing****

• Kimura Lock from Guard

• Kimura Bump from Guard

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

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 5:

• Top Control Escapes with Butterfly Hook

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 5:

• Triangle Chokes setup and entries

Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

• Lasso Guard Sweeps

Striking with Coach Johnny:

• Boxing: Slip: Technique, Numbers + Slip

• Kickboxing: Front Kick: Technique, Numbers/Walking + Front Kicks

• Combo: 1 Liver Low / Check It

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗