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Kassidy C.
Kassidy C.
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September 19

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


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!
Kassidy C.
Kassidy C.
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September 19

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)

  • REGISTER HERE
Russell U.
Russell U.
  in  🥋 jiu-jitsu-talk
September 14

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.
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Kassidy C.
Kassidy C.
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September 12

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


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
Kassidy C.
Kassidy C.
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September 12
• Edited (Sep 14, 2026)

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)

  • REGISTER HERE
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Kassidy C.
Kassidy C.
  in  🤙 rol-kids
September 06

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


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
Kassidy C.
Kassidy C.
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September 06
• Edited (Sep 06, 2026)

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)
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Bekah B.
Bekah B.
  in  🥋 jiu-jitsu-talk
August 31

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)
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Kassidy C.
Kassidy C.
  in  🤙 rol-kids
August 30

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


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 14


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
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Kassidy C.
Kassidy C.
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August 30

Adult Program Curriculum - 8/30/26

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)

B (Thur/Sat)


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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Intermediate with Professor Thomas:

  • Tani Otoshi 

  • Pressure Passing 

NoGi Study with Coach John:

  • Top Half Guard

  • Knee cuts and back stepping into passing and leg entries. 

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

  • Back control escape (bridge)

  • Transition from side to top control

  • Armlock from top control 

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 9:

  • Boxing: Pull: Technique, Numbers + Slip

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

  • Combo: The Holland 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)

LABOR DAY SCHEDULE:

  • MONDAY 9/7: ALL CLASSES CANCELLED

  • MONDAY 9/7: 9AM ADULT OPEN MAT

GRAPPLING GAMES TEAM COMPETITION:

  • WHEN: Saturday 9/5

  • WHERE: Oak Lawn Pavillion (9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453)

  • REGISTER HERE

NEW SCHEDULE:

  • WHEN: Tuesday 9/8

NOGI WORKSHOP WITH JOHN KATS:

  • WHEN: 9/12 11AM

TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION:

  • WHEN: Saturday 10/10

  • WHERE: Oak Lawn Pavilion (9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453)

  • REGISTER HERE
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