What’s is a favorite match that you love to watch? it could be a strictly BJJ match or an mma fight that had high level Jiu Jitsu.
One of my favorites is Amanda Leve beating Gabi Garcia. The lead up to that match was tense and it was a shocker when Amanda won!
Kids Program Curriculum - 10/4/26
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 5
Mat Chat: Community and Team
Kids/Teens Fundamentals:
Week 5
A
Osoto Gari ⭐⭐
Arm Lock from Closed Guard ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Arm Lock Defense (stack) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
B
Osoto Gari ⭐⭐
Rev Arm Lock from Closed Guard
Pendulum Sweep from Closed Guard ⭐⭐⭐
Kids/Teens Intermediate:
Week 8 - Guard - Pass
(THURSDAYS NOGI)
Takedown: Osoto-gari
Step Through
Kids Competition Class:
Gi uniform
Positional Training and Sparring
Tap Cancer Out Tournament on Saturday!
Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 2
Boxing: The Jab
Kickboxing: Rear Round Kick - Southpaw
Combo: The Sticks Combo
Mat Chat: Decide Your Goals
Adult Program Curriculum - 10/4/2
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
Osoto Gari ⭐⭐
Arm Lock from Closed Guard ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Arm Lock Defense (stack) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
B
Osoto Gari ⭐⭐
Rev Arm Lock from Closed Guard
Pendulum Sweep from Closed Guard ⭐⭐⭐
* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes
**** Four Stripes
White Belt Must Know
Adult Jiu Jitsu with Professor Thomas:
BLOCK 10
Standing: Double Legs and Single Legs
Concept: Turtle
NoGi Study with Coach John:
Bottom Side Control Escapes
Tricep Post Escapes and Entries into Octopus Guard
Striking with Coach Johnny - Week 2:
Boxing: Straight Punches (Jab - Cross) - Numbers (1-4)
Kickboxing: Body Kicks on Thai Pads - Two Punch Series
Combo: Two-Thirty Drill
Fitness with Professor Thomas:
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION:
WHEN: Saturday 10/10
WHERE: Oak Lawn Pavilion (9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453)
WORKSHOP WITH COACH DAN:
WHEN: Saturday October 17th @ 11am
Gi Uniform
Free - No Experience Necessary
GRADUATION EVENT:
When: November 7th @ 10am
Kids Program Curriculum - 9/27/26
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 4
Mat Chat: Self-Defense
Kids/Teens Fundamentals:
A
Side control escape (single leg)
Kimura Lock from Side Control
Kimura Lock from North South
B
Side control escape (single leg)
Transition from Side to Top (step over)
Top Control Escape (ankle drag)
Kids/Teens Intermediate:
Week 7 - Guard - Pass
(THURSDAYS NOGI)
Takedown: Osoto-gari
Kids Competition Class:
Gi uniform
Little Kids - Game Day
Big Kids - Positional Training
Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 1
Boxing: Stance, Guard, Movement
Kickboxing: Roundkick (Fundamentals)
Combo: The Sticks Combo
Mat Chat: How You Think Is Everything
Adult Program Curriculum - 9/27/26
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
Side control escape (single leg)
Kimura Lock from Side Control ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kimura Lock from North South
B
Side control escape (single leg)
Transition from Side to Top (step over) ⭐⭐
Top Control Escape (ankle drag) ⭐⭐
* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes
**** Four Stripes
White Belt Must Know
Adult Jiu Jitsu with Professor Thomas:
BLOCK 9
Wrapping up Half Guard
NoGi Study with Coach John:
Bottom side control
Underhook Escapes
Entries to Dogfight and lower Leg Shift Sweeps.
Striking with Coach Johnny - Week 1:
Boxing: Stance, Guard, Movement, Gallop Step
Kickboxing: Round Kick (Fundamentals)
Combo: The Back-Em Up Drill
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)
WORKSHOP WITH COACH DAN:
WHEN: Saturday October 17th @ 11am
Gi Uniform
Free - No Experience Necessary
GRADUATION EVENT:
When: November 7th @ 10am
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