Putting in mental work off the mats can help your BJJ progress. We are coming up to a holiday week where a lot of people will be taking some time off the mats. Life can get in the way or little tweaks/injuries that keep us off that mat too. Curious what type of work do you do off the mat, if any?
November 23
• Edited (Nov 23, 2025)
We’re excited to announce that RŌL Academy will be walking in the Orland Park Christmas Parade and attending the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, November 30, 2025!
All students are invited to participate. Please have your child bundle up, stay warm, and tie their Jiu Jitsu belt around their coat or even layer up with the Gi so they can proudly represent RŌL Academy during the parade.
A parade participation waiver is required. Please stop by the office and complete the form NO LATER THAN MONDAY, 11/24. Do not wait—spots fill quickly, and we want to make sure your child is signed up to walk with us!
Drop-Off Information:
Time: 3:00–3:30pm
Location: Orland Park Police Department
Parade Position #: 23
Please Note: Parents/guardians must park and accompany children to parade staging Location (Orland Park Police Department)
Event Schedule:
• 3:00pm – Parade Staging
• 4:00pm – Parade Start
• 5:00pm – Tree Lighting Ceremony
We can’t wait to celebrate the season together with our RŌL community!
We are also inviting students to help decorate our RŌL Academy Parade Tree! Stop by the office to pick up a paper ornament for your child to decorate. Please return decorated ornaments to the office no later than 11/24 so we can display them at the event!
November 23
• Edited (Nov 23, 2025)
Kids Program Curriculum - 11/23/25
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 11
Mat Chat: Sharing Jiu Jitsu
Kids Fundamentals:
Week 11
Mat Chat: Sharing Jiu Jitsu
Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)
B (Thurs)
Kids Intermediate:
Week 24 - Back Control - Turtle
Kids Competition Class:
Week 5 - Side Control - Offense
Mat Chat: Importance of Flow
Kids/Teens Striking:
Week: 5
Boxing: Parrying Straight Punches & Synch-Up Flow
Kickboxing: The Switch Kick
Combo: The Hemmers Combo
Mat Chat: Be Persistent
November 23
Adult Program Curriculum - 11/23/25
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)
B (Thur/Sat)
* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes
**** Four Stripes
White Belt Must Know
Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 3:
Toreando Passing
Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 3:
Guard Open / Hip in Passing
Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:
A Deeper Dive into Saddle Based Leg Locks - Adding more Attacks
Striking with Coach Johnny:
Boxing: Upper Cuts & Two-Punch Series w/ Double Jab
Kickboxing: Cross-Lead Kick / Lead Hook-Rear Kick
Combo: The Sticks Combo
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
THANKSGIVING SCHEDULE
11/27 9AM OPEN MAT (ALL REGULAR CLASSES CANCELLED)
11/28 ACADEMY IS CLOSED
POST-THANKSGIVING WORKOUT WITH COACH RAJ!
When: Friday, November 28th at 10:00 AM
November 17
Weekly Question. Share your thoughts below 👇
What’s been your toughest moment in Jiu Jitsu?
Was it an injury, a plateau, a bad tournament, coming back after time off, or something totally different?
Your experience might be exactly what someone else needs to hear today.
November 16
Kids Program Curriculum - 11/16/25
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
Mat Chat: Jiu Jitsu History
Kids Fundamentals:
Week 10
Mat Chat: Jiu Jitsu History
Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)
B (Thur/Sat)
Kids Intermediate:
Week 23 - Back Control - Turtle
Kids Competition Class:
Week 4:
Side Control - Defense
Mat Chat: Importance of Flow
Kids/Teens Striking:
Week: 5
Boxing: Jab-Cross
Kickboxing: The Step Kick - Southpaw
Combo: The Switch It Combo
Mat Chat: Never Stop Learning
November 16
Adult Program Curriculum - 11/16/25
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)
B (Thur/Sat)
* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes
**** Four Stripes
Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 2:
Lapel Chokes and Attacks
Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 2:
Opening Guard Standing and X-guard
Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:
A Deeper Dive into Saddle Based Leg Locks
Striking with Coach Johnny:
Boxing: Parrying Straight Punches & Synch Up Flow
Kickboxing: Blocking Round Kicks / Numbers with Round Kick
Combo: Dutch Drill - Complete
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
THANKSGIVING SCHEDULE
11/27 9AM OPEN MAT (ALL REGULAR CLASSES CANCELLED)
11/28 ACADEMY IS CLOSED
POST-THANKSGIVING WORKOUT WITH COACH RAJ!
When: Friday, November 28th at 10:00 AM
November 10
The new series featuring Professor Scott Burr dives deep into the art of Connection in Jiu Jitsu, exploring how subtle adjustments in posture, distance, and timing can transform your effectiveness both standing and on the ground. Rather than isolating techniques, Scott focuses on the relationships between positions—how movement, pressure, and structure connect seamlessly across transitions.
November 09
Kids Program Curriculum - 11/9/25
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
Mat Chat: Weaknesses
Kids Fundamentals:
Week 9
Mat Chat: Weaknesses
Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)
B (Thur/Sat)
Kids Intermediate:
Week 22 - Back Control Submissions
Takedown: Headlock Escape (with strikes)
NOGI - Rear Naked Choke
Kids Competition Class:
Week 2 - Top Control - Offensive
Mat Chat: Dominant Positions
Kids/Teens Striking:
Week: 3
Boxing: The Cross
Kickboxing: The Step Kick
Combo: The Switch It Combo
Mat Chat: Take Action