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

• Kimura Lock from Side Control 

• 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

• Toreando

• 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:

• Weekly Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION:

• WHEN: Saturday 10/10

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

• REGISTER HERE

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

• Sprawl to Turtle

• Double Leg Take Down

• 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

• Bull Rider Pass

• Knee Cut

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:

• Weekly Plan

❗❗** 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

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

• Grip Escapes

• Arm Drag

• 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)

• Takedown: Drop Seoi-nage

• Open Guard - Knee into Hip

• Open Guard Sitting - Lapel Pull

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:

• Weekly Plan

❗❗** 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

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

• Chest Grip Escape (up grip)

• 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)

• Takedown: Drop Seoi-nage

• Open Guard Sitting

• Open Guard Standing

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

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:

• Weekly Plan

❗❗** 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