Adult Program Curriculum - 8/9/26

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)

• Hook Defense*

• Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure)

• Side Control Escape (re-guard)****

B (Thur/Sat)

• Osoto Gari****

• Kimura Lock from Side Control****

• Kimura Lock from North-South

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Intermediate with Professor Thomas:

• 6 Weeks of Half Guard - Grip Fighting, Half guard Retention and Attacks from the Bottom

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Top half guard - linking body lock passing to chest to chest top half guard passing
  
  

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

• Front Bear Hug Defense

• Bear Hug defense with arms

• Bear Hug defense w/o arms

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 6:

• Boxing: Overhand Punch, Numbers 6-9, Blocking Hooks

• Kickboxing: Knee Technique, Knees on Thai Pads (Hook Knee-Cross Knee)

• Combo: The Switch It 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)

GRAPPLING GAMES TEAM COMPETITION:

• WHEN: Saturday 9/5

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

• REGISTER HERE

Adult Program Curriculum - 8/1/26

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)

• Head Lock Escape (lean forward)

• Head Lock Escape (lean backward)

• Transition from Side to Top Control

B (Thur/Sat)

• Standing Head Lock Defense (no strikes)***

• Side Control Escape (belt grip)**

• Side Control Escape (single leg)****

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 8:

• Double Leg Take Downs

• S-Mount and Gift Wrap Attacks

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 8:

• Double Leg Take Downs

• S-Mount and Gift Wrap Attacks
  
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Top Half Passing

• (How to Defend partners under hook, Attack Arm or Pass Guard from Attacks)

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

• Front Bear Hug Defense

• Bear Hug defense with arms

• Bear Hug defense w/o arms
  

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 5:

• Boxing: Upper Cuts & Two-Punch Series w/ Double Jab

• Kickboxing: Cross-Lead Kick / Lead Hook-Rear Kick

• Combo: The Sticks 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)

GRAPPLING GAMES TEAM COMPETITION:

• WHEN: Saturday 9/5

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

• REGISTER HERE

Adult Program Curriculum - 7/26/26

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)

• Front Bear Hug Defense

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Turtle Escape - Knee Grip

B (Thur/Sat)

• Rear Naked Choke Defense**

• Rear Naked Choke (RNC)***

• Arm Behind the Head Choke

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 7:

• Double Leg Take Downs

• S-Mount and Deep Half Guard

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 7:

• Double Leg Take Downs

• S-Mount and Deep Half Guard
  
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Knee Smash Pass

• Over/Under Pass

• Dogbar from Over/Under Pass

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

• Tackle Defense (standing guillotine)

• Kimura from Guard

• Arm Lock from Guard
  

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 4:

• Boxing: Parrying Straight Punches & Synch Up Flow

• Kickboxing: Blocking Round Kicks / Numbers with Round Kick

• Combo: Dutch Drill - Complete

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

• Weekly Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

ROL FAMILY PICNIC:

• SAVE THE DATE: 9/26

NEW BREED TEAM COMPETITION:

• When: Saturday 9/19

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

• REGISTER HERE

Adult Program Curriculum - 7/19/26

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)

• Transition from Guard to Back Control

• Back Control Escape (bridge)***

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

B (Thur/Sat)

• Bear Hug Defense to Kimura Lock

• Transition from Turtle to Back

• Bottom Collar Choke

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 6:

• Attacks from Top Control (review defending / escaping while other partner controls and attacks)

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 6:

• Attacks from Top Control (review defending / escaping while other partner controls and attacks)
  
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Top Half Guard Passing (how to beat the knee shield)

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

• Upgrip Defense 

• Knee-on belly armbar

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 4:

• Boxing: Parrying Straight Punches & Synch Up Flow

• Kickboxing: Blocking Round Kicks / Numbers with Round Kick

• Combo: Dutch Drill - Complete

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

• Weekly Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

ROL FAMILY PICNIC:

• SAVE THE DATE: 9/26

EDDIE BAHENA MMA FIGHT

• When: 8/15 @ 4:30PM

• Where: Cicero Stadium (1909 S Laramie Ave, Cicero, IL 60804)

• TICKETS ON SALE IN OFFICE
  
  

NEW BREED TEAM COMPETITION:

• When: Saturday 9/19

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

• REGISTER HERE

Adult Program Curriculum - 7/12/26

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)

• Guillotine Defense Standing****

• Kimura Lock from Guard

• Kimura Bump from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Guillotine Defense from Guard

• Cross Choke from Guard

• Baseball Choke from Guard

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 5:

• Single Leg 

• Top Control Escapes 

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 5:

• Single Leg 

• Top Control Escapes
  
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Top Half Guard Passing and Attacks

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

• Guard Retention 

• Tripod Sweep 

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 **❗❗

PROFESSOR THOMAS BIRTHDAY WORKSHOP

• When: 7/18 @ 11PM

It's ALMOST that time of year again! Everyone mark your calendars and SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️ ☀️

Our Annual RŌL Family Picnic will return on September 26th!

We hope to see everyone there!!!

More information coming soon.

Adult Program Curriculum - 7/5/26

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)

• Tackle Defense**

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Triangle Choke from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Kick-up from Guard

• Arm Lock from Guard***

• Pendulum Sweep from Guard

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 4:

• Collar Drags & Arm Drags

• Knee Cut Passing

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 4:

• Collar Drags & Arm Drags

• Knee Cut Passing
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Top Half Guard Passing and Attacks

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

• Uchi Mata

• Top Control Escape
  
  

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 13:

• Boxing: Stance, Guard, Movement, Gallop Step

• Kickboxing: Round Kick (Fundamentals)

• Combo: The Back-Em Up Drill

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

• Weekly Plan
  
  

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

PROFESSOR THOMAS BIRTHDAY WORKSHOP

• When: 7/18 @ 11PM

Adult Program Curriculum - 6/28/26

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)

• Bear Hug Take Down

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag step over)

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag inside hook)

B (Thur/Sat)

• Double Leg Take Down

• Arm Lock from Top Control****

• Key Lock from Top Control****

* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes
**** Four Stripes
White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 3:

• Collar Drags

• Guard Passing - Toreando and Leg Drag

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 3:

• Collar Drags

• Guard Passing - Toreando and Leg Drag
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Darce choke - Finishing Mechanics & Setups

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

• Bear Hug Take Down

• Key Lock from Top Control

• Ezekiel Choke

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 **❗❗

4th of July Schedule:

• 7/3: CLOSED

• 7/4: CLOSED

• 7/5: 9AM ADULT OPEN MAN & 12PM WOMENS CLASS

PROFESSOR THOMAS BIRTHDAY WORKSHOP

• When: 7/18 @ 11PM

Adult Program Curriculum - 6/21/26

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)

• Single Leg Take Down Defense 

• Top Control Escape (trap, bridge and roll)**

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Knee Inside

B (Thur/Sat)

• Jab Defense*

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Hip Escape

• Cross Choke from Top Control

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 28:

• Arm Drags and Butterfly Sweeps Continued - With added Attacks

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 28:

• Arm Drags and Butterfly Sweeps Continued - With added Attacks
  
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• The Anaconda Choke

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

• Tackle Defense Turtle

• Trap, Bridge and Roll

• Kimura Lock from Side Control

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 Workout Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

ROL KIDS SUMMER CAMP

Daily Drop-ins STILL AVAILABLE for Academy days! FINAL WEEK!

• DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE

FULL EVENT LIST HERE

Adult Program Curriculum - 6/14/26

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)

• Single Leg Take Down from Collar Grips

• Hip-in Guard Pass**

• Tripod Sweep from Guard***

B (Thur/Sat)

• Single Leg Take Down from Clinch***

• Scissor Sweep from Guard***

• Tripod Pass from Half Guard

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 27:

• Arm Drags

• Butterfly Sweeps

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 27:

• Arm Drags

• Butterfly Sweeps
  

NoGi Study with Coach Tim:

• Reviewing Guillotines from the Front Headlock 
   

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

• Open Guard Sitting

• Double Under Pass 

• Scissor Sweep from 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

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

• Weekly Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

ROL KIDS SUMMER CAMP

• Daily Drop-ins STILL AVAILABLE for Academy days!

• DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE

FULL EVENT LIST HERE