Adult Program Curriculum - 10/5/25

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)

• 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 - Week 22:

• Kimura Locks from Side Control

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 22:

• Chokes from Side Control

Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

• Passing Lasso Guard

Adult NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Tarikoplata (legs Kimura) and Armlock from North South

Striking:

• Boxing: Single Punch Series

• Kickboxing: Hook, low kick, hook, switch kick

• Combo: The Dekkers

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION

• When: Saturday, October 11th

• Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion in Oak Lawn

• Register HERE

POST COMPETITION TEAM DINNER

• When: Saturday, October 11th @ 6PM

• Where: PEPE’S Mexican Restaurant in Tinley Park

• RSVP HERE

PROMOTION CEREMONY

• When: Saturday, November 15th @ 11AM

Adult Program Curriculum - 9/28/25

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)

• 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 - Week 21:

• Side Control Escapes

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 21:

• Side Control Escapes

Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

• Passing Spider Guard

Adult NoGi Study with Coach John:

• North South Kimura. Trapping the bottom arm and the Kimura/side triangle dilemma - continued

Striking:

• Boxing: Single Punch Series (1-4)

• Kickboxing: Hook -> Round Kick (Body) aka "Lumberjacks"

• Combo: The Dekkers

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

TAP CANCER OUT SUNDAY COMPETITION CLASSES

• When: Sundays at 6pm up until the Oct 11th Competition

JESSE WALKER SEMINAR

• When: Saturday, October 4th

TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION

• When: Saturday, October 11th

• Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion in Oak Lawn

• Register HERE

Adult Program Curriculum - 9/21/25

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)

• 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 - Week 20:

• Final Week from Turtle - Chokes and more

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 20:

• Final Week from Turtle - Crucifix 

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Passing Butterfly Guard

NoGi Advanced:

• North South Kimura. Trapping the bottom arm and the Kimura/side triangle dilemma.

Striking:

• Boxing: Overhand Punch

• Kickboxing: Low Kick-Switch Body Kick

• Combo: The Holland Combo

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

PARKING LOT RESURFASSING TOMORROW & FOLLOWING MONDAY

• PLAN ACCORDINGLY

• ARRIVE EARLY

• PARKING IN THE BACK WILL BE AVAILABLE
  
  TAP CANCER OUT SUNDAY COMPETITION CLASSES

• When: Sundays at 6pm up until the Oct 11th Competition

Jesse Walker Seminar

• When: Saturday, October 4th @ 11:30

TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION

• When: Saturday, October 11th

• Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion in Oak Lawn

• Register HERE

Adult Program Curriculum - 9/14/25

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)

• 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 Stipe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes 
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 19:

• Escapes from Turtle

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 19:

• Drilling from Turtle

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Passing Single Leg X

NoGi Advanced:

• Kimura Defense

Striking:

• Boxing: Lead/Rear Uppercuts

• Kickboxing: Round kicks on the Thai pads

• Combo: The Holland Combo

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Fitness Challenge 

• When: Starting TOMORRROW

• Register HERE

Jesse Walker Seminar

• When: Saturday, October 4th

TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION

• When: Saturday, October 11th

• Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion in Oak Lawn

• Register HERE

Adult Program Curriculum - 9/7/25

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)

• 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 Stipe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes 
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 17:

• Crucifix Attacks

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 17:

• Guillotine, Anaconda, D’arce chokes

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Guard Passing - Continued

NoGi Advanced:

• North south kimura’s: Breaking through partners defenses

Striking:

• Boxing: Hooks - Lead/Rear

• Kickboxing: Switch Kick (Southpaw)

• Combo: Hemmers Combo (8 Hooks)

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Annual RŌL Picnic:

• When: Saturday September 13th 12-4 (Group Picture at 2:30)

• Where: Jaycee Grove Park - Tinley Park

TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION

• When: Saturday, October 11th

• Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion in Oak Lawn

• Register HERE

Adult Program Curriculum - 8/31/25

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)

• 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 Stipe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes 
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 16:

• Back to Escapes

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 16:

• Transitions out of Back Control to other Control Points

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Guard Passing - A Deeper Dive

NoGi Advanced:

• Kimura Finishing Mechanics

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

LABOR DAY SCHEDULE

• ALL CLASSES CANCELLED

• 9AM ADULT OPEN MAT

ROL FAMILY PICNIC

• When: Saturday September 13th from 12PM - 4PM

• Where: Jaycee grove Park in Tinley Park

• Group Photos @ 2:30pm

TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION

• When: Saturday, October 11th

• Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion in Oak Lawn

• Register HERE

Adult Program Curriculum - 8/24/25

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)

• Grip Breaking

• Open Guard Sitting**

• Double Under Pass**

B (Thurs-Sat)

• Guard Retention*

• Open Guard Standing**

• Chair Sweep

* One Stipe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes 
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 16:

• Back Control Attacks

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 16:

• Back Control Escapes

Adult Gi Advanced:

• 50/50 Wrap-up

NoGi Advanced:

• Kimura Finishing Mechanics

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Felipe Simlicico Workshop (Gi)

• When: Sunday, August 25th @6PM

Annual RŌL Picnic - SAVE THE DATE

• When: Saturday September 13th 

📣 Upcoming Events at RŌL 📣

Mark you calendars
📆 8/23 - John Kats - Adult Workshop - Kimura Attacks
📆 8/25 - Felipe Simplicio - Adult Workshop
🌭 9/13 - ROL Annual Picnic

Adult Program Curriculum - 8/17/25

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)

• Osoto Gari****

• Kimura Lock from Side Control****

• Kimura Lock from North-South

B (Thurs-Sat)

• Hook Defense*

• Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure)

• Side Control Escape (re-guard)****

* One Stipe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes 
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 14:

• Seoi Nage

• Back Control Escapes

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 14:

• 50/50 Guard Passing

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Defeating 50/50 

NoGi Advanced:

• Arm Locks and Reverse Triangles from Back Control

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

John Kats NoGi Workshop

• When: Saturday, August 23rd @11:30AM

Felipe Simlicico Workshop (Gi)

• When: Monday, August 25th @6PM
  

Annual RŌL Picnic - SAVE THE DATE

• When: Saturday September 13th 

Adult Program Curriculum - 8/10/25

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)

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

• Side Control Escape (belt grip)**

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

B (Thurs-Sat)

• Head Lock Escape (lean forward)

• Head Lock Escape (lean backward)

• Transition from Side to Top Control

* One Stipe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes 
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 13:

• Lapel Chokes from Half Guard

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 13:

• 50/50 Guard Passing

Adult Gi Advanced:

• 50/50 Legs Locks Systemized

NoGi Advanced:

• Review Straight Jacket System and Rear Triangle

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Tom Cronin Workshop

• When: Monday, August 11th @6PM

• Gi Workshop–No Experience Necessary

Teens Workshop With Coach Dom

• (17 and Under)

• When: Sunday, August 17th @11AM

• REGISTER ➭ HERE

John Kats NoGi Workshop

• When: Saturday, August 23rd @11:30AM

Annual RŌL Picnic - SAVE THE DATE
When: Saturday September 13th