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October 26
• Edited (Oct 26, 2025)

Adult Program Curriculum - 10/26/25


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)

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 25:

  • Ankle Lock entries and setups


Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 25:

  • Ankle Lock and Heel Hook combos

Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

  • Introduction to the Saddle Position



Striking with Coach Johnny:

Week 1

  • Boxing: Stance, Guard, Movement, Gallop Step

  • Kickboxing: Rear Round Kick Fundamentals, Hip Rotation Drill, Leg

  • Combo: The Back'Em Up Combo


❗❗** Announcements **❗❗


HALLOWEEN SCHEDULE

  • 10/31 ALL MORNING CLASSES RUN AS SCHEDULED

  • 10/31 ALL EVENING CLASSES CANCELLED

PROMOTION CEREMONY

  • When: Saturday, November 15th @ 11AM

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October 19

Adult Program Curriculum - 10/19/25


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 24:

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 24:


Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

  • Knee Cut Passing


Striking with Coach Johnny:

  • Boxing: Numbers (1-5)

  • Kickboxing: Numbers (1-5) + Kick

  • Combo: The Dutch Drill


❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

PROMOTION CEREMONY

  • When: Saturday, November 15th @ 11AM





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October 26

HALLOWEEN SCHEDULE 10/31

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October 12
• Edited (Oct 13, 2025)

Adult Program Curriculum - 10/12/25


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 23:

  • Knee on Belly Attacks

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 23:

  • Side Control Escapes

Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

  • Passing trouble shooting, bring your challenges. Let’s make it an interactive night!

Striking with Coach Johnny:

  • Boxing: Numbers (1-4)

  • Kickboxing: Numbers (1-4)

  • Combo: The Bas 


❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

PROMOTION CEREMONY

  • When: Saturday, November 15th @ 11AM

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October 05

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)

B (Thur/Sat)

* 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





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September 28

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)

B (Thur/Sat)



* 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



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September 21
• Edited (Sep 21, 2025)

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)

B (Thur/Sat)

* 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

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September 14

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)

B (Thur/Sat)

* 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


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September 07
• Edited (Sep 07, 2025)

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)

B (Thur/Sat)

* 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

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August 31

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)

B (Thur/Sat)

* 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

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