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 

Adult Program Curriculum - 8/3/25

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)

• Rear Naked Choke Defense**

• Rear Naked Choke (RNC)***

• Arm Behind the Head Choke

B (Thurs-Sat)

• Front Bear Hug Defense

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Turtle Escape - Knee Grip

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

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 12:

• Knee Cut Passing

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 12:

• Guillotine Chokes from Half Guard

Adult Gi Advanced:

• More 50/50 leg locks next week–Featuring the Aoki Lock

NoGi Advanced:

• Straight Jacket Back Attack System Cont.

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Veterans Jiu Jitsu Workshop

• When: Sunday, August 10th @ 12PM

• REGISTER ➭ HERE

Tom Cronin Workshop

• When: Monday, August 11th @6PM

• Gi Workshop–No Experience Necessary

Annual RŌL Picnic

• SAVE THE DATE

• When: Saturday September 13th 

Adult Program Curriculum - 7/27/25

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 Defense to Kimura Lock

• Transition from Turtle to Back

• Bottom Collar Choke

B (Thurs-Sat)

• Transition from Guard to Back Control

• Back Control Escape (bridge)***

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 11:

• Underhook Passing Concepts

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 11:

• Smash Passing Concepts

Adult Gi Advanced:

• 50/50 Leg Lock Attacks

NoGi Advanced:

• Straight Jacket Back Attack System

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Veterans Jiu Jitsu Workshop

• When: Sunday, August 10th @ 12PM

• REGISTER ➭ HERE
  

Annual RŌL Picnic - SAVE THE DATE -

• When: Saturday September 13th 

Adult Program Curriculum - 7/20/25

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 from Guard

• Cross Choke from Guard

• Baseball Choke from Guard

B (Thurs-Sat)

• Guillotine Defense Standing****

• Kimura Lock from Guard

• Kimura Bump from Guard

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 10:

• Half Guard Transitions to Back Control

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 10:

• Half Guard Butterfly Sweeps

Adult Gi Advanced:

• 50/50 Unlocking Legs and Heel Hook

NoGi Advanced:

• Recap of Back Recoveries, RNC and Single Hand RNC

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Professor Thomas Birthday Workshop!

• When: July 26th @ 11:30