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

One of our own, Eddie Bahena, is stepping into the ring at Total Fight Challenge on Saturday, August 15th, and we'd love to have the RŌL family there to support him!

🎟️ Tickets are available now at the front office at RŌL.

Let's show Eddie what the RŌL community is all about and fill the seats with teammates, friends, and family!

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

Adult Program Curriculum - 6/7/26

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)

• Grip Breaking

• Open Guard Sitting**

• Double Under Pass**

B (Thur/Sat)

• Guard Retention*

• Open Guard Standing**

• Chair Sweep

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 26:

• Takedown: Foot Sweeps Continued

• Ground: Leg Attacks

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 26:

• Takedown: Foot Sweeps Continued

• Ground: Leg Attacks
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Front Headlocks

• Arm-in guillotine setups and variations

• Seated Arm Triangle (kata gatame)  

Women's Only with Coach Bekah:

• Transition from guard to back control 

• RNC 

• Back Control escape  

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 9:

• Boxing: Pull: Technique, Numbers + Slip

• Kickboxing: Blocking: Low Kick, Body Kick + Counter

• Combo: The Holland Combo

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

• Weekly Workout Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Closed Guard Workshop with Prof Russ

• When: June 13th @ 11AM

FULL EVENT LIST HERE

Adult Program Curriculum - 5/31/26

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)

• Osoto Gari****

• Kimura Lock from Side Control****

• Kimura Lock from North-South

B (Thur/Sat)

• Hook Defense*

• Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure)

• Side Control Escape (re-guard)****

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 25:

• Takedown: Foot Sweeps

• Ground: Leg Attacks

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 25:

• Takedown: Foot Sweeps

• Ground: Leg Attacks
  
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Front Headlocks 

  • Quick recap of high wrist series guillotines 

  • Ninja choke and power guillotine choke to wrap up the high wrist series 

  • Arm-in Guillotine 

Women's Only with Coach Bekah:

• Osoto-gari

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near)

• Hitchiker escape 
  

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 8:

• Boxing: Slip: Technique, Numbers + Slip

• Kickboxing: Front Kick: Technique, Numbers/Walking + Front Kicks

• Combo: 1 Liver Low / Check It

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

• Weekly Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Seminar with Robert Drysdale

• REGISTER

Closed Guard Workshop with Prof Russ

• When: June 13th @ 11AM

ROL KIDS SUMMER CAMP

• DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE

FULL EVENT LIST HERE