Adult Program Curriculum - 9/20/26

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 Fundamentals Jiu Jitsu:
A

• Open Guard Sitting  ⭐

• Over Under Pass from Open Guard ⭐⭐⭐

• Side Control Escape (re-guard) ⭐⭐

B

• Open Guard Sitting  ⭐

• Transition from Combat Base to Top Control

• Top Control Escape (knee elbow) 

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Jiu Jitsu with Professor Thomas:
BLOCK 9

• Standing: Osoto / Koshoto Gari

• Concept: Kimura from Top Control
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Bottom pin escapes

• Early defenses when being Passed

• Recap Side Guard

• Ghost escape
  
  

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

• Open Guard Sitting  ⭐

• Over Under Pass from Open Guard ⭐⭐⭐

• Side Control Escape (re-guard) ⭐⭐
  

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 **❗❗

ROL FAMILY PICNIC:

• WHEN: Sept 26, 2026 from 12PM-4PM

• WHERE: Jaycee Grove Park, Tinley Park

• (group photos 2:30pm)

TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION:

• WHEN: Saturday 10/10

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

• REGISTER HERE

Adult Program Curriculum - 9/13/26

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 Fundamentals Jiu Jitsu:
A

• Top Control Escape (kipping)

• Cross / Baseball / Ezekiel Choke from Top ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

• Arm Lock from Top Control (high mount)

B

• Top Control Escape (kipping)

• Key Lock from Top Control

• Transition from Top to Back Control

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Jiu Jitsu with Professor Thomas:
BLOCK 9

• Standing: Osoto / Koshoto Gari

• Concept: Half Guard

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Bottom pin escapes

• Side control Escapes and Side Guard
  
  

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

• Double leg Takedown 

• Guillotine from Guard

• Guillotine Defense 

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 Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

ROL FAMILY PICNIC:

• WHEN: Sept 26, 2026 from 12PM-4PM

• WHERE: Jaycee Grove Park, Tinley Park

• (group photos 2:30pm)
  
  
  

TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION:

• WHEN: Saturday 10/10

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

• REGISTER HERE

Adult Program Curriculum - 9/6/26

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 Fundamentals Jiu Jitsu:
A

• Open Guard Standing ⭐⭐

• Toreando Pass from Open Guard

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (far / near) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

B

• Open Guard Standing ⭐⭐

• Tripod Sweep from Open Guard ⭐⭐

• Hip-in Pass from Guard ⭐⭐⭐

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Jiu Jitsu with Professor Thomas:
BLOCK 9

• Standing: Osoto / Koshoto Gari

• Concept: Half Guard

• 
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:
NO CLASS DUE TO LABOR DAY

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

• Top control escape (ankle drag)

• Pendulum Sweep

• Ezekiel Choke
  

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 FAMILY PICNIC:

• WHEN: Sept 26, 2026 from 12PM-4PM

• WHERE: Jaycee Grove Park, Tinley Park

• (group photos 2:30pm)

Adult Program Curriculum - 8/30/26

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)

• Jab Defense*

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Hip Escape

• Cross Choke from Top Control

B (Thur/Sat)

• Single Leg Take Down Defense 

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

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Knee Inside

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Intermediate with Professor Thomas:

• Tani Otoshi 

• Pressure Passing 

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Top Half Guard

• Knee cuts and back stepping into passing and leg entries. 
  
  

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

• Back control escape (bridge)

• Transition from side to top control

• Armlock from top control 
  

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 Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

ROL FAMILY PICNIC:

• WHEN: Sept 26, 2026 from 12PM-4PM

• WHERE: Jaycee Grove Park, Tinley Park

• (group photos 2:30pm)

LABOR DAY SCHEDULE:

• MONDAY 9/7: ALL CLASSES CANCELLED

• MONDAY 9/7: 9AM ADULT OPEN MAT

GRAPPLING GAMES TEAM COMPETITION:

• WHEN: Saturday 9/5

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

• REGISTER HERE

NEW SCHEDULE:

• WHEN: Tuesday 9/8

NOGI WORKSHOP WITH JOHN KATS:

• WHEN: 9/12 11AM

TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION:

• WHEN: Saturday 10/10

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

• REGISTER HERE

Adult Program Curriculum - 8/23/26

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 Clinch***

• Scissor Sweep from Guard***

• Tripod Pass from Half Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Single Leg Take Down from Collar Grips

• Hip-in Guard Pass**

• Tripod Sweep from Guard***

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Intermediate with Professor Thomas:

• Tani Otoshi 

• Transitions to Back - A lot of Arm Drags 
  
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Top half guard

• Entries to Mounted Triangle and Back Triangle
  
  

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

• Single Leg Defense

• Turtle to Back Transition

• RNC from Back Control 

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 **❗❗

ROL FAMILY PICNIC:

• WHEN: Sept 26, 2026 from 12PM-4PM

• WHERE: Jaycee Grove Park, Tinley Park

• (group photos 2:30pm)

LABOR DAY SCHEDULE:

• MONDAY 9/7: ALL CLASSES CANCELLED

• MONDAY 9/7: 9AM ADULT OPEN MAT

GRAPPLING GAMES TEAM COMPETITION:

• WHEN: Saturday 9/5

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

• REGISTER HERE

NEW SCHEDULE:

• WHEN: Tuesday 9/8

NOGI WORKSHOP WITH JOHN KATS:

• WHEN: 9/12 11AM

TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION:

• WHEN: Saturday 10/10

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

• REGISTER HERE

Adult Program Curriculum - 8/16/26

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)

• Guard Retention*

• Open Guard Standing**

• Chair Sweep

B (Thur/Sat)

• Grip Breaking**

• Open Guard Sitting**

• Double Under Pass

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Intermediate with Professor Thomas:

• 5 Weeks of Half Guard

• Grip Fighting and Sweeps from Half Guard

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Top half guard - Pass and Attacks

• Submission threats from chest to chest passing
  
  

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

• Single leg from clinch 

• Escape from side control (re-guard)

• Triangle choke

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 7:

• Boxing: Rolls - single punch, 2 punch series

• Kickboxing: Numbers with Knees, Walking Knee Drill

• Combo: The 1 Body 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)

LABOR DAY SCHEDULE:

• MONDAY 9/7: ALL CLASSES CANCELLED

• MONDAY 9/7: 9AM ADULT OPEN MAT

GRAPPLING GAMES TEAM COMPETITION:

• WHEN: Saturday 9/5

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

• REGISTER HERE

NOGI WORKSHOP WITH JOHN KATS:

• WHEN: 9/12 11AM

TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION:

• WHEN: Saturday 10/10

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

• REGISTER HERE

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