Adult Program Curriculum - 11/16/25

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)

• 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 Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 2:

• Lapel Chokes and Attacks

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 2:

• Opening Guard Standing and X-guard

Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

• A Deeper Dive into Saddle Based Leg Locks

Striking with Coach Johnny:

• Boxing: Parrying Straight Punches & Synch Up Flow

• Kickboxing: Blocking Round Kicks / Numbers with Round Kick

• Combo: Dutch Drill - Complete

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

THANKSGIVING SCHEDULE

• 11/27 9AM OPEN MAT (ALL REGULAR CLASSES CANCELLED)

• 11/28 ACADEMY IS CLOSED

POST-THANKSGIVING WORKOUT WITH COACH RAJ!

• When: Friday, November 28th at 10:00 AM

• REGISTER HERE

Adult Program Curriculum - 11/9/25

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 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 Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 1:

• Sit-up Guard Sweeps

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 1:

• Triangle Chokes

Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

• Defending the Saddle - How can you shut down your opponent

Striking with Coach Johnny:

• Boxing: Hooks (Lead - Rear) - Single Punch Series

• Kickboxing: Cross-Lead Kick - Walking Round Kick

• Combo: Dutch Drill - Part 1

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

PROMOTION CEREMONY

• When: Saturday, November 15th @ 11AM

Adult Program Curriculum - 11/2/25

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)

• 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 Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 26:

• Leg Locks Continued

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 26:

• Leg Locks Continued

Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

• Review Saddle Entries +  Attacks including Heel Hooks

Striking with Coach Johnny:

• Boxing: Straight Punches (Jab - Cross) - Numbers (1-4)

• Kickboxing: Body Kicks on Thai Pads - Two Punch Series

• Combo: Two-Thirty Drill

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

!! NO ADULT CLASS 11/8 !!

PROMOTION CEREMONY

• When: Saturday, November 15th @ 11AM

HALLOWEEN SCHEDULE 10/31

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)

• 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 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

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)

• 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 24:

• Side Control Escapes - Mastering the Undertook

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 24:

• Transition to Top and Back

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

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)

• 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 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

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