Adult Program Curriculum - 10/25/26

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

• Back Control Escape (bridge) ⭐⭐

• RNC / Lapel Choke from Back  Control ⭐⭐⭐

• Arm Lock from Back Control

B

• Back Control Escape (bridge) ⭐⭐

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

• Back Control Escape Counter (re-mount)

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Jiu Jitsu with Professor Thomas:
BLOCK 10 - FINAL WEEK

• Standing: Double Legs and Single Legs

• Concept: Review last 3 weeks + gluing things together
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Pin escapes continued

• Mount escapes

• Knee elbow and kipping escapes 

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 **❗❗

GRADUATION EVENT:

• When: November 7th @ 10am

Adult Program Curriculum - 10/18/26

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

• Single Leg from Clinch ⭐⭐⭐

• Bull-rider / Step Thru Pass from Open Guard

• Transition from Side to Top Control (knee slide) 

B

• Single Leg from Clinch ⭐⭐⭐

• Grip Breaking / Arm Drag (up or down)

• Body Lock Pass from Open Guard

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Jiu Jitsu with Professor Thomas:
BLOCK 10

• Standing: Double Legs and Single Legs

• Concept: Turtle Shoulder Control → Crucifix Setups and Attacks 
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Pin Escapes

• Mount Kipping Escapes
  

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 **❗❗

GRADUATION EVENT:

• When: November 7th @ 10am

Adult Program Curriculum - 10/11/26

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

• Side Control Escape (butterfly hook)

• Butterfly Sweep from Half Guard

• Butterfly Pass (drive the bus)

B

• Side Control Escape (butterfly hook)

• Transition from Half Guard to Back Control

• Arm Drag from Half Guard to Back Control

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Jiu Jitsu with Professor Thomas:
BLOCK 10

• Standing: Double Legs and Single Legs

• Concept: Turtle + transitions to back 
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Side control pin escapeS

• Roll through escapes and overall review
  

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 3:

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

• Kickboxing: Cross-Lead Kick - Walking Round Kick

• Combo: Dutch Drill - Part 1
  

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

• Weekly Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

WORKSHOP WITH COACH DAN:

• WHEN: Saturday October 17th @ 11am

• Gi Uniform

• Free - No Experience Necessary

GRADUATION EVENT:

• When: November 7th @ 10am

Adult Program Curriculum - 10/4/2

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

• Osoto Gari ⭐⭐

• Arm Lock from Closed Guard ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Arm Lock Defense (stack) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

B

• Osoto Gari ⭐⭐

• Rev Arm Lock from Closed Guard

• Pendulum Sweep from Closed Guard ⭐⭐⭐

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Jiu Jitsu with Professor Thomas:
BLOCK 10

• Standing: Double Legs and Single Legs

• Concept: Turtle
  
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Bottom Side Control Escapes

• Tricep Post Escapes and Entries into Octopus Guard 

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 **❗❗

TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION:

• WHEN: Saturday 10/10

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

• REGISTER HERE

WORKSHOP WITH COACH DAN:

• WHEN: Saturday October 17th @ 11am

• Gi Uniform

• Free - No Experience Necessary

GRADUATION EVENT:

• When: November 7th @ 10am

Adult Program Curriculum - 9/27/26

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

• Side control escape (single leg)

• Kimura Lock from Side Control ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Kimura Lock from North South

B

• Side control escape (single leg)

• Transition from Side to Top (step over) ⭐⭐

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag) ⭐⭐

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Jiu Jitsu with Professor Thomas:
BLOCK 9

• Wrapping up Half Guard

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Bottom side control 

• Underhook Escapes

• Entries to Dogfight and lower Leg Shift Sweeps.
  

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 1:

• Boxing: Stance, Guard, Movement, Gallop Step

• Kickboxing: Round Kick (Fundamentals)

• Combo: The Back-Em Up Drill

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

WORKSHOP WITH COACH DAN:

• WHEN: Saturday October 17th @ 11am

• Gi Uniform

• Free - No Experience Necessary

GRADUATION EVENT:

• When: November 7th @ 10am

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