Now LIVE! RŌL RECAP - May at RŌL Academy
Take a look at the highlights from the month of May here at the Academy!
June 12, 2024
June 09, 2024
• Edited (Jun 09, 2024)
Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 6/9/24
Gi All Levels
Welcome to week #13 - This week at Gi All Levels, we are diving into the intricacies of Back Control techniques. We'll begin by exploring the Back Control Escape using the Single Leg Technique, followed by mastering the Rear Naked Choke (RNC). Finally, we'll conclude with the Arm Behind the Head Choke. Prepare for a dynamic and educational week at Gi All Levels!
Gi Intermediate
Week 15: Side Control - Side Control Escapes
This week, we're delving into the essential concept of Side Control Escapes. Throughout the week, we'll explore various strategies to effectively escape from side control, enhancing your defensive skills and overall mat awareness. Our training will focus on understanding the principles behind escaping this position, ensuring you can adapt and respond to different scenarios. Join us on the mats for an insightful and empowering week of training dedicated to mastering side control escapes!
Gi Advanced
Welcome to Week #7 - Guard Passing
Craig Jones Passing Series Review and Drilling
NoGi Intermediate
Join us for week #17 - Leg Attacks
This week's focus is all about mastering Leg Attacks. We'll kick things off by diving deep into the mechanics and application of the Inside Heel Hook, ensuring you understand both the setup and the finish. Next, we'll tackle the Outside Heel Hook, breaking down its nuances to enhance your effectiveness. Finally, we'll cover essential defensive skills with the Heel Hook Escape, giving you the confidence to counter these attacks. Don't miss out on this comprehensive and exciting week of training—see you on the mats!
Inside Heel Hook
Outside Heel Hook
Heel Hook Escape
NoGi Advanced
Week #6:
Submission Defense/Escapes
Americana/Key Lock - Top Control
Striking
Muay Thai Curriculum
Teep Series Week 3
Parry the Rear Teep Concepts and Combos
Stand and Drill
Level-up your stand up game this week as we will be going over:
Inside Leg Attacks
Kouchi Gari
Ouchi Gari
No need to feel apprehensive about starting on your feet - Let’s grow that confidence together - See you on the mats!
Womens
Welcome to week #21 - This week in Women's class, we have an effective and powerful sequence to go over, each technique seamlessly flowing into the next. It’s going to be an awesome week!
Hook Defense
Knee on Belly Escape
Side Control Escape (single leg)
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
Want to add a little more to your Jiu Jitsu? Check out this video that nicely compliments this week's techniques in ALL Levels
UPCOMING Team Competition
Grappling Industries
When: Saturday, July 13th
Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion
Early registration - $90 thru June 29
June 09, 2024
This week for ROL KIDS! 6/9/24
Little Kids
Welcome to week #7 - This week in our Little Kids class, we'll be concentrating on the Transition from Side Control to Top Control. Our young grapplers will practice moving seamlessly and maintaining dominance over their opponents from these positions. Get ready for a fun and educational week as they develop their skills in this essential transition!
Kids All Levels
Welcome to week #7 - This week in our All Levels Kids class, we're focusing on the important Transition from Side Control to Top Control. Our students will learn how to smoothly move between these positions, maintaining control over their opponent. Additionally, they'll be introduced to the Cross Collar Choke from Top Control, enhancing their ability to apply effective submissions. Get ready for an exciting week packed with skill-building and fun on the mats!
Kids Intermediate
Welcome to week #13 - This week in Kids Intermediate, we'll be honing our skills on takedowns and submissions. Our young athletes will begin with mastering the Clinch to Single Leg Takedown. Following that, they'll work on perfecting the Cross Choke from Top Control. It's set to be an exciting week of learning and growth on the mats!
Kids Advanced
Join us for week #21 - In Kids Advanced, we're delving into Escapes from Back Control. This week, our focus is on empowering students with techniques to break free from Back Control positions. They'll learn strategic methods to regain control over the match and create openings for counterattacks. These escapes will enhance their defensive arsenal, ensuring they're well-rounded grapplers. Get set for a week of intensive learning and valuable insights!
Back Control Escapes
Mat Chat Topic: Respect
Game of the week: Jiu Jitsu Relay Races
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
UPCOMING TEAM COMPETITION:
Grappling Industries
Where: Oak Lawn Park District Community Pavilion 9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
When: July 13th
COMPETITION WORKSHOP
Where: ROL Academy
When: June 15th 3-4:30PM
No registration necessary
BRING A FRIEND TO JIU JITSU
Where: ROL Academy
When: June 22nd 2-:3:30
June 07, 2024
Join me for TacFit - Fri 6/7/24
90/30 *5 x2 - 20min
Push ups / Knee Press
CB 1H Technical Mill / Side Swipe
Sit Thru / Sit Thru Hip
CB 1H Technical Mill / Side Swipe
Tripod Vertical / Table Lift
June 02, 2024
Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 6/2/24
Gi All Levels
Welcome to week #12 - This week's focus at Gi All Levels revolves around mastering the Guard position. The Guard offers a plethora of options for submissions, sweeps, and defensive maneuvers. We'll kick things off with the Transition from Guard to Back Control, followed by the Back Control Escape (bridge), and wrapping up with the Top Lapel Choke from Back Control. Get ready for an exciting week ahead at Gi All Levels!
Gi Intermediate
Week 15: Side Control - Side Control Escapes
Gi Advanced
Welcome to Week #6 - Guard Passing
Finishing up the Craig Jones Passing series
Passing position -> knee pummel -> leg attack
Leg drag pass
NoGi Intermediate
Join us for week #16 - Guard
This week in NoGi Intermediate, we're focusing on the Open Guard position. We'll be enhancing your skills with techniques such as Open Guard Standing, the Single Leg X Sweep, and the Straight Ankle Lock from Single Leg X. Join us on the mats for an engaging week of training!
Open Guard Standing
Single Leg X Sweep
Straight Ankle Lock from Single Leg X
NoGi Advanced
Week #5:
Submission Defense/Escapes
Kimura - Side Control/North-South
Striking
Muay Thai Curriculum
Teep Series
Parry the Lead Teep Concepts and Counters
Stand and Drill
Level-up your stand up game this week as we will be going over:
Inside Leg Attacks
Kouchi Gari
Ouchi Gari
No need to feel apprehensive about starting on your feet - Let’s grow that confidence together - See you on the mats!
Womens
Welcome to week #20 - This week in Women's class, we have an effective and powerful sequence to go over, each technique seamlessly flowing into the next. It’s going to be an awesome week!
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
Want to add a little more to your Jiu Jitsu? Check out this video that nicely compliments this week's techniques in ALL Levels
UPCOMING Team Competition
Grappling Industries
When: Saturday, July 13th
Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion
Early registration - $90 thru June 29
June 02, 2024
This week for ROL KIDS! 6/2/24
Little Kids
Welcome to week #6 - This week in our Little Kids class, we'll be focusing on the Knee on Belly position. Our young grapplers will learn how to control their opponent from this position and master the Knee on Belly Arm Lock (near arm). It's going to be an exciting week full of fun and learning!
Kids All Levels
Welcome to week #6 - This week in our All Levels Kids class, we're diving into the Knee on Belly position. Our students will work on maintaining control from this dominant position and will learn two key techniques: the Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near arm) and the Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (far arm). Get ready for an action-packed week of skill-building and fun!
Kids Intermediate
Welcome to week #12 - This week in Kids Intermediate, the focus will be on submissions from the back. The kids will start by learning the Lapel Choke from Back Control. After practicing this technique, they will move on to the Arm Behind the Head Choke. It's going to be a great week of skill-building on the mats!
Kids Advanced
Join us for week #20 - This week in Kids Advanced, we are focusing on Chokes from Back Control. The students will learn how to effectively set up and apply a variety of chokes, using the Body Triangle Lock that the kids learned last week to maintain control and create opportunities for submission. We'll cover techniques to transition smoothly into different chokes, ensuring a strong and versatile back control game. Get ready for an intense and informative week!
Chokes from Back Control
Mat Chat Topic: Making Goals and Plans
Game of the week: Tug-o-war
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
UPCOMING TEAM COMPETITION:
Grappling Industries
Where: Oak Lawn Park District Community Pavilion 9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
When: July 13th
COMPETITION WORKSHOP
Where: ROL Academy
When: June 15th 3-4:30PM
No registration necessary
BRING A FRIEND TO JIU JITSU
Where: ROL Academy
When: June 22nd 2-:3:30
May 26, 2024
This week for ROL KIDS! 5/26/24
Little Kids
Welcome to week #5 - This week in Little Kids we are moving on to the Side Control Position. This week the kids will not only be learning about the proper way to hold Side Control, but also how to apply the Kimura Lock submission. It is going to be an awesome week for these Little Kids!
Kids All Levels
Welcome to week #5 - This week in Kids All Levels we are moving on to Side Control. From Side control, the kids will be learning how to execute one of the most common submissions in Jiu Jitsu - the Kimura Lock from Side Control. It’s going to be an awesome week!
Kids Intermediate
Welcome to week #11 - This week in Kids Intermediate the kids will be working from on their feet with the Bearhug Escape (with arms) - Once they've done enough repetitions on their feet we will move to the ground working the Back Control Escape (bridge)
Kids Advanced
Join us for week #19 - This week in Kids Advanced the focus is on Body Triangle Lock, we will be going over how to set it up as well as use it to your advantage when setting up other attacks.
Body Triangles
Mat Chat Topic: Community and Team
Game of the week: Steal the Bacon
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
UPCOMING TEAM COMPETITION:
Grappling Industries
Where: Oak Lawn Park District Community Pavilion 9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
When: July 13th
May 26, 2024
Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 5/26/24
Gi All Levels
Welcome to week #11 - This week at Gi All Levels, we're focusing on mastering the Kimura Lock and its variations. Known for its effectiveness and versatility, the Kimura Lock is a fundamental technique in grappling. We'll kick off with the Bearhug Defense to Kimura Lock, move on to the Kimura Lock from Guard, and conclude with the Kimura Bump from Guard. Get ready for an exciting and skill-enhancing week of training at Gi All Levels!
Gi Intermediate
Week 14: Side Control - Side Control Escapes
Gi Advanced
Welcome to Week #5 - Guard Passing
Craig Jones inspired passes (continued)
Review passing position
Same side knee cut
Leg weave pass
NoGi Intermediate
Join us for week #15 - Guard
This week in NoGi Intermediate, we're diving into the Guard position. Get ready to elevate your submission game with a series of focused techniques, including the Kimura Bump from Guard, the Kimura Lock from Guard, and the Guillotine Choke from Guard. Looking forward to seeing you on the mats!
Kimura Bump from Guard
Kimura Lock from Guard
Guillotine Choke from Guard
NoGi Advanced
Submission Defense/Escapes
(No Class due to Memorial Day)
Striking
Muay Thai Curriculum
Teep Series
Concepts and Combos
Stand and Drill
Level-up your stand up game this week as we will be going over:
Arm-Drags
No need to feel apprehensive about starting on your feet - Let’s grow that confidence together - See you on the mats!
Womens
Welcome to week #19 - This week in Women's class, we have an effective and powerful sequence to go over, each technique seamlessly flowing into the next. It’s going to be an awesome week!
Rear Naked Choke Defense (Pull Back)
Side Control Escape (re-guard)
Scissor Sweep
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
Want to add a little more to your Jiu Jitsu? Check out this video that nicely compliments this week's techniques in ALL Levels
UPCOMING Team Competition
Grappling Industries
When: Saturday, July 13th
Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion
Early registration - $90 thru June 29th
May 24, 2024
TacFit - Fri 05/25/24
AFAP - 20 min
- Squat x100
- Quad Press x100
- KB Swing x100 (50 each arm)
May 19, 2024
This week for ROL KIDS! 5/19/24
Little Kids
Welcome to week #4 - This week in Little Kids we will be teaching the students how to successfully defend against a tackle. This will teach the kids the opportunity to use the Sprawl technique to their advantage.
Kids All Levels
Welcome to week #4 - This week in Kids All Levels we will be teaching the kids two techniques that flow together to make the perfect sequence. Starting with the Tackle Defense, this will set them up to be able to take their partners back with ease utilizing the Transition from Turtle to Back Control.
Transition from Turtle to Back Control
Kids Intermediate
Welcome to week #10 - This week in Kids Intermediate the kids will be working from on their feet with the Bearhug Escape (without arms) - Once they've done enough repetitions on their feet we will move to the ground working on the transition from Guard to Back Control.
Transition from Guard to Back Control
Kids Advanced
Join us for week #18 - This week in Kids Advanced the focus will be on going over different set-ups for Triangles from Top Control
Triangle set-ups from Top Control
Mat Chat Topic: Self-Defense
Game of the week: Steal the Bacon
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
Upcoming All Levels to Intermediate and Intermediate to Advanced testing
When: May 25th @ 1pm
All Levels to Intermediate Requirements:
Age 8+
Grey Belt
Passing Grade is 70%
Intermediate to Advanced Requirements:
Age 10+
Grey / Black Belt
UPCOMING TEAM COMPETITION:
- Grappling Industries -
Where: Oak Lawn Park District Community Pavilion 9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
When: July 13th