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July 01

Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 6/29/24


Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #16 - This week's focus at Gi All Levels is on mastering escapes and transitions. We’ll begin with the Head Lock Escape (lean forward), teaching you how to effectively free yourself from this common hold. Next, we'll cover the Head Lock Escape (lean backward), providing an alternative method for breaking free. Finally, we'll work on the Transition from Side to Top Control, ensuring you can smoothly move to a dominant position. Get ready for an exciting and educational week filled with valuable techniques at Gi All Levels!


Gi Intermediate

Week 18: Top Control - Attacks from Top Control

This week, we're continuing with the essential concept of Attacks from Top Control. Throughout the week, we'll explore various strategies to effectively submit from the top position, enhancing your offensive skills. Our training will focus on understanding the principles behind setting up and applying each attack from Top Control.


Gi Advanced

CANCELED


NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #20 - Back Control

This week, we're diving into techniques involving Back Control. We'll start with mastering the Body Triangle from Back Control, a powerful way to maintain control over your opponent. Next, we'll focus on the Body Triangle Escape from Back Control, ensuring you know how to break free from this hold. Finally, we'll refine our skills with the Rear Naked Choke (RNC), a classic and effective submission. Join us on the mats for an engaging and skill-building week of training!

  • Body Triangles from Back Control

  • Body Triangle Escape from Back Control

  • Rear Naked Choke (RNC)


NoGi Advanced

Block 3 - Turtle Guard

Week 1 - Turtle Position


Striking

Welcome to a New Week in Striking! This week, we'll be focusing on honing our striking skills with various techniques and drills. Get ready for an engaging and productive week of training!


Stand and Drill

Level-up your stand up game this week as we will be going over:

  • Power Throws

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 #2 - This week in Women's class, we have an effective and powerful sequence to go over, each technique seamlessly flowing into the next.


❗❗** 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

CHECK IT OUT

UPCOMING Team Competition

Grappling Industries 

REGISTER NOW

When: Saturday, July 13th

Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion

Early registration - $90 thru June 29

MVP Workshop

Open to all and any military veterans

Intro to BJJ and self defense

When: Sunday, June 30 from 12-2pm

Adam Maslach Workshop

Truck from Turtle series

Free to ROL students

30 min open mat afterwards

When: Thursday, July 11th at 7pm in lieu of Adult NoGi Intermediate class

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June 29

This week for ROL KIDS!  6/29/24


Little Kids

Welcome to week #10 - This week in our Little Kids class, we'll be focusing on escaping from Top Control. Our young grapplers will learn the Top Control Escape using the trap, bridge, and roll technique. It's going to be an exciting week full of fun and learning as they master this essential escape!


Kids All Levels

Welcome to week #10 - This week in our All Levels Kids class, we're delving into techniques for Top Control. Our students will start by mastering the Key Lock from Top Control, enhancing their submission skills. Following that, they'll learn the Top Control Escape using the trap, bridge, and roll method to improve their defensive game. Prepare for an action-packed week filled with skill-building and fun!


Kids Intermediate

Welcome to week #16 - This week in Kids Intermediate, we're concentrating on effective sweeping techniques. Our young grapplers will begin with mastering the Chair Sweep, focusing on precision and control. After practicing this, they'll move on to the Tripod Sweep, honing their ability to disrupt their opponent's balance and secure a dominant position. It's going to be an exciting week of skill-building on the mats!


Kids Advanced

Join us for week #24 - This week in Kids Advanced, we are concentrating on Choke Attacks from the Knee on Belly position. The students will learn how to effectively set up and apply a range of chokes while maintaining control from this dominant position. We'll cover techniques to transition seamlessly into various chokes, ensuring a strong and versatile attacking game from Knee on Belly. Get ready for an intense and informative week!

  • Knee on Belly Attacks (chokes)


Mat Chat Topic: Jiu Jitsu History

Game of the week: Bulldog


❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

UPCOMING TEAM COMPETITION: 

Grappling Industries 

Where: Oak Lawn Park District Community Pavilion 9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

When: July 13th

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June 30

TacFit - Mon 07/01/24

Flow Day

Protocol: AMRAP - 20 Min

Chinese Monk Flow

  • Monk Squat

  • Shin Box Forward Lean (R)

  • Squat

  • Shin Box Forward Lean (L)

  • Mountain Climber (L)

  • Seated Supine (R)

  • Mountain Climber Switch (R)

  • Seated Supine (L)

  • Squat

  • Pike

  • Single Leg Wrestle Up (L)

  • Monk Squat

June 26

TacFit - Wed 06/26/24

Bodyweight Day

Protocol: 60/30 *4 x3

Round 1

  1. Kong (F/B)

  2. Plank to Up Dog

  3. Down Dog

  4. Sit Thru Knee

Round 2

  1. Kong (F/B)

  2. Plank to Up Dog

  3. Walk the Dog

  4. Sit Thru Extended

Round 3

  1. Kong (F/B)

  2. Plank to Up Dog

  3. Bear Squat

  4. Push Kick

June 26

TacFit - Thu 06/27/24

Tool Day - Clubbells

Protocol: 5 reps x 5 rounds w/ 30" rest

  1. CB Double Front Swing

  2. CB Double Push Pull

  3. CB Double Front Pendulum

  4. CB 1H Side to Side Cast (R)

  5. CB 1H Side to Side Cast (L)

  6. CB 2H Low Hammer Swing (R)

  7. CB 2H Low Hammer Swing (L)

  8. CB 2H Torch Press (R)

  9. CB 2H Torch Press (L)

TacFit Friday - 6/28/24

90/30 *4x2
(Regress when needed)

CB Front Double Swipe / Swing
Front Lunge / 5 on each side
CB 2H Front Swipe to Gama Cast / Swing
Push Plank / Push Plank Knee

June 24

TacFit - Tue 06/25/24

Tool Day - Clubbells

Protocol: 30/30 *10 x2

1) CB 1H Outside Cast to Flag Press (R)
2) CB 1H Outside Cast to Flag Press (L)
3) CB 1H Outside Cast to Flag Press (R)
4) CB 1H Outside Cast to Flag Press (L)
5) CB 2H Gamma Cast (R)
6) CB 2H Gamma Cast (L)
7) CB Double Side Rock It
8) CB Double Side Rock It
9) CB Double Clockwork Swing
10) CB Double Clockwork Swing

June 22

Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 6/23/24


Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #15 - Welcome to Week #15! This week at Gi All Levels, we're honing in on techniques from the Turtle position. We'll begin by mastering the Transition from Turtle to Back Control, a crucial move for gaining an advantageous position. Next, we'll dive into the Turtle Escape with a Knee Grip, followed by the Turtle Escape using the Outside Arm. Get ready for an engaging and educational week on the mats at Gi All Levels!


Gi Intermediate

Week 17: Top Control - Attacks from Top Control

This week, we're diving into the essential concept of Attacks from Top Control. Throughout the week, we'll explore various strategies to effectively submit from the top position, enhancing your offensive skills. Our training will focus on understanding the principles behind setting up and applying each attack from Top Control.


Gi Advanced

Welcome to Week #9 - Guard Passing


NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #19 - Back Control

This week in NoGi Intermediate, we're focusing on transitions and escapes involving Back Control. We'll start with mastering the Transition from Top to Back Control, followed by the Transition from Turtle to Back Control. Finally, we'll cover the Back Control Escape using the single leg technique. Join us on the mats for an engaging and skill-building week of training!

  • Transition from Top to Back Control

  • Transition from Turtle to Back Control

  • Back Control Escape (single leg)


NoGi Advanced

Week #8: Submission Defense/Escapes

Guillotine - Closed Guard


Striking

  • Muay Thai Curriculum

  • Teep Series Week 5

  • Catching the Teep Kick

  • Sweep Responses


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 #1 - This week in Women's class, we have an effective and powerful sequence to go over, each technique seamlessly flowing into the next.


❗❗** 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

CHECK IT OUT


UPCOMING Team Competition

Grappling Industries 

REGISTER NOW

When: Saturday, July 13th

Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion

Early registration - $90 thru June 29

Rob Miller Seminar

Gi seminar

Free to ROL students

When: Saturday, June 29th at 11am in lieu of Adult Gi All Levels class

MVP Workshop

Open to all and any military veterans

Intro to BJJ and self defense

When: Sunday, June 30 from 12-2pm

Adam Maslach Workshop

Truck from Turtle series

Free to ROL students

30 min open mat afterwards

When: Thursday, July 11th at 7pm in lieu of Adult NoGi Intermediate class

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June 23

TacFit - Mon 06/24/24

Flow Day

Protocol: AMRAP - 20 Min

FlowFit Flow 8 - Kong Flow

  • Squat

  • Kong Backwards x2

  • Walkout

  • High Plank

  • Up Dog

  • Down Dog x2

  • Bear to Mountain Climber to Push Kick (R, L)

  • Kong Forward x2

June 22

This week for ROL KIDS!  6/23/24


Little Kids

Welcome to week #9 - This week in our Little Kids class, we'll be focusing on the Bearhug Escape (without arms). Our young grapplers will learn how to break free from this hold and regain control. It's going to be an exciting week full of fun and learning as they master this essential escape technique!


Kids All Levels

Welcome to week #9 - This week in our All Levels Kids class, we're honing our skills on escaping from Back Control. Our students will start by learning the Back Control Escape using the bridge technique, focusing on using leverage to create space. Then, they'll practice the Back Control Escape using the single leg method, which emphasizes movement and technique to regain a dominant position. Get ready for a week full of skill-building and fun as our young grapplers master these essential escapes!


Kids Intermediate

Welcome to week #15 - This week in Kids Intermediate, we will be focusing on effective submissions from the top position. Our young grapplers will kick off by learning the Key Lock from Top Control, honing their ability to secure and finish this submission. After gaining confidence with the Key Lock, they'll progress to mastering the Arm Lock from Top Control, ensuring they understand both the setup and execution. It's going to be an exciting week of detailed instruction and hands-on practice, enhancing their submission skills on the mats!


Kids Advanced

Join us for week #23 - This week in Kids Advanced, our focus shifts to Attacks from the Knee on Belly position. Students will learn how to set up and execute various submissions while maintaining control from this dominant position. We'll cover techniques that allow for smooth transitions into different attacks, ensuring a powerful and versatile Knee on Belly game. Get ready for an intense and informative week of skill-building on the mats!

  • Knee on Belly Attacks


Mat Chat Topic: Weakness

Game of the week: Tails


❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

UPCOMING TEAM COMPETITION: 

Grappling Industries 

Where: Oak Lawn Park District Community Pavilion 9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

When: July 13th

REGISTER NOW

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