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June 12

Now LIVE! RŌL RECAP - May at RŌL Academy

Take a look at the highlights from the month of May here at the Academy!

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June 09
• 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

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UPCOMING Team Competition

Grappling Industries 

REGISTER NOW

When: Saturday, July 13th

Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion

Early registration - $90 thru June 29

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June 11

TacFit - Wed 06/12/24

Bodyweight Day

Protocol: 30/30 *5 x4

1) Tactical Pushup

  • Knee Press

  • Knee Press Extension

  • Tactical Pushup

2) Mountain Climber

  • Mountain Climber Plank

  • Mountain Climber Switch

  • Mountain Climber w/ Bow Pull

3) Squat

  • Parallel Squat

  • Trinity Squat

  • Tippy Toes Squat

4) Burpee

  • Burpee Plank Regression

  • Burpee Plank

  • Burpee

5) Ape

  • Internal Rotation

  • Knee Tilts

  • Ape

June 09

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

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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

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June 09

TacFit - Tue 06/11/24

Tool Day - Clubbells

Protocol: 30/30 *8 x4

CB 2H (alternate grips each round)

  1. Front Rock It

  2. Side Rock It

  3. Front Swing

  4. Outside Swing

  5. Inside Swing

  6. Front Pendulum

  7. Outside Pendulum

  8. Inside Pendulum

June 09

TacFit - Mon 06/10/24

Flow Day

Protocol: AMRAP - 20 Min

FlowFit Flow 6 - Tactical Burpee Plus Ape Flow

  • Squat

  • Burpee Plank Regression

  • Tactical Pushup

  • Mountain Climber w/ double bow pull (R)

  • Tactical Pushup

  • Mountain Climber w/ double bow pull (L)

  • Trinity Squat

  • Ape (R, L)

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

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

CHECK IT OUT

UPCOMING Team Competition

Grappling Industries 

REGISTER NOW

When: Saturday, July 13th

Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion

Early registration - $90 thru June 29

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June 06

TacFit - Thu 06/06/24

Combo Day: Bodyweight + Tool

Protocol: 45/15 *5 x4

  1. Tripod Squat (rotation)

  2. CB Double Pendulum

  3. Quad Press

  4. CB Double Alternating Arm Cast

  5. Bear Squat

June 05

TacFit - Wed 06/05/24

Bodyweight Day

Protocol: 30/30 *4 x4

1) Tripod Squat

  • Tripod Squat

  • Table Lift

  • Tripod Vertical

  • Tripod Overhead

2) Quad Press

  • Quad Plank

  • Quad Press Sea Saw

  • Quad Press Forward Ellipse

  • Quad Press

3) Bear Squat

  • Down Dog

  • Walk the Dog

  • Bear Squat

  • Bear Walk

4) Squat

  • Squat Parallel

  • Trinity Squat

  • Tippy Toes Squat

  • Squat Jump