July 06, 2024

• Edited (Jul 07, 2024)

Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 7/7/24

Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #17 - This week at Gi All Levels, our focus is on mastering escapes and transitions. We'll begin with the Head Lock Escape (Bend Down) to help you effectively free yourself from head locks. Next, we'll practice the Transition from Side to Back Control, ensuring smooth movement into a dominant position. Finally, we'll work on the Side Control Escape using the Belt Grip technique. Get ready for an exciting and educational week on the mats at Gi All Levels!

Gi Intermediate

Week 19: Back Control - Transition to Back Control

This week in Gi Intermediate, we are focusing on Back Control. Our primary goal will be mastering the Transition to Back Control, ensuring you can smoothly and effectively move into this dominant position. Prepare for an exciting week of skill development and practical training on the mats!

Gi Advanced

Block 3 - Closed Guard - Week 1 - Scissor Sweep

Scissor Sweeps
Scissor Sweep Counters

NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #21 - Turtle

This week in NoGi Intermediate, we're diving into techniques from the Turtle Position. We'll start with the Front Guillotine Escape (re-guard), where you'll learn to escape and regain a better position. Next, we'll cover the Front Guillotine Escape (sit-out), focusing on creating space and breaking free. Finally, we'll work on applying the Guillotine Choke from Turtle, adding an effective submission to your arsenal. Get ready for an engaging and detailed week of training on the mats!

Front Guillotine Escape (re-guard)
Front Guillotine Escape (sit-out)
Guillotine Choke from Turtle

NoGi Advanced

Block 3 - Turtle - Week 2 - Seat Belt

Hip High
Underhook
Fatman Roll

Striking

Muay Thai Curriculum - Teep Series Week 6

Catching the Teep Kick
Counters with Striking

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 #3 - 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

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

Kassidy Camargo

June 29, 2024

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!

Top Control Escape (trap, bridge, roll)

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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Thomas Rozdzynski

June 28, 2024

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

Kassidy Camargo

June 22, 2024

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

Kassidy Camargo

June 22, 2024

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!

Bearhug Escape (without arms)

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

Thomas Rozdzynski

June 21, 2024

TacFit - Friday 6/21/23

AMRAP - 10x each

Sit Thru
- Sit Thru Hip
- Sit Thru KneeSit
- Thru Extended
Club Right Side
- 2H CB Front Pendulum
- 2H CB Cast
- 2H CB Swipe
Mountain Climber
- Plank 10 seconds
- Mountain Climber Plank
- Mountain Climber Switch
Club Left Side
- 2H CB Front Pendulum
- 2H CB Cast
- 2H CB Swipe

Kassidy Camargo

June 16, 2024

• Edited (Jun 16, 2024)

Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 6/16/24

Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #14 - This week at Gi All Levels, we are focusing on Guillotine Chokes, not only how to apply them but also how to defend them. This is going to be an awesome week, see you on the mats!

Gi Intermediate

Week 16: Side Control - Side Control Attacks

This week, we're delving into the essential concept of Side Control Attacks. Throughout the week, we'll explore various strategies to effectively Submit from side control, enhancing your attacks. Our training will focus on understanding the principles behind the set-up and application of each attack from the Side Control position.

Gi Advanced

Welcome to Week #8 - Guard Passing

Open Guard Passing to Ankle Lock
Half Guard Pass

NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #18 - Back Control

This week's focus is all about mastering Back Control. If you want to refine your skills from the Back Control position we will be going over two powerful transitions and finishing things off with a very effective Escape.

Transition from Guard to Back Control
Transition from Side to Back Control
Back Control Escape (Bridge)

NoGi Advanced

Week #7:

Submission Defense/Escapes
Arm-in Triangle

Striking

Muay Thai Curriculum
Teep Series Week 4
Elbow Parry 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 #22 - 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

Kassidy Camargo

June 16, 2024

This week for ROL KIDS! 6/16/24

Little Kids

Welcome to week #8 - This week in our Little Kids class, we'll be moving on to one of our Self-Defense Techniques. The Little Kids will learn how to protect themselves in the scenario where they are being attacked from behind, effectively taking their opponents to the ground. It is going to be an awesome week!

Rear Naked Choke Defense (pull back)

Kids All Levels

Welcome to week #8 - This week in our All Levels Kids class, we are moving on to Back Control. Starting off we will be teaching the kids how to execute the Rear Naked Choke, one of the most common Chokes in Jiu Jitsu. Then, we will teach them how to defend the Choke from a standing position. It’s going to be a great week!

Kids Intermediate

Welcome to week #14 - This week in Kids Intermediate, we'll be honing our skills on takedowns and submissions. Our young athletes will begin with mastering the Clinch the Judo Takedown Osoto-Gair. Following that, they'll work on perfecting the Ezekiel 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 #22 - In Kids Advanced, we're delving into the Side Control Position. This week the kids will be mastering Side Control Attacks! Let’s pack the mats to learn more!