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August 28

Shoutout to Coach Scott for the semi-private lessons for some of our kids, helping them where they struggle and getting them ready for future competitions. 

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August 24

Kids Program Curriculum - 8/24/25


Welcome to a New Week in the Kids Program! 

Each week in our Kids Program, we're building confidence, discipline, and focus as we dive into new techniques and skills on the mats. From mastering fundamental movements to developing more advanced concepts, every class is designed to help our young athletes grow both in Jiu Jitsu and in life. We’re all about learning, teamwork, and, of course, having fun along the way! Get ready for an exciting week of training and improvement!


Little Kids:
Week 11


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 11


Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


Kids Intermediate:
Week 10 - Side Control Escapes 

  • Takedown: Bearhug Escape (without arms)

  • Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure)

  • Side Control Escape (single leg)


Kids Advanced:
Week 10 - Side Control Escapes 

  • Takedown: Standing Seoi-nage

  • Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure)

  • Side Control Escape (single leg)



Kids Competition Class:
Week 7 - Guard Passing - Establish Side Control

  • Drill 1: Guard Pull to Sweep

  • Drill 2: Sweep to Pass Sequence

  • Drill 3: Pass to Submission

  • Mat Chat: Staying Focused


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 4:

  • Boxing: The Jab-Cross (“1-2”)

  • Kickboxing: The Step Kick (Southpaw)

  • Combo: Switch It Combo

  • Mat Chat: Never Stop Learning. "Everyday I Learn and Grow!”

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August 17

Kids Program Curriculum - 8/17/25


Welcome to a New Week in the Kids Program! 

Each week in our Kids Program, we're building confidence, discipline, and focus as we dive into new techniques and skills on the mats. From mastering fundamental movements to developing more advanced concepts, every class is designed to help our young athletes grow both in Jiu Jitsu and in life. We’re all about learning, teamwork, and, of course, having fun along the way! Get ready for an exciting week of training and improvement!


Little Kids:
Week 10


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 10


Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


Kids Intermediate:
Week 9 - Side Control Escapes 

  • Takedown: Bearhug Escape (without arms)

  • Side Control Escape (double under)

  • Side Control Escape (re-guard)


Kids Advanced:
Week 9 - Side Control Escapes 

  • Takedown: Standing Seoi-nage

  • Side Control Escape (double under)

  • Side Control Escape (re-guard)



Kids Competition Class:
Week 6 - Sequencing - Connect 3 Techniques

  • Drill 1: Sweep to Pass Flow 

  • Drill 2: Pass to Mount Transition

  • Drill 3: Mount to Submission Flow

  • Mat Chat: Importance of Flow


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 3:

  • Boxing: The Cross

  • Kickboxing: The Switch Kick

  • Combo: Switch It Combo

  • Mat Chat: "I don’t wait. I take action!”

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August 10

Kids Program Curriculum - 8/10/25


Welcome to a New Week in the Kids Program! 

Each week in our Kids Program, we're building confidence, discipline, and focus as we dive into new techniques and skills on the mats. From mastering fundamental movements to developing more advanced concepts, every class is designed to help our young athletes grow both in Jiu Jitsu and in life. We’re all about learning, teamwork, and, of course, having fun along the way! Get ready for an exciting week of training and improvement!


Little Kids:
Week 9


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 9


Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


Kids Intermediate:
Week 8 - Guard Pass

  • Takedown: Osoto-gari

  • Toreando

  • Step Through


Kids Advanced:
Week 8 - Guard Pass

  • Takedown: Osoto-gari

  • Toreando

  • Step Through


Kids Competition Class:
Week 5 - Back Control - Keeping Back Control

  • Drill 1: Lapel Choke 

  • Drill 2: Rear Naked Choke (RNC) 

  • Drill 3: Arm Behind the Head Choke

  • Mat Chat: Staying Calm Under Pressure


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 2:

  • Boxing: The Jab

  • Kickboxing: Rear Round Kick - Southpaw

  • Combo: Sticks Combo - Jab, Cross, Hook, Round Kick

  • Mat Chat: Decide On Your Dreams and Goals. "Clear goals give me clear direct direction!”

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August 03

Kids Program Curriculum - 8/3/25


Welcome to a New Week in the Kids Program! 

Each week in our Kids Program, we're building confidence, discipline, and focus as we dive into new techniques and skills on the mats. From mastering fundamental movements to developing more advanced concepts, every class is designed to help our young athletes grow both in Jiu Jitsu and in life. We’re all about learning, teamwork, and, of course, having fun along the way! Get ready for an exciting week of training and improvement!


Little Kids:
Week 8


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 8


Teens Fundamentals:

A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


Kids Intermediate:
Week 7 - Guard Pass

  • Takedown: Osoto-gari

  • Bull Rider Pass

  • Knee Cut


Kids Advanced:
Week 7 - Guard Pass

  • Takedown: Osoto-gari

  • Hip-in Pass

  • Knee Cut


Kids Competition Class:
COMPETITION RECAP & REVIEW


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 1: Guard, Movement and Rear Round Kick

  • Boxing:  Stance, Guard, Movement

  • Kickboxing: Rear Round Kick - Fundamentals

  • Combo: Sticks Combo - Jab, Cross, Hook, Round Kick

  • Mat Chat: "I choose thoughts that build me up!"

July 26

Kids Program Curriculum - 7/27/25


Welcome to a New Week in the Kids Program! 

Each week in our Kids Program, we're building confidence, discipline, and focus as we dive into new techniques and skills on the mats. From mastering fundamental movements to developing more advanced concepts, every class is designed to help our young athletes grow both in Jiu Jitsu and in life. We’re all about learning, teamwork, and, of course, having fun along the way! Get ready for an exciting week of training and improvement!


Little Kids:
Week 7


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 7


Teens Fundamentals:

A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


Kids Intermediate:
Week 6 - Guard Escapes


Kids Advanced:
Week 6 - Guard Escapes



Kids Competition Class:
Week 5 - Back Control - Keeping Back Control

  • Drill 1: Lapel Choke 

  • Drill 2: Rear Naked Choke (RNC) 

  • Drill 3: Arm Behind the Head Choke

  • Mat Chat: Staying Calm Under Pressure


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 11:Week 12: Full Integration

  • Boxing: The Single Punch Series – rapid-fire accuracy

  • Kickboxing: Kick Review Drills: Rear Round Kick, Step Kick, Switch Kick, Teep Kick

  • Combo: The Dutch Drill (experienced) / Single Punch Series w/kicks (kids)

  • Mat Chat: Review & Discuss All Mat Chats - based on the book Inner Excellence

July 20
• Edited (Jul 20, 2025)

Kids Program Curriculum - 7/20/25


Welcome to a New Week in the Kids Program! 

Each week in our Kids Program, we're building confidence, discipline, and focus as we dive into new techniques and skills on the mats. From mastering fundamental movements to developing more advanced concepts, every class is designed to help our young athletes grow both in Jiu Jitsu and in life. We’re all about learning, teamwork, and, of course, having fun along the way! Get ready for an exciting week of training and improvement!


Little Kids:
Week 6


Kids Fundamentals:

Week 6


Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


Kids Intermediate:

Week 5 - Guard Escapes

  • Takedown: Drop Seoi-nage

  • Open Guard Sitting

  • Open Guard Standing


Kids Advanced:
Week 5 - Side Control Escapes

  • Takedown: Drop Seoi-nage

  • Open Guard Sitting

  • Open Guard Standing


Kids Competition Class:
NO CLASS - Grappling Industries Team Competition in Oak Lawn at the Oak Lawn Pavilion 


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 11: Explosive Striking

  • Boxing: Numbers 1-5 (full punch series)

  • Kickboxing: Jumping bicycle round kicks

  • Combo: The Dekkers

  • Mat Chat: Power Comes from the Inside

July 13

Kids Program Curriculum - 7/13/25


Welcome to a New Week in the Kids Program! 

Each week in our Kids Program, we're building confidence, discipline, and focus as we dive into new techniques and skills on the mats. From mastering fundamental movements to developing more advanced concepts, every class is designed to help our young athletes grow both in Jiu Jitsu and in life. We’re all about learning, teamwork, and, of course, having fun along the way! Get ready for an exciting week of training and improvement!


Little Kids:

Week 5


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 5


Teens Fundamentals:

A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


Kids Intermediate:

Week 3 - Guard Submissions

  • Takedown: Ankle Pick

  • Kimura Lock from Guard

  • Guillotine from Guard


Kids Advanced:

Week 3 - Guard Submissions

  • Takedown: Ankle Pick

  • Kimura Lock from Guard

  • Guillotine from Guard



Kids Competition Class:

Week 4 - Takedowns- Secure Top Control

  • Drill 1: Collar Drag

  • Drill 2: Double Leg Takedown

  • Drill 3: Single Leg Takedown

  • Mat Chat: Starting Strong (First Score Wins)


Kids/Teens Striking:

Week 10: Single Punch Series & Switch Kick Combo

  • Boxing: The single punch series – rapid-fire accuracy

  • Kickboxing: Hook, low kick, hook, switch kick

  • Combo: The Holland Combo: Jab. Cross, Hook, Hook (Body), Hook, Rearv Round Kick

  • Mat Chat: There's No Failure. Only Feedback.

June 24
• Edited (Aug 17, 2025)

‼️‼️RŌL KIDS ANNOUNCEMENTS‼️‼️




  • ALL students MUST HAVE long sleeve Rashguard as well as indoor shoes to attend any class within the kids program

July 06

Kids Program Curriculum - 7/6/25


Welcome to a New Week in the Kids Program! 

Each week in our Kids Program, we're building confidence, discipline, and focus as we dive into new techniques and skills on the mats. From mastering fundamental movements to developing more advanced concepts, every class is designed to help our young athletes grow both in Jiu Jitsu and in life. We’re all about learning, teamwork, and, of course, having fun along the way! Get ready for an exciting week of training and improvement!


Little Kids:
Week 4


Kids Fundamentals:

Week 4


Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


Kids Intermediate:

Week 2 - Guard Submissions

  • Takedown: Ankle Pick

  • Triangle Choke from Guard

  • Arm Lock from Guard


Kids Advanced:
Week 2 - Guard Submissions

  • Takedown: Ankle Pick

  • Triangle Choke from Guard

  • Arm Lock from Guard


Kids Competition Class:
Week 3 - Sequencing - Connect 3 Techniques

  • Drill 1: Sweep to Pass Flow

  • Drill 2: Pass to Mount Transition

  • Drill 3: Mount to Submission Flow

  • Mat Chat: Importance of Flow


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 9: Single Punch Series & Spin Kicks

  • Boxing: The single punch series – rapid-fire accuracy

  • Kickboxing: Hook low kick, hook high kick

  • Combo: The Sticks Combo: Jab. Uppercut, Hook, Rear Body Kick

  • Mat Chat: You Are Not Your Mind - "I control my thoughts. My thoughts don’t control me."