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October 02

Tap Cancer Out Tournament is coming up fast! Here are some things you need to do before then as well as some important dates and deadlines.

Immediately!

Create a login and fighter profile on Smoothcomp ! This should include information such as name, age, rank, and academy.

RSVP to the team dinner at Competition Team Dinner | ROL Academy

Tuesday 10/7 - Registration Closes

Friday 10/10 5pm-6:30p OPTIONAL EARLY WEIGH IN

Friday 10/10 - Last night to fundraise and earn perks for $1000 or less. You can pick up your swag when you arrive at the tournament in the morning. If you raise $2k and earn a gi, they will email you and have it shipped to you.

Saturday 10/11 - COMPETITION! Team dinner at 6!

Let me know if you have any questions!!!

Good luck to all our fighters! Thanks to everyone for your support!

October 05

Kids Program Curriculum - 10/5/25


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 17 - Back Control Escapes


Kids Advanced:
Week 17 - Back Control Escapes



Kids Competition Class:
NO CLASS--TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week: 10

  • Boxing: Single Punch Series

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

  • Combo: The Dekkers

  • Mat Chat: Be Real. Be Reliable.

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September 28

Kids Program Curriculum - 9/28/25


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 2


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 2


Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


Kids Intermediate:
Week 15 - Side Control Submissions


Kids Advanced:

Week 15 - Side Control Submissions



Kids Competition Class:
Week 12 - Knee on Belly - Control with Pressure

  • Drill 1: Knee on Belly Switch

  • Drill 2: Knee on Belly Arm Lock - Control with Pressure

  • Drill 3: Knee on Belly Hold  

  • Mat Chat: Pressure vs. Control


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week : 9

  • Boxing: Single Punch Series (1-4)

  • Kickboxing: Hook -> Round Kick (Body) aka "Lumberjacks"

  • Combo: The Dekkers

  • Mat Chat: Talk it Out, Work it Out.

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September 21

Kids Program Curriculum - 9/21/25


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 2


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 2


Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


Kids Intermediate:
Week 15 - Side Control Submissions


Kids Advanced:
Week 15 - Side Control Submissions


Kids Competition Class:
Week 12 - Escaping - Escape to Guard or Top

  • Drill 1: Top Control Escape (trap, bridge, roll)

  • Drill 2: Side Control Escape (re-guard)

  • Drill 3: Back Control Escape (bridge) - Keep Hooks

  • Mat Chat: Mental Preparation


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week : 8

  • Boxing: Overhand Punch

  • Kickboxing: Low Kick-Switch Body Kick

  • Combo: The Holland Combo

  • Mat Chat: Be Brave, Be Different. “I create new paths!”

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September 14

Kids Program Curriculum - 9/14/25


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 1


Kids Fundamentals:

Week 1


Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


Kids Intermediate:
Week 14 - Side Control Escapes 


Kids Advanced:

Week 14 - Side Control Escapes 



Kids Competition Class:
Week 11 - Turtle - Take the Back

  • Drill 1: Transition from Turtle to Back

  • Drill 2: Turtle Hook Control 

  • Drill 3: Turtle Escape (trap and roll)

  • Mat Chat: Turning Defense to Offense


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week : 7

  • Boxing: Lead/Rear Uppercuts

  • Kickboxing: Round kicks on the Thai pads

  • Combo: The Holland Combo

  • Mat Chat: Focus. "I spend my time on what matters."

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September 07

Kids Program Curriculum - 9/7/25


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 14


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 14


Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


Kids Intermediate:
Week 13 - Side Control Escapes 

  • Takedown: Hip Toss

  • Side Control Escape (hip control)

  • Side Control Escape (butterfly hook to re-guard)


Kids Advanced:

Week 13 - Side Control Escapes 

  • Takedown: Hip Toss

  • Side Control Escape (hip control)

  • Side Control Escape (butterfly hook to re-guard)


Kids Competition Class:
Week 10 - Scoring - Score and Hold

  • Drill 1: 3-Second Control Drill

  • Drill 2: Takedown to Pass 

  • Drill 3: Sweep to Pass to Mount Circuit

  • Mat Chat: Understanding Points


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week : 6

  • Boxing: Hooks - Lead/Rear

  • Kickboxing: Switch Kick (Southpaw)

  • Combo: Hemmers Combo (8 Hooks)

  • Mat Chat: Analyze the Details. "I pay attention. I look closely."

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September 03

Question for the coaches and parents…. How do you feel about the off script technique of the scissor sweep? Is this something that our little kids can handle? 

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August 31

Kids Program Curriculum - 8/31/25


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:

With Kassidy Camargo - Tyler Lorek - Scott Tresch - Russell Usauskas - Bekah Bradshaw
Week 12


Kids Fundamentals:

With Peter Thanos - Bekah Bradshaw - Kassidy Camargo
Week 12


Teens Fundamentals:

With Kassidy Camargo - Tim Jurgovan
A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


Kids Intermediate:

With Scott Tresch - Tim Jurgovan - Bekah Bradshaw - SAM SHALAKHTI
Week 11 - Side Control Escapes 

  • Takedown: Single Leg Takedown

  • Transition from Side to Top

  • Transition from Side to Top (foot in)


Kids Advanced:

With Dom Adolfo
Week 11 - Side Control Escapes 

  • Takedown: Single Leg Takedown

  • Transition from Side to Top

  • Transition from Side to Top (foot in)



Kids Competition Class:

With Scott Tresch
Week 8 - NO CLASS - TEAM COMPETITION


Kids/Teens Striking:

With John Zapala - Tyler Lorek
Week 4:

  • Boxing: Parrying the Jab/Cross & Sync-up flow

  • Kickboxing: Switch Kick (Orthodox)

  • Combo: Hemmers Combo (7 Hooks)

  • Mat Chat: “Fall down seven times, stand up eight!”

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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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