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

• Rear Naked Choke

• Mat Chat: Trust

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 8

• Rear Naked Choke

• RNC defense (pull back)

• Mat Chat: Trust

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Front Bear Hug Defense

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Turtle Escape - Knee Grip

B (Thur/Sat)

• Rear Naked Choke Defense

• Rear Naked Choke (RNC)

• Arm Behind the Head Choke

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!"

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

• Transition from Side to Top

• Mat Chat: Respect

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 7

• Transition from Side to Top

• Cross Choke from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Respect

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Transition from Guard to Back Control

• Back Control Escape (bridge)

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

B (Thur/Sat)

• Bear Hug Defense to Kimura Lock

• Transition from Turtle to Back

• Bottom Collar Choke

Kids Intermediate:
Week 6 - Guard Escapes

• Takedown: Drop Seoi-nage

• Open Guard - Knee into Hip

• Open Guard Sitting - Lapel Pull

Kids Advanced:
Week 6 - Guard Escapes

• Takedown: Drop Seoi-nage

• Open Guard - Knee into Hip

• Open Guard Sitting - Lapel Pull

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

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

• Side Control Escape (hip control)

• Mat Chat: Bullying

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 6

• Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (far)

• Mat Chat: Bullying

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Guillotine Defense Standing

• Kimura Lock from Guard

• Kimura Bump from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Guillotine Defense from Guard

• Cross Choke from Guard

• Baseball Choke from Guard

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

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

• Kimura Lock from Side Control 

• Mat Chat: Community and Team

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 5

• Side Control Escape (double under)

• Kimura Lock from Side Control 

• Mat Chat: Community and Team

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Tackle Defense

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Triangle Choke from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Kick-up from Guard

• Arm Lock from Guard

• Pendulum Sweep from Guard

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.

‼️‼️RŌL KIDS ANNOUNCEMENTS‼️‼️

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

• RŌL Teens Workshop with Coach Dom

  • When August 17th at 11-12:30

  • REGISTER ➭ HERE
    

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

• Sprawl to Turtle

• Transition from Turtle to Back

• Mat Chat: Self-Defense

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 4

• Double Leg Take Down

• Sprawl to Turtle

• Transition from Turtle to Back

• Mat Chat: Self-Defense

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Bear Hug Take Down

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag step over)

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag inside hook)

B (Thur/Sat)

• Double Leg Take Down

• Arm Lock from Top Control

• Key Lock from Top Control

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."

Kids Program Curriculum - 6/29/25

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 3

• Arm Drag

• Bearhug Take Down

• Mat Chat: Decisions and Choices

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 3

• Arm Drag

• Bearhug Take Down

• Mat Chat: Decisions and Choices

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Single Leg Take Down Defense 

• Top Control Escape (trap, bridge and roll)

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Knee Inside

B (Thur/Sat)

• Jab Defense

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Hip Escape

• Cross Choke from Top Control

Kids Intermediate:
No Class This Week!

Kids Advanced:
No Class This Week!

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 8: Overhand & Connecting Kicks

• Boxing: The overhand punch – technique and timing

• Kickboxing: Low kick, switch body kick

• Combo: Bas Combination: Jab, Rear Hook (body) / Rear Uppercut, Lead Hook / Lead Hook (body), Rear High Kick

• Mat Chat: The Problem Isn’t the Problem: "My thoughts shape my feelings. I choose strong thoughts."
  
  NO TEENS STRIKING THIS WEEK ON FRIDAY!

Kids Program Curriculum - 6/21/25

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

• Chest Grip Escape (up grip)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near)

• Mat Chat: Disappointment

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 2

• Chest Grip Escape (up grip)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near)

• Mat Chat: Winning

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Single Leg Take Down from Collar Grips

• Hip-in Guard Pass

• Tripod Sweep from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Single Leg Take Down from Clinch

• Scissor Sweep from Guard

• Tripod Pass from Half Guard

Kids Intermediate:
Week 2 - Guard Sweeps

• Takedown: Guard Pull

• Scissor Sweeps

• Pendulum Sweep

Kids Advanced:
Week 2 - Guard Sweeps

• Takedown: Guard Pull

• Single Leg X-Sweeps

• Pendulum Sweep
  

Kids Competition Class:
Week 2 - Concept Mount

• Drill 1: Knee Drive to Mount to Hold

• Drill 2: Arm Lock from Top Control (grip wars)

• Drill 3: Cross Collar Choke (with resistance)

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 8: Overhand & Connecting Kicks

• Boxing: The overhand punch – technique and timing

• Kickboxing: Low kick, switch body kick

• Combo: Bas Combination: Jab, Rear Hook (body) / Rear Uppercut, Lead Hook / Lead Hook (body), Rear High Kick

• Mat Chat: The Problem Isn’t the Problem: "My thoughts shape my feelings. I choose strong thoughts."

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Kids Program Curriculum - 6/15/25

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

• Hook Defense

• Mat Chat: Winning

Kids Fundamentals:

Week 1

• Clinch to Single Leg Take Down

• Single Leg Take Down Defense

• Mat Chat: Winning

Teens Fundamentals:

Week 1

• Grip Breaking

• Open Guard Sitting

• Double Under Pass

Kids Intermediate:

Week 1 - Guard Sweeps

• Takedown: Guard Pull

• Tripod Sweep

• Chair Sweep

Kids Advanced:

Week 1

• Takedown: Guard Pull

• Tripod Sweep

• Chair Sweep

Kids/Teens Striking:

Week 7

• Boxing: Lead/Rear uppercut

• Kickboxing: Round kicks on the Thai pads

• Combo: The Bas Combo

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

Kids Competition Class:
Week 1
Concept: Sweeps
Mat Chat: Defending Without Panic

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Schedule Change 6/16 - Look out for Email with full details

Kids Program Curriculum - 6/8/25

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 3

• Arm Drag

• Bearhug Take Down

• Mat Chat: Decisions and Choices

Kids All Levels:

Week 3

• Arm Drag

• Bearhug Take Down

• Mat Chat: Decisions and Choices

Kids Intermediate:

Week 11

• Takedown: Bearhug Escape (with arms)

• Back Control Escape (bridge)

• Rear Naked Choke

Kids Advanced:

Week 11

• Takedown: Guard Pull

• Hip-in Pass

Kids Striking:

Week 6

• Boxing: Lead hook / Rear Hook

• Kickboxing: Switch kick from southpaw stance

• Combo: The Hemmers Combo

• Mat Chat: The Map is Not the Territory. "I choose to see clearly!"

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Schedule Change 6/16 - Please look out for Emails with full details!