We’re excited to announce that RŌL Academy will be walking in the Orland Park Christmas Parade and attending the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, November 30, 2025!

All students are invited to participate. Please have your child bundle up, stay warm, and tie their Jiu Jitsu belt around their coat or even layer up with the Gi so they can proudly represent RŌL Academy during the parade.

A parade participation waiver is required. Please stop by the office and complete the form NO LATER THAN MONDAY, 11/24. Do not wait—spots fill quickly, and we want to make sure your child is signed up to walk with us!

Drop-Off Information:
Time: 3:00–3:30pm
Location: Orland Park Police Department
Parade Position #: 23

Please Note: Parents/guardians must park and accompany children to parade staging Location (Orland Park Police Department)

Event Schedule:
• 3:00pm – Parade Staging
• 4:00pm – Parade Start
• 5:00pm – Tree Lighting Ceremony

We can’t wait to celebrate the season together with our RŌL community!

We are also inviting students to help decorate our RŌL Academy Parade Tree! Stop by the office to pick up a paper ornament for your child to decorate. Please return decorated ornaments to the office no later than 11/24 so we can display them at the event!

MORE EVENT INFORMATION HERE

Kids Program Curriculum - 11/23/25

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

• Arm Lock from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Sharing Jiu Jitsu

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 11

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag over)

• Arm Lock from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Sharing Jiu Jitsu

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Double Leg Take Down

• Arm Lock from Top Control

• Key Lock from Top Control

B (Thurs)

• Bear Hug Take Down

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag step over)

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag inside hook)

Kids Intermediate:
Week 24 - Back Control - Turtle

• Takedown: Double Leg Takedown

• Turtle Escape (turtle trap and roll)

• Anaconda Choke

Kids Competition Class:
Week 5  - Side Control - Offense

• Mat Chat: Importance of Flow

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week: 5

• Boxing: Parrying Straight Punches & Synch-Up Flow

• Kickboxing: The Switch Kick

• Combo: The Hemmers Combo

• Mat Chat: Be Persistent

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Kids Program Curriculum - 11/16/25

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

• Trap, Bridge, Roll

• Mat Chat: Jiu Jitsu History

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 10

• Trap, Bridge, Roll

• Keylock from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Jiu Jitsu History

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Jab Defense

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Hip Escape

• Cross Choke from Top Control

B (Thur/Sat)

• Single Leg Take Down Defense 

• Top Control Escape (trap, bridge and roll)

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Knee Inside

Kids Intermediate:
Week 23 - Back Control - Turtle

• Takedown: Double Leg Takedown

• Sprawl to Turtle

• Transition from Turtle to Back Control

Kids Competition Class:
Week 4:

• Side Control - Defense

• Mat Chat: Importance of Flow

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week: 5

• Boxing: Jab-Cross

• Kickboxing: The Step Kick - Southpaw

• Combo: The Switch It Combo

• Mat Chat: Never Stop Learning

Kids Program Curriculum - 11/9/25

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

• Bearhug Escape (without arms)

• Mat Chat: Weaknesses

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 9

• Bearhug Escape (without arms)

• Back Control Escape (bridge)

• Mat Chat: Weaknesses

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Single Leg Take Down from Clinch

• Scissor Sweep from Guard

• Tripod Pass from Half Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Single Leg Take Down from Collar Grips

• Hip-in Guard Pass

• Tripod Sweep from Guard

Kids Intermediate:
Week 22 - Back Control Submissions

• Takedown: Headlock Escape (with strikes)

• Arm Behind the Head Choke

• Bottom Lapel Choke

• NOGI - Rear Naked Choke

Kids Competition Class:
Week 2  - Top Control - Offensive

• Mat Chat: Dominant Positions

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week: 3  

• Boxing: The Cross

• Kickboxing: The Step Kick

• Combo: The Switch It Combo

• Mat Chat: Take Action

Kids Program Curriculum - 11/2/25

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)

• Guard Retention

• Open Guard Standing

• Chair Sweep

B (Thur/Sat)

• Grip Breaking

• Open Guard Sitting

• Double Under Pass

Kids Intermediate:
Week 21 - Back Control Submissions

• Takedown: Headlock Escape (with strikes)

• Rear Naked Choke

• Bottom Lapel Choke

Kids Competition Class:
Week 1  - Top Control 

• Defensive Approach

• Mat Chat: Defending Without Panic

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week: 2 

• Boxing: The Jab

• Kickboxing: Rear Round Kick - Southpaw

• Combo: The Sticks Combo

• Mat Chat: Decide Your Goals

  
  

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Kids Program Curriculum - 10/26/25

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

• Cross Choke from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Bullying

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 7

• Side Control Escape (single leg)

• Cross Choke from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Bullying

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Hook Defense

• Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure)

• Side Control Escape (re-guard)

B (Thur/Sat)

• Osoto Gari

• Kimura Lock from Side Control

• Kimura Lock from North-South

Kids Intermediate:
Week 20 - Back Control Transitions

• Takedown: Headlock Escapes (without strikes)

• Transition from Half Guard to Back Control

• Transition from Side Control to Back Control

Kids Advanced:
Week 20 - Back Control Transitions

• Takedown: Headlock Escapes (without strikes)

• Transition from Half Guard to Back Control

• Transition from Side Control to Back Control

Kids Competition Class:
Week 1  - Sweeps - Sweep to Mount

• Drill 1: 1-for-1 Scissor Sweep

• Drill 2: Kimura Bump 

• Drill 3: Chair Sweep 

• Mat Chat: Defending Without Panic

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week: 1 

• Boxing: Stance, Guard, Movement

• Kickboxing: Rear Round Kick - Fundamentals

• Combo: Sticks Combo 

• Mat Chat: How You Think Is Everything. "I choose thoughts that build me up!"

  
  

Kids Program Curriculum - 10/19/25

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 (shoulder pressure)

• Mat Chat: Bullying

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 6

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (far)

• Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure)

• Mat Chat: Bullying

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Head Lock Escape (lean forward)

• Head Lock Escape (lean backward)

• Transition from Side to Top Control

B (Thur/Sat)

• Standing Head Lock Defense (no strikes)

• Side Control Escape (belt grip)

• Side Control Escape (single leg)

Kids Intermediate:
Week 19 - Back Control Transitions

• Takedown: Headlock Escapes (without strikes)

• Transition from Guard to Back Control

• Transition from Top Control to Back Control

Kids Advanced:
Week 19 - Back Control Transitions

• Takedown: Headlock Escapes (without strikes)

• Transition from Guard to Back Control

• Transition from Top Control to Back Control

Kids Competition Class:
Week 14  - 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: 12

• Boxing: Numbers (1-5)

• Kickboxing: Numbers (1-5) + Kick

• Combo: The Dutch Drill

• Mat Chat: Osu!

Kids Program Curriculum - 10/12/25

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

• Kimura Lock from Side Control 

• Side Control Escape (double under)

• Mat Chat: Community and Team

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 18 - Back Control Escapes

• Takedown: Bearhug Escape (with arms)

• Back Control Escape (strong seatbelt grip)

• Back Control Escape (arm trap)

Kids Advanced:
Week 18 - Back Control Escapes

• Takedown: Collar Drag

• Back Control Escape (strong seatbelt grip)

• Back Control Escape (arm trap)

Kids Competition Class:
Week 13  - Escaping - Escape to Top or Guard

• 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: 11

• Boxing: Numbers (1-4)

• Kickboxing: Numbers (1-4)

• Combo: The Bas

• Mat Chat: Traits of Successful Leaders

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

• Sprawl to Turtle

• Transition from Turtle to Back

• Mat Chat: Self-Defense

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 4

• Sprawl to Turtle

• Transition from Turtle to Back

• Mat Chat: Self-Defense

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 17 - Back Control Escapes

• Takedown: Bearhug Escape (with arms)

• Back Control Escape (bridge)

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

Kids Advanced:
Week 17 - Back Control Escapes

• Takedown: Collar Drag

• Back Control Escape (bridge)

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

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.