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November 23
• Edited (Nov 23, 2025)

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

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November 23
• Edited (Nov 23, 2025)

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


Kids Fundamentals:

Week 11


Teens Fundamentals:

A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thurs)


Kids Intermediate:
Week 24 - Back Control - Turtle



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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November 16

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


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 10


Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


Kids Intermediate:
Week 23 - Back Control - Turtle


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

November 09

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


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 9


Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


Kids Intermediate:
Week 22 - Back Control Submissions



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

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November 02

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


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 8


Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


Kids Intermediate:
Week 21 - Back Control Submissions


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


October 26

🎃UPCOMING HALLOWEEN SCHEDULE 10/31🎃

October 26
• Edited (Oct 26, 2025)

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


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 7


Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


Kids Intermediate:

Week 20 - Back Control Transitions


Kids Advanced:
Week 20 - Back Control Transitions



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!"


October 19

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


Kids Fundamentals:

Week 6


Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


Kids Intermediate:
Week 19 - Back Control Transitions


Kids Advanced:

Week 19 - Back Control Transitions


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!

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October 13

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


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 5


Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


Kids Intermediate:
Week 18 - Back Control Escapes


Kids Advanced:
Week 18 - Back Control Escapes



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

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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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