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

  
  

🎃UPCOMING HALLOWEEN SCHEDULE 10/31🎃

‼️‼️RŌL KIDS ANNOUNCEMENTS‼️‼️

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

KIDS PROMOTION CEREMONY

• When: Saturday, November 8th @ 10AM

• INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO CELEBRATE TOGETHER!

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TEENS PROMOTION CEREMONY (COMBINED WITH ADULTS)

• When: Saturday, November 15th @ 11AM

• INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO CELEBRATE TOGETHER!

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

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!

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.

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

• Bearhug Take Down

• Mat Chat: Decisions and Choices

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 2

• Arm Drag

• Bearhug Take Down

• Mat Chat: Decisions and Choices

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 15 - Side Control Submissions

• Takedown: Arm Drag to Bearhug Takedown

• Arm in Choke from Side Control

• Kimura Lock from North-South

• Arm in Choke from Side Control for NoGI Continued

Kids Advanced:
Week 15 - Side Control Submissions

• Takedown: Arm Drag to Bearhug Takedown

• Arm in Choke from Side Control

• Clock Choke from Knee on Belly

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.