Adult Program Curriculum - 5/11/25

Welcome to a New Week in the Adult Program! 

Each week, we’re building skills and exploring techniques designed to deepen your understanding and elevate your practice on the mats. From refining foundational movements to mastering advanced concepts, our focus is on cultivating confidence, control, and creativity in every position. Get ready to train hard, support your teammates, and push yourself as we dive into another week of growth and discovery!

* One Stripe

** Two Stripes

***Three Stripes 

**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Fundamentals:

B (Mon-Wed)

• Transition from Guard to Back Control

• Back Control Escape (bridge)***

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

A (Thurs-Sat)

• Bear Hug Defense to Kimura Lock

• Transition from Turtle to Back

• Bottom Collar Choke****

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 2:

• Lapel traps and Attacks

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 2:

• X Guard

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Ankle Defense

NoGi Advanced:

• Bottom Side Control Pin Escapes

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Armin Fathi Seminar

• When: May 23rd @ 7PM

The DLR X Sweeps series by Professor Russell Usauskas offers a comprehensive exploration of the De La Riva (DLR) guard transitions into X-guard, a pivotal concept. This series emphasizes the fluidity between guards, showcasing how to effectively off-balance opponents and create sweeping opportunities. By integrating the DLR hook with X-guard entries, practitioners can disrupt their opponent’s base, leading to successful sweeps and positional advancements. Professor Russ’s instruction delves into the mechanics of grip control, hip movement, and timing, ensuring that students grasp the nuances of each transition.

Adult Program Curriculum - 5/4/25

Welcome to a New Week in the Adult Program! 

Each week, we’re building skills and exploring techniques designed to deepen your understanding and elevate your practice on the mats. From refining foundational movements to mastering advanced concepts, our focus is on cultivating confidence, control, and creativity in every position. Get ready to train hard, support your teammates, and push yourself as we dive into another week of growth and discovery!

* One Stipe

** Two Stripes

***Three Stripes 

**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Fundamentals:

B (Mon-Wed)

• Guillotine Defense Standing****

• Kimura Lock from Guard****

• Kimura Bump from Guard
  

A (Thurs-Sat)

• Guillotine Defense from Guard

• Cross Choke from Guard

• Baseball Choke from Guard

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 1:

• Sweeps from Guard

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 1:

• Attacks from Guard

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Single Leg X Leg Lock Basics

NoGi Advanced:

• Pin Escapes - Half Guard

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Weekly Questions are here!

I'm curious to know what's the most important principle or concept in Jiu Jitsu you you have implemented and would recommend to everyone?

Feel free to share your tips and experiences with us in the comments below. We can’t wait to hear from you all!

What is the most challenging part of Jiu Jitsu?

Share your thoughts, comments and ideas. I’d love to hear from all of you guys. 

Kids Program Curriculum - 5/4/25

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 12

• Kimura Bump

• Mat Chat: Strengths

Kids All Levels:

Week 12

• Open Guard Sitting

• Kimura Bump

• Mat Chat: Strengths

Kids Intermediate:

Week 6

• Takedown: Kouchi-gari

• Side Control Escape (double under)

• Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure)

Kids Advanced:

Week 6

• Takedown: Hip Toss

• Back Control Escapes

Kids Striking:

Week 1: Foundations of Striking

• Boxing: Introduction to stance, guard, and movement

• Kickboxing: Rear round kick fundamentals

• Mat Chat: Everything is Here to Help You

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

None 😊

Kids Program Curriculum - 4/27/25

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 11

• Arm Lock from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Sharing Jiu Jitsu

Kids All Levels:

Week 11

• Arm Lock from Top Control

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag over)

• Mat Chat: Sharing Jiu Jitsu

Kids Intermediate:

Week 5

• Takedown: Drop Seoi-nage

• Side Control Escape (single leg)

• Kimura Lock from Side Control

Kids Advanced:

Week 5

• Takedown: Hip Toss

• Back Control Attacks

Kids Striking:

Week 11: Explosive Striking

• Boxing: Numbers 1-5 (full punch series)

• Kickboxing: Jumping bicycle round kicks

• Combo: Dekkers Combination with round kick finisher

• Mat Chat: There’s No Failure, Only Feedback. "Mistakes help me grow. Failure is feedback!"

• Mat Chat: There’s No Failure, Only Feedback. "Mistakes help me grow. Failure is feedback!"

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

None 😊

What class would you create?

If you made a class, what would it be? What would the objective be? Who would want to go?

I think a “Combat Jiujitsu” class would be pretty cool. When you introduce the open palm strikes, you really have to focus on control and positioning before you can think about submissions. A wise man once told me, “if you’re doing jiujitsu correctly, your opponent won’t be able to strike you.” I also like the old school vibe of “You can’t do anything I don’t let you.” Plus it seems to be pretty traditional. I’ve heard stories of dojo storming in the old days where they would make the blue belt control the challenger and submit them by slaps because you had to pay for lessons to witness the submissions. 

What class would you want to attend

Adult Program Curriculum - 4/27/25

Welcome to a New Week in the Adult Program! 

Each week, we’re building skills and exploring techniques designed to deepen your understanding and elevate your practice on the mats. From refining foundational movements to mastering advanced concepts, our focus is on cultivating confidence, control, and creativity in every position. Get ready to train hard, support your teammates, and push yourself as we dive into another week of growth and discovery!

* One Stipe

** Two Stripes

***Three Stripes 

**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Fundamentals:

B (Mon-Wed)

• Tackle Defense**

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Triangle Choke from Guard

A (Thurs-Sat)

• Kick-up from Guard

• Arm Lock from Guard***

• Pendulum Sweep from Guard

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 26:

• Continued Leg Attacks

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 26:

• Continued Leg Attacks

Adult Gi Advanced:

• De La Riva Final Review and Trouble Shooting

NoGi Advanced:

• Pin Escapes - Half Guard

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Question of the week.  How Importantly do you feel it is to stay healthy and physically strong to continue your jujitsu journey? I personally feel you have to maintain good health overall mentally and physically in order to progress.  What are your thoughts??