Kids Program Curriculum - 2/15/26

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 2 (repeating)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near)

• Arm Lock Escape (hitchhiker)

• Mat Chat: Disappointment

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 5 - Guard - Submissions

• Takedown: Anke Pick

• Kimura Lock from Guard

• Guillotine from Guard

Kids Competition Class:
Week 2

• Takedowns

• Mat Chat: Starting Strong (First Score Wins Mentality)

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 5

• Boxing: Parrying Straight Punches & Synch-Up Flow

• Kickboxing: The Switch Kick

• Combo: The Hemmers Combo

• Mat Chat: Be Persistent

Adult Program Curriculum - 2/15/26

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!

Adult Gi 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

* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes 
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 11:

• Tani Otoshi - Arm and Collar Drags from Half Guard

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 11:

• Tani Otoshi - Butterfly Sweeps from Half Guard

Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

• Don’t get caught in the web… Spider Guard Escapes

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 5:

• Boxing: Upper Cuts & Two-Punch Series w/ Double Jab

• Kickboxing: Cross-Lead Kick / Lead Hook-Rear Kick

• Combo: The Sticks Combo
  

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

FULL EVENT LIST HERE

On February 7th, 2026, we had the privilege of hosting Peter Thanos for an outstanding seminar focused on side control domination. The session was designed for all levels, and Pete delivered concepts that were both highly technical and immediately applicable. He broke down the key principles that make side control truly effective, including proper weight distribution, hip positioning, crossface pressure, head control, and eliminating space before advancing. Rather than just chasing submissions, Pete emphasized earning them through control, patience, and intelligent transitions.

Now available on RŌL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/programs/2026-02-07-pete-thanos

If rules are meant to be broken, what jiujitsu rules do you like to break?

I don’t mind giving up my back. It is easier to escape than side control and I can attack you with arm locks and wrist locks if I can control your elbow. 

Kids Program Curriculum - 2/8/26

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)

• Mat Chat: Disappointment

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 2

• Chest Grip Escape (up grip)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near)

• Arm Lock Escape (hitchhiker)

• Mat Chat: Disappointment

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 4 - Guard - Submissions

• Takedown: Anke Pick

• Triangle Choke from Guard

• Arm Lock from Guard

Kids Competition Class:
Week 1  -  Pulling guard

• Mat Chat: Mental Preparation

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 3

• Boxing: Jab-Cross

• Kickboxing: The Step Kick - Southpaw

• Combo: The Switch It Combo

• Mat Chat: Never Stop Learning

  
  

Adult Program Curriculum - 2/8/26

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!

Adult Gi 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****

* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes 
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 10:

• Grip Fighting and Shield Sweeps from Half Guard

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 10:

• Tani Otoshi and Half Guard / Weave and Tripod Pass

Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

• More Spider Guard Sweeps and Drills

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 4:

• Boxing: Parrying Straight Punches & Synch Up Flow

• Kickboxing: Blocking Round Kicks / Numbers with Round Kick

• Combo: Dutch Drill - Complete

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

FULL EVENT LIST HERE

Weekly question guys 

What’s a Jiu Jitsu myth that drives you crazy?

Adult Program Curriculum - 2/1/26

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!

Adult Gi 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

* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 9:

• Grip Fighting and Half Guard Retention

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 9:

• Tani Otoshi and Under-hook Control from Half Guard

Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

• Intro to Spider Guard

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 3:

• Boxing: Hooks (Lead - Rear) - Single Punch Series

• Kickboxing: Cross-Lead Kick - Walking Round Kick

• Combo: Dutch Drill - Part 1

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Coach Pete Side Control Workshop (Gi)

• When: Feb 7th @ 11

FULL EVENT LIST HERE

Kids Program Curriculum - 2/1/26

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

• Hook Defense

• Mat Chat: Winning

Teens Fundamentals:
A

• Single Leg Take Down Defense 

• Top Control Escape (trap, bridge and roll)

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Knee Inside

B

• Jab Defense

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Hip Escape

• Cross Choke from Top Control

Kids Intermediate:
Week 2 - Guard - Sweeps

• Takedown: Guard Pull

• Scissor Sweep

• Pendulum Sweep

Kids Competition Class:
Week 13 

• Takedown Defense

• Mat Chat: Don’t Look - Listen

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 2

• Boxing: The Cross

• Kickboxing: The Step Kick

• Combo: The Switch It Combo

• Mat Chat: Get Out of Your Own Way

If you could instant obtain a high skill level in any position, which would you pick and why? 

I'd take half guard. It's one of those positions that just doesn't stick with me so I'd love to no longer have to learn it and focus on other positions or moves.