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.

Adult Program Curriculum - 9/28/25

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!

Adult Gi 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

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

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 21:

• Side Control Escapes

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 21:

• Side Control Escapes

Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

• Passing Spider Guard

Adult NoGi Study with Coach John:

• North South Kimura. Trapping the bottom arm and the Kimura/side triangle dilemma - continued

Striking:

• Boxing: Single Punch Series (1-4)

• Kickboxing: Hook -> Round Kick (Body) aka "Lumberjacks"

• Combo: The Dekkers

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

TAP CANCER OUT SUNDAY COMPETITION CLASSES

• When: Sundays at 6pm up until the Oct 11th Competition

JESSE WALKER SEMINAR

• When: Saturday, October 4th

TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION

• When: Saturday, October 11th

• Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion in Oak Lawn

• Register HERE

Question of the week! Is it ever a mental challenge to train hard with someone you are friendly with? How do you find that balance between pushing yourself and others while still being a good training partner? 

Great question last night from the Striking crew - why do we strike the pad across the body when throwing straight punches (jab/cross), instead of the same pad on same side?

Kids Program Curriculum - 9/21/25

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

• Arm Lock Escape (hitchhiker)

• 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)

• 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 15 - Side Control Submissions

• Takedown: Arm Drag to Bearhug Takedown

• Kimura Lock from Side Control

• Bread Cutter Choke for GI

• Arm in Choke from Side Control for NoGI

Kids Advanced:
Week 15 - Side Control Submissions

• Takedown: Arm Drag to Bearhug Takedown

• Kimura Lock from Side Control

• Bread Cutter Choke

Kids Competition Class:
Week 12 - Escaping - Escape to Guard or Top

• 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 : 8

• Boxing: Overhand Punch

• Kickboxing: Low Kick-Switch Body Kick

• Combo: The Holland Combo

• Mat Chat: Be Brave, Be Different. “I create new paths!”

Adult Program Curriculum - 9/21/25

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!

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 - Week 20:

• Final Week from Turtle - Chokes and more

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 20:

• Final Week from Turtle - Crucifix 

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Passing Butterfly Guard

NoGi Advanced:

• North South Kimura. Trapping the bottom arm and the Kimura/side triangle dilemma.

Striking:

• Boxing: Overhand Punch

• Kickboxing: Low Kick-Switch Body Kick

• Combo: The Holland Combo

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

PARKING LOT RESURFASSING TOMORROW & FOLLOWING MONDAY

• PLAN ACCORDINGLY

• ARRIVE EARLY

• PARKING IN THE BACK WILL BE AVAILABLE
  
  TAP CANCER OUT SUNDAY COMPETITION CLASSES

• When: Sundays at 6pm up until the Oct 11th Competition

Jesse Walker Seminar

• When: Saturday, October 4th @ 11:30

TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION

• When: Saturday, October 11th

• Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion in Oak Lawn

• Register HERE

What’s the number one intangible skillset to have when training Jiu Jitsu?

For me resilience stands out. There are days/weeks when I feel progress is not visible or noticeable but training must continue. I feel that I have to be resilient regardless of doing things incorrectly, getting smashed, not seeing visible results, etc.

The real progress starts with consistently showing up.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this!

“Mission First, Safety Always” was one of the most memorable phrases we used in the military. In combat sports, accidents and injuries happen. It sucks to be hurt and then you get sidelined while your training partners progress. Avoiding these incidents is paramount for me, my kids, and my students.

There is currently a free John Danaher video on bjjfanatics about training safely. Check it out while it’s free!!!!

https://bjjfanatics.com/products/train-safe-reducing-the-risk-of-injury-accidents-in-the-jiu-jitsu-training-room-by-john-danaher

Here’s the question of the week.  How do you train to stay calm and composed under extreme pressure, like in bad positions?  Getting smashed  or pretty close to being submitted.