Summer time is here and I’m sure many of us have plans to travel, this brings up my questions;

Have you ever visited another gym ?

If you have, which one was your favorite?

If you haven’t, why not?

For those that have, do you have any tips or tricks for those that haven’t?

I’ve been to Marcelo Garcia’s gym in Dallas, I didn’t get to meet him since it was Pans and he was with his team. We started class and it was well over 100 degrees in the room, about 20 minutes into class the instructor realized how hot it was and turned on the a/c, it was almost to little too late. It was still a great class and open mat.  Since I’ve been there he’s moved to another facility and looking forward to checking it out.

As far as tips and tricks I always call ahead and make sure they take drop ins. Show up early and be ready for class/open mat.

On May 21st, 2025, RŌL Academy welcomed Adam Maslach for a dynamic seminar dedicated to straight and folding ankle locks—two potent and often underutilized submission options in both gi and nogi grappling. Drawing from his extensive competition experience and technical precision, Adam delivered a focused and highly detailed exploration of lower limb control, leg entanglements, and the breaking mechanics that make ankle locks effective at the highest levels.

https://rolacademy.tv/programs/2025-05-21-adam-maslach

Kids Program Curriculum - 5/25/25

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 1

• Hook Defense

• Mat Chat: Winning

Kids All Levels:

Week 1

• Clinch to Single Leg Take Down

• Single Leg Take Down Defense

• Mat Chat: Winning

Kids Intermediate:

Week 9

• Single Leg Takedown (inside trip)

• Knee Cut Pass

Kids Advanced:

Week 9

• Takedown: Double Leg Takedowns

• Guard Sweeps

Kids Striking:

Week 4: Linking Punches Together

• Boxing: Jab-Cross

• Kickboxing: The Step Kick (from Southpaw)

• Combo: Switch It

• Mat Chat: The Deepest Need. "I give love and respect to others"

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

None! 😊

Adult Program Curriculum - 5/25/25

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:

A (Mon-Wed)

• Head Lock Escape (lean forward)

• Head Lock Escape (lean backward)

• Transition from Side to Top Control

B (Thurs-Sat)

• Standing Head Lock Defense (no strikes)***

• Side Control Escape (belt grip)**

• Side Control Escape (single leg)****

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 4:

• Folding Pass Strategies

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 4:

• Guillotine Chokes

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Aoki lock basics

NoGi Advanced:

• Bottom Pins Side Control

• Side Guard Continued and Underhook Escapes

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Upcoming workshops

• ADAM MASLACH GI: 5/31 @ 11AM

April Highlights at ROL Academy!

Give it a read by following the link below

https://www.rolacademy.com/rolrecap

April Highlights at ROL Academy!

Give it a read by following the link below

https://www.rolacademy.com/rolrecap

Laundry, there are memes about how much laundry jiu jitsu generates. Especially for newer people to jiu jitsu, what tips can you offer  to help avoid being the stinky person?

-Always wash your stuff, don't try to re-ware it

-Adding vinegar along with detergent helps kill bacteria that will cause smells

-Washing on cold and hang drying helps prevents gis from shrinking

-Laying gis out in the out in the sun to dry lets the natural UV light kill ordor causing bacteria, and gives your gi that really nice rough texture your partners will love you for 🤣

-If you can't wash your stuff right away, hang it, don't bunch it up or leave it in the bag

What else can you share?

ROL TV is proud to introduce new additions to our ever-growing instructional library, featuring an insightful and highly practical series by Professor Russ focused on the straight ankle lock — one of the most fundamental yet powerful submissions in Jiu Jitsu.

Kids Program Curriculum - 5/18/25

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 14

• Guard Pull

• Mat Chat: Rules

Kids All Levels:

Week 14

• Guard Pull

• Bull-rider Pass

• Mat Chat: Rules

Kids Intermediate:

Week 8

• Ouchi-Gari

• Half Guard Transition to Back Control

Kids Advanced:

Week 8

• Takedown: Single Legs

• Turtle Escapes

Kids Striking:

Week 3: Power Punching & Kicking

• Boxing: The Cross – hip rotation and power generation

• Kickboxing: The Step Kick

• Combo: Switch It

• Mat Chat: Get Out of Your Own Way. "I focus on growth, not fear."

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

NONE 😊

Adult Program Curriculum - 5/18/25

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:

A (Mon-Wed)

• Front Bear Hug Defense

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Turtle Escape - Knee Grip

B (Thurs-Sat)

• Rear Naked Choke Defense

• Rear Naked Choke (RNC)

• Arm Behind the Head Choke

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 3:

• Toreando Passing

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 3:

• Hip-in and Lag Drag Passing

Adult Gi Advanced:

• NO CLASS THIS WEEK

NoGi Advanced:

• Bottom Pins Side Control

• Side Guard Continued and Underhook Escapes

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Upcoming Workshops

• ADAM MASLACH NOGI: 5/21 @ 7PM

• ARMAN FATHI NOGI: 5/23 @ 7PM

• ADAM MASLACH GI: 5/31 @ 11AM