Question of the week. 

What are you doing off the mat that you think will help you with your training on the mat? Are you strength training, watching instructional videos, watching sparring film, managing your nutrition, or something else? 

Personally I’m a huge advocate of strength training. If you look at any of the big time tournaments, all the top practitioners look like superheroes. I feel that this can’t be ignored. I heard a quote somewhere that said “Jiu Jitsu is for the little guy… but then the big guys started learning Jiu Jitsu too”. 

Kids Program Curriculum - 2/2/25

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 13

• Open Guard Standing

• Mat Chat: Being Responsible

Kids All Levels:

Week 13

• Open Guard Standing

• Chair Sweep

• Mat Chat: Being Responsible

Kids Intermediate:

Week 13

• Takedown: Hip Toss

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag over)

• Cross Choke from Top Control

Kids Advanced:

Week 13

• Takedown: Seoi Nage

• Side Control Escapes

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

⛸️ RŌL KIDS OUTING - Ice Skating

• When: Saturday February 8th at 4pm

• Where: Orland Park Winter Wonderland Ice Skating Rink

• RSVP HERE

Adult Program Curriculum - 2/2/25

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:

B (Mon-Wed)

• Jab Defense

• Top Control Escape Post Counter (Hip Escape)

• Cross Choke from Top Control

A (Thurs-Sat)

• Single Leg Takedown Defense

• Top Control Escape (trap, bridge and roll)

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Knee inside

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 13:

• Takedown: Tai Otoshi

• Transition to Closed Guard

• Knee Cut Passing from Half Guard

• Tripod Passing from Half Guard

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 13:

• Takedown: Tai Otoshi

• Kimura Locks from Half Guard

• Over/Under Pass from Half Guard

• Guillotine Chokes from Half Guard

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Lasso Attacks Continued

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

What is your favorite mount attack? Mine is probably the S-mount arm bar from on top your partner. We will be doing that on top a whole lot of submissions in the next upcoming weeks of Advanced No Gi. Hope to see you there!

Kids Program Curriculum - 1/26/24

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

• Scissor Sweep

• Mat Chat: Strengths

Kids Intermediate:

Week 12

• Takedown: Bear Hug Takedown

• Top Lapel Choke from Back Control

• Arm Behind the Head Choke

Kids Advanced:

Week 12

• Takedown: Guard Pulls

• Knee Cut Passing

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

🥇Newbreed Team Competition

• When: Saturday February 1st

• Where: Oak Lawn Pavillion, Oak Lawn

• Register Here

🍽️ Competition Team Dinner

• When: Saturday, February 1st @ 5PM

• Where: Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant (6911 159th St, Tinley Park, IL 60477)

• RSVP Here

Adult Program Curriculum - 1/26/24

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:

B (Mon-Wed)

• Single Leg Takedown from Clinch

• Scissor Sweep from Guard

• Tripod Pass from Half Guard

A (Thurs-Sat)

• Single Leg Takedown from Collar Grips

• Hip-in Guard Pass

• Tripod Sweep from Guard

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 12:

• Takedown: Tani Otoshi

• Underhook Pass from Half Guard

• Over/Under Pass from Half Guard

• Smash Pass from Half Guard

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 12:

• Takedown: Tai Otoshi

• Knee Lever Sweep from Half Guard

• Smash Pass from Half Guard

• Kimura Locks from Bottom Half

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Lasso Attacks Continued

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

🥋 January 2025 Challenge

Watch 10 videos from "Most Devastating Chokes" Series and enter Free Gi Drawing. 

How it works?

1. Join the Challenge

2. Watch 10 Jiu Jitsu videos

3. Wait for the Gi Winner Results

IMPORTANT: Only entirely watched videos will qualify for the Gi drawing

I recently watched a video that showed the Blue Angels doing a drill called “chair flying”.

They sit in chairs, close their eyes, and go through the entire sequence of the show they are about to perform.

So my question is; Do you ever drill or spar with your eyes closed? There are a lot of situations that require us to feel our opponents weight distribution so we can pull off a sweep or technique.

If you’ve done this, has it helped? 

If you haven’t, would you try it? 

I started doing this about a year and a half ago and it helped my sweep game tremendously. 

The “Black Belt Favorite Submissions” charity event on January 18, 2025, brought the Jiu Jitsu community together for an inspiring cause. This event featured black belts sharing their go-to submissions, offering both live demonstrations and detailed insights into their techniques. From armbars to sneaky lapel chokes.

https://rolacademy.tv/programs/2025-01-18-black-belt-favorite-submissions

Kids Program Curriculum - 1/19/24

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

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag over)

• Arm Lock from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Sharing Jiu Jitsu

Kids Intermediate:

Week 11

• Takedown: Bearhug Escape (with arms)

• Transition from Top to Back Control

Kids Advanced:

Week 11

• Takedown: Guard Pulls

• Hip-in Passing

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

🏆 Competition Workshop

• When: Sunday, January 26th 11-12:30

• Where: RŌL Academy

• Info: Please bring your Gi/NoGi

• Register Here

🥇 Newbreed Team Competition

• When: Saturday February 1st

• Where: Oak Lawn Pavillion, Oak Lawn

• Register Here

🍽️  Competition Team Dinner

• When: Saturday, February 1st @ 5PM

• Where: Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant (6911 159th St, Tinley Park, IL 60477)

• RSVP Here

Adult Program Curriculum - 1/19/24

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:

B (Mon-Wed)

• Guard Retention

• Open Guard Standing

• Chair Sweep

A (Thurs-Sat)

• Guard Pull

• Open Guard Sitting

• Double Under Pass

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 11:

• Takedown: Tani Otoshi

• Transitions to Back Control

• Arm Drags from Half Guard

• Collar Drags from Half Guard

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 11:

• Takedown: Tani Otoshi

• Transitions to Back Control

• Arm Drag from Bottom Half

• Butterfly Sweeps from Half Guard

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Lasso Attacks

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

🥋 January 2025 Challenge

• Watch 10 videos from "Most Devastating Chokes" Series and enter Free Gi Drawing

• WATCH NOW