Question of the week!
Piggyback off my question from 2 weeks ago, what are you planning to work on, what are you excited to work on, or do you have an upcoming jiu jitsu related trip or seminar you are looking forward to?
What's happening in 2025 with your training?
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January 13
January 12
• Edited (Jan 15, 2025)
Kids Program Curriculum - 1/12/24
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 10
Mat Chat: Jiu Jitsu History
Kids All Levels:
Week 10
Mat Chat: Jiu Jitsu History
Kids Intermediate:
Week 10
Kids Advanced:
Week 10
Takedown: Double Leg Takedown
Spider Guard Attacks
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
🏆Competition Workshop
When: Sunday, January 26th 11-12:30
Where: RŌL Academy
Info: Please bring your Gi/NoGi
🥇Newbreed Team Competition
When: Saturday, February 1st
Where: Oak Lawn Pavillion, Oak Lawn
🍽️ Competition Team Dinner
When: Saturday, February 1st @ 5PM
Where: Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant (6911 159th St, Tinley Park, IL 60477)
January 12
Adult Program Curriculum - 1/12/24
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:
A (Mon-Wed)
B (Thurs-Sat)
Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 10:
Takedown: Grip Fighting
Shield Sweeps from Half Guard
Butterfly Sweeps from Half Guard
Shin Trap Sweeps from Half Guard
Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 10:
Takedown: Tani Otoshi
Over-hook Control
Weave Pass from Half Guard
Tripod Pass from Half Guard
Adult Gi Advanced:
Lasso Sweeps
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
🥋Black Belt Favorite Submissions Seminar
When: Saturday January 18th @ 11AM
Info: This is a Gi Seminar
January 06
All new Turtle Position Lesson
The turtle position is both a defensive and transitional stance in jiu-jitsu, often used to protect against passing or as a reset after escaping a bad spot. While compact and mobile, the turtle leaves openings for attacks like back takes, guillotines, or rolling submissions.
Key to effective defense from turtle is maintaining strong posture with your elbows tight and chin tucked, while staying active to prevent your opponent from settling grips. From this position, you can execute sweeps, sit-outs, or transitions to guard. Mastering turtle requires balancing defense with opportunistic counters to regain control or escape.
January 06
Hey everyone,
It's time for our weekly discussion question. This week, let's talk about the biggest "aha" moment in your Jiu Jitsu journey.
What was that lightbulb moment when something just clicked and everything made sense? Share your stories below and let's learn from each other's experiences.
January 05
• Edited (Jan 06, 2025)
Kids Program Curriculum - 1/5/24
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 9
Mat Chat: Weaknesses
Kids All Levels:
Week 9
Mat Chat: Weaknesses
Kids Intermediate:
Week 9
Takedown: Single Leg Takedown (inside trip)
Knee Cut Pass
Kids Advanced:
Week 9
Takedown: Double Leg Takedown
Spider Guard Sweeps
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
📷RŌL Kids Photoshoot
When: Sunday, January 12th
🥇Newbreed Team Competition
When: Saturday, Feb 1
Where: Oak Lawn Pavillion, Oak Lawn
January 05
Adult Program Curriculum - 1/5/24
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:
A (Mon-Wed)
B (Thurs-Sat)
Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 9:
Takedown: Tomoe Nage
Half Guard Retention
Reverse Arm Lock from Half Guard
Wrist Locks from Half Guard
Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 9:
Takedown: Tani Otoshi
Underhook to Dog Fight from Half Bottom
Wizzer Counter Limp Arm from Bottom
Wizzer Counter Roll Back from Bottom
Adult Gi Advanced:
Intro to Lasso Guard
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
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December 30, 2024
Question of the week just in time for the end of the year.
What was your favorite jiu jitsu related event or memory from 2024? Maybe even just a specific class you are attending.
December 29, 2024
Kids Program Curriculum - 12/29/24
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 8
Mat Chat: Trust
Kids All Levels:
Week 8
Mat Chat: Trust
Kids Intermediate:
Week 8
Takedown: Ouchi-Gari
Half Guard Transitions to Back Control
Kids Advanced:
Week 8
Takedown: Foot Sweeps
Turtle Escapes
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
❄️UPDATED HOLIDAY HOURS
Tuesday 12/31: NO KIDS CLASSES
Wednesday 1/1: CLOSED
📷RŌL Kids Photoshoot
When: Sunday, January 12th
December 29, 2024
Adult Program Curriculum - 12/29/24
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:
A (Mon-Wed)
B (Thurs-Sat)
GI & NOGI Intermediate:
ALL INTERMEDIATE CLASSES CONVERTED TO OPEN MAT
Gi Advanced:
NO CLASS THIS WEEK
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
❄️UPDATED HOLIDAY HOURS
Tuesday 12/31: 9AM Open Mat
Wednesday 1/1: CLOSED