What's your favorite Take Down?
(comment below with links if possible)
April 29, 2024
Technically submit your training partner
33 %
Grind them until them give up
33 %
Just keep it playful
33 %
6 votes
May 06, 2024
May 12, 2024
• Edited (May 13, 2024)
Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 5/12/24
Gi All Levels
Welcome to week #9 - This week's focus at Gi All Levels revolves around mastering the Guard position. Guard offers a plethora of options for submissions, sweeps, and defensive maneuvers. We'll kick things off with the Kick-up from Full Guard, followed by the Cross Choke from Guard, and wrapping up with the Baseball Choke from Guard. Get ready for an exciting week ahead at Gi All Levels!
Gi Intermediate
Welcome to week #12 - Guard - Guard Passing Standing
Gi Advanced
Block 2 - Guard Passing
Week 3 - Leg Locks
TJ Pass
De la Riva Pass to Heel Hook
NoGi Intermediate
Join us for week #13 - Half Guard
Join us this week in NoGi Intermediate as we delve into the intricacies of the Half Guard position. With a diverse range of techniques lined up, we're here to elevate your passing and submission game to new heights. See you on the mats!
Over/Under Pass from Top Half
Over/Under Knee Bar from Top Half
Butterfly Sweep from Bottom Half
NoGi Advanced
Block 2 - Submission Defense/Escapes
Week 3 - Kimura - Closed Guard
Striking
Kickboxing Curriculum
Roundhouse Series Recap
Drills and Pads w/ Defense and Counters
Stand and Drill
Level-up your stand up game this week as we will be going over:
Arm-Drags
No need to feel apprehensive about starting on your feet - Let’s grow that confidence together - See you on the mats!
Womens
Welcome to week #17 - This week in Women's class, we have an effective and powerful sequence to go over, each technique seamlessly flowing into the next. It’s going to be an awesome week!
Head Lock Escape (bend-down)
S-Mount Lapel Choke
S-Mount Escape
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
Want to add a little more to your Jiu Jitsu? Check out this video that nicely compliments this week's techniques in ALL Levels
UPCOMING Team Competition
Grappling Industries
When: Saturday, July 13th
Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion
Early registration - $90 through June 29
Womens Self Defense Workshop
When: June 1st 12-2PM
Where: RŌL Academy
No experience necessary
May 12, 2024
This week for ROL KIDS! 5/12/24
Little Kids
Welcome to week #3 - This week in Little Kids we are going to be teaching the kids how to set up and execute an Arm Drag. This technique is the perfect set-up to some takedowns the kids will be learning later on down the line. Learning the set-up is just as important and setting time aside to make sure they can do the Arm Drag is pivotal to their success with learning takedowns from there. It’s going to be an awesome week!
Kids All Levels
Welcome to week #3 - This week in Kids All Levels we will be introducing the kids to the Double Leg Takedown. One of the most common takedowns in Jiu Jitsu. The Double Leg Takedown is very powerful and dynamic so working on drilling and repetition is key to setting the kids up for success.
Kids Intermediate
Welcome to week #9 - This week in Kids Intermediate it is all about Half Guard. We have two powerful techniques to go over starting with a Sweep from Bottom Half and then diving right into the Over/Under Pass from Top Half Guard.
Over/Under Pass from Half Guard
Kids Advanced
Join us for week #17 - This week in Kids Advanced the kids are moving on to the Top Control position diving right into Arm-in Choke setups and defenses
Arm-in Chokes from Top Control
Mat Chat Topic: Decisions and Choices
Game of the week: Tails
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
Upcoming All Levels to Intermediate and Intermediate to Advanced testing
When: May 25th @ 1pm
All Levels to Intermediate Requirements:
Age 8+
Grey Belt
Passing Grade is 70%
Intermediate to Advanced Requirements
Age 10+
Grey / Black Belt
ASK INSTRUCTOR FOR PRINTOUT
May 10, 2024
TacFit - Fri 05/10/24
AMRAP
10 of each set with selected progression
*Sit Thru Hip
**Sit Thru Knee
***Sit Thru Knee Extend
*2 CB Sway (low swing)
**2 CB Swing
***2 CB Swing Pull
*Quad Press
**Quad Press Downstop
***Quad Press Hopping
*2 CB Cast Alternating
**2 CB Cast Both
***2 CB Cast Shoulder
May 05, 2024
Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 5/5/24
Gi All Levels
Welcome to week #8 - This week at Gi All Levels, our focus is squarely on mastering Top Control. We kick things off by delving into one of Jiu Jitsu's most ubiquitous submissions - the Arm Lock from Top Control. Next, we'll tackle the Top Control Escape, specifically focusing on neck control techniques. And to wrap up, we'll explore another potent submission - the Key Lock from Top Control. It's an exciting week ahead as we dissect the essential components of the Top Control position. See you on the mats!
Top Control Escape (neck control)
Gi Intermediate
Welcome to week #11 - Guard - Guard Attacks
Gi Advanced
Guard Passing
Closed Guard Passing
NoGi Intermediate
Join us for week #12 - Half Guard
This week in NoGi Intermediate, our focus continues from Half Guard. We're excited to introduce three dynamic techniques. We'll begin with the Weave Pass from Top Half, followed by mastering the Knee Lever Recovery from Bottom Half, and we'll conclude with a powerful move - the Pinch Head Lock to Back from Bottom Half. It's an excellent opportunity to explore the intricacies of the Half Guard position and unlock its full potential. Don't miss out on this week's training sessions!
Weave Pass from Top Half
Knee Lever Recovery from Bottom Half
Pinch Head Lock to Back from Bottom Half
NoGi Advanced
Week #15
Submission Defense/Escape
Arm Lock from Top Control
Striking
Kickboxing Curriculum
Roundhouse Series Week 5
- Catch Defense (continued)
- Catch Variations
- Response to Kick Being Caught
Stand and Drill
Level-up your stand up game this week as we will be going over:
Arm-Drags
No need to feel apprehensive about starting on your feet - Let’s grow that confidence together - See you on the mats!
Womens
Welcome to week #16 - This week in Women's class, we're excited to delve into another fantastic sequence. Beginning from a standing position, we'll execute the Judo takedown Osoto-Gari to smoothly transition to the ground. Once there, we'll focus on mastering the Top Control Escape, utilizing the ankle drag inside hook technique, and then wrap up with techniques for Opening the Closed Guard while standing. Get ready for an exciting and empowering week ahead!
Osoto-Gari
Top Control Escape (ankle drag inside hook)
Open Guard Standing
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
Want to add a little more to your Jiu Jitsu? Check out this video that nicely compliments this week's techniques in ALL Levels
May 05, 2024
This week for ROL KIDS! 5/5/24
Little Kids
Welcome to week #2 - This week in Little Kids we will be teaching the kids how to defend themselves from the Chest grip (up grip) or the “bully grip” as we often call it. This will be a powerful way the students can trap the grip and use it against their opponents using it to take them to the ground! It is going to be a great week!
Kids All Levels
Welcome to week #2 - This week in Kids All Levels the kids will be learning how to defend themselves from this Chest grip (up grip) effectively taking their partners to the ground ending in the Knee on Belly position. This will set them up for the perfect attack, Knee on Belly Arm Lock (near arm). This is a great sequence the kids can learn to tie their techniques together.
Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near arm)
Kids Intermediate
Welcome to week #8 - This week in Kids Intermediate the student's focus will be entirely on the Half Guard position going over two great options for students to transition as well as attack!
Bottom Half Guard Transition to Back
Kimura Lock from Top Half Guard
Kids Advanced
Join us for week #16 - This week in Kids Advanced the kids are moving on to the S-Mount position diving right into Lapel Chokes from S-Mount!
Lapel Chokes from S-Mount
Mat Chat Topic: Disappointment
Game of the week: Bear Crawl Freeze Tag
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
Upcoming All Levels to Intermediate and Intermediate to Advanced testing
When: May 25th @ 1pm
All Levels to Intermediate Requirements:
Age 8+
Grey Belt
Passing Grade is 70%
Intermediate to Advanced Requirements
Age 10+
Grey / Black Belt
ASK INSTRUCTOR FOR PRINTOUT
April 30, 2024
TacFit - Tue 04/30/24
Tool Day - Kettlebells
Protocol: 30/30 *5 x4
KB 1H Kneeling to Standing Complex
Kneeling Front Clean
Kneeling Clean and Press
Kneeling Clean and Press to Lunge
Snatch
Complex
April 28, 2024
Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 4/28/24
Gi All Levels
Welcome to week #7 - This week in Gi All Levels our focus is on Top Control. We have two powerful Escapes to start, and we will finish things up strong with the Butterfly Sweep. This is going to be an awesome week for Top Control! See you on the mats!
Gi Intermediate
Welcome to week #10 - Guard - Guard Sweeps
Gi Advanced
Guard Passing
Knee Cut Pass off of a guard pull
NoGi Intermediate
Join us for week #11 - Half Guard
This week in NoGi Intermediate we have a variety to go over from the Half Guard position. Starting off with Arm Pass-By from Bottom Half, then Knee Lever Sweep from Bottom Half and then finishing off on Top with the Head and Arm Tripod Pass from Top Half. It’s an awesome week for Half Guard - BE THERE!
Arm Pass-By from Bottom Half
Knee Lever Sweep from Bottom Half
Head and Arm Tripod Pass from Top Half
NoGi Advanced
Week #14
Submission Defense/Escapes
Arm Lock from inside the guard
Striking
Kickboxing Curriculum
Roundhouse Series Week 4
Catching the Roundkick and Counters
Stand and Drill
ALL NEW SEGMENT starting 5/1
No need to feel apprehensive about starting on your feet - Let’s grow that confidence together - See you on the mats!
Womens
Welcome to week #15 - This week in Womens we have a variety of Self-Defense Scenarios to cover. Starting off on our feet we will be doing the Tackle Defense which leads right into the Standing Guillotine - this will set us up nicely to cover the Guillotine Choke Standing. Once on the ground, we will finish things up with the Kimura Lock from Side Control.
Tackle Defense (Standing Guillotine)
Guillotine Choke Escape (Standing)
Kimura Lock from Side Control
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
Want to add a little more to your Jiu Jitsu? Check out this video that nicely compliments this week's techniques in ALL Levels
April 28, 2024
This week for ROL KIDS! 4/28/24
Little Kids
Welcome to week #1 - This week in Little Kids we will be teaching them a dynamic way in which they can take their partner down to the ground. Repetition is key these kids will do an awesome job learning the Clinch to Single Leg Takedown!
Kids All Levels
Welcome to week #1 - This week in Kids All Levels our focus will be on two self-defense scenarios, the Jab Defense and the Hook Defense. Both very powerful ways to deflect punches while taking their partners to the ground. It is going to be an awesome week!
Kids Intermediate
Welcome to week #7 - This week in Kids Intermediate the kids will be starting on their feet getting to the ground using the Double Leg Takedown. Once on the ground, it’s all about Butterfly Guard. We will go over how to properly set up the Butterfly Guard and then dive into how to perform the Butterfly Sweep from Half Guard.
Butterfly Sweep from Half Guard
Kids Advanced
Join us for week #15 - This week in Kids Advanced the kids will work on Side Control Attacks, learning different ways in which they can set up and perform multiple Attacks from Side Control
Side Control Attacks
Mat Chat Topic: Winning
Game of the week: Bull Dog
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
Upcoming All Levels to Intermediate and Intermediate to Advanced Kids testing
When: May 25th @ 1pm
All Levels to Intermediate Requirements:
Age 8+
Grey Belt
Intermediate to Advanced Requirements
Age 10+
Grey / Black Belt
ASK INSTRUCTOR FOR PRINTOUT