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Weekly Question:

Hey everyone!

Let's dive in and discuss what makes a good place to train Jiu Jitsu and grappling. 💪 What are the key elements that make a gym or academy engaging, friendly, and conducive to learning?

Share your thoughts and experiences in the below - it's always interesting to hear different perspectives on this topic.

And as always, stay respectful of each other's opinions! Can't wait to read your insights. 🥋

Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 8/18/24

Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #3 - This week in our Adult All Levels class, we’ll be focusing on essential techniques to enhance your guard game. We’ll start with the Guard Pull to get you into a strong position, followed by the Scissor Sweep from Guard. We’ll also cover a variation of the Scissor Sweep with a wide knee post to add versatility to your sweeps. Get ready for an engaging week of training and progression!

• Guard Pull

• Scissor Sweep from Guard

• Scissor Sweep with Wide Knee Post

Gi Intermediate

Week 25: Half Guard - Half Guard Defense

This week in our Gi Intermediate class, we're focusing on Half Guard Defense. We’ll be exploring key strategies to effectively defend and counter from the half guard position. Whether you're maintaining control or looking to escape, this week's training will help you build a solid defensive foundation in half guard. Prepare for a week of refining your technique and enhancing your overall guard game!

Gi Advanced

Block 3 - Closed Guard - Week 7 - Opening Closed Guard

• Opening the guard into leg attacks

NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #5 - Side Control

This week in our NoGi Intermediate class, we’ll be honing in on escapes and submissions from side control. We’ll start by working on the Side Control Escape into re-guard, followed by the Side Control Escape into a single leg takedown. To finish, we’ll dive into the D'arce Choke from Side Control, giving you a powerful submission option once you've established control. Get ready for a week of technical drills and strategic development!

• Side Control Escape (re-guard)

• Side Control Escape (single leg)

• D'arce Choke from Side Control

NoGi Advanced

Block 3 - Turtle - Week 7 - Various Escapes

• Claw Grip Escape

• Single Hook Escape

• Power Half Escape

• Rolling Knee Bar

Striking

Kickboxing Curriculum - Switch Series Week 5

• Switch Series Week 5

• Feint Combinations off Switch Techniques

Stand and Drill

Level-up your stand up game this week as we will be going over:

• Single Legs

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 #8 - This week in Women's class, we have an effective and powerful sequence to go over, each technique seamlessly flowing into the next.

• Ankle Pick - Collar Control

• Knee Cut Pass to Top Control

• Cross Choke from Top 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

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This week for ROL KIDS!  8/18/24

Little Kids

Welcome to week #3 - This week in our Little Kids class, we're focusing on the Arm Drag. Our young grapplers will learn how to use this fundamental technique to create opportunities for control and takedowns. It’s going to be a fun and energetic week as they build confidence and refine their skills on the mats!

• Arm Drag

Kids All Levels

Welcome to week #3 - This week in our Kids All Levels class, we’re focusing on combining the Arm Drag with the Bearhug Takedown. Our students will learn how to smoothly transition from the Arm Drag into a strong Bearhug position, leading to effective takedowns. It’s going to be an action-packed week as we work on building solid fundamentals and dynamic movement!

• Arm Drag

• Bearhug Takedown

Kids Intermediate

Welcome to week #5 - This week in our Kids Intermediate class, we’ll be diving into some powerful techniques. We’ll start with the Drop Seoi-nage, a dynamic throw that’s all about leverage and timing. Then, we’ll work on the Kimura Lock from Side Control, followed by transitioning into the Kimura Lock from North/South position. It’s going to be a week full of skill-building and strategic grappling on the mats!

• Drop Seoi-nage

• Kimura Lock from Side Control

• Kimura Lock from North/South

Kids Advanced

Join us for week #3 - This week in our Kids Advanced class, we’re honing in on Chokes from Top Control. Students will learn how to apply and maintain strong, effective chokeholds while controlling their opponent from the top. We'll focus on setting up these submissions with precision, ensuring a dominant position and a successful finish. Get ready for a challenging and rewarding week of training!

• Chokes from Top Control

Mat Chat Topic: Being a Leader

Game of the week: Steal the Bacon

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

RŌL KIDS PHOTOSHOOT

When: 9/7 - 9/8

Where: RŌL Academy

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Weekly Questions:

Hey everyone, for this week's discussion I have a fun question for you all: If you had to do it all over again, what age would you start Jiu Jitsu? Share your thoughts and reasoning behind your choice - let's get a conversation! Can't wait to hear from you all.

NoGi Category is growing fast
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Weekly Question: How do you recovery after a hard training session?

Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 8/11/24

Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #2 - This week in Gi All Levels, we’re diving into key techniques from the Open Guard position. We’ll begin by refining the Open Guard Standing, followed by learning the Chair Sweep to gain control. We'll wrap up with the Hip-In Guard Pass to enhance your passing game. Prepare for another week of focused training and growth on the mats!

• Open Guard Standing

• Chair Sweep

• Hip-In Guard Pass

Gi Intermediate

Week 24: Side Control - Side Control Escapes

This week in Gi Intermediate, we’re focusing on the concept of Side Control Escapes. We'll explore various strategies and techniques to help you effectively regain control and improve your positioning when trapped under side control. Get ready for a week of detailed practice and skill development as we work on mastering these essential escape techniques!

Gi Advanced

Block 3 - Closed Guard - Week 6 - Chokes

• Chokes from Closed Guard

NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #4 - Half Guard

This week in NoGi Intermediate, we’re honing in on key submissions from the Half Guard position. We’ll start by working on the Kimura from Top Half, then move to the Kimura from Bottom Half, and finally, we’ll dive into the Reverse Arm Lock from Bottom Half. Get ready for a week of intense training as we sharpen your submission game!

• Kimura from Top Half

• Kimura from Bottom Half

• Reverse Arm Lock from Bottom Half

NoGi Advanced

Block 3 - Turtle - Week 6 - Guard & Granbies

• Sit-Thru to Guard

• Granby Rolls

Striking

Kickboxing Curriculum - Switch Series Week 4

• Combos/Feints Using Switch Techniques

Stand and Drill

Level-up your stand up game this week as we will be going over:

• Single Legs

No need to feel apprehensive about starting on your feet - Let’s grow that confidence together - See you on the mats!

Womens 

No Women's Class this week

❗❗** 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

CHECK IT OUT

MEMBER APPRECIATION BBQ & WELLNESS EVENT

When: Saturday, Aug 17th at 12pm (after class)

Where: RŌL Academy

EMILY KWOK WORKSHOP

When: August 16th at 6PM

Where: RŌL Academy

Info: Gi

This week for ROL KIDS!  8/11/24

Little Kids

Welcome to week #2 - This week in our Little Kids class, we’ll be focusing on the Chest Grip Escape (up grip). Our young grapplers will learn how to safely and effectively break free from an opponent's grip. It’s going to be a week full of fun and learning as we build confidence and skills on the mats!

• Chest Grip Escape (up grip)

Kids All Levels

Welcome to week #2 - This week in our Kids All Levels class, we're focusing on some essential techniques. We’ll start with the Chest Grip Escape (up grip) to help our students break free from tough situations. Then, we’ll work on the Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near arm), adding a powerful submission to their skill set. It's going to be a fun and educational week on the mats!

• Chest Grip  Escape (up grip)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near arm)

Kids Intermediate

Welcome to week #4 - This week in our Kids Gi Intermediate class, we’re diving into some powerful techniques. We’ll start with Osoto-gari, a classic judo throw that helps gain control from standing. Then, we’ll focus on the Arm Lock from Knee on Belly, first learning how to apply it on the near arm, and then the far arm. Get ready for a dynamic week of skill-building and growth on the mats!

• Osoto-gari

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near arm)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (far arm)

Kids Advanced

Join us for week #2 - This week in Kids Advanced, moving on to the Top Control position. More specifically from Top Control the Advanced Kids focus will be on Escapes from Top Control.

• Top Control Escapes

Mat Chat Topic: Decisions  and Choices

Game of the week: Tails

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

UPCOMING RŌL KIDS PHOTOSHOOT

When: 9/7 - 9/8

Where: RŌL Academy

REGISTER NOW

Weekly Question: 

Hey everyone! Let's dive into a fun discussion today. When it comes to Jiu Jitsu training, which aspect do you find more engaging: sparring or drilling? Share your thoughts and insights below! It's always interesting hearing different perspectives on this topic. Can't wait to hear from you all.