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.

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

• Bear Hug Escape (without arms)

• Mat Chat: Weaknesses

Kids All Levels:

Week 9

• Bear Hug Escape (without arms)

• Back Control Escape (bridge)

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

• 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

• REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR TIME SLOT

🥇Newbreed Team Competition

• When: Saturday, Feb 1

• Where: Oak Lawn Pavillion, Oak Lawn

• REGISTER HERE

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)

• Headlock Escape (lean forward)

• Headlock Escape (lean backward)

• Transition from Side Control to Top Control

B (Thurs-Sat)

• Standing Head Lock Escape (no strikes)

• Side Control Escape (belt grip)

• Side Control Escape (single leg)

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 **❗❗

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.

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

• Rear Naked Choke Defense (pull back)

• Mat Chat: Trust

Kids All Levels:

Week 8

• Rear Naked Choke

• Rear Naked Choke Defense (pull back)

• 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

• REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR TIME SLOT

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)

• 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

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

S-Mount Series

Take your top game to the next level with Professor Thomas’s S-Mount Series on RŌL TV. This series focuses on the highly effective S-mount position, breaking down its mechanics, transitions, and submission opportunities. Professor Thomas shares his expert insights on how to establish a strong base, control your opponent, and seamlessly flow between arm locks, chokes, and back takes.

https://rolacademy.tv/programs/s-mount-domination-by-thomas-rozdzynski

Kids Program Curriculum - 12/22/24

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 7

• Transition from Side to Top

• Mat Chat: Respect

Kids All Levels:

Week 7

• Side Control Escape (single leg)

• Transition from Side to Top

• Cross Choke from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Respect

Kids Intermediate:

Week 7

• Takedown: Double Leg Takedown

• Half Guard Concepts

• Back Step Pass from Half Guard

Kids Advanced:

Week 7

• Takedown: Foot Sweeps

• Turtle Chokes

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

❄️UPDATED HOLIDAY HOURS

• Tuesday 12/24: NO KIDS CLASSES

• Wednesday 12/25: CLOSED

• Tuesday 12/31: NO KIDS CLASSES

• Wednesday 1/1: CLOSED

📷RŌL Kids Photoshoot

• When: Sunday, January 12th

REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR TIME SLOT

Adult Program Curriculum - 12/22/24

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)

• Transition from Guard to Back Control

• Back Control Escape (bridge)

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

B (Thurs-Sat)

• Bear Hug Defense to Kimura Lock

• Transition from Turtle to Back

• Bottom Collar Choke

GI & NOGI Intermediate:

• ALL INTERMEDIATE CLASSES CONVERTED TO OPEN MAT

Gi Advanced:

• NO CLASS THIS WEEK

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

❄️UPDATED HOLIDAY HOURS

• Tuesday 12/24: 9AM Open Mat

• Wednesday 12/25: CLOSED

• Tuesday 12/31: 9AM Open Mat

• Wednesday 1/1: CLOSED