Kids Program Curriculum - 11/2/25

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 8

• Rear Naked Choke

• Mat Chat: Trust

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 8

• Rear Naked Choke

• RNC defense (pull back)

• Mat Chat: Trust

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Guard Retention

• Open Guard Standing

• Chair Sweep

B (Thur/Sat)

• Grip Breaking

• Open Guard Sitting

• Double Under Pass

Kids Intermediate:
Week 21 - Back Control Submissions

• Takedown: Headlock Escape (with strikes)

• Rear Naked Choke

• Bottom Lapel Choke

Kids Competition Class:
Week 1  - Top Control 

• Defensive Approach

• Mat Chat: Defending Without Panic

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week: 2 

• Boxing: The Jab

• Kickboxing: Rear Round Kick - Southpaw

• Combo: The Sticks Combo

• Mat Chat: Decide Your Goals

  
  

Adult Program Curriculum - 11/2/25

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:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Guard Retention*

• Open Guard Standing**

• Chair Sweep

B (Thur/Sat)

• Grip Breaking

• Open Guard Sitting**

• Double Under Pass**

* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes 
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 26:

• Leg Locks Continued

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 26:

• Leg Locks Continued

Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

• Review Saddle Entries +  Attacks including Heel Hooks

Striking with Coach Johnny:

• Boxing: Straight Punches (Jab - Cross) - Numbers (1-4)

• Kickboxing: Body Kicks on Thai Pads - Two Punch Series

• Combo: Two-Thirty Drill

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

!! NO ADULT CLASS 11/8 !!

PROMOTION CEREMONY

• When: Saturday, November 15th @ 11AM

What IS WORKING for you?

It seems like lots of time we ask for advice on how to fill in gaps in our game, but rarely do we ask what is going well. Rather than be determined to force our way down a specific path, maybe there are paths to consider. 

I’ve been having success by focusing on attacking to dictate a specific response in order to control my opponent’s reaction and use that response to control their posture. This opens up so many possibilities without focusing on a specific guard or submission. 

Adult Program Curriculum - 10/26/25

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:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Hook Defense *

• Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure)

• Side Control Escape (re-guard) ****

B (Thur/Sat)

• Osoto Gari ****

• Kimura Lock from Side Control ****

• Kimura Lock from North-South
  
  * One Stripe
  ** Two Stripes
  ***Three Stripes 
  **** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 25:

• Ankle Lock entries and setups

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 25:

• Ankle Lock and Heel Hook combos

Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

• Introduction to the Saddle Position

Striking with Coach Johnny:

Week 1

• Boxing: Stance, Guard, Movement, Gallop Step

• Kickboxing: Rear Round Kick Fundamentals, Hip Rotation Drill, Leg

• Combo: The Back'Em Up Combo

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

HALLOWEEN SCHEDULE

• 10/31 ALL MORNING CLASSES RUN AS SCHEDULED

• 10/31 ALL EVENING CLASSES CANCELLED

PROMOTION CEREMONY

• When: Saturday, November 15th @ 11AM

HALLOWEEN SCHEDULE 10/31

🎃UPCOMING HALLOWEEN SCHEDULE 10/31🎃

Kids Program Curriculum - 10/26/25

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 7

• Cross Choke from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Bullying

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 7

• Side Control Escape (single leg)

• Cross Choke from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Bullying

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Hook Defense

• Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure)

• Side Control Escape (re-guard)

B (Thur/Sat)

• Osoto Gari

• Kimura Lock from Side Control

• Kimura Lock from North-South

Kids Intermediate:
Week 20 - Back Control Transitions

• Takedown: Headlock Escapes (without strikes)

• Transition from Half Guard to Back Control

• Transition from Side Control to Back Control

Kids Advanced:
Week 20 - Back Control Transitions

• Takedown: Headlock Escapes (without strikes)

• Transition from Half Guard to Back Control

• Transition from Side Control to Back Control

Kids Competition Class:
Week 1  - Sweeps - Sweep to Mount

• Drill 1: 1-for-1 Scissor Sweep

• Drill 2: Kimura Bump 

• Drill 3: Chair Sweep 

• Mat Chat: Defending Without Panic

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week: 1 

• Boxing: Stance, Guard, Movement

• Kickboxing: Rear Round Kick - Fundamentals

• Combo: Sticks Combo 

• Mat Chat: How You Think Is Everything. "I choose thoughts that build me up!"

  
  

The De La Riva Guard Series by Professor Felipe Simplicio offers a comprehensive exploration of one of Jiu Jitsu’s most dynamic open guard systems. Known for its versatility, the De La Riva guard allows practitioners to create angles, off-balance opponents, and transition fluidly between attacks. In this series, Felipe breaks down key sweep mechanics—emphasizing posture disruption, hook control, and grip strategy to unseat even the most stable opponents.

https://rolacademy.tv/programs/de-la-riva-guard-by-felipe-simplicio

Question of the week! Do you have a specific pathway in your mind you are trying to follow when you start a roll with someone? For me lately it’s been trying to get back takes from any and all positions I find myself in. I find that when I have my partner in back control this is where I find the most success in controlling and ultimately submitting my partner. What about you?