Adult Program Curriculum - 4/27/25

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!

* One Stipe

** Two Stripes

***Three Stripes 

**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Fundamentals:

B (Mon-Wed)

• Tackle Defense**

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Triangle Choke from Guard

A (Thurs-Sat)

• Kick-up from Guard

• Arm Lock from Guard***

• Pendulum Sweep from Guard

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 26:

• Continued Leg Attacks

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 26:

• Continued Leg Attacks

Adult Gi Advanced:

• De La Riva Final Review and Trouble Shooting

NoGi Advanced:

• Pin Escapes - Half Guard

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

The DLR X Sweeps series by Professor Russell Usauskas offers a comprehensive exploration of the De La Riva (DLR) guard transitions into X-guard, a pivotal concept. This series emphasizes the fluidity between guards, showcasing how to effectively off-balance opponents and create sweeping opportunities. By integrating the DLR hook with X-guard entries, practitioners can disrupt their opponent’s base, leading to successful sweeps and positional advancements. Professor Russ’s instruction delves into the mechanics of grip control, hip movement, and timing, ensuring that students grasp the nuances of each transition.

What class would you create?

If you made a class, what would it be? What would the objective be? Who would want to go?

I think a “Combat Jiujitsu” class would be pretty cool. When you introduce the open palm strikes, you really have to focus on control and positioning before you can think about submissions. A wise man once told me, “if you’re doing jiujitsu correctly, your opponent won’t be able to strike you.” I also like the old school vibe of “You can’t do anything I don’t let you.” Plus it seems to be pretty traditional. I’ve heard stories of dojo storming in the old days where they would make the blue belt control the challenger and submit them by slaps because you had to pay for lessons to witness the submissions. 

What class would you want to attend

What do you like about your favorite training partners? What makes them your favorite?

Kids Program Curriculum - 4/20/25

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 10

• Top Control Escape (trap, bridge, roll)

• Mat Chat: Jiu Jitsu History

Kids All Levels:

Week 10

• Top Control Escape (trap, bridge, roll)

• Keylock from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Jiu Jitsu History

Kids Intermediate:

Week 4

• Osoto-gari

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (far)

Kids Advanced:

Week 4

• Takedown: Ankle Picks

• S-Mount Attacks

  
  

Kids Striking:

KIDS STRIKING - Week 11: Explosive Striking

• Boxing: Numbers 1-5 (full punch series)

• Kickboxing: Jumping bicycle round kicks

• Combo: Dekkers Combination with round kick finisher

• Mat Chat: There’s No Failure, Only Feedback. "Mistakes help me grow. Failure is feedback!"

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

None 😊

Adult Program Curriculum - 4/20/25

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!

* One Stipe

** Two Stripes

***Three Stripes 

**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Fundamentals:

B (Mon-Wed)

• Bear Hug Take Down

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag step over)

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag inside hook)

A (Thurs-Sat)

• Double Leg Take Down**

• Arm Lock from Top Control****

• Key Lock from Top Control

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 24:

• Leg Locks

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 24:

• Leg Locks

Adult Gi Advanced:

• De la riva Review & Wrap-up

NoGi Advanced:

• Bottom Half Guard

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

🥋UPCOMING HENRY AKINS SEMINAR

• When: APRIL 25TH

• REGISTER

Time for the question of the week! Do you have a game plan for your training sessions? For me more recently I’ve been finding myself working on certain positions that I’m trying to get better at so I will put myself in those positions as much as possible during rounds. How do you plan your training sessions? Let me know below! 

Kids Program Curriculum - 4/13/25

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 9

• Bearhug Escape (without arms)

• Mat Chat: Weaknesses

Kids All Levels:

Week 9

• Bearhug Escape (without arms)

• Back Control Escape (bridge)

• Mat Chat: Weaknesses

Kids Intermediate:

Week 3

• Standing Guillotine Escape 

• Standing Guillotine Choke

Kids Advanced:

Week 3

• Takedown: Ouchi Gari

• S-Mount Escapes

Kids Striking:

Kids Striking - Week 10: Single Punch Series & Numbers with Round Kicks

• Boxing: The single punch series – rapid-fire accuracy

• Kickboxing: Numbers with round kicks (mixing levels)

• Combo: Dekkers Combination with spinning kick finisher

• Mat Chat: The Problem Isn’t the Problem: "My thoughts shape my feelings. I choose strong thoughts."

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

None 😊

Adult Program Curriculum - 4/13/25

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!

* One Stipe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes 
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Fundamentals:

B (Mon-Wed)

• Single Leg Take Down Defense

• Top Control Escape (trap, bridge and roll)*

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Knee Inside

A (Thurs-Sat)

• Jab Defense*

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Hip Escape

• Cross Choke from Top Control

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 23:

• Takedown: Ouchi Gari

• Knee on belly attacks

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 23:

• Takedown: Ouchi Gari

• Side Control Escapes

Adult Gi Advanced:

• De la riva alternatives: De la riva X 

NoGi Advanced:

• Far leg attacks and sweeps from bottom Half Guard

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

🥋UPCOMING HENRY AKINS SEMINAR

• When: APRIL 25TH

• REGISTER

All NEW Seminar with Marc Hansen

On April 5th, 2025, Marc Hansen led an outstanding Top Mount Attack seminar, delivering high-level instruction on one of Jiu Jitsu’s most dominant positions. With a focus on control, pressure, and submission chaining, Marc broke down his system for maintaining mount and methodically dismantling an opponent’s defenses.

https://rolacademy.tv/programs/2025-04-05-marc-hansen