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  in  👥 rol-community
June 14, 2024

The most devastation choke Workshop

Join me tomorrow morning at 11am for some Jiu Jitsu 🤗 and 🌭

  in  👥 rol-community
June 14, 2024

TacFit - Friday 06/14/24

Prat 1 90x30 2x2
CB Single Cast 
CB Single Swipe 

Part 2 (10 min) L+R
CB Single Performance Mill

  in  👥 rol-community
June 12, 2024

Now LIVE! RŌL RECAP - May at RŌL Academy

Take a look at the highlights from the month of May here at the Academy!

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  in  👥 rol-community
June 09, 2024

This week for ROL KIDS!  6/9/24


Little Kids

Welcome to week #7 - This week in our Little Kids class, we'll be concentrating on the Transition from Side Control to Top Control. Our young grapplers will practice moving seamlessly and maintaining dominance over their opponents from these positions. Get ready for a fun and educational week as they develop their skills in this essential transition!


Kids All Levels

Welcome to week #7 - This week in our All Levels Kids class, we're focusing on the important Transition from Side Control to Top Control. Our students will learn how to smoothly move between these positions, maintaining control over their opponent. Additionally, they'll be introduced to the Cross Collar Choke from Top Control, enhancing their ability to apply effective submissions. Get ready for an exciting week packed with skill-building and fun on the mats!


Kids Intermediate

Welcome to week #13 - This week in Kids Intermediate, we'll be honing our skills on takedowns and submissions. Our young athletes will begin with mastering the Clinch to Single Leg Takedown. Following that, they'll work on perfecting the Cross Choke from Top Control. It's set to be an exciting week of learning and growth on the mats!


Kids Advanced

Join us for week #21 - In Kids Advanced, we're delving into Escapes from Back Control. This week, our focus is on empowering students with techniques to break free from Back Control positions. They'll learn strategic methods to regain control over the match and create openings for counterattacks. These escapes will enhance their defensive arsenal, ensuring they're well-rounded grapplers. Get set for a week of intensive learning and valuable insights!

  • Back Control Escapes


Mat Chat Topic: Respect

Game of the week: Jiu Jitsu Relay Races


❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

UPCOMING TEAM COMPETITION: 

Grappling Industries 

Where: Oak Lawn Park District Community Pavilion 9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

When: July 13th

REGISTER NOW 


COMPETITION WORKSHOP

Where: ROL Academy

When: June 15th 3-4:30PM

No registration necessary 

BRING A FRIEND TO JIU JITSU

Where: ROL Academy

When: June 22nd 2-:3:30

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  in  👥 rol-community
June 09, 2024
• Edited (Jun 09, 2024)

Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 6/9/24


Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #13 - This week at Gi All Levels, we are diving into the intricacies of Back Control techniques. We'll begin by exploring the Back Control Escape using the Single Leg Technique, followed by mastering the Rear Naked Choke (RNC). Finally, we'll conclude with the Arm Behind the Head Choke. Prepare for a dynamic and educational week at Gi All Levels!


Gi Intermediate

Week 15: Side Control - Side Control Escapes

This week, we're delving into the essential concept of Side Control Escapes. Throughout the week, we'll explore various strategies to effectively escape from side control, enhancing your defensive skills and overall mat awareness. Our training will focus on understanding the principles behind escaping this position, ensuring you can adapt and respond to different scenarios. Join us on the mats for an insightful and empowering week of training dedicated to mastering side control escapes!


Gi Advanced

Welcome to Week #7 - Guard Passing

  • Craig Jones Passing Series Review and Drilling


NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #17 - Leg Attacks

This week's focus is all about mastering Leg Attacks. We'll kick things off by diving deep into the mechanics and application of the Inside Heel Hook, ensuring you understand both the setup and the finish. Next, we'll tackle the Outside Heel Hook, breaking down its nuances to enhance your effectiveness. Finally, we'll cover essential defensive skills with the Heel Hook Escape, giving you the confidence to counter these attacks. Don't miss out on this comprehensive and exciting week of training—see you on the mats!

  • Inside Heel Hook

  • Outside Heel Hook

  • Heel Hook Escape


NoGi Advanced

Week #6:

  • Submission Defense/Escapes

  • Americana/Key Lock - Top Control


Striking

  • Muay Thai Curriculum

  • Teep Series Week 3

  • Parry the Rear Teep Concepts and Combos


Stand and Drill

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

  • Inside Leg Attacks

  • Kouchi Gari

  • Ouchi Gari

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 #21 - 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!

Hook Defense
Knee on Belly Escape
Side Control Escape (single leg)


❗❗** 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

UPCOMING Team Competition

Grappling Industries 

REGISTER NOW

When: Saturday, July 13th

Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion

Early registration - $90 thru June 29

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  in  👥 rol-community
June 07, 2024

Join me for TacFit - Fri 6/7/24

90/30 *5 x2 - 20min

Push ups / Knee Press
CB 1H Technical Mill / Side Swipe
Sit Thru / Sit Thru Hip
CB 1H Technical Mill / Side Swipe
Tripod Vertical / Table Lift

  in  📣 site-updates
June 06, 2024

Women Self-defense Lesson is now available

https://rolacademy.tv/programs/women-self-defense

  in  👥 rol-community
June 02, 2024

This week for ROL KIDS!  6/2/24


Little Kids

Welcome to week #6 - This week in our Little Kids class, we'll be focusing on the Knee on Belly position. Our young grapplers will learn how to control their opponent from this position and master the Knee on Belly Arm Lock (near arm). It's going to be an exciting week full of fun and learning!


Kids All Levels

Welcome to week #6 - This week in our All Levels Kids class, we're diving into the Knee on Belly position. Our students will work on maintaining control from this dominant position and will learn two key techniques: the Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near arm) and the Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (far arm). Get ready for an action-packed week of skill-building and fun!


Kids Intermediate

Welcome to week #12 - This week in Kids Intermediate, the focus will be on submissions from the back. The kids will start by learning the Lapel Choke from Back Control. After practicing this technique, they will move on to the Arm Behind the Head Choke. It's going to be a great week of skill-building on the mats!


Kids Advanced

Join us for week #20 - This week in Kids Advanced, we are focusing on Chokes from Back Control. The students will learn how to effectively set up and apply a variety of chokes, using the Body Triangle Lock that the kids learned last week to maintain control and create opportunities for submission. We'll cover techniques to transition smoothly into different chokes, ensuring a strong and versatile back control game. Get ready for an intense and informative week!

  • Chokes from Back Control


Mat Chat Topic: Making Goals and Plans

Game of the week: Tug-o-war


❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

UPCOMING TEAM COMPETITION: 

Grappling Industries 

Where: Oak Lawn Park District Community Pavilion 9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

When: July 13th

REGISTER NOW 

COMPETITION WORKSHOP

Where: ROL Academy

When: June 15th 3-4:30PM

No registration necessary 

BRING A FRIEND TO JIU JITSU

Where: ROL Academy

When: June 22nd 2-:3:30

REGISTER NOW

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  in  👥 rol-community
June 02, 2024

Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 6/2/24


Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #12 - This week's focus at Gi All Levels revolves around mastering the Guard position. The Guard offers a plethora of options for submissions, sweeps, and defensive maneuvers. We'll kick things off with the Transition from Guard to Back Control, followed by the Back Control Escape (bridge), and wrapping up with the Top Lapel Choke from Back Control. Get ready for an exciting week ahead at Gi All Levels!


Gi Intermediate

Week 15: Side Control - Side Control Escapes


Gi Advanced

Welcome to Week #6 - Guard Passing

  • Finishing up the Craig Jones Passing series

  • Passing position -> knee pummel -> leg attack

  • Leg drag pass


NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #16 - Guard

This week in NoGi Intermediate, we're focusing on the Open Guard position. We'll be enhancing your skills with techniques such as Open Guard Standing, the Single Leg X Sweep, and the Straight Ankle Lock from Single Leg X. Join us on the mats for an engaging week of training!

  • Open Guard Standing

  • Single Leg X Sweep

  • Straight Ankle Lock from Single Leg X


NoGi Advanced

Week #5:

  • Submission Defense/Escapes

  • Kimura - Side Control/North-South


Striking

  • Muay Thai Curriculum

  • Teep Series

  • Parry the Lead Teep Concepts and Counters


Stand and Drill

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

  • Inside Leg Attacks

  • Kouchi Gari

  • Ouchi Gari

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 #20 - 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!


❗❗** 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

UPCOMING Team Competition

Grappling Industries 

REGISTER NOW

When: Saturday, July 13th

Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion

Early registration - $90 thru June 29

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  in  🥋 jiu-jitsu-talk
May 28, 2024

What Jiu Jitsu question has been on your mind lately?

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