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September 28, 2024
September 26, 2024
This week's Intermediate Class study
Brand new conceptual approach to attacks from Top Control is LIVE now.
Take a look how you can link more than dozen of different submission without leaving Top Mount
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September 23, 2024
• Edited (Sep 24, 2024)
Hey everyone, time for our weekly question!
When you tell family or friends you do jiu jitsu, what is their typical response? Share your funny or interesting anecdotes in the comments below and let's get the conversation going! Let's hear those stories!
September 21, 2024
Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 9/21/24
Gi All Levels
Welcome to week #8 - This week, we’re diving into essential techniques from Top Control. Our focus will be on mastering the Arm Lock and Key Lock from this dominant position, while also working on effective Top Control Escapes using neck control. Get ready for a well-rounded week of skill development and technique refinement!
Gi Intermediate
Week 2: Top Control Attacks - This week, we'll be focusing on Top Control Attacks. Our training will cover how to maintain a dominant position while setting up powerful submissions from top control, including key locks and arm locks. Be prepared to refine your control and pressure while learning how to capitalize on submission opportunities. It’s going to be a great week of sharpening your top game!
Top Control Attacks
Gi Advanced
Week 12 - This week, we’re diving deep into Spider Guard Attacks. We’ll explore how to effectively control and manipulate your opponent using Spider Guard, transitioning into sweeps and submissions. You’ll learn how to set up attacks like triangles and arm locks from this versatile guard position. Prepare for a challenging and technical week as we refine your Spider Guard offense!
NoGi Intermediate
Join us for week #8 - This week, we’ll be working on crucial techniques to control and escape from dominant positions. First, we’ll cover the Transition from Side to Top Control, focusing on smooth movement and control. Then, we’ll dive into Top Control Escapes, starting with the Trap, Bridge, and Roll, followed by the Foot Post Counter. These techniques are essential for improving your ability to escape and gain an advantageous position. Don’t miss out on this important week of training!
Transition from Side to Top Control
Top Control Escape (trap, bridge and roll)
Top Control Escape (foot post counter)
NoGi Advanced
Week 3 - Top Half Guard
Beating the Knee Shield - Rising Method
Striking
Boxing Curriculum - Footwork Series Week 2
Quarter Turn/Reverse Quarter Turn Footwork
Concepts and Counters
Stand and Drill
Level-up your stand up game this week as we will be going over:
Collar Drags
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 #13 - This week in Women's class, we have an effective and powerful sequence to go over, each technique seamlessly flowing into the next.
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
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White Belt Must Know - https://rolacademy.tv/programs/white-belt-must-know?category_id=89231
Want to add a little more to your Jiu Jitsu? Check out this video that nicely compliments this week's techniques in ALL Levels
September 21, 2024
This week for ROL KIDS! 9/21/24
Little Kids
Welcome to week #8 - This week, our young grapplers will be learning the Rear Naked Choke (RNC). They will practice positioning and control to set up this fundamental submission safely and effectively. It’s going to be a fun and exciting week of learning on the mats!
Kids All Levels
Welcome to week #8 - This week, we’ll be focusing on the Rear Naked Choke (RNC) and its defense. Our students will learn how to apply the RNC with control and precision, as well as practice defending against it using the pull-back technique. It’s going to be a week full of valuable skills and drills!
Kids Intermediate
Welcome to week #10 - This week, we’ll be focusing on two key techniques: the Bearhug Escape (without arms) and the Back Control Escape to Single Leg. Our students will work on escaping tight situations while maintaining control and transitioning to a strong offensive position. It's going to be an exciting week full of learning and progress!
Kids Advanced
Join us for week #8 - This week, we’ll be focusing on Guard Passing from a standing position. Our students will develop their skills in breaking through their opponent's guard using standing techniques, combining strategy and balance to maintain control. It's going to be a week packed with exciting challenges and opportunities to improve!
Guard Passing Standing
Mat Chat Topic: Health & Lifestyle
Game of the week: Bull Dogs
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
🏅RŌL Kids Competition Workshop
When: TOMORROW! 12:30-2pm
Where: ROL Academy
No registration necessary!
🎃 RŌL Kids Halloween Party - SAVE THE DATE
When: October 26th 4pm-6:30pm
Where: ROL Academy
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON
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When: November 9th
Where: ROL Academy
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September 17, 2024
Hey everyone! It's time for our weekly question to spark some interesting discussions.
This week we're reflecting on our beginnings in Jiu Jitsu. If you could go back to your first day on the mats, what advice would you give yourself?
Share thoughts and experiences below! Remember, we all started somewhere so let's help each other grow on this amazing journey.
September 15, 2024
• Edited (Sep 15, 2024)
Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 9/15/24
Gi All Levels
Welcome to week #7 - This week, we'll focus on escaping from top control, starting with the Ankle Drag Step Over and the Ankle Drag Inside Hook. After mastering these escapes, we'll work on the Butterfly Sweep to help you regain control from the bottom position. Get ready for an engaging week of skill development on the mats!
Gi Intermediate
Week 1 Top Control Escapes -This week, we're diving into Top Control Escapes. You'll be working on a range of techniques to free yourself from top pressure, focusing on both fundamental and advanced strategies. These escapes will sharpen your ability to stay mobile and regain control during tough situations. Get ready for a week of technical growth!
Gi Advanced
Week 11 - This week, we'll be focusing on defeating and passing the Spider Guard. You'll learn key techniques to neutralize your opponent's grips and break through their defenses, improving your ability to pass one of the most challenging guard positions. Get ready for a technical and strategic week of training!
Defeating/passing Spider Guard
NoGi Intermediate
Join us for week #7 - In Week 7 of NoGi Intermediate, we'll dive into some powerful techniques from the North-South position. The focus will be on setting up the Kimura from North-South, transitioning into an Arm Lock, and securing the North-South Choke. This week is all about refining your control and submissions from this dynamic position. Prepare for a week of technical growth and strong finishing moves!
Kimura from North South
Arm Lock from Kimura
North South Choke
NoGi Advanced
Week 2 - Top Half Guard - Beating the Knee Shield
Stuffing Method (continued)
Rising Method
Hip Switch Method
Striking
Boxing Curriculum - Footwork Series Week 1
Evade/Lean Defenses
Concepts and Counters
Stand and Drill
Level-up your stand up game this week as we will be going over:
Collar Drags
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 #12 - This week in Women's class, we have an effective and powerful sequence to go over, each technique seamlessly flowing into the next.
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
🎓 RŌL Graduation Event - SAVE THE DATE
When: Saturday, November 16th
Where: RŌL Academy
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON
🥋 10th Anniversary Gi Pre-order - only 2 weeks!! Order NOW!
Instructor Program is officially available - https://rolacademy.tv/pages/becoming-an-instructor
White Belt Must Know - https://rolacademy.tv/programs/white-belt-must-know?category_id=89231
Want to add a little more to your Jiu Jitsu? Check out this video that nicely compliments this week's techniques in ALL Levels
September 15, 2024
• Edited (Sep 15, 2024)
This week for ROL KIDS! 9/15/24
Little Kids
Welcome to week #7 - In Week 7 of our Little Kids class, we’ll be working on the Transition from Side to Top. Our young students will practice moving from side control into a more dominant top position, helping them improve control and positioning. It’s going to be a fun and exciting week of learning fundamental skills!
Kids All Levels
Welcome to week #7 - This week, we’ll focus on two key techniques: Transition from Side to Top and the Cross Choke from Top Control. Our students will learn how to smoothly move from side control to a stronger top position, followed by practicing a powerful submission with the Cross Choke. Get ready for a great week of skill-building!
Kids Intermediate
Welcome to week #9 - This week, the focus will be on the Knee Cut Pass. The students will learn how to efficiently cut through their opponent's guard, gaining a strong top position and maintaining control. It’s going to be an exciting week of improving guard passing and sharpening techniques!
Kids Advanced
Join us for week #7 - This week, we’ll be working on Turtle Escapes. The students will focus on escaping from the turtle position, learning key techniques to regain control or transition to a more dominant position. Get ready for a challenging and rewarding week as we dive into these essential escapes!
Turtle Escapes
Mat Chat Topic: Respect
Game of the week: Tails
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
🏅RŌL Kids Competition Workshop
When: September 22nd 12:30-2pm
Where: ROL Academy
No registration necessary!
🎃 RŌL Kids Halloween Party - SAVE THE DATE
When: October 26th 4pm-6:30pm
Where: ROL Academy
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON
🎓 RŌL Kids Graduation Event - SAVE THE DATE
When: November 9th
Where: ROL Academy
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON
September 09, 2024
Hey everyone,
After attending a seminar with Nick Cimm, I learned a lot of new concepts to improving my ground game. Now I'm curious - what's one thing you learned from the seminar?
Share your insights in this week's engaging discussion! Can't wait to hear from all of you.
September 08, 2024
This week for ROL KIDS! 9/8/24
Little Kids
Welcome to week #6 - In Week 6 of the Little Kids class, we'll be focusing on a key submission technique: the Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near arm). Our young grapplers will practice controlling their opponent from the dominant Knee on Belly position before transitioning smoothly into the Arm Lock. It's going to be an exciting week of skill development and fun on the mats!
Kids All Levels
Welcome to week #6 - In Week 6 of our Kids All Levels class, the focus will be on mastering submissions from the Knee on Belly position. The students will learn two powerful techniques: the Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near arm) and the Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (far arm). Get ready for a week of dynamic training and building strong submission skills!
Kids Intermediate
Welcome to week #8 - In Week 8 of our Kids Gi Intermediate class, we’re diving into a combination of takedowns and ground transitions. The students will work on the Ouchi-gari, a key inside leg trip for effective takedowns. They’ll also learn how to transition from Bottom Half Guard to Back Control, an essential skill for gaining a dominant position. It’s going to be an exciting week of technical growth and strategy!
Kids Advanced
Join us for week #6 - In Week 7 of our Kids Advanced class, the focus will be on Turtle Choke Attacks. Students will explore a variety of choke techniques that can be applied from the turtle position, honing their ability to capitalize on this defensive posture and turn it into an opportunity for submission. Get ready for a challenging and skill-enhancing week on the mats!
Turtle Choke Attacks
Mat Chat Topic: Setting Goals
Game of the week: Freeze Tag
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
RŌL Family Picnic
When: Sept 14 - 12pm
Where: Jaycee Grove Park, Tinley Park