This week for ROL KIDS!  8/26/24

Little Kids

Welcome to week #4 - This week in our Little Kids class, we’re focusing on Tackle Defense. Our young grapplers will learn how to defend against a tackle by using the sprawl technique, transitioning smoothly into the turtle position. It's going to be a fun and energetic week filled with important defensive skills!

• Tackle Defense (Sprawl to Turtle)

Kids All Levels

Welcome to week #4 - In our All Levels Kids class, we’ll be working on Tackle Defense, specifically the Sprawl to Turtle technique. The students will also learn how to transition from the Turtle position to gaining Back Control. It’s going to be an exciting week of developing both defense and control skills on the mats!

• Tackle Defense (Sprawl to Turtle)

• Turtle to Back Control

Kids Intermediate

Welcome to week #6 - In the Kids Intermediate class, we’re focusing on mastering Kouchi-gari, a fundamental foot sweep that sets up effective takedowns. Alongside this, the students will work on the Side Control Escape using the double under method, enhancing their ability to regain a dominant position. Get ready for a week full of dynamic drills and skill-building!

• Kouchi-gari

• Side Control Escape (double under)

Kids Advanced

Join us for week #4 - This week in Kids Advanced, we're diving into Attacks from Back Control. Students will learn how to maintain strong back control while setting up and executing various submissions. We'll focus on refining their ability to capitalize on this dominant position, ensuring they can smoothly transition between attacks. It's going to be an intense and highly technical week on the mats!

• Attacks from Back Control

Mat Chat Topic: Self Defense

Game of the week: Steal the Bacon

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

UPCOMING RŌL KIDS PHOTOSHOOT

• When: 9/7 - 9/8

• Where: RŌL Academy

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RŌL Family Picnic 

• When: Sept 14 - 12pm

• Where: Jaycee Grove Park, Tinley Park

Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 8/26/24

Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #4 - This week in our All Levels class, we’re focusing on essential skills to elevate your game. We’ll begin with Grip Escapes, specifically addressing the Shoulder Grip, to help you break free from your opponent's control. Next, we’ll dive into Guard Retention, where you’ll learn how to reset the guard and maintain a strong defensive position. Finally, we’ll wrap up with the Tripod Sweep from Guard, a versatile technique to help you turn the tables and gain the upper hand. Get ready for a week of dynamic and practical training!

• Grip Escapes / Shoulder Grip

• Guard Retention / Reset the Guard 

• Tripod Sweep from Guard 

Gi Intermediate

Week 26: Half Guard - Half Guard Sweeps - In this week’s Gi Intermediate class, we’ll be focusing on Half Guard Sweeps. You’ll learn how to effectively use the half guard to off-balance your opponent and execute powerful sweeps. The techniques covered will help you transition from a defensive position to an advantageous one, setting you up for dominant control or submission opportunities. Prepare for a week of technical drilling and strategic movement that will sharpen your skills from Half Guard.

• Half Guard Sweeps

Gi Advanced

Week 8:

• Failed Triangle Traps

NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #5 - Side Control

This week in our NoGi Intermediate class, we’ll be honing in on escapes and submissions from side control. We’ll start by working on the Side Control Escape into re-guard, followed by the Side Control Escape into a single leg takedown. To finish, we’ll dive into the D'arce Choke from Side Control, giving you a powerful submission option once you've established control. Get ready for a week of technical drills and strategic development!

• Side Control Escape (re-guard)

• Side Control Escape (single leg)

• D'arce Choke from Side Control

NoGi Advanced

Block 3 - Turtle - Week 7 - Various Escapes

• Inside Leg Stand Up

• Outside Leg Stand Up

• Standing Switch

• Standing Switch to Single Leg X

Striking

Muay Thai Curriculum - Switch Series Week 6

• Switch Techniques and Combinations

Stand and Drill

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

• Single Legs

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 #9 - This week in Women's class, we have an effective and powerful sequence to go over, each technique seamlessly flowing into the next.

• Front Kick Defense

• Transition from Side to Knee on Belly

• Baseball Choke from Knee on Belly

❗❗** 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

NICK CIMM SEMINAR

• When: Sept 9th at 11AM

• Where: RŌL Academy

RŌL Family Picnic 

• When: Sept 14 - 12pm

• Where: Jaycee Grove Park, Tinley Park

Emily Kwok Seminar on RŌL TV:

• https://rolacademy.tv/programs/2024-08-17-emily-kwok

Instructor Program is officially available:

•  https://rolacademy.tv/pages/becoming-an-instructor

Prof Emily Kwok Seminar is now available

https://rolacademy.tv/programs/2024-08-17-emily-kwok?category_id=198221

Weekly Question:

Hey everyone!

Let's dive in and discuss what makes a good place to train Jiu Jitsu and grappling. 💪 What are the key elements that make a gym or academy engaging, friendly, and conducive to learning?

Share your thoughts and experiences in the below - it's always interesting to hear different perspectives on this topic.

And as always, stay respectful of each other's opinions! Can't wait to read your insights. 🥋

This week for ROL KIDS!  8/18/24

Little Kids

Welcome to week #3 - This week in our Little Kids class, we're focusing on the Arm Drag. Our young grapplers will learn how to use this fundamental technique to create opportunities for control and takedowns. It’s going to be a fun and energetic week as they build confidence and refine their skills on the mats!

• Arm Drag

Kids All Levels

Welcome to week #3 - This week in our Kids All Levels class, we’re focusing on combining the Arm Drag with the Bearhug Takedown. Our students will learn how to smoothly transition from the Arm Drag into a strong Bearhug position, leading to effective takedowns. It’s going to be an action-packed week as we work on building solid fundamentals and dynamic movement!

• Arm Drag

• Bearhug Takedown

Kids Intermediate

Welcome to week #5 - This week in our Kids Intermediate class, we’ll be diving into some powerful techniques. We’ll start with the Drop Seoi-nage, a dynamic throw that’s all about leverage and timing. Then, we’ll work on the Kimura Lock from Side Control, followed by transitioning into the Kimura Lock from North/South position. It’s going to be a week full of skill-building and strategic grappling on the mats!

• Drop Seoi-nage

• Kimura Lock from Side Control

• Kimura Lock from North/South

Kids Advanced

Join us for week #3 - This week in our Kids Advanced class, we’re honing in on Chokes from Top Control. Students will learn how to apply and maintain strong, effective chokeholds while controlling their opponent from the top. We'll focus on setting up these submissions with precision, ensuring a dominant position and a successful finish. Get ready for a challenging and rewarding week of training!

• Chokes from Top Control

Mat Chat Topic: Being a Leader

Game of the week: Steal the Bacon

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

RŌL KIDS PHOTOSHOOT

When: 9/7 - 9/8

Where: RŌL Academy

REGISTER NOW

Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 8/18/24

Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #3 - This week in our Adult All Levels class, we’ll be focusing on essential techniques to enhance your guard game. We’ll start with the Guard Pull to get you into a strong position, followed by the Scissor Sweep from Guard. We’ll also cover a variation of the Scissor Sweep with a wide knee post to add versatility to your sweeps. Get ready for an engaging week of training and progression!

• Guard Pull

• Scissor Sweep from Guard

• Scissor Sweep with Wide Knee Post

Gi Intermediate

Week 25: Half Guard - Half Guard Defense

This week in our Gi Intermediate class, we're focusing on Half Guard Defense. We’ll be exploring key strategies to effectively defend and counter from the half guard position. Whether you're maintaining control or looking to escape, this week's training will help you build a solid defensive foundation in half guard. Prepare for a week of refining your technique and enhancing your overall guard game!

Gi Advanced

Block 3 - Closed Guard - Week 7 - Opening Closed Guard

• Opening the guard into leg attacks

NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #5 - Side Control

This week in our NoGi Intermediate class, we’ll be honing in on escapes and submissions from side control. We’ll start by working on the Side Control Escape into re-guard, followed by the Side Control Escape into a single leg takedown. To finish, we’ll dive into the D'arce Choke from Side Control, giving you a powerful submission option once you've established control. Get ready for a week of technical drills and strategic development!

• Side Control Escape (re-guard)

• Side Control Escape (single leg)

• D'arce Choke from Side Control

NoGi Advanced

Block 3 - Turtle - Week 7 - Various Escapes

• Claw Grip Escape

• Single Hook Escape

• Power Half Escape

• Rolling Knee Bar

Striking

Kickboxing Curriculum - Switch Series Week 5

• Switch Series Week 5

• Feint Combinations off Switch Techniques

Stand and Drill

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

• Single Legs

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 #8 - This week in Women's class, we have an effective and powerful sequence to go over, each technique seamlessly flowing into the next.

• Ankle Pick - Collar Control

• Knee Cut Pass to Top Control

• Cross Choke from Top Control

❗❗** 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

Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 8/11/24

Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #2 - This week in Gi All Levels, we’re diving into key techniques from the Open Guard position. We’ll begin by refining the Open Guard Standing, followed by learning the Chair Sweep to gain control. We'll wrap up with the Hip-In Guard Pass to enhance your passing game. Prepare for another week of focused training and growth on the mats!

• Open Guard Standing

• Chair Sweep

• Hip-In Guard Pass

Gi Intermediate

Week 24: Side Control - Side Control Escapes

This week in Gi Intermediate, we’re focusing on the concept of Side Control Escapes. We'll explore various strategies and techniques to help you effectively regain control and improve your positioning when trapped under side control. Get ready for a week of detailed practice and skill development as we work on mastering these essential escape techniques!

Gi Advanced

Block 3 - Closed Guard - Week 6 - Chokes

• Chokes from Closed Guard

NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #4 - Half Guard

This week in NoGi Intermediate, we’re honing in on key submissions from the Half Guard position. We’ll start by working on the Kimura from Top Half, then move to the Kimura from Bottom Half, and finally, we’ll dive into the Reverse Arm Lock from Bottom Half. Get ready for a week of intense training as we sharpen your submission game!

• Kimura from Top Half

• Kimura from Bottom Half

• Reverse Arm Lock from Bottom Half

NoGi Advanced

Block 3 - Turtle - Week 6 - Guard & Granbies

• Sit-Thru to Guard

• Granby Rolls

Striking

Kickboxing Curriculum - Switch Series Week 4

• Combos/Feints Using Switch Techniques

Stand and Drill

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

• Single Legs

No need to feel apprehensive about starting on your feet - Let’s grow that confidence together - See you on the mats!

Womens 

No Women's Class this 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

MEMBER APPRECIATION BBQ & WELLNESS EVENT

When: Saturday, Aug 17th at 12pm (after class)

Where: RŌL Academy

EMILY KWOK WORKSHOP

When: August 16th at 6PM

Where: RŌL Academy

Info: Gi

This week for ROL KIDS!  8/11/24

Little Kids

Welcome to week #2 - This week in our Little Kids class, we’ll be focusing on the Chest Grip Escape (up grip). Our young grapplers will learn how to safely and effectively break free from an opponent's grip. It’s going to be a week full of fun and learning as we build confidence and skills on the mats!

• Chest Grip Escape (up grip)

Kids All Levels

Welcome to week #2 - This week in our Kids All Levels class, we're focusing on some essential techniques. We’ll start with the Chest Grip Escape (up grip) to help our students break free from tough situations. Then, we’ll work on the Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near arm), adding a powerful submission to their skill set. It's going to be a fun and educational week on the mats!

• Chest Grip  Escape (up grip)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near arm)

Kids Intermediate

Welcome to week #4 - This week in our Kids Gi Intermediate class, we’re diving into some powerful techniques. We’ll start with Osoto-gari, a classic judo throw that helps gain control from standing. Then, we’ll focus on the Arm Lock from Knee on Belly, first learning how to apply it on the near arm, and then the far arm. Get ready for a dynamic week of skill-building and growth on the mats!

• Osoto-gari

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near arm)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (far arm)

Kids Advanced

Join us for week #2 - This week in Kids Advanced, moving on to the Top Control position. More specifically from Top Control the Advanced Kids focus will be on Escapes from Top Control.

• Top Control Escapes

Mat Chat Topic: Decisions  and Choices

Game of the week: Tails

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

UPCOMING RŌL KIDS PHOTOSHOOT

When: 9/7 - 9/8

Where: RŌL Academy

REGISTER NOW

Weekly Question: 

Hey everyone! Let's dive into a fun discussion today. When it comes to Jiu Jitsu training, which aspect do you find more engaging: sparring or drilling? Share your thoughts and insights below! It's always interesting hearing different perspectives on this topic. Can't wait to hear from you all.

Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 8/4/24

Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #1 - This week in our Adult All Levels class, we're focusing on foundational techniques. We'll start with mastering the Open Guard Sitting position, followed by the Double Under Pass to improve your guard passing skills. Finally, we'll work on the Triangle Choke from Guard, adding an essential submission to your arsenal. Get ready for an engaging and skill-building week on the mats!

• Open Guard Sitting

• Double Under Pass

• Triangle Choke from Guard

Gi Intermediate

Week 23: Side Control - Knee on Belly Attacks

This week in Gi Intermediate, we’re focusing on attacks from the Knee on Belly position. Our training will delve into various strategies and techniques to effectively control and submit your opponent from this dominant position. Prepare for a week of dynamic drills and in-depth practice to enhance your offensive skills. Get ready for an exciting and educational week on the mats!

Gi Advanced

Block 3 - Closed Guard - Week 5 - Lapel Arm Trap

• Sweeps and Attacks

NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #3 - Half Guard

This week in NoGi Intermediate, we're focusing on techniques from Bottom Half Guard. We'll start with the Single Leg from Bottom Half, followed by the Whizzer Counter Limp Arm from Bottom Half. Finally, we'll work on the Whizzer Counter Roll Back from Bottom Half. Get ready for an engaging week of skill-building and practical training on the mats!

• Single Leg from Bottom Half

• Whizzer Counter Limp Arm from Bottom Half

• Whizzer Counter Roll Back from Bottom Half

NoGi Advanced

Block 3 - Turtle - Week 5 - Overwrap

• Deep Overwrap

• Overwrap

• Overwrap Kneebar

Striking

Boxing Curriculum - Week 3

• Switch Series

• Kickboxing Concepts/Combinations Utilizing Stance Switching

Stand and Drill

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

• Single Legs

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 #7 - This week in Women's class, we have an effective and powerful sequence to go over, each technique seamlessly flowing into the next.

• Upgrip Defense

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near arm)

• Arm Lock Escape (Hitch-Hiker) 

❗❗** 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

EMILY KWOK WORKSHOP

• When: August 16th at 6PM

• Where: RŌL Academy

• Info: Gi

MEMBER APPRECIATION BBQ & WELLNESS EVENT

• When: Saturday, Aug 17th at 12pm (after class)

• Where: RŌL Academy