Weekly Questions:
Hey guys, it's time for our weekly question! Share with us: What three words would you use to describe your first day on the Jiu Jitsu mats? Let's hear about your experiences as we chat about our Jiu Jitsu journey together.
July 20, 2024
This week for ROL KIDS! 7/21/24
Little Kids
Welcome to week #12 - This week in our Little Kids class, we'll be concentrating on Open Guard Standing. Our young grapplers will learn how to effectively use this technique to gain control by removing themselves from a dangerous position. It’s going to be a fun week!
Kids All Levels
Welcome to week #12 - This week in our All Levels Kids class, we’re focusing on the Open Guard Standing position. Our students will practice reversing the scenario by executing the Chair Sweep. This week is going to be a lot of fun!
Kids Intermediate
Welcome to week #1 - This week in our Kids Intermediate class, we’re focusing on powerful Takedowns and Transitions. Our students will begin by learning the Double Leg Takedown, a very powerful way to get their partners down. Then for the other partner they will be learning a defense from the Double Leg takedown, the Sprawl to Back Control. It’s going to be an awesome week!
Sprawl to Back Control
Kids Advanced
Join us for week #26 - This week in Kids Advanced, we are diving into Half Guard Passing. The students will learn how to effectively set up and execute various Passes from the Half Guard position, creating opportunities to gain dominant positions. We’ll cover techniques to transition smoothly from Passing to control, ensuring a strong and versatile game. Get ready for an intense and informative week of training!
Half Guard Passing
Mat Chat Topic: Being Responsible
Game of the week: Tails
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
July 20, 2024
• Edited (Jul 22, 2024)
Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 7/21/24
Gi All Levels
Welcome to week #18 - This week at Gi All Levels, we are starting of with a self defense technique learning how to defend from a powerful Hook punch. Once on the ground we have not one but two submissions to go over. It’s going to be an awesome week - See you on the mats!
Gi Intermediate
Week 20: Back Control - Back Control Escapes
This week in Gi Intermediate, we're focusing on Back Control Escapes. Our training will cover a range of Escapes and strategies to maintain and capitalize on this dominant position. Prepare for an engaging week as we sharpen our skills and enhance our back control game on the mats!
Gi Advanced
Block 3 - Closed Guard - Week 3 - Triangles
Trouble shooting Triangles
NoGi Intermediate
Join us for week #1 - Takedowns
This week in NoGi Intermediate, we're moving on to Takedowns. Starting from our feet we will go over various ways to set up and execute powerful takedowns troubleshooting and drilling setting you guys up for success from standing.
Arm Drag Takedown
Arm Drag to Sit Out Takedown
Arm Drag to Sit Out to Single Leg Takedown
NoGi Advanced
Block 3 - Turtle
No class. Open Mat instead.
Striking
Boxing Curriculum - Week 1
Switch Series
Concepts of Stance Changing and Combos
Stand and Drill
Level-up your stand up game this week as we will be going over:
Power Throws
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 #5 - This week in Women's class, we have an effective and powerful sequence to go over, each technique seamlessly flowing into the next.
❗❗** 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
July 16, 2024
Seminar with Prof Adam Maslach is now available
https://rolacademy.tv/programs/2024-07-11-adam-maslach
July 15, 2024
Weekly Question: What's your favorite technique?
Hey everyone, it's time for our weekly question! This week what is your favorite technique in jiu jitsu or grappling? Share with us and let's discuss and learn.
Can't wait to hear your responses!
July 15, 2024
This week for ROL KIDS! 7/14/24
Little Kids
Welcome to week #12 - This week in our Little Kids class, we'll be concentrating on the Kimura Bump. Our young grapplers will learn how to effectively use this technique to gain control and improve their position. It's going to be an exciting week full of fun and learning on the mats!
Kids All Levels
Welcome to week #12 - This week in our All Levels Kids class, we’re focusing on the Open Guard Sitting position. Our students will practice maintaining control and learn two key techniques: the Open Guard Sitting and the Scissor Sweep. Get ready for an action-packed week filled with skill-building and fun!
Kids Intermediate
Welcome to week #18 - This week in our Kids Intermediate class, we’re focusing on dynamic throws and submissions. Our students will begin by learning the Drop Seoi-nage, a powerful throwing technique. Then, they'll work on the Triangle from Closed Guard, adding an effective submission to their skill set. Get ready for a fantastic week of skill-building and fun on the mats!
Kids Advanced
Join us for week #26 - This week in Kids Advanced, we are diving into Half Guard Sweeps. The students will learn how to effectively set up and execute various sweeps from the Half Guard position, creating opportunities to gain dominant positions. We’ll cover techniques to transition smoothly from sweeps to control, ensuring a strong and versatile game. Get ready for an intense and informative week of training!
Half Guard Sweeps
Mat Chat Topic: Strengths
Game of the week: Bull Dogs
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
No upcoming Events
July 13, 2024
• Edited (Jul 14, 2024)
Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 7/14/24
Gi All Levels
Welcome to week #18 - This week at Gi All Levels, our focus is on mastering escapes from Side Control. We'll start with the Side Control Escape using the single leg technique, followed by the Side Control Escape using shoulder pressure. Finally, we'll work on the Side Control Escape utilizing hip control. Get ready for an exciting and informative week of training at Gi All Levels!
Gi Intermediate
Week 20: Back Control - Attacks from Back Control
This week in Gi Intermediate, we're focusing on attacks from Back Control. Our training will cover a range of submission techniques and strategies to maintain and capitalize on this dominant position. Prepare for an engaging week as we sharpen our skills and enhance our back control game on the mats!
Gi Advanced
Block 3 - Closed Guard
Week 2 - Reverse Kimura
Bicep Slicer
Scissor Sweep
Reverse Butterfly Sweep
NoGi Intermediate
Join us for week #22 - Turtle
This week in NoGi Intermediate, we're focusing on the Turtle Position. We'll start with the Turtle Escape (re-guard), teaching you how to regain a stronger position. Next, we'll work on the Turtle Escape (outside arm roll) for effective transitioning. Finally, we'll practice the Anaconda Choke, adding a powerful submission to your skill set. Get ready for a dynamic and informative week on the mats!
Turtle Escape (re-guard)
Turtle Escape (outside arm roll)
Anaconda Choke
NoGi Advanced
Block 3 - Turtle -
Week 3 - Sit-Out Series
Shoulder Rolls
Hip Heists
Stand Ups
Striking
Muay Thai Curriculum - Teep Series Week 7
"Hot Step" Feints and Combinations
Stand and Drill
Level-up your stand up game this week as we will be going over:
Power Throws
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 #4 - This week in Women's class, we have an effective and powerful sequence to go over, each technique seamlessly flowing into the next.
❗❗** 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
July 12, 2024
TacFit - Friday 07/12/24
90/30 *4 x 3
2H CB Clock Work Swipe
Squats
2H CB Gama Cast
Front Lounges
July 08, 2024
• Edited (Jul 10, 2024)
Weekly Question: How do you recovery after a hard training session?
July 06, 2024
This week for ROL KIDS! 7/7/24
Little Kids
Welcome to week #11 - This week in our Little Kids class, we'll be focusing on submitting from Top Control. Our young grapplers will learn one of the most common Submissions in Jiu Jitsu, the Arm Lock from Top Control. It's going to be an exciting week full of fun and learning as they master this common Submission!
Kids All Levels
Welcome to week #11 - This week in our All Levels Kids class, we’re focusing on Top Control. Our students will start by learning how to apply an effective Arm Lock from Top Control. Following that, they'll practice the Top Control Escape using the hip escape technique. Get ready for a fun and action-packed week of skill-building on the mats!
Kids Intermediate
Welcome to week #17 - This week in Kids Intermediate, we'll be concentrating on takedowns and passing guard. Our students will begin by learning the Ankle Pick, an effective takedown technique. After mastering this, they'll move on to the Hip in Pass, focusing on smoothly passing the guard. It's going to be a fantastic week of skill-building on the mats!
Kids Advanced
Join us for week #25 - This week in Kids Advanced, we are focusing on Half Guard Defense. The students will learn how to effectively defend and transition from Half Guard, building on the concepts they've learned so far. We will cover techniques to maintain control and transition to more dominant positions, ensuring a strong and versatile defensive game. Get ready for an intense and informative week!
Half Guard Defense
Mat Chat Topic: Sharing Jiu Jitsu
Game of the week: Steal the Bacon
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
UPCOMING TEAM COMPETITION:
Grappling Industries
Where: Oak Lawn Park District Community Pavilion 9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
When: July 13th