Adult Program Curriculum - 9/7/25

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!

Adult Gi Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Single Leg Take Down Defense 

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

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Knee Inside

B (Thur/Sat)

• Jab Defense*

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Hip Escape

• Cross Choke from Top Control

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

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 17:

• Crucifix Attacks

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 17:

• Guillotine, Anaconda, D’arce chokes

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Guard Passing - Continued

NoGi Advanced:

• North south kimura’s: Breaking through partners defenses

Striking:

• Boxing: Hooks - Lead/Rear

• Kickboxing: Switch Kick (Southpaw)

• Combo: Hemmers Combo (8 Hooks)

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Annual RŌL Picnic:

• When: Saturday September 13th 12-4 (Group Picture at 2:30)

• Where: Jaycee Grove Park - Tinley Park

TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION

• When: Saturday, October 11th

• Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion in Oak Lawn

• Register HERE

On August 25, 2025, RŌL Academy had the honor of hosting Professor Felipe Simplicio for a special seminar focused on the De La Riva X sweeping system. Felipe brought world-class knowledge and broke down this complex guard in a way that was easy to understand and apply. He guided us through the fundamentals of establishing strong grips, maintaining balance in the position, and then layering in high-percentage sweeps designed to off-balance and control even the toughest opponents.

The entire event is available now on RŌL TV
https://rolacademy.tv/programs/2025-08-25-felipe-simplicio

Adult Program Curriculum - 8/31/25

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!

Adult Gi Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Single Leg Take Down from Collar Grips

• Hip-in Guard Pass**

• Tripod Sweep from Guard***

B (Thur/Sat)

• Single Leg Take Down from Clinch***

• Scissor Sweep from Guard***

• Tripod Pass from Half Guard

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 16:

• Back to Escapes

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 16:

• Transitions out of Back Control to other Control Points

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Guard Passing - A Deeper Dive

NoGi Advanced:

• Kimura Finishing Mechanics

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

LABOR DAY SCHEDULE

• ALL CLASSES CANCELLED

• 9AM ADULT OPEN MAT

ROL FAMILY PICNIC

• When: Saturday September 13th from 12PM - 4PM

• Where: Jaycee grove Park in Tinley Park

• Group Photos @ 2:30pm

TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION

• When: Saturday, October 11th

• Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion in Oak Lawn

• Register HERE

Do you have a pre or post-training ritual? What is it?

Kids Program Curriculum - 8/31/25

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:
With Kassidy Camargo - Tyler Lorek - Scott Tresch - Russell Usauskas - Bekah Bradshaw
Week 12

• Kimura Bump

• Mat Chat: Strengths

Kids Fundamentals:
With Peter Thanos - Bekah Bradshaw - Kassidy Camargo
Week 12

• Open Guard Sitting

• Scissor Sweep

• Mat Chat: Strengths

Teens Fundamentals:
With Kassidy Camargo - Tim Jurgovan
A (Mon/Wed)

• Single Leg Take Down from Collar Grips

• Hip-in Guard Pass

• Tripod Sweep from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Single Leg Take Down from Clinch

• Scissor Sweep from Guard

• Tripod Pass from Half Guard

Kids Intermediate:
With Scott Tresch - Tim Jurgovan - Bekah Bradshaw - SAM SHALAKHTI
Week 11 - Side Control Escapes 

• Takedown: Single Leg Takedown

• Transition from Side to Top

• Transition from Side to Top (foot in)

Kids Advanced:
With Dom Adolfo
Week 11 - Side Control Escapes 

• Takedown: Single Leg Takedown

• Transition from Side to Top

• Transition from Side to Top (foot in)

Kids Competition Class:
With Scott Tresch
Week 8 - NO CLASS - TEAM COMPETITION

Kids/Teens Striking:
With John Zapala - Tyler Lorek
Week 4:

• Boxing: Parrying the Jab/Cross & Sync-up flow

• Kickboxing: Switch Kick (Orthodox)

• Combo: Hemmers Combo (7 Hooks)

• Mat Chat: “Fall down seven times, stand up eight!”

Shoutout to Coach Scott for the semi-private lessons for some of our kids, helping them where they struggle and getting them ready for future competitions. 

Kids Program Curriculum - 8/24/25

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 11

• Arm Lock from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Sharing Jiu Jitsu

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 11

• Arm Lock from Top Control

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag over)

• Mat Chat: Sharing Jiu Jitsu

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Guard Retention

• Open Guard Standing

• Chair Sweep

B (Thur/Sat)

• Grip Breaking

• Open Guard Sitting

• Double Under Pass

Kids Intermediate:
Week 10 - Side Control Escapes 

• Takedown: Bearhug Escape (without arms)

• Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure)

• Side Control Escape (single leg)

Kids Advanced:
Week 10 - Side Control Escapes 

• Takedown: Standing Seoi-nage

• Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure)

• Side Control Escape (single leg)

Kids Competition Class:
Week 7 - Guard Passing - Establish Side Control

• Drill 1: Guard Pull to Sweep

• Drill 2: Sweep to Pass Sequence

• Drill 3: Pass to Submission

• Mat Chat: Staying Focused

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 4:

• Boxing: The Jab-Cross (“1-2”)

• Kickboxing: The Step Kick (Southpaw)

• Combo: Switch It Combo

• Mat Chat: Never Stop Learning. "Everyday I Learn and Grow!”

Do you visit other gyms when you’re traveling either for work or on vacation? If so what are some things you look for in a gym you’re going to be visiting? 

On August 23, 2025, RŌL Academy had the privilege of hosting John Kats for an incredible seminar focused entirely on the Kimura Lock System. 

The session covered the full Kimura pathway: from setups across multiple positions, to maintaining control, and flowing into finishes that work at every level of training or competition.

The entire event is available now on RŌL TV
https://rolacademy.tv/programs/2025-08-23-john-kats

Adult Program Curriculum - 8/24/25

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!

Adult Gi Fundamentals:
A (Mon-Wed)

• Grip Breaking

• Open Guard Sitting**

• Double Under Pass**

B (Thurs-Sat)

• Guard Retention*

• Open Guard Standing**

• Chair Sweep

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

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 16:

• Back Control Attacks

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 16:

• Back Control Escapes

Adult Gi Advanced:

• 50/50 Wrap-up

NoGi Advanced:

• Kimura Finishing Mechanics

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Felipe Simlicico Workshop (Gi)

• When: Sunday, August 25th @6PM

Annual RŌL Picnic - SAVE THE DATE

• When: Saturday September 13th