Kids Program Curriculum - 1/12/24

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 10

• Top Control Escape (trap, bridge, roll)

• Mat Chat: Jiu Jitsu History

Kids All Levels:

Week 10

• Top Control Escape (trap, bridge, roll)

• Keylock from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Jiu Jitsu History

Kids Intermediate:

Week 10

• Takedown: Bearhug Escape (without arms)

• Transition from Guard to Back Control

Kids Advanced:

Week 10

• Takedown: Double Leg Takedown

• Spider Guard Attacks

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

🏆Competition Workshop

• When: Sunday, January 26th 11-12:30

• Where: RŌL Academy

• Info: Please bring your Gi/NoGi

• Register Here

🥇Newbreed Team Competition

• When: Saturday, February 1st

• Where: Oak Lawn Pavillion, Oak Lawn

• Register Here

🍽️ Competition Team Dinner

• When: Saturday, February 1st @ 5PM

• Where: Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant (6911 159th St, Tinley Park, IL 60477)

• RSVP Here

The Transitions You Must Know Series on RŌL TV is a game-changing resource for grapplers of all levels looking to master the art of movement between positions. This series dives deep into essential transitions, focusing on fluidity, timing, and efficiency to help you stay ahead of your opponent.

https://rolacademy.tv/programs/transitions-you-must-know-by-thomas-rozdzynski

Mastering NoGi Transitions on RŌL TV is your ultimate guide to fluid and effective movement in the fast-paced world of NoGi grappling. In this detailed instructional, you’ll learn how to seamlessly link positions, improve your control, and create submission opportunities through expert-level transitions. This series focuses on staying ahead of your opponent, maintaining dominant positioning, and building confidence.

https://rolacademy.tv/programs/mastering-nogi-transitions

S-Mount Series

Take your top game to the next level with Professor Thomas’s S-Mount Series on RŌL TV. This series focuses on the highly effective S-mount position, breaking down its mechanics, transitions, and submission opportunities. Professor Thomas shares his expert insights on how to establish a strong base, control your opponent, and seamlessly flow between arm locks, chokes, and back takes.

https://rolacademy.tv/programs/s-mount-domination-by-thomas-rozdzynski

All new Turtle Position Lesson 

The turtle position is both a defensive and transitional stance in jiu-jitsu, often used to protect against passing or as a reset after escaping a bad spot. While compact and mobile, the turtle leaves openings for attacks like back takes, guillotines, or rolling submissions.

Key to effective defense from turtle is maintaining strong posture with your elbows tight and chin tucked, while staying active to prevent your opponent from settling grips. From this position, you can execute sweeps, sit-outs, or transitions to guard. Mastering turtle requires balancing defense with opportunistic counters to regain control or escape.

https://rolacademy.tv/programs/turtle-by-thomas-rozdzynski

Adult Program Curriculum - 1/5/24

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)

• Headlock Escape (lean forward)

• Headlock Escape (lean backward)

• Transition from Side Control to Top Control

B (Thurs-Sat)

• Standing Head Lock Escape (no strikes)

• Side Control Escape (belt grip)

• Side Control Escape (single leg)

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 9:

• Takedown: Tomoe Nage

• Half Guard Retention

• Reverse Arm Lock from Half Guard

• Wrist Locks from Half Guard

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 9:

• Takedown: Tani Otoshi

• Underhook to Dog Fight from Half Bottom

• Wizzer Counter Limp Arm from Bottom

• Wizzer Counter Roll Back from Bottom

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Intro to Lasso Guard

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Kids Program Curriculum - 1/5/24

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 9

• Bear Hug Escape (without arms)

• Mat Chat: Weaknesses

Kids All Levels:

Week 9

• Bear Hug Escape (without arms)

• Back Control Escape (bridge)

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

• Mat Chat: Weaknesses

Kids Intermediate:

Week 9

• Takedown: Single Leg Takedown (inside trip)

• Knee Cut Pass

Kids Advanced:

Week 9

• Takedown: Double Leg Takedown

• Spider Guard Sweeps

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

📷RŌL Kids Photoshoot

• When: Sunday, January 12th

• REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR TIME SLOT

🥇Newbreed Team Competition

• When: Saturday, Feb 1

• Where: Oak Lawn Pavillion, Oak Lawn

• REGISTER HERE

Question of the week just in time for the end of the year.

What was your favorite jiu jitsu related event or memory from 2024? Maybe even just a specific class you are attending.

Adult Program Curriculum - 12/29/24

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)

• Front Bear Hug Defense

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Turtle Escape - Knee Grip

B (Thurs-Sat)

• Rear Naked Choke Defense

• Rear Naked Choke (RNC)

• Arm Behind the Head Choke

GI & NOGI Intermediate:

• ALL INTERMEDIATE CLASSES CONVERTED TO OPEN MAT

Gi Advanced:

• NO CLASS THIS WEEK

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

❄️UPDATED HOLIDAY HOURS

• Tuesday 12/31: 9AM Open Mat

• Wednesday 1/1: CLOSED