Adult Program Curriculum - 5/10/26

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)

• Bear Hug Defense to Kimura Lock

• Transition from Turtle to Back

• Bottom Collar Choke

B (Thur/Sat)

• Transition from Guard to Back Control

• Back Control Escape (bridge)***

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 22:

• Uchi Mata

• Attacks from Side Control

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 22:

• Uchi Mata

• Attacks from Side Control
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Early and late defenses against partners sitting through to guard from Front Headlock. 

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 5:

• Boxing: Upper Cuts & Two-Punch Series w/ Double Jab

• Kickboxing: Cross-Lead Kick / Lead Hook-Rear Kick

• Combo: The Sticks Combo
  

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

• Weekly Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Seminar with Robert Drysdale

• REGISTER

Closed Guard Workshop with Prof Russ

• When: June 13th @ 11AM

ROL KIDS SUMMER CAMP

• DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE

FULL EVENT LIST HERE

On April 14, Scott Tresch taught an outstanding seminar focused on controlling situations and building a strong foundation in Jiu Jitsu. The workshop emphasized core principles, positional awareness, and fundamental concepts that are essential for long-term growth in the art.

A must-see for all beginners looking to develop confidence, understanding, and a solid base in their Jiu Jitsu journey.

Seminar is now available on RŌL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/programs/2026-04-18-scott-tresch

What’s up everyone in BJJ land. I’ve been thinking and that can be dangerous but in all seriousness. I was wondering. Do you isolate techniques, and perfect them individually or do you work on the what ifs? And then do you drill them, connecting them into a system? What’s worked best for your game?

I know for myself. When I started it was one move. But watching the upper belts destroy me consistently there had to be a trick. Right? A system…

 But what it turned out for me was journaling, recording myself, and asking them questions all this helped. But it wasn’t everything. 

So I took my fav submission and worked backwards and forwards till I uncovered all the strengths and weaknesses. Putting myself in the most vulnerable positions and not so vulnerable.

Eventually or organically it all fit together into a flow. But that was one position and there are so many out there to make our own. 

What’s something that has been a struggle to deal with in life that Jiu Jitsu has taught you to be better at when applying it outside of Jiu Jitsu?

For me, I’ve always struggled with asking for help to avoid disappointment or allowing my pride and/or ego to prevent me asking. Very interested to hear other perspectives. I find it impossible to progress in Jiu Jitsu without needing and wanting the help of others. 

Life lesson: Asking for or needing help is not a sign of weakness but one of strength to display vulnerability and the willingness to be better.

Kids Program Curriculum - 5/3/26

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 13

• Triangle Choke from Guard

• Mat Chat: Being Responsible

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 13

• Open Guard Standing

• Chair Sweep

• Mat Chat: Being Responsible

Teens Fundamentals:
A

• Guillotine Defense from Guard

• Cross Choke from Guard

• Baseball Choke from Guard

B

• Guillotine Defense Standing

• Kimura Lock from Guard

• Kimura Bump from Guard

Kids Intermediate:
Week 19 - Back Control - Escapes

• Takedown: Bearhug Escape (with arms)

• Back Control Escape (strong seatbelt grip)

• Back Control Escape (arm trap)

Kids Competition Class:
Week 11

• NOGI uniform - Triangles, Triangles, Triangles!

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 4

• Boxing: Jab-Cross

• Kickboxing: The Step Kick - Southpaw

• Combo: The Switch It Combo

• Mat Chat: Never Stop Learning

  
  

Adult Program Curriculum - 5/3/26

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)

• Guillotine Defense from Guard

• Cross Choke from Guard

• Baseball Choke from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Guillotine Defense Standing****

• Kimura Lock from Guard

• Kimura Bump from Guard

* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 21:

• Uchi Mata

• Side Control Escapes

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 21:

• Uchi Mata

• Side Control Escapes
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Front Headlock System

  • Intro to Front Headlock positions and basic defensive actions

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 4:

• Boxing: Parrying Straight Punches & Synch Up Flow

• Kickboxing: Blocking Round Kicks / Numbers with Round Kick

• Combo: Dutch Drill - Complete

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

• Weekly Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Seminar with Robert Drysdale

• REGISTER

ROL KIDS SUMMER CAMP

• DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE

FULL EVENT LIST HERE

2 part question; 

Seems like there are 2 types of people, those that love drilling and those that hate it. Which one are you? 

2nd question….what’s the technique you know you should be drilling but just haven’t been? 

Kids Program Curriculum - 4/26/26

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 12

• Triangle Choke from Guard

• Mat Chat: Strengths

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 12

• Triangle Choke from Guard

• Mat Chat: Strengths

Teens Fundamentals:
A

• Kick-up from Guard

• Arm Lock from Guard

• Pendulum Sweep from Guard

B

• Tackle Defense

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Triangle Choke from Guard

Kids Intermediate:
Week 17 - Back Control - Escapes

• Takedown: Bearhug Escape (with arms)

• Back Control Escape (bridge)

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

Kids Competition Class:
Week 11

• Guillotines and Headlocks

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 3

• Boxing: The Cross

• Kickboxing: The Step Kick

• Combo: The Switch It Combo

• Mat Chat: Get Out of Your Own Way

Adult Program Curriculum - 4/26/26

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)

• Kick-up from Guard

• Arm Lock from Guard***

• Pendulum Sweep from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Tackle Defense**

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Triangle Choke from Guard

* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 20:

• Ko uchi gari 

• Chokes from Turtle

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 20:

• Ko uchi gari 

• Chokes from Turtle
  
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Leg Entries for Bottom Half Guard
  
  

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 3:

• Boxing: Hooks (Lead - Rear) - Single Punch Series

• Kickboxing: Cross-Lead Kick - Walking Round Kick

• Combo: Dutch Drill - Part 1

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

• Weekly Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Seminar with Robert Drysdale

• REGISTER

ROL KIDS SUMMER CAMP

• DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE

FULL EVENT LIST HERE

Professor Thomas Rozdzynski’s “You Are Framed” seminar at Rough Hands BJJ delivered a clear, concept-driven approach to one of the most essential elements in Jiu-Jitsu, framing. Rather than focusing on isolated techniques, the seminar emphasized understanding how and why frames work, giving students tools they could apply across all positions.

Now available on RŌL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/programs/2026-04-17-thomas-rozdzynski-you-are-framed