Hey everyone, what concept helped your guard retention to improve the fastest?

Kids Program Curriculum - 6/7/26

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 2

• Chest Grip Escape (up grip)

• Mat Chat: Disappointment

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 2

• Chest Grip Escape (up grip)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near)

• Arm Lock Escape (hitchhiker)

• Mat Chat: Disappointment

Teens Fundamentals:
A

• Grip Breaking

• Open Guard Sitting

• Double Under Pass

B

• Guard Retention

• Open Guard Standing

• Chair Sweep

Kids Intermediate:
Week 23 - Back Control - Turtle

• Takedown: Double Leg Takedown

• Sprawl to Turtle

• Transition from Turtle to Back Control

Kids Competition Class:
Week 15

• NoGi Uniform - Closed Guard - Submit or sweep 

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 9

• Boxing: The Single Punch Series

• Kickboxing: Lorek Combo “Lumberjacks”

• Combo: The Deckers Combo

• Mat Chat: Talk it out, Work it out

Adult Program Curriculum - 6/7/26

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)

• Grip Breaking

• Open Guard Sitting**

• Double Under Pass**

B (Thur/Sat)

• Guard Retention*

• Open Guard Standing**

• Chair Sweep

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 26:

• Takedown: Foot Sweeps Continued

• Ground: Leg Attacks

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 26:

• Takedown: Foot Sweeps Continued

• Ground: Leg Attacks
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Front Headlocks

• Arm-in guillotine setups and variations

• Seated Arm Triangle (kata gatame)  

Women's Only with Coach Bekah:

• Transition from guard to back control 

• RNC 

• Back Control escape  

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 9:

• Boxing: Pull: Technique, Numbers + Slip

• Kickboxing: Blocking: Low Kick, Body Kick + Counter

• Combo: The Holland Combo

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

• Weekly Workout Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Closed Guard Workshop with Prof Russ

• When: June 13th @ 11AM

FULL EVENT LIST HERE

What’s the best advice a coach or training partner ever gave you?

It could be technical, mental, or something about training that stuck with you over the years.

Maybe it changed how you roll. Maybe it changed how you think about Jiu Jitsu altogether.

Share it below and if you remember who said it, give them a shoutout.

Kids Program Curriculum - 5/31/26

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 2

• Hip Toss

• Mat Chat: Disappointment

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 2

• Hip Toss

• Mat Chat: Disappointment

Teens Fundamentals:
A

• Osoto Gari

• Kimura Lock from Side Control

• Kimura Lock from North-South

B

• Hook Defense

• Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure)

• Side Control Escape (re-guard)

Kids Intermediate:
Week 22 - Back Control - Submissions

• Takedown: Headlock Escape (with strikes)

• Arm Behind the Head Choke

• Top Lapel Choke

Kids Competition Class:
Week 14

• Gi uniform - Open guard: retention and connection

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 8

• Boxing: The Overhand Punch

• Kickboxing: Low Kick, Switch Kick (Body)

• Combo: The Holland Combo

• Mat Chat: Be Brave, Be Different

Adult Program Curriculum - 5/31/26

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)

• Osoto Gari****

• Kimura Lock from Side Control****

• Kimura Lock from North-South

B (Thur/Sat)

• Hook Defense*

• Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure)

• Side Control Escape (re-guard)****

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 25:

• Takedown: Foot Sweeps

• Ground: Leg Attacks

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 25:

• Takedown: Foot Sweeps

• Ground: Leg Attacks
  
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Front Headlocks 

  • Quick recap of high wrist series guillotines 

  • Ninja choke and power guillotine choke to wrap up the high wrist series 

  • Arm-in Guillotine 

Women's Only with Coach Bekah:

• Osoto-gari

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near)

• Hitchiker escape 
  

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 8:

• Boxing: Slip: Technique, Numbers + Slip

• Kickboxing: Front Kick: Technique, Numbers/Walking + Front Kicks

• Combo: 1 Liver Low / Check It

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

If you could never get caught in a particular submission ever again what would it be? 

I'd pick the arm triangle. Getting caught in them was a long time problem.                                     

Kids Program Curriculum - 5/24/26

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 1

• Clinch to Single Leg Take Down

• Mat Chat: Winning

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 1

• Clinch to Single Leg Take Down

• Mat Chat: Winning

Teens Fundamentals:
A

• Standing Head Lock Defense (no strikes)

• Side Control Escape (belt grip)

• Side Control Escape (single leg)

B

• Head Lock Escape (lean forward)

• Head Lock Escape (lean backward)

• Transition from Side to Top Control

Kids Intermediate:
Week 21 - Back Control - Submissions

• Takedown: Headlock Escape (with strikes)

• Rear Naked Choke

• Bottom Lapel Choke

Kids Competition Class:
Week 13

• NOGI uniform - Snap Downs, Double legs, sprawls, & Sit-outs

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 7

• Boxing: Uppercuts

• Kickboxing: Round Kicks on Thai Pads

• Combo: The Holland Combo

• Mat Chat: Focus Your Time

Adult Program Curriculum - 5/24/26

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)

• Standing Head Lock Defense (no strikes)***

• Side Control Escape (belt grip)**

• Side Control Escape (single leg)****

B (Thur/Sat)

• Head Lock Escape (lean forward)

• Head Lock Escape (lean backward)

• Transition from Side to Top Control

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 24:

• Takedown: Ouchi Gari

• Ground: Side control Escapes 

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 24:

• Takedown: Ouchi Gari

• Ground: Side control Escapes
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• NO CLASS DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY 5/25

Women’s Only with Coach Bekah:

• Guard retention

• Tripod sweep

• Chair sweep

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 7:

• Boxing: Rolls - single punch, 2 punch series

• Kickboxing: Numbers with Knees, Walking Knee Drill

• Combo: The 1 Body 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

Here’s a little imagination and mental planning. You’re at open mat, and you’re going against your mat nemesis (whomever that is, name them if you’d like), and the round goes exactly how you planned it. You hit a takedown, control and then get the submission. What is the takedown that you used?