John Zapala

09 Feb 13:12

ROL Kids - Open Guard Standing – 1. Hands in Place / 2. Get Up / 3. Push Knee / 4. Step Back

ROL Kids - Bull Rider PassΒ - 1. Hands in Place; 2. Push Down; 3. Step to the Side; 4. Shoulder Down

09 Feb 13:11

This week our Mat Chats will be about "Rules." Our motto: "Rules teach us proper behavior." This week we talk about why we have rules, how following rules shows respect, and how rules help us improve.Β 

27 Jan 13:28

My eyes are closed 90% of the timeΒ 

27 Jan 13:26

ROL Kids - Scissor Sweep -Β Hands in Place (Grip Lapel/Grip Sleeve); 2. Knee Inside; 3. Get to Elbow & Load; 4. Scissor Legs

27 Jan 13:26

ROL Kids - Open Guard SittingΒ - 1. Hands In Place (Closed Guard - Hand on Hip, grip on lapels); 2. Knee In & Sit Back; 3. Loop Under & Grip Shoulder; 4. Pass to the Side

27 Jan 13:26

ROL Kids - Kimura Bump from GuardΒ - 1. Hands In Place (Closed Guard); 2. Hug the Arm; 3. Hip Bump; 4. Top Control

27 Jan 13:26

This week we emphasize the importance of recognizing, using, and building upon your strengths in training and beyond.Β β€œUse your strengths to build new strengths.”

20 Jan 08:54

Personal Goal - Training 2-3x/week while maintaining a strength/cardio workout program 6 days/week. Hydrate - 1 gallon of water/day. Sleep - 7 hours minimum. Eat - clean, and cut out fast food/soda.Β 

Coaching Goal - pumped to be part of the team developing the new kid's striking program and looking forward to developing it from a foundational/practical street defense base to advanced competitive/pro-level system. More than that, excited to develop kids that are not just black belts in the art, but black belts at life.Β 

20 Jan 08:38

ROL Kids - Top Control Escape - Drag Over – 1. Hand in Place (Mount); 2. Frame Hip and Get to Side; 3. Trap the Foot and Drag; 4. Hip Escape and Re-Guard

20 Jan 08:37

ROL Kids - Arm Lock from Top Control – 1. Hands in Place (Mount – choose arm); 2. Hug the Arm; 3. Step Over and Sit; 4. Pinch and Fall Back