Thomas Rozdzynski

Frankfort, IL, United States

www.rolacademy.com www.rolacademy.tv www.therolradio.com

17 Jan 15:49

Due to high demand, this week we’ll be diving deeper into Deep Half Guard.

Expect a true nerd-level breakdown, focused on control, structure, and the fine details that make this position reliable at every level.

Come ready to slow things down, understand the mechanics, and sharpen your ability to control and reverse from the bottom.

See you on the mat 👊🏻

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One of my favorites 

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17 Jan 15:41

Fitness Lesson Plan - 1/18/26

Join me for an awesome workout 💪

1/19 Monday AM - AMRAP

  • 8 KB Thrusters

  • 10 CB Swipes

  • 12 KB Swings

  • 14 Shoulder Taps

1/23 Friday AM and PM - 60/30 *4x5

  • KB Lunges

  • CB Side Gama Casts

  • CB Flag Squads

  • KB Swings

17 Jan 14:32

Great week ahead for kids 

12 Jan 16:12

Escaping S-mount can feel nearly impossible when pressure and isolation are applied correctly. This week, we will focus on using deep half guard as a transitional pathway, addressing hip alignment, inside control, and under-hook positioning to off-balance the top player, relieve pressure, and systematically reverse the position.

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12 Jan 15:54

Consistence Sunday Open Training with the crew 

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10 Jan 14:56

If I could talk to a younger Thomas, I’d tell him this:

Jiu Jitsu is a long road, and it’s not meant to be perfect. There’s no finish line you suddenly cross where everything clicks forever. Some days feel great, others feel frustrating and that’s exactly how it’s supposed to be.

I’d remind him that submissions aren’t the goal. They’re a byproduct of doing the right things well, position, control, patience, and timing. You don’t need to win every round to be moving forward. In fact, chasing wins too hard often slows real progress.

Every round is a lesson, whether you’re on top, on bottom, tapping, or doing the tapping. But those lessons only show themselves if you stay open-minded, curious, and willing to learn, especially when things don’t go your way.

Trust the process. Show up. Be patient. Progress will take care of itself.

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05 Jan 22:25

Great question Peter Thanos You guys already know I’m a total Jiu Jitsu nerd. I love studying instructionals, breaking down movements, concepts, and techniques. But more than anything, I love working with my students one-on-one, dissecting specific situations, and helping them move forward on their own journey.

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05 Jan 09:00

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