Thomas Rozdzynski

Frankfort, IL, United States

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

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11 Apr 09:00

Fitness Workout Plan 4/13/26

Monday - Full Body - AMRAP
6 KB Rows
6 KB Cleans
6 KB OH Presses
6 KB FR Squats

Tuesday - Full Body 60/30
KB ATW + Rev Lunge
KB Upright Row + Reverse Curl
KB Halo + Pull Over
KB Plan Pull Through

Wednesday - Legs - 60/30
KB Goblet Squats
KB Alt Reverse Lunges
KB Deadlifts
KB Squat Jumps

Thursday - Full Body - AMRAP
6 KB Rows
6 KB Cleans
6 KB OH Presses
6 KB FR Squats 

Friday - Full Body - 60/30
KB ATW + Rev Lunge
KB Upright Row + Reverse Curl
KB Halo + Pull Over
KB Plan Pull Through

Saturday - Cancelled 

Posted

08 Apr 20:43

Here’s a simple question for this week


What made you start Jiu Jitsu?

For some, it was a specific goal, losing weight, getting active, or improving health. For others, it may have been encouragement from friends, or a desire to learn self-defense.

Take a moment to reflect and share your story. It’s always powerful to look back at where it all started.

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Here is a something for you to watch - https://rolacademy.tv/programs/turtle-by-thomas-rozdzynski

08 Apr 08:57

Great week ahead in Intermediate classes! Both Gi and NoGi will focus on control and attacks from the turtle position. Expect a heavy emphasis on drilling, building strong habits, and developing confidence in both control and finishing sequences.

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Posted

07 Apr 17:23

The “You Are Framed” series on RƌL TV by Thomas Rozdzynski is a deep dive into one of the most essential and often misunderstood concepts in Jiu Jitsu: framing. This series breaks down how to build effective structural frames using proper alignment rather than relying on strength, allowing you to manage pressure from larger or more aggressive opponents.

Now available on RƌL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/programs/you-are-framed-by-thomas-rozdzynski

Posted

04 Apr 12:11

Fitness Workout Plan 4/6/26

Monday - KB 200
25 KB Swings each arm
50 Push-ups
25 KB Front Rack Squat
25 KB Clean & Press
25 KB Lunges
50 KB Swings

Tuesday - 60/30
KB Curl to Thruster
KB Over Shoulder Toss
KB Swing
KB Halo to Pullover

Wednesday - AMRAP
10 KB DL to Front Raise
10 KB Squat Press Out
10 KB Clean R+L
10 KB Alt Swing
10 KB Throw Over R+L

Thursday - KB 200
25 KB Swings each arm
50 Push-ups
25 KB Front Rack Squat
25 KB Clean & Press
25 KB Lunges
50 KB Swings

Friday - 60/30
KB Curl to Thruster
KB Over Shoulder Toss
KB Swing
KB Halo to Pullover

Saturday - 45/15
KB Throw overs R
KB Plank Saws
KB Throw overs L
KB Hollow Holds

Posted

31 Mar 09:09

Weekly Question Time
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What is your interpretation of a Black Belt?

Some of you are working toward it, some of you are not focused on rank, and some of you may not care about belts at all, and that’s perfectly fine. But regardless of where you stand, we all carry a certain vision, expectation, or feeling about what a Black Belt represents.

Take a moment and describe what a Black Belt means to you, in a few sentences.

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31 Mar 09:01

We are adding more drills into Interm Classes while we continue Back Control conversation. And don’t forget “Salsa Wednesday” at 7pm 

Let’s have fun and grow our Jiu Jitsu đŸ‘ŠđŸ»

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Posted

28 Mar 09:00

Fitness Workout Plan 3/30/26
DO NOT DROP THE BELL

Monday - EMOM 1H KB
4 KB Cleans
4 KB Presses
4 KB Squats

Tuesday - EMOM 1H KB
3 KB Swings 
3 KB Snatches
3 KB Thrusters 

Wednesday - EMOM 2H KB 
5 KB Goblet Squats
5 KB Swings
5 Reverse Lunges

Thursday - EMOM 1H KB
4 KB Swings 
4 KB Snatches
4 KB Thrusters  

Friday - EMOM 1H KB 
4 KB Cleans
4 KB Presses
4 KB Squats

Saturday - EMOM 1H KB
4 KB Swings 
4 KB Snatches
4 KB Thrusters 

27 Mar 18:00

I might be the wrong person to ask this since I technically don’t have a gym bag, I keep all of my Gis and gear in my office 😄

That said, I’ve always believed in being prepared. I typically had two Gis on hand: one that I plan to train in that day, and an extra one in my car trunk.

You just never know when you’ll need a second Gi, another class, helping a student, or even just staying ready for an unexpected opportunity to train.

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