The De La Riva Guard Series by Professor Felipe Simplicio offers a comprehensive exploration of one of Jiu Jitsu’s most dynamic open guard systems. Known for its versatility, the De La Riva guard allows practitioners to create angles, off-balance opponents, and transition fluidly between attacks. In this series, Felipe breaks down key sweep mechanics—emphasizing posture disruption, hook control, and grip strategy to unseat even the most stable opponents.

https://rolacademy.tv/programs/de-la-riva-guard-by-felipe-simplicio

On October 4th, 2025, RŌL Academy had the pleasure of hosting a powerful seminar led by Professor Jesse Walker. The session focused on advanced control concepts, diving deep into one of the most overlooked yet essential details in Jiu-Jitsu — the difference between traction and tension of the arm. Professor Walker broke down how these two forms of control create entirely different outcomes, influencing leverage, grip efficiency, and the ability to maintain dominance during transitions. His teaching style blended precision with practical application, giving students valuable tools to refine their understanding of positional control and submission setups. The energy on the mat was electric, and the insights shared left a lasting impact on everyone in attendance.

https://rolacademy.tv/programs/2025-10-04-jesse-walker

We’re excited to feature a new video series on RŌL TV with Professor Russell Usauskas, focusing on the fundamentals and sweeps from the 50/50 guard. This position is often overlooked at the foundational level, but Professor Russ breaks it down in a way that’s simple, effective, and easy to understand.

We’ve just added powerful new techniques to the RŌL TV library! You can now dive into detailed videos covering Heel Hooks, Ankle Locks, and Aoki Locks.

https://rolacademy.tv/categories/just-added

On August 25, 2025, RŌL Academy had the honor of hosting Professor Felipe Simplicio for a special seminar focused on the De La Riva X sweeping system. Felipe brought world-class knowledge and broke down this complex guard in a way that was easy to understand and apply. He guided us through the fundamentals of establishing strong grips, maintaining balance in the position, and then layering in high-percentage sweeps designed to off-balance and control even the toughest opponents.

The entire event is available now on RŌL TV
https://rolacademy.tv/programs/2025-08-25-felipe-simplicio

On August 23, 2025, RŌL Academy had the privilege of hosting John Kats for an incredible seminar focused entirely on the Kimura Lock System. 

The session covered the full Kimura pathway: from setups across multiple positions, to maintaining control, and flowing into finishes that work at every level of training or competition.

The entire event is available now on RŌL TV
https://rolacademy.tv/programs/2025-08-23-john-kats

On August 11th, we had the privilege of hosting Professors Thomas and Celest Cronin for a dynamic and insightful seminar at our academy. Professor Thomas, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, led the session with a deep dive into the Triangle Choke — breaking down both the setup and execution in a way that was clear, precise, and immediately applicable. His step-by-step approach covered key details on positioning, angle adjustment, and finishing mechanics, ensuring participants of all levels could improve their effectiveness with this iconic submission.

The entire event is available now on RŌL
https://rolacademy.tv/programs/2025-08-11-thomas-cronin

📣 Upcoming Events at RŌL 📣

Mark you calendars
📆 8/23 - John Kats - Adult Workshop - Kimura Attacks
📆 8/25 - Felipe Simplicio - Adult Workshop
🌭 9/13 - ROL Annual Picnic

Question of the Week 🤔

Let’s humble ourselves a bit…

If you had to pick one submission to get caught in every day for an entire year, what would it be — and why?

Drop your answers below. Let’s see who’s embracing the grind! 💪😄