Thomas Rozdzynski

Frankfort, IL, United States

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

I can’t wait for this. Best NoGi class of the week 

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06 Jan 11:00

All new Turtle Position Lesson 

The turtle position is both a defensive and transitional stance in jiu-jitsu, often used to protect against passing or as a reset after escaping a bad spot. While compact and mobile, the turtle leaves openings for attacks like back takes, guillotines, or rolling submissions.

Key to effective defense from turtle is maintaining strong posture with your elbows tight and chin tucked, while staying active to prevent your opponent from settling grips. From this position, you can execute sweeps, sit-outs, or transitions to guard. Mastering turtle requires balancing defense with opportunistic counters to regain control or escape.

https://rolacademy.tv/programs/turtle-by-thomas-rozdzynski

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06 Jan 09:00

Hey everyone, 
It's time for our weekly discussion question. This week, let's talk about the biggest "aha" moment in your Jiu Jitsu journey.

What was that lightbulb moment when something just clicked and everything made sense? Share your stories below and let's learn from each other's experiences.

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05 Jan 20:45

Knee Cut Passing, very important lesson in the Interm class. We will break it down into a lot of details 

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05 Jan 20:34

My intermediate class will digging into some specific details surrounding half guard attacks, including some awesome wrist locks. Be there ! 

31 Dec 21:03

That's difficult questions Russell Usauskas. I will list 3...

First, Adam Maslach Coming to visit RŌL twice in 2024 was simply amazing. Two, Emily Kwok, privilege of listening to her teach and sharing her knowledge was one in a lifetime opportunity. Three, nothing tops the 2024 Graduation event for kids and adult. That was super emotional set of events for me. I'm so proud of everyone. 

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26 Dec 09:00

S-Mount Series

Take your top game to the next level with Professor Thomas’s S-Mount Series on RŌL TV. This series focuses on the highly effective S-mount position, breaking down its mechanics, transitions, and submission opportunities. Professor Thomas shares his expert insights on how to establish a strong base, control your opponent, and seamlessly flow between arm locks, chokes, and back takes.

https://rolacademy.tv/programs/s-mount-domination-by-thomas-rozdzynski

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20 Dec 09:00

Mastering NoGi Transitions on RŌL TV is your ultimate guide to fluid and effective movement in the fast-paced world of NoGi grappling. In this detailed instructional, you’ll learn how to seamlessly link positions, improve your control, and create submission opportunities through expert-level transitions. This series focuses on staying ahead of your opponent, maintaining dominant positioning, and building confidence.

https://rolacademy.tv/programs/mastering-nogi-transitions

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19 Dec 14:16

Watch 10 videos from "Most Devastating Chokes" Series and enter Free Gi Drawing. 

How it works?

  1. Join the Challenge

  2. Watch 10 Jiu Jitsu videos

  3. Wait for the Gi Winner Results

IMPORTANT: Only entirely watched videos will qualify for the Gi drawing

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15 Dec 18:00

Hey Tony, that’s a great question! For me, Jiu Jitsu has been a fantastic way to escape from the pressures of everyday life and find some much-needed “me” time. By leaving all my worries and concerns behind and focusing solely on the sport, I’ve been able to experience a significant shift in my well-being, especially during my earlier days when I was stuck in a corporate job.

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