Thomas Rozdzynski

Frankfort, IL, United States

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06 Jul 10:44

Since we had a short week last week, we’ll be revisiting our intermediate curriculum—but don’t let that fool you! 🔄 We’re actually diving deeper into the details:

Gi Class: Half-Guard Retention 🥋

NoGi Class: Under hook Control 🤼‍♂️

This is a fantastic chance to level up both subjects and sharpen your game! 🚀🔥 See you on the mats!

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05 Jul 18:01

Thank you Pete

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30 Jun 09:00

đź§  Weekly Question Time!

Alright team—let’s get into it! Drop your thoughts in the comments and feel free to tag your training partners 👇👊

How do you mentally reset after a tough or not-so-great training session?

We all have those days—what helps you bounce back and keep moving forward? 💭💪

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27 Jun 16:34

Recent addition to the RĹŚL TV Library

The gift wrap position is one of the most powerful control points in jiu jitsu, and it opens the door to a variety of high-percentage chokes and submissions. Once you’ve secured your partner’s arm across their body and locked your own arm behind their head, you create a dominant angle that limits their movement and exposes their neck.

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Gift Wrap Chokes

The gift wrap position is one of the most powerful control...

23 Jun 12:38

Alright team, this is the week to dig deep and put in that focused work đź’Ş

Gi Intermediate will center around Gift Wrap Attacks — we’ll explore how to control our partner with precision and transition into strong finishing options from dominant positions.

NoGi Intermediate will focus on S-Mount Escapes, emphasizing how to take advantage of small spaces and low-friction opportunities to safely exit a compromised position.

I highly encourage you to review the videos ahead of time and come in with a plan. The more prepared you are, the more you’ll get out of each session. Let’s keep leveling up — see you on the mats!

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23 Jun 12:32

This is such a deep question—my mind is spinning in ten different directions. Are we talking about the last roll because we’re no longer here… or the last one because we physically can’t anymore? I guess either way, the end is the end. Grrr, Scott Tresch you’re really messing with my head on this one.

But if I’m being honest—and getting a little sentimental—I’d choose my kids. If it’s truly my final roll on the mats, I want to share that moment with them. I’d want them to remember the connection, the joy, and the love that Jiu Jitsu brought us together. What better way to say goodbye to the mats than with them by my side?

20 Jun 08:42

Over the past 25 years on the mat, I’ve learned so many lessons—but the one that stands out the most is the ability to make rational decisions and solve problems under intense stress.

Making choices was something I always struggled with when I was younger. But Jiu Jitsu gave me a way to develop that skill. It taught me how to pause, evaluate a situation, come up with different options, and—most importantly—choose the one that fits best in the moment.

That ability has carried over into every part of my life.

Jimmy Sinclair - you it

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20 Jun 08:36

Question from one of our students:

What’s a life skill that Jiu Jitsu has either taught you or has allowed you to refine?

(Tag a friend in your comment)

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Really great points, Peter Thanos . The importance of warming up and cooling down can’t be overstated—and as I get older, I find myself valuing those moments even more. Thanks for sharing your insight and helping keep the focus on longevity and smart training.

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This is huge guys, so many underestimate this 

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