Kassidy Camargo

Orland Park, IL, United States

19 Oct 13:35

We have some good Mat Chat Topics this week in all classes - What's one thing you can say to students today pre framing these conversations?

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19 Oct 13:34

Kids Program Curriculum - 10/19/25


Welcome to a New Week in the Kids Program! 

Each week in our Kids Program, we're building confidence, discipline, and focus as we dive into new techniques and skills on the mats. From mastering fundamental movements to developing more advanced concepts, every class is designed to help our young athletes grow both in Jiu Jitsu and in life. We’re all about learning, teamwork, and, of course, having fun along the way! Get ready for an exciting week of training and improvement!


Little Kids:
Week 6


Kids Fundamentals:

Week 6


Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


Kids Intermediate:
Week 19 - Back Control Transitions


Kids Advanced:

Week 19 - Back Control Transitions


Kids Competition Class:

Week 14  - Knee on Belly - Control with Pressure

  • Drill 1: Knee on Belly Switch

  • Drill 2: Knee on Belly Arm Lock Control with Pressure

  • Drill 3: Knee on Belly Hold  

  • Mat Chat: Pressure vs. Control


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week: 12

  • Boxing: Numbers (1-5)

  • Kickboxing: Numbers (1-5) + Kick

  • Combo: The Dutch Drill

  • Mat Chat: Osu!

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19 Oct 13:16

Adult Program Curriculum - 10/19/25


Welcome to a New Week in the Adult Program! 

Each week, we’re building skills and exploring techniques designed to deepen your understanding and elevate your practice on the mats. From refining foundational movements to mastering advanced concepts, our focus is on cultivating confidence, control, and creativity in every position. Get ready to train hard, support your teammates, and push yourself as we dive into another week of growth and discovery!


Adult Gi Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes 
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 24:

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 24:


Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

  • Knee Cut Passing


Striking with Coach Johnny:

  • Boxing: Numbers (1-5)

  • Kickboxing: Numbers (1-5) + Kick

  • Combo: The Dutch Drill


❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

PROMOTION CEREMONY

  • When: Saturday, November 15th @ 11AM





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13 Oct 07:19

Kids Program Curriculum - 10/12/25


Welcome to a New Week in the Kids Program! 

Each week in our Kids Program, we're building confidence, discipline, and focus as we dive into new techniques and skills on the mats. From mastering fundamental movements to developing more advanced concepts, every class is designed to help our young athletes grow both in Jiu Jitsu and in life. We’re all about learning, teamwork, and, of course, having fun along the way! Get ready for an exciting week of training and improvement!


Little Kids:
Week 5


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 5


Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


Kids Intermediate:
Week 18 - Back Control Escapes


Kids Advanced:
Week 18 - Back Control Escapes



Kids Competition Class:
Week 13  - Escaping - Escape to Top or Guard

  • Drill 1: Top Control Escape (trap, bridge, roll)

  • Drill 2: Side Control Escape (re-guard)

  • Drill 3: Back Control Escape (bridge) - Keep Hooks

  • Mat Chat: Mental Preparation


Kids/Teens Striking:

Week: 11

  • Boxing: Numbers (1-4)

  • Kickboxing: Numbers (1-4)

  • Combo: The Bas

  • Mat Chat: Traits of Successful Leaders

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12 Oct 11:05

Adult Program Curriculum - 10/12/25


Welcome to a New Week in the Adult Program! 

Each week, we’re building skills and exploring techniques designed to deepen your understanding and elevate your practice on the mats. From refining foundational movements to mastering advanced concepts, our focus is on cultivating confidence, control, and creativity in every position. Get ready to train hard, support your teammates, and push yourself as we dive into another week of growth and discovery!

Adult Gi Fundamentals:

A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)

* One Stripe

** Two Stripes

***Three Stripes 

**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 23:

  • Knee on Belly Attacks

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 23:

  • Side Control Escapes

Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

  • Passing trouble shooting, bring your challenges. Let’s make it an interactive night!

Striking with Coach Johnny:

  • Boxing: Numbers (1-4)

  • Kickboxing: Numbers (1-4)

  • Combo: The Bas 


❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

PROMOTION CEREMONY

  • When: Saturday, November 15th @ 11AM

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05 Oct 11:03

Adult Program Curriculum - 10/5/25


Welcome to a New Week in the Adult Program! 

Each week, we’re building skills and exploring techniques designed to deepen your understanding and elevate your practice on the mats. From refining foundational movements to mastering advanced concepts, our focus is on cultivating confidence, control, and creativity in every position. Get ready to train hard, support your teammates, and push yourself as we dive into another week of growth and discovery!


Adult Gi Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)

* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes 
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 22:

  • Kimura Locks from Side Control

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 22:

  • Chokes from Side Control

Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

  • Passing Lasso Guard


Adult NoGi Study with Coach John:

  • Tarikoplata (legs Kimura) and Armlock from North South


Striking:

  • Boxing: Single Punch Series

  • Kickboxing: Hook, low kick, hook, switch kick

  • Combo: The Dekkers


❗❗** Announcements **❗❗


TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION

  • When: Saturday, October 11th

  • Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion in Oak Lawn

  • Register HERE

POST COMPETITION TEAM DINNER

  • When: Saturday, October 11th @ 6PM

  • Where: PEPE’S Mexican Restaurant in Tinley Park

  • RSVP HERE

PROMOTION CEREMONY

  • When: Saturday, November 15th @ 11AM





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05 Oct 10:59

Kids Program Curriculum - 10/5/25


Welcome to a New Week in the Kids Program! 

Each week in our Kids Program, we're building confidence, discipline, and focus as we dive into new techniques and skills on the mats. From mastering fundamental movements to developing more advanced concepts, every class is designed to help our young athletes grow both in Jiu Jitsu and in life. We’re all about learning, teamwork, and, of course, having fun along the way! Get ready for an exciting week of training and improvement!


Little Kids:

Week 4


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 4


Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


Kids Intermediate:
Week 17 - Back Control Escapes


Kids Advanced:
Week 17 - Back Control Escapes



Kids Competition Class:
NO CLASS--TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week: 10

  • Boxing: Single Punch Series

  • Kickboxing: Hook, low kick, hook, switch kick

  • Combo: The Dekkers

  • Mat Chat: Be Real. Be Reliable.

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28 Sep 12:24

Kids Program Curriculum - 9/28/25


Welcome to a New Week in the Kids Program! 

Each week in our Kids Program, we're building confidence, discipline, and focus as we dive into new techniques and skills on the mats. From mastering fundamental movements to developing more advanced concepts, every class is designed to help our young athletes grow both in Jiu Jitsu and in life. We’re all about learning, teamwork, and, of course, having fun along the way! Get ready for an exciting week of training and improvement!


Little Kids:
Week 2


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 2


Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)


Kids Intermediate:
Week 15 - Side Control Submissions


Kids Advanced:

Week 15 - Side Control Submissions



Kids Competition Class:
Week 12 - Knee on Belly - Control with Pressure

  • Drill 1: Knee on Belly Switch

  • Drill 2: Knee on Belly Arm Lock - Control with Pressure

  • Drill 3: Knee on Belly Hold  

  • Mat Chat: Pressure vs. Control


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week : 9

  • Boxing: Single Punch Series (1-4)

  • Kickboxing: Hook -> Round Kick (Body) aka "Lumberjacks"

  • Combo: The Dekkers

  • Mat Chat: Talk it Out, Work it Out.

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28 Sep 12:14

Adult Program Curriculum - 9/28/25


Welcome to a New Week in the Adult Program! 

Each week, we’re building skills and exploring techniques designed to deepen your understanding and elevate your practice on the mats. From refining foundational movements to mastering advanced concepts, our focus is on cultivating confidence, control, and creativity in every position. Get ready to train hard, support your teammates, and push yourself as we dive into another week of growth and discovery!


Adult Gi Fundamentals:

A (Mon/Wed)

B (Thur/Sat)



* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes 
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 21:

  • Side Control Escapes

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 21:

  • Side Control Escapes


Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

  • Passing Spider Guard



Adult NoGi Study with Coach John:

  • North South Kimura. Trapping the bottom arm and the Kimura/side triangle dilemma - continued


Striking:

  • Boxing: Single Punch Series (1-4)

  • Kickboxing: Hook -> Round Kick (Body) aka "Lumberjacks"

  • Combo: The Dekkers



❗❗** Announcements **❗❗


TAP CANCER OUT SUNDAY COMPETITION CLASSES

  • When: Sundays at 6pm up until the Oct 11th Competition

JESSE WALKER SEMINAR

  • When: Saturday, October 4th

TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION

  • When: Saturday, October 11th

  • Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion in Oak Lawn

  • Register HERE



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21 Sep 11:24

Instructors and Coaches- What’s one Jiu Jitsu concept you wish every parent understood about their child’s training?