Kids Program Curriculum - 6/29/25

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 3

• Arm Drag

• Bearhug Take Down

• Mat Chat: Decisions and Choices

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 3

• Arm Drag

• Bearhug Take Down

• Mat Chat: Decisions and Choices

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Single Leg Take Down Defense 

• Top Control Escape (trap, bridge and roll)

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Knee Inside

B (Thur/Sat)

• Jab Defense

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Hip Escape

• Cross Choke from Top Control

Kids Intermediate:
No Class This Week!

Kids Advanced:
No Class This Week!

Kids Competition Class:
Week 3 - Sequencing - Connect 3 Techniques

• Drill 1: Sweep to Pass Flow

• Drill 2: Pass to Mount Transition

• Drill 3: Mount to Submission Flow

• Mat Chat: Importance of Flow

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 8: Overhand & Connecting Kicks

• Boxing: The overhand punch – technique and timing

• Kickboxing: Low kick, switch body kick

• Combo: Bas Combination: Jab, Rear Hook (body) / Rear Uppercut, Lead Hook / Lead Hook (body), Rear High Kick

• Mat Chat: The Problem Isn’t the Problem: "My thoughts shape my feelings. I choose strong thoughts."
  
  NO TEENS STRIKING THIS WEEK ON FRIDAY!

Adult Program Curriculum - 6/29/25

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:
B (Mon-Wed)

• Double Leg Take Down

• Arm Lock from Top Control****

• Key Lock from Top Control****

A (Thurs-Sat)

• Bear Hug Take Down

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag step over)

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag inside hook)

* One Stipe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes
**** Four Stripes
White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 8:

•  Half Guard Retention

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 8:

• Under Hook Control

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Single Leg X Review and Trouble Shooting

NoGi Advanced:

• No Class This Week

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

4th of July Schedule:

• 7/3: 9AM Open Mat

• 7/4: Academy is CLOSED

‼️‼️RŌL KIDS ANNOUNCEMENTS‼️‼️

• ALL students MUST HAVE long sleeve Rashguard as well as indoor shoes to attend any class within the kids program
  
  

• 4th of July Schedule

  • July 3rd - No Kids Classes

  • July 4th - Academy is CLOSED
    
    

• RŌL Kids Workshop with Professor Thomas

  • When: July 19th at 9AM

  • Registration info coming SOON
    

• RŌL Kids Team Competition (Grappling Industries)

  • REGISTER ➭ HERE

• RŌL Kids Movie Night!

  • When: August 2nd from 4:30-6

  • Registration info coming SOON

• RŌL Teens Workshop with Coach Dom

  • When August 9th at 11AM

  • Registration info coming SOON

Kids Program Curriculum - 6/21/25

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

• Chest Grip Escape (up grip)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near)

• Mat Chat: Disappointment

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 2

• Chest Grip Escape (up grip)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near)

• Mat Chat: Winning

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Single Leg Take Down from Collar Grips

• Hip-in Guard Pass

• Tripod Sweep from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Single Leg Take Down from Clinch

• Scissor Sweep from Guard

• Tripod Pass from Half Guard

Kids Intermediate:
Week 2 - Guard Sweeps

• Takedown: Guard Pull

• Scissor Sweeps

• Pendulum Sweep

Kids Advanced:
Week 2 - Guard Sweeps

• Takedown: Guard Pull

• Single Leg X-Sweeps

• Pendulum Sweep
  

Kids Competition Class:
Week 2 - Concept Mount

• Drill 1: Knee Drive to Mount to Hold

• Drill 2: Arm Lock from Top Control (grip wars)

• Drill 3: Cross Collar Choke (with resistance)

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 8: Overhand & Connecting Kicks

• Boxing: The overhand punch – technique and timing

• Kickboxing: Low kick, switch body kick

• Combo: Bas Combination: Jab, Rear Hook (body) / Rear Uppercut, Lead Hook / Lead Hook (body), Rear High Kick

• Mat Chat: The Problem Isn’t the Problem: "My thoughts shape my feelings. I choose strong thoughts."

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Adult Program Curriculum - 6/21/25

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:

B (Mon-Wed)

• Jab Defense*

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Hip Escape

• Cross Choke from Top Control

A (Thurs-Sat)

• Single Leg Take Down Defense 

• Top Control Escape (trap, bridge and roll)**

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Knee Inside

* One Stipe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes 
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 7:

• Gift wrap attacks

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 7:

• S-Mount escapes

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Building a single leg x system

  • Ankle locks, Aoki locks and heel hooks.

NoGi Advanced:

• Side Control Pin Escapes

  • Armpit posts and Overback grip escapes (Octopus escapes)

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Mike Mahaffey Seminar

When: Saturday June 28th @ 11am

Kids Program Curriculum - 6/15/25

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 1

• Hook Defense

• Mat Chat: Winning

Kids Fundamentals:

Week 1

• Clinch to Single Leg Take Down

• Single Leg Take Down Defense

• Mat Chat: Winning

Teens Fundamentals:

Week 1

• Grip Breaking

• Open Guard Sitting

• Double Under Pass

Kids Intermediate:

Week 1 - Guard Sweeps

• Takedown: Guard Pull

• Tripod Sweep

• Chair Sweep

Kids Advanced:

Week 1

• Takedown: Guard Pull

• Tripod Sweep

• Chair Sweep

Kids/Teens Striking:

Week 7

• Boxing: Lead/Rear uppercut

• Kickboxing: Round kicks on the Thai pads

• Combo: The Bas Combo

• Mat Chat: You Are Not Your Mind. "I control my thoughts. My thoughts don’t control me."

Kids Competition Class:
Week 1
Concept: Sweeps
Mat Chat: Defending Without Panic

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Schedule Change 6/16 - Look out for Email with full details

Adult Program Curriculum - 6/15/25

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:

B (Mon-Wed)

• Single Leg Take Down from Clinch***

• Scissor Sweep from Guard***

• Tripod Pass from Half Guard

A (Thurs-Sat)

• Single Leg Take Down from Collar Grips

• Hip-in Guard Pass**

• Tripod Sweep from Guard***
  

* One Stipe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes 
**** Four Stripes
White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 7:

• SMount / Deep Half Guard

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 7:

• Top Control Attacks - Arm Locks and Kimuras

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Heel hooks part 2

  • Defense and More Entries

NoGi Advanced:

• Side Control Pin Escapes

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Mike Mahaffey Seminar

• When: Saturday June 28th @ 11am

Kids Program Curriculum - 6/8/25

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 3

• Arm Drag

• Bearhug Take Down

• Mat Chat: Decisions and Choices

Kids All Levels:

Week 3

• Arm Drag

• Bearhug Take Down

• Mat Chat: Decisions and Choices

Kids Intermediate:

Week 11

• Takedown: Bearhug Escape (with arms)

• Back Control Escape (bridge)

• Rear Naked Choke

Kids Advanced:

Week 11

• Takedown: Guard Pull

• Hip-in Pass

Kids Striking:

Week 6

• Boxing: Lead hook / Rear Hook

• Kickboxing: Switch kick from southpaw stance

• Combo: The Hemmers Combo

• Mat Chat: The Map is Not the Territory. "I choose to see clearly!"

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Schedule Change 6/16 - Please look out for Emails with full details!

Adult Program Curriculum - 6/8/25

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!

* One Stipe

** Two Stripes

***Three Stripes 

**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Fundamentals:

B (Mon-Wed)

• Guard Retention*

• Open Guard Standing**

• Chair Sweep

A (Thurs-Sat)

• Grip Breaking

• Open Guard Sitting**

• Double Under Pass**

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 6:

• Top Control Attacks

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 6:

• Escapes from Top Control

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Heel Hooks in the Gi an intro

NoGi Advanced:

• Side Control Pin Escapes

• Far Side Underhook to Pinch Headlock

• Near Side Underhook Escape.

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Kids Program Curriculum - 6/1/25

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

• Chest Grip Escape (up grip)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near)

• Mat Chat: Disappointment

Kids All Levels:

Week 2

• Chest Grip Escape (up grip)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near)

• Mat Chat: Disappointment

Kids Intermediate:

Week 10

• Takedown: Bearhug Escape (without arms)

• Transition from Guard to Back Control 

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

Kids Advanced:

Week 10

• Takedown: Double Leg Takedown

• Guard Attacks

Kids Striking:

Week 5

• Boxing: Parrying the jab/cross & synch-up flow

• Kickboxing: Switch kick from orthodox stance

• Combo: The Hemmers Combo

• Mat Chat: Everyone is Doing Their Best. "I respond with patience and kindness."

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

• Schedule Change 6/16 -- Please look out for Emails with full details!