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)

• Transition from Guard to Back Control

• Back Control Escape (bridge)***

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

B (Thur/Sat)

• Bear Hug Defense to Kimura Lock

• Transition from Turtle to Back

• Bottom Collar Choke

* 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

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

• Sprawl to Turtle

• Transition from Turtle to Back

• Mat Chat: Self-Defense

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 4

• Sprawl to Turtle

• Transition from Turtle to Back

• Mat Chat: Self-Defense

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Transition from Guard to Back Control

• Back Control Escape (bridge)

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

B (Thur/Sat)

• Bear Hug Defense to Kimura Lock

• Transition from Turtle to Back

• Bottom Collar Choke

Kids Intermediate:
Week 17 - Back Control Escapes

• Takedown: Bearhug Escape (with arms)

• Back Control Escape (bridge)

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

Kids Advanced:
Week 17 - Back Control Escapes

• Takedown: Collar Drag

• Back Control Escape (bridge)

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

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.

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

• Bearhug Take Down

• Mat Chat: Decisions and Choices

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 2

• Arm Drag

• Bearhug Take Down

• Mat Chat: Decisions and Choices

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Guillotine Defense Standing

• Kimura Lock from Guard

• Kimura Bump from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Guillotine Defense from Guard

• Cross Choke from Guard

• Baseball Choke from Guard

Kids Intermediate:
Week 15 - Side Control Submissions

• Takedown: Arm Drag to Bearhug Takedown

• Arm in Choke from Side Control

• Kimura Lock from North-South

• Arm in Choke from Side Control for NoGI Continued

Kids Advanced:
Week 15 - Side Control Submissions

• Takedown: Arm Drag to Bearhug Takedown

• Arm in Choke from Side Control

• Clock Choke from Knee on Belly

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.

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)

• Guillotine Defense Standing****

• Kimura Lock from Guard

• Kimura Bump from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Guillotine Defense from Guard

• Cross Choke from Guard

• Baseball Choke from Guard

* 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

Kids Program Curriculum - 9/21/25

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

• Arm Lock Escape (hitchhiker)

• Mat Chat: Disappointment

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 2

• Chest Grip Escape (up grip)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near)

• Arm Lock Escape (hitchhiker)

• Mat Chat: Disappointment

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Tackle Defense

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Triangle Choke from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Kick-up from Guard

• Arm Lock from Guard

• Pendulum Sweep from Guard

Kids Intermediate:
Week 15 - Side Control Submissions

• Takedown: Arm Drag to Bearhug Takedown

• Kimura Lock from Side Control

• Bread Cutter Choke for GI

• Arm in Choke from Side Control for NoGI

Kids Advanced:
Week 15 - Side Control Submissions

• Takedown: Arm Drag to Bearhug Takedown

• Kimura Lock from Side Control

• Bread Cutter Choke

Kids Competition Class:
Week 12 - Escaping - Escape to Guard or Top

• 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 : 8

• Boxing: Overhand Punch

• Kickboxing: Low Kick-Switch Body Kick

• Combo: The Holland Combo

• Mat Chat: Be Brave, Be Different. “I create new paths!”

Adult Program Curriculum - 9/21/25

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:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Tackle Defense**

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Triangle Choke from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Kick-up from Guard

• Arm Lock from Guard***

• Pendulum Sweep from Guard

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

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 20:

• Final Week from Turtle - Chokes and more

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 20:

• Final Week from Turtle - Crucifix 

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Passing Butterfly Guard

NoGi Advanced:

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

Striking:

• Boxing: Overhand Punch

• Kickboxing: Low Kick-Switch Body Kick

• Combo: The Holland Combo

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

PARKING LOT RESURFASSING TOMORROW & FOLLOWING MONDAY

• PLAN ACCORDINGLY

• ARRIVE EARLY

• PARKING IN THE BACK WILL BE AVAILABLE
  
  TAP CANCER OUT SUNDAY COMPETITION CLASSES

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

Jesse Walker Seminar

• When: Saturday, October 4th @ 11:30

TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION

• When: Saturday, October 11th

• Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion in Oak Lawn

• Register HERE

Kids Program Curriculum - 9/14/25

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

• Clinch to Single Leg Take Down

• Mat Chat: Winning

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 1

• Clinch to Single Leg Take Down

• Mat Chat: Winning

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Bear Hug Take Down

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag step over)

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag inside hook)

B (Thur/Sat)

• Double Leg Take Down

• Arm Lock from Top Control

• Key Lock from Top Control

Kids Intermediate:
Week 14 - Side Control Escapes 

• Takedown: Hip Toss

• Side Control Escape (tricep push)

• Side Control Escape (belt grip)

Kids Advanced:
Week 14 - Side Control Escapes 

• Takedown: Hip Toss

• Side Control Escape (tricep push)

• Side Control Escape (belt grip)

Kids Competition Class:
Week 11 - Turtle - Take the Back

• Drill 1: Transition from Turtle to Back

• Drill 2: Turtle Hook Control 

• Drill 3: Turtle Escape (trap and roll)

• Mat Chat: Turning Defense to Offense

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week : 7

• Boxing: Lead/Rear Uppercuts

• Kickboxing: Round kicks on the Thai pads

• Combo: The Holland Combo

• Mat Chat: Focus. "I spend my time on what matters."

Adult Program Curriculum - 9/14/25

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)

• Bear Hug Take Down

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag step over)

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag inside hook)

B (Thur/Sat)

• Double Leg Take Down

• Arm Lock from Top Control****

• Key Lock from Top Control****

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

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 19:

• Escapes from Turtle

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 19:

• Drilling from Turtle

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Passing Single Leg X

NoGi Advanced:

• Kimura Defense

Striking:

• Boxing: Lead/Rear Uppercuts

• Kickboxing: Round kicks on the Thai pads

• Combo: The Holland Combo

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Fitness Challenge 

• When: Starting TOMORRROW

• Register HERE

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