Adult Program Curriculum - 2/22/25

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)

• Guillotine Defense from Guard

• Cross Choke from Guard

• Baseball Choke from Guard

A (Thurs-Sat)

• Guillotine Defense Standing

• Kimura Lock from Guard

• Kimura Bump from Guard

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 16:

• Takedown: Seoi Nage

• Top Collar Chokes from Back Control

• Bottom Collar Chokes from Back Control

• Triangles from Back Control

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 16:

• Takedown: 2 on 1

• Back Control Escape (bridge)

• Back Control Escape (strong side)

• Back Control Escape (weak side)

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Review

NoGi Advanced:

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

🥋UPCOMING HENRY AKINS SEMINAR

• When: April 25th

• REGISTER

🏷️ RASH GUARD PRE-ORDER COMING SOON

• When: March 1st

Kids Program Curriculum - 2/22/25

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)

• Mat Chat: Disappointment

Kids All Levels:

Week 2

• Chest Grip Escape (up grip)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near)

• Arm Lock Escape (hitchhiker)

• Mat Chat: Disappointment

Kids Intermediate:

Week 16

• Takedown: Guard Pull

• Tripod Sweep

• Chair Sweep

Kids Advanced:

Week 16

• Takedown: Tomoe Nage

• Arm Locks

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

🏷️RASH GUARD PRE-ORDER COMING SOON

• When: March 1st

💪🏼WOMEN OF ROL FITNESS & SELF-DEFENSE WORKSHOP

• (THE MOMS, SISTERS, AUNTS, COUSINS & GRANDMAS OF ROL - 18+)

• When: March 22nd

• REGISTER

Kids Program Curriculum - 2/16/25

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 All Levels:

Week 1

• Clinch to Single Leg Takedown

• Single Leg Takedown Inside Trip

• Mat Chat: Winning

Kids Intermediate:

Week 15

• Takedown: Double Leg Takedown

• Key Lock from Top Control

• Arm Lock from Top Control

Kids Advanced:

Week 15

• Takedown: Seoi Nage

• Brabo Chokes

• Lapel Chokes

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Adult Program Curriculum - 2/16/25

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)

• Kick-up from Guard

• Arm Lock from Guard

• Pendulum Sweep from Guard

A (Thurs-Sat)

• Tackle Defense

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Triangle Choke from Guard

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 15:

• Takedown: Seoi Nage

• Back Control Escape (strong side)

• Back Control Escape (weak side)

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 15:

• Takedown: 2 on 1

• Transition from Turtle to Back Control

• Controlling the Back

• Rear Naked Choke (RNC)

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Defending and Passing Lasso

NoGi Advanced:

• Transitioning to Mounted Crucifix to Attack

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

We’re excited to welcome Coach Raj as the newest addition to our team! Raj will be leading TacFit classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10AM, bringing her expertise in strength, endurance, and functional fitness to RŌL Academy.

Raj has an incredible background in athletics—she trained and competed in Muay Thai for several years, has completed the Chicago Marathon, multiple half marathons, and squeezes in as many 5Ks and 8Ks as she can throughout the year. She’s currently training for her third HYROX competition and takes pride in her well-rounded approach to running, lifting, and endurance training.

Beyond her personal achievements, Raj is dedicated to helping others reach their fitness goals. She is on track to complete her Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, and TacFit certifications this summer, bringing even more knowledge and expertise to our community.

We can’t wait for you to experience her energy and training style in TacFit! Join us Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10AM to train with Coach Raj and take your fitness to the next level.

Kids Program Curriculum - 2/9/25

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 14

• Guard Pull

• Mat Chat: Rules

Kids All Levels:

Week 14

• Guard Pull

• Bull Rider Pass

• Mat Chat: Rules

Kids Intermediate:

Week 14

• Takedown: Osoto-gari

• Ezekiel Choke from Top Control

• Baseball Choke from Top Control

Kids Advanced:

Week 14

• Takedown: Seoi Nage

• Side Control Escapes

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Adult Program Curriculum - 2/9/25

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 Takedown

• 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)

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 14:

• Takedown: Tai Otoshi

• Kimura Locks from Half Guard

• Brabo Chokes from Half Guard

• Lapel Chokes from Half Guard

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 14:

• Takedown: Tai Otoshi

• Single X Sweeps

• Single X Passing

• 50/50 Passing

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Defending Against the Lasso

NoGi Advanced:

• Mount with Underhook - Arm Reaction

  • Smother

• Mount with Underhook - Across the Hips

  • Mounted Triangle

  • Belly Down Arm Lock

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

🔥NoGi Giveaway!

Want a chance to win a full No-Gi set? It’s easy! Simply leave us a Google review, and you’ll be automatically entered into the giveaway.

Your feedback helps our academy grow, and this is our way of saying thank you! Don’t miss out—leave your review today!

Kids Program Curriculum - 2/2/25

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 13

• Open Guard Standing

• Mat Chat: Being Responsible

Kids All Levels:

Week 13

• Open Guard Standing

• Chair Sweep

• Mat Chat: Being Responsible

Kids Intermediate:

Week 13

• Takedown: Hip Toss

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag over)

• Cross Choke from Top Control

Kids Advanced:

Week 13

• Takedown: Seoi Nage

• Side Control Escapes

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

⛸️ RŌL KIDS OUTING - Ice Skating

• When: Saturday February 8th at 4pm

• Where: Orland Park Winter Wonderland Ice Skating Rink

• RSVP HERE

Adult Program Curriculum - 2/2/25

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 Takedown Defense

• Top Control Escape (trap, bridge and roll)

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Knee inside

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 13:

• Takedown: Tai Otoshi

• Transition to Closed Guard

• Knee Cut Passing from Half Guard

• Tripod Passing from Half Guard

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 13:

• Takedown: Tai Otoshi

• Kimura Locks from Half Guard

• Over/Under Pass from Half Guard

• Guillotine Chokes from Half Guard

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Lasso Attacks Continued

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗