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Kassidy C.

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06 Sep 09:25

Kids Program Curriculum - 9/6/26

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


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 1

  • Open Guard Standing

  • Toreando Pass from Open Guard

  • Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (far / near) 


Teens Fundamentals:
Week 1

  • Open Guard Standing

  • Toreando Pass from Open Guard

  • Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (far / near) 


Kids/Teens Intermediate:
Week 4 - Guard - Submissions
(THURSDAYS NOGI)



Kids Competition Class:
Week 31

  • NoGi uniform - comp review


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 10

  • Boxing: The Single Punch Series

  • Kickboxing: Lorek Combo “Lumberjacks” - Hook, Low / Hook, High / Hook, Switch

  • Combo: The Deckers Combo

  • Mat Chat: Be Real, Be Reliable

Posted

06 Sep 09:18

Adult Program Curriculum - 9/6/26

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 Fundamentals Jiu Jitsu:
A

  • Open Guard Standing ⭐⭐

  • Toreando Pass from Open Guard

  • Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (far / near) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

B

  • Open Guard Standing ⭐⭐

  • Tripod Sweep from Open Guard ⭐⭐

  • Hip-in Pass from Guard ⭐⭐⭐


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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Jiu Jitsu with Professor Thomas:
BLOCK 9

  • Standing: Osoto / Koshoto Gari

  • Concept: Half Guard


NoGi Study with Coach John:
NO CLASS DUE TO LABOR DAY

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

  • Top control escape (ankle drag)

  • Pendulum Sweep

  • Ezekiel Choke

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 10:

  • Boxing: Back 'em Up Combo, Two-Thirty Drill

  • Kickboxing: Block/Parry/Counter Front Kicks, Round Kick into Front Kick, Touch & Chop Drill

  • Combo: The Hemmers Combo



Fitness with Professor Thomas:

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗


ROL FAMILY PICNIC:

  • WHEN: Sept 26, 2026 from 12PM-4PM

  • WHERE: Jaycee Grove Park, Tinley Park

  • (group photos 2:30pm)

Posted

30 Aug 08:41

Kids Program Curriculum - 8/30/26

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


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 14


Teens Fundamentals:


Kids Intermediate:
Week 3 - Guard - Submissions
(THURSDAYS NOGI)



Kids Competition Class:
Competition week - Saturday 9/5 grappling games
(No class Saturday!)

  • This is SPAR-ta - Sparring and comp prep 


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 9

  • Boxing: The Single Punch Series

  • Kickboxing: Lorek Combo “Lumberjacks”

  • Combo: The Deckers Combo

  • Mat Chat: Talk it out, Work it out
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Posted

30 Aug 08:35

Adult Program Curriculum - 8/30/26

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 Intermediate with Professor Thomas:

  • Tani Otoshi 

  • Pressure Passing 

NoGi Study with Coach John:

  • Top Half Guard

  • Knee cuts and back stepping into passing and leg entries. 

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

  • Back control escape (bridge)

  • Transition from side to top control

  • Armlock from top control 

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 9:

  • Boxing: Pull: Technique, Numbers + Slip

  • Kickboxing: Blocking: Low Kick, Body Kick + Counter

  • Combo: The Holland Combo

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

ROL FAMILY PICNIC:

  • WHEN: Sept 26, 2026 from 12PM-4PM

  • WHERE: Jaycee Grove Park, Tinley Park

  • (group photos 2:30pm)

LABOR DAY SCHEDULE:

  • MONDAY 9/7: ALL CLASSES CANCELLED

  • MONDAY 9/7: 9AM ADULT OPEN MAT

GRAPPLING GAMES TEAM COMPETITION:

  • WHEN: Saturday 9/5

  • WHERE: Oak Lawn Pavillion (9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453)

  • REGISTER HERE

NEW SCHEDULE:

  • WHEN: Tuesday 9/8

NOGI WORKSHOP WITH JOHN KATS:

  • WHEN: 9/12 11AM

TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION:

  • WHEN: Saturday 10/10

  • WHERE: Oak Lawn Pavilion (9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453)

  • REGISTER HERE
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Posted

22 Aug 11:00

Adult Program Curriculum - 8/23/26

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 Intermediate with Professor Thomas:

  • Tani Otoshi 

  • Transitions to Back - A lot of Arm Drags 

NoGi Study with Coach John:

  • Top half guard

  • Entries to Mounted Triangle and Back Triangle

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

  • Single Leg Defense

  • Turtle to Back Transition

  • RNC from Back Control 

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 8:

  • Boxing: Slip: Technique, Numbers + Slip

  • Kickboxing: Front Kick: Technique, Numbers/Walking + Front Kicks

  • Combo: 1 Liver Low / Check It

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗


ROL FAMILY PICNIC:

  • WHEN: Sept 26, 2026 from 12PM-4PM

  • WHERE: Jaycee Grove Park, Tinley Park

  • (group photos 2:30pm)

LABOR DAY SCHEDULE:

  • MONDAY 9/7: ALL CLASSES CANCELLED

  • MONDAY 9/7: 9AM ADULT OPEN MAT

GRAPPLING GAMES TEAM COMPETITION:

  • WHEN: Saturday 9/5

  • WHERE: Oak Lawn Pavillion (9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453)

  • REGISTER HERE

NEW SCHEDULE:

  • WHEN: Tuesday 9/8

NOGI WORKSHOP WITH JOHN KATS:

  • WHEN: 9/12 11AM

TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION:

  • WHEN: Saturday 10/10

  • WHERE: Oak Lawn Pavilion (9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453)

  • REGISTER HERE
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Posted

22 Aug 11:00

Kids Program Curriculum - 8/23/26

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


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 13


Teens Fundamentals:

A

B


Kids Intermediate:
Week 2 - Guard - Sweeps
(THURSDAYS NOGI)



Kids Competition Class:
Week 27

  • Gi Uniform 

  • Positional Training- Play for Points 


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 8

  • Boxing: The Overhand Punch

  • Kickboxing: Low Kick, Switch Kick (Body)

  • Combo: The Holland Combo

  • Mat Chat: Be Brave, Be Different

Posted

15 Aug 12:08

Kids Program Curriculum - 8/16/26

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 12


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 12


Teens Fundamentals:

  • Takedowns


Kids Intermediate:
Week 1 - Guard - Sweeps
(THURSDAYS NOGI)



Kids Competition Class:
Week 26

  • NoGi Uniform 

  • Attacks from Guard and Mount


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 7

  • Boxing: Uppercuts

  • Kickboxing: Round Kicks on Thai Pads

  • Combo: The Holland Combo

  • Mat Chat: Focus Your Time
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Posted

15 Aug 11:53

Adult Program Curriculum - 8/16/26

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 Intermediate with Professor Thomas:

  • 5 Weeks of Half Guard

  • Grip Fighting and Sweeps from Half Guard


NoGi Study with Coach John:

  • Top half guard - Pass and Attacks

  • Submission threats from chest to chest passing

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

  • Single leg from clinch 

  • Escape from side control (re-guard)

  • Triangle choke


Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 7:

  • Boxing: Rolls - single punch, 2 punch series

  • Kickboxing: Numbers with Knees, Walking Knee Drill

  • Combo: The 1 Body Combo


Fitness with Professor Thomas:

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗


ROL FAMILY PICNIC:

  • WHEN: Sept 26, 2026 from 12PM-4PM

  • WHERE: Jaycee Grove Park, Tinley Park

  • (group photos 2:30pm)

LABOR DAY SCHEDULE:

  • MONDAY 9/7: ALL CLASSES CANCELLED

  • MONDAY 9/7: 9AM ADULT OPEN MAT

GRAPPLING GAMES TEAM COMPETITION:

  • WHEN: Saturday 9/5

  • WHERE: Oak Lawn Pavillion (9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453)

  • REGISTER HERE

NOGI WORKSHOP WITH JOHN KATS:

  • WHEN: 9/12 11AM

TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION:

  • WHEN: Saturday 10/10

  • WHERE: Oak Lawn Pavillion (9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453)

  • REGISTER HERE
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Posted

08 Aug 12:42

Kids Program Curriculum - 8/9/26

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 11


Kids Fundamentals:
Week 11


Teens Fundamentals:
A

B


Kids Intermediate:
Week 31 - Top Control - Submissions
(THURSDAYS NOGI)



Kids Competition Class:
Week 25

  • Gi Uniform - Little kids - Game Day; Big Kids - Chain Attacks


Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 6

  • Boxing: Lead hook / Rear Hook

  • Kickboxing: Switch kick from southpaw stance

  • Combo: The Hemmers Combo

  • Mat Chat: Be Persistent

Posted

08 Aug 12:36

Adult Program Curriculum - 8/9/26

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 Intermediate with Professor Thomas:

  • 6 Weeks of Half Guard - Grip Fighting, Half guard Retention and Attacks from the Bottom


NoGi Study with Coach John:

  • Top half guard - linking body lock passing to chest to chest top half guard passing

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

  • Front Bear Hug Defense

  • Bear Hug defense with arms

  • Bear Hug defense w/o arms

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 6:

  • Boxing: Overhand Punch, Numbers 6-9, Blocking Hooks

  • Kickboxing: Knee Technique, Knees on Thai Pads (Hook Knee-Cross Knee)

  • Combo: The Switch It Combo


Fitness with Professor Thomas:

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

ROL FAMILY PICNIC:

  • WHEN: Sept 26, 2026 from 12PM-4PM

  • WHERE: Jaycee Grove Park, Tinley Park

  • (group photos 2:30pm)

GRAPPLING GAMES TEAM COMPETITION:

  • WHEN: Saturday 9/5

  • WHERE: Oak Lawn Pavillion (9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453)

  • REGISTER HERE
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