Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 5/12/24

Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #9 - This week's focus at Gi All Levels revolves around mastering the Guard position. Guard offers a plethora of options for submissions, sweeps, and defensive maneuvers. We'll kick things off with the Kick-up from Full Guard, followed by the Cross Choke from Guard, and wrapping up with the Baseball Choke from Guard. Get ready for an exciting week ahead at Gi All Levels!

• Kick-up from Full Guard

• Cross Choke from Guard

• Baseball Choke from Guard

Gi Intermediate

Welcome to week #12 - Guard - Guard Passing Standing

Gi Advanced

Block 2 - Guard Passing 

• Week 3 - Leg Locks

  • TJ Pass

  • De la Riva Pass to Heel Hook

NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #13 - Half Guard

Join us this week in NoGi Intermediate as we delve into the intricacies of the Half Guard position. With a diverse range of techniques lined up, we're here to elevate your passing and submission game to new heights. See you on the mats!

• Over/Under Pass from Top Half

• Over/Under Knee Bar from Top Half

• Butterfly Sweep from Bottom Half

NoGi Advanced

Block 2 - Submission Defense/Escapes

• Week 3 - Kimura - Closed Guard

Striking

• Kickboxing Curriculum

• Roundhouse Series Recap

• Drills and Pads w/ Defense and Counters

Stand and Drill

Level-up your stand up game this week as we will be going over:

• Arm-Drags

No need to feel apprehensive about starting on your feet - Let’s grow that confidence together - See you on the mats!

Womens 

Welcome to week #17 - This week in Women's class, we have an effective and powerful sequence to go over, each technique seamlessly flowing into the next. It’s going to be an awesome week!

Head Lock Escape (bend-down)
S-Mount Lapel Choke
S-Mount Escape

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

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This week for ROL KIDS!  5/12/24

Little Kids

Welcome to week #3 - This week in Little Kids we are going to be teaching the kids how to set up and execute an Arm Drag. This technique is the perfect set-up to some takedowns the kids will be learning later on down the line. Learning the set-up is just as important and setting time aside to make sure they can do the Arm Drag is pivotal to their success with learning takedowns from there. It’s going to be an awesome week!

Arm Drag

Kids All Levels

Welcome to week #3 - This week in Kids All Levels we will be introducing the kids to the Double Leg Takedown. One of the most common takedowns in Jiu Jitsu. The Double Leg Takedown is very powerful and dynamic so working on drilling and repetition is key to setting the kids up for success. 

Double Leg Takedown

Kids Intermediate

Welcome to week #9 - This week in Kids Intermediate it is all about Half Guard. We have two powerful techniques to go over starting with a Sweep from Bottom Half and then diving right into the Over/Under Pass from Top Half Guard.

Half Guard Shin Trap Sweep

Over/Under Pass from Half Guard

Kids Advanced

Join us for week #17 - This week in Kids Advanced the kids are moving on to the Top Control position diving right into Arm-in Choke setups and defenses

• Arm-in Chokes from Top Control

Mat Chat Topic: Decisions and Choices

Game of the week: Tails

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Upcoming All Levels to Intermediate and Intermediate to Advanced testing

When: May 25th @ 1pm

All Levels to Intermediate Requirements:

Age 8+ 

Grey Belt

Passing Grade is 70%

Intermediate to Advanced Requirements

Age 10+ 

Grey / Black Belt

ASK INSTRUCTOR FOR PRINTOUT

Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 5/5/24

Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #8 - This week at Gi All Levels, our focus is squarely on mastering Top Control. We kick things off by delving into one of Jiu Jitsu's most ubiquitous submissions - the Arm Lock from Top Control. Next, we'll tackle the Top Control Escape, specifically focusing on neck control techniques. And to wrap up, we'll explore another potent submission - the Key Lock from Top Control. It's an exciting week ahead as we dissect the essential components of the Top Control position. See you on the mats!

Arm Lock from Top Control

Top Control Escape (neck control)

Key Lock from Top Control

Gi Intermediate

Welcome to week #11 - Guard - Guard Attacks

Gi Advanced

• Guard Passing

• Closed Guard Passing

NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #12 - Half Guard

This week in NoGi Intermediate, our focus continues from Half Guard. We're excited to introduce three dynamic techniques. We'll begin with the Weave Pass from Top Half, followed by mastering the Knee Lever Recovery from Bottom Half, and we'll conclude with a powerful move - the Pinch Head Lock to Back from Bottom Half. It's an excellent opportunity to explore the intricacies of the Half Guard position and unlock its full potential. Don't miss out on this week's training sessions!

• Weave Pass from Top Half

• Knee Lever Recovery from Bottom Half

• Pinch Head Lock to Back from Bottom Half

NoGi Advanced

Week #15

• Submission Defense/Escape

• Arm Lock from Top Control

Striking

Kickboxing Curriculum

• Roundhouse Series Week 5
  - Catch Defense (continued)
  - Catch Variations
  - Response to Kick Being Caught

Stand and Drill

Level-up your stand up game this week as we will be going over:

• Arm-Drags

No need to feel apprehensive about starting on your feet - Let’s grow that confidence together - See you on the mats!

Womens 

Welcome to week #16 - This week in Women's class, we're excited to delve into another fantastic sequence. Beginning from a standing position, we'll execute the Judo takedown Osoto-Gari to smoothly transition to the ground. Once there, we'll focus on mastering the Top Control Escape, utilizing the ankle drag inside hook technique, and then wrap up with techniques for Opening the Closed Guard while standing. Get ready for an exciting and empowering week ahead!

Osoto-Gari
Top Control Escape (ankle drag inside hook)
Open Guard Standing

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

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This week for ROL KIDS!  5/5/24

Little Kids

Welcome to week #2 - This week in Little Kids we will be teaching the kids how to defend themselves from the Chest grip (up grip) or the “bully grip” as we often call it. This will be a powerful way the students can trap the grip and use it against their opponents using it to take them to the ground! It is going to be a great week!

Chest Grip Escape (up grip)

Kids All Levels

Welcome to week #2 - This week in Kids All Levels the kids will be learning how to defend themselves from this Chest grip (up grip) effectively taking their partners to the ground ending in the Knee on Belly position. This will set them up for the perfect attack, Knee on Belly Arm Lock (near arm). This is a great sequence the kids can learn to tie their techniques together. 

Chest Grip Escape (up grip)

Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near arm)

Kids Intermediate

Welcome to week #8 - This week in Kids Intermediate the student's focus will be entirely on the Half Guard position going over two great options for students to transition as well as attack!

Bottom Half Guard Transition to Back 

Kimura Lock from Top Half Guard

Kids Advanced

Join us for week #16 - This week in Kids Advanced the kids are moving on to the S-Mount position diving right into Lapel Chokes from S-Mount!

• Lapel Chokes from S-Mount

Mat Chat Topic: Disappointment

Game of the week: Bear Crawl Freeze Tag

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Upcoming All Levels to Intermediate and Intermediate to Advanced testing

When: May 25th @ 1pm

All Levels to Intermediate Requirements:

Age 8+ 

Grey Belt

Passing Grade is 70%

Intermediate to Advanced Requirements

Age 10+ 

Grey / Black Belt

ASK INSTRUCTOR FOR PRINTOUT

Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 4/28/24

Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #7 - This week in Gi All Levels our focus is on Top Control. We have two powerful Escapes to start, and we will finish things up strong with the Butterfly Sweep. This is going to be an awesome week for Top Control! See you on the mats!

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag step over)

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag inside hook)

• Butterfly Sweep

Gi Intermediate

Welcome to week #10 - Guard - Guard Sweeps

Gi Advanced

• Guard Passing

  • Knee Cut Pass off of a guard pull

NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #11 - Half Guard

This week in NoGi Intermediate we have a variety to go over from the Half Guard position. Starting off with Arm Pass-By from Bottom Half, then Knee Lever Sweep from Bottom Half and then finishing off on Top with the Head and Arm Tripod Pass from Top Half. It’s an awesome week for Half Guard - BE THERE!

• Arm Pass-By from Bottom Half

• Knee Lever Sweep from Bottom Half

• Head and Arm Tripod Pass from Top Half

NoGi Advanced

Week #14

• Submission Defense/Escapes

• Arm Lock from inside the guard

Striking

• Kickboxing Curriculum

• Roundhouse Series Week 4

• Catching the Roundkick and Counters

Stand and Drill

• ALL NEW SEGMENT starting 5/1

No need to feel apprehensive about starting on your feet - Let’s grow that confidence together - See you on the mats!

Womens 

Welcome to week #15 - This week in Womens we have a variety of Self-Defense Scenarios to cover. Starting off on our feet we will be doing the Tackle Defense which leads right into the Standing Guillotine - this will set us up nicely to cover the Guillotine Choke Standing. Once on the ground, we will finish things up with the Kimura Lock from Side Control. 

Tackle Defense (Standing Guillotine)
Guillotine Choke Escape (Standing)
Kimura Lock from Side Control

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Want to add a little more to your Jiu Jitsu? Check out this video that nicely compliments this week's techniques in ALL Levels

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This week for ROL KIDS!  4/28/24

Little Kids

Welcome to week #1 - This week in Little Kids we will be teaching them a dynamic way in which they can take their partner down to the ground. Repetition is key these kids will do an awesome job learning the Clinch to Single Leg Takedown!

Clinch to Single Leg Takedown

Kids All Levels

Welcome to week #1 - This week in Kids All Levels our focus will be on two self-defense scenarios, the Jab Defense and the Hook Defense. Both very powerful ways to deflect punches while taking their partners to the ground. It is going to be an awesome week!

Jab Defense

Hook Defense

Kids Intermediate

Welcome to week #7 - This week in Kids Intermediate the kids will be starting on their feet getting to the ground using the Double Leg Takedown. Once on the ground, it’s all about Butterfly Guard. We will go over how to properly set up the Butterfly Guard and then dive into how to perform the Butterfly Sweep from Half Guard.

Double Leg Takedown

Butterfly Sweep from Half Guard

Kids Advanced

Join us for week #15 - This week in Kids Advanced the kids will work on Side Control Attacks, learning different ways in which they can set up and perform multiple Attacks from Side Control

• Side Control Attacks

Mat Chat Topic: Winning

Game of the week: Bull Dog

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Upcoming All Levels to Intermediate and Intermediate to Advanced Kids testing

When: May 25th @ 1pm

All Levels to Intermediate Requirements:

• Age 8+ 

• Grey Belt

Intermediate to Advanced Requirements

• Age 10+ 

• Grey / Black Belt

ASK INSTRUCTOR FOR PRINTOUT

Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 4/21/24

Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #6 - This week in Gi All Levels our focus will be on the Top Control position, starting off with Escaping. The Escape we are covering is the Top Control Escape (re-guard). Then we have two very powerful chokes to go over, the Cross Choke from Top Control, and the Baseball Choke from Top Control. It’s going to be an awesome week to take your Top Control to the next level. See you on the mats!

• Top Control Escape (re-guard)

• Cross Choke from Top Control

• Baseball Choke from Top Control

Gi Intermediate

Welcome to week #9 - Guard - Guard Sweeps

Gi Advanced

• 50/50 position

• Troubleshooting

• Review and Wrap Up

NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #10 - Top Control

This week in NoGi Intermediate it's all about those Arm Locks and Shoulder Locks. Starting off with the Arm Lock from S-Mount which will blend right in with the Reverse Arm Lock from S-Mount. Finishing off we will go over the Kimura Lock from S-Mount. See you on the mats for more NoGi Intermediate!

• Arm Lock from S-Mount

• Reverse Arm Lock from S-Mount

• Kimura Lock from S-Mount
  

NoGi Advanced

Week #13

• Bottom Half Guard

• Shoulder Crunch

• Ude Gatame

Striking

• Kickboxing Curriculum

• Roundhouse Series Week 3

• Check Defense with Counters

Stand and Drill

Level-up your stand up game this week as we will be going over:

• Osoto-Gari

No need to feel apprehensive about starting on your feet - Let’s grow that confidence together - See you on the mats!

Womens 

Welcome to week #14 - This week in Womens we have a smooth and dynamic sequence to go over. Starting on the feet we will cover the Arm Drag Takedown, once on the ground we have the Transition from Side to Back Control and finish the sequence off with the powerful Bow and Arrow Choke

Arm Drag Takedown
Transition from Side to Back Control
Bow and Arrow Choke

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Want to add a little more to your Jiu Jitsu? Check out this video that nicely compliments this week's techniques in ALL Levels

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This week for ROL KIDS!  4/21/24

Little Kids

Welcome to week #14 - This week in Little Kids we will be teaching them a dynamic way to pass their partners' Guard. So far we have taught them what Closed Guard is and how to open it so now our focus is on Passing the Guard! Repetition is key to setting these little ones up for success!

Bull Rider Pass

Kids All Levels

Welcome to week #14 - This week in Kids All Levels our focus will be teaching the kids two powerful and dynamic ways to pass their partner's Guard. We have been going over various techniques on the Closed Guard from both top and bottom, from setting it up, Sweeping, Opening, and now Passing. It’s going to be an awesome week!

Hip-in Pass

Bull Rider Pass

Kids Intermediate

Welcome to week #6 - This week in Kids Intermediate the kids will be starting on their feet getting to the ground using the Judo takedown Kouchi-gari. Once on the ground, our focus will be on leveling up the kids Side Control Escapes. It’s going to be a great week for these Intermediate kids!

Kouchi-gari

Side Control Escape (double under)

Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure)

Kids Advanced

Join us for week #14 - This week in Kids Advanced the kids will work on Side Control Escapes, learning different ways in which they can maneuver themselves and their partners to safely and effectively Escape.

• Side Control Escapes

Mat Chat Topic: Being a Leader

Game of the week: Bull Dog

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Upcoming All Levels to Intermediate and Intermediate to Advanced Kids testing

When: May 25th @ 1pm

All Levels to Intermediate Requirements:

• Age 8+ 

• Grey Belt

Intermediate to Advanced Requirements

• Age 10+ 

• Grey / Black Belt

ASK INSTRUCTOR FOR PRINTOUT

Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 4/14/24

Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #5 - This week in Gi All Levels our focus will be on the Top Control position. We have two Escaped to cover starting with the Top Control Escape (trap, bridge, roll) and Top Control Escape (foot post counter). Finishing off strong with a submission, we will go over the Arm Lock from S-Mount. This is going to be an awesome week to level up your Top Control skills! 

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

• Top Control Escape (foot post counter)

• Arm Lock from S-Mount

Gi Intermediate

Welcome to week #8 - Back Control - Turtle Escapes

Let’s take your Back Control game to the next level. This week our primary focus will be on Turtle Escapes. Drilling and repetition are key - This is going to be an awesome week!

Gi Advanced

• 50/50 position

• Review

• Chaining together techniques

NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #9 - Top Control

This week in NoGi Intermediate is awesome! We are starting off with the Top Control Escape (ankle drag/step over), then going straight into two powerful Submissions. Triangle Choke from Top Control and the Arm-in Triangle from Top Control. See you on the mats!

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag/step over)

• Triangle Choke from Top Control

• Arm-in Triangle from Top Control

NoGi Advanced

Week #12

• Bottom Half Guard

• Pinch Headlock

Striking

• Kickboxing Curriculum

• Roundhouse Series Week 2

• Dutch Block Concept and Counters

Stand and Drill

Level-up your stand up game this week as we will be going over:

• Osoto-Gari

No need to feel apprehensive about starting on your feet - Let’s grow that confidence together - See you on the mats!

Womens 

Welcome to week #13 - This week in Womens we have a smooth sequence to go over. Starting on our feet we will go over a self-defense scenario where our opponent is throwing jab punches, once on the ground we have Top Control Escape (posted counter) and Half Guard Back Step Pass. This week will be a good one!

Jab Defense
Top Control Escape (posted counter)
Half Guard Back Step Pass

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Want to add a little more to your Jiu Jitsu? Check out this video that nicely compliments this week's techniques in ALL Levels

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Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 4/14/24

Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #5 - This week in Gi All Levels our focus will be on the Top Control position. We have two Escaped to cover starting with the Top Control Escape (trap, bridge, roll) and Top Control Escape (foot post counter). Finishing off strong with a submission, we will go over the Arm Lock from S-Mount. This is going to be an awesome week to level up your Top Control skills! 

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

• Top Control Escape (foot post counter)

• Arm Lock from S-Mount

Gi Intermediate

Welcome to week #8 - Back Control - Turtle Escapes

Let’s take your Back Control game to the next level. This week our primary focus will be on Turtle Escapes. Drilling and repetition are key - This is going to be an awesome week!

Gi Advanced

• 50/50 position

• Review

• Chaining together techniques

NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #9 - Top Control

This week in NoGi Intermediate is awesome! We are starting off with the Top Control Escape (ankle drag/step over), then going straight into two powerful Submissions. Triangle Choke from Top Control and the Arm-in Triangle from Top Control. See you on the mats!

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag/step over)

• Triangle Choke from Top Control

• Arm-in Triangle from Top Control

NoGi Advanced

Week #12

• Bottom Half Guard

• Pinch Headlock

Striking

• Kickboxing Curriculum

• Roundhouse Series Week 2

• Dutch Block Concept and Counters

Stand and Drill

Level-up your stand up game this week as we will be going over:

• Osoto-Gari

No need to feel apprehensive about starting on your feet - Let’s grow that confidence together - See you on the mats!

Womens 

Welcome to week #13 - This week in Womens we have a smooth sequence to go over. Starting on our feet we will go over a self-defense scenario where our opponent is throwing jab punches, once on the ground we have Top Control Escape (posted counter) and Half Guard Back Step Pass. This week will be a good one!

Jab Defense
Top Control Escape (posted counter)
Half Guard Back Step Pass

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Want to add a little more to your Jiu Jitsu? Check out this video that nicely compliments this week's techniques in ALL Levels

CHECK IT OUT