Kids Program Curriculum - 8/1/26

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 10

• Trap, Bridge, Roll

• Mat Chat: Jiu Jitsu History

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 10

• Keylock from Top Control

• Trap, Bridge, Roll

• Mat Chat: Jiu Jitsu History

Teens Fundamentals:
A

• Head Lock Escape (lean forward)

• Head Lock Escape (lean backward)

• Transition from Side to Top Control

B

• Standing Head Lock Defense (no strikes)

• Side Control Escape (belt grip)

• Side Control Escape (single leg)

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

• Takedown: Single Leg Takedown (lift & drive)

• Keylock From Top Control

• Straight Arm Lock from Top Control

Kids Competition Class:
Week 24

• Gi Uniform - Point-Based Positional Training

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 5

• Boxing: Parrying Straight Punches & Synch-Up Flow

• Kickboxing: The Switch Kick

• Combo: The Hemmers Combo

• Mat Chat: Be Persistent

Adult Program Curriculum - 8/1/26

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)

• Head Lock Escape (lean forward)

• Head Lock Escape (lean backward)

• Transition from Side to Top Control

B (Thur/Sat)

• Standing Head Lock Defense (no strikes)***

• Side Control Escape (belt grip)**

• Side Control Escape (single leg)****

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 8:

• Double Leg Take Downs

• S-Mount and Gift Wrap Attacks

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 8:

• Double Leg Take Downs

• S-Mount and Gift Wrap Attacks
  
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Top Half Passing

• (How to Defend partners under hook, Attack Arm or Pass Guard from Attacks)

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 5:

• Boxing: Upper Cuts & Two-Punch Series w/ Double Jab

• Kickboxing: Cross-Lead Kick / Lead Hook-Rear Kick

• Combo: The Sticks Combo
  

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

• Weekly Plan

❗❗** 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

Kids Program Curriculum - 7/26/26

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 9

• Bearhug Escape (without arms)

• Mat Chat: Weaknesses

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 9

• Bearhug Escape (without arms)

• Back Control Escape (bridge)

• Mat Chat: Weaknesses

Teens Fundamentals:
A

• Front Bear Hug Defense

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Turtle Escape - Knee Grip

B

• Rear Naked Choke Defense

• Rear Naked Choke (RNC)

• Arm Behind the Head Choke

Kids Intermediate:
Week 30 - Top Control - Escapes
(THURSDAYS NOGI)

• Takedown: Ouchi-gari

• Top Control Escape (neck control)

• Top Control Escape (front foot post)

Kids Competition Class:
Week 23

• Gi Uniform - Escaping Knee on Belly and Bottom Side Control

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 4

• Boxing: Jab-Cross

• Kickboxing: The Step Kick - Southpaw

• Combo: The Switch It Combo

• Mat Chat: Never Stop Learning

Adult Program Curriculum - 7/26/26

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)

• Front Bear Hug Defense

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Turtle Escape - Knee Grip

B (Thur/Sat)

• Rear Naked Choke Defense**

• Rear Naked Choke (RNC)***

• Arm Behind the Head Choke

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 7:

• Double Leg Take Downs

• S-Mount and Deep Half Guard

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 7:

• Double Leg Take Downs

• S-Mount and Deep Half Guard
  
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Knee Smash Pass

• Over/Under Pass

• Dogbar from Over/Under Pass

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

• Tackle Defense (standing guillotine)

• Kimura from Guard

• Arm Lock from Guard
  

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 4:

• Boxing: Parrying Straight Punches & Synch Up Flow

• Kickboxing: Blocking Round Kicks / Numbers with Round Kick

• Combo: Dutch Drill - Complete

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

• Weekly Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

ROL FAMILY PICNIC:

• SAVE THE DATE: 9/26

NEW BREED TEAM COMPETITION:

• When: Saturday 9/19

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

• REGISTER HERE

Kids Program Curriculum - 7/19/26

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 8

• Rear Naked Choke

• Mat Chat: Trust

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 8

• Rear Naked Choke

• RNC defense (pull back)

• Mat Chat: Trust

Teens Fundamentals:
A

• Transition from Guard to Back Control

• Back Control Escape (bridge)

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

B

• Bear Hug Defense to Kimura Lock

• Transition from Turtle to Back

• Bottom Collar Choke

Kids Intermediate:
Week 29 - Top Control - Escapes
(THURSDAYS NOGI)

• Takedown: Single Leg Takedown (inside trip)

• Top Control Escape (hip Escape)

• Top Control Escape (butterfly)

Kids Competition Class:
Week 22

• NoGi Uniform: Win from Standing- Flying armbars, Flying triangles, and snap downs to chokes

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 4

• Boxing: Jab-Cross

• Kickboxing: The Step Kick - Southpaw

• Combo: The Switch It Combo

• Mat Chat: Never Stop Learning

Adult Program Curriculum - 7/19/26

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)

• 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 with Professor Thomas - Week 6:

• Attacks from Top Control (review defending / escaping while other partner controls and attacks)

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 6:

• Attacks from Top Control (review defending / escaping while other partner controls and attacks)
  
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Top Half Guard Passing (how to beat the knee shield)

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

• Upgrip Defense 

• Knee-on belly armbar

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 4:

• Boxing: Parrying Straight Punches & Synch Up Flow

• Kickboxing: Blocking Round Kicks / Numbers with Round Kick

• Combo: Dutch Drill - Complete

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

• Weekly Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

ROL FAMILY PICNIC:

• SAVE THE DATE: 9/26

EDDIE BAHENA MMA FIGHT

• When: 8/15 @ 4:30PM

• Where: Cicero Stadium (1909 S Laramie Ave, Cicero, IL 60804)

• TICKETS ON SALE IN OFFICE
  
  

NEW BREED TEAM COMPETITION:

• When: Saturday 9/19

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

• REGISTER HERE

Kids Program Curriculum - 7/12/26

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 7

• Transition from Side to Top

• Mat Chat: Respect

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 7

• Side Control Escape (single leg)

• Mat Chat: Respect

Teens Fundamentals:
A

• Guillotine Defense Standing

• Kimura Lock from Guard

• Kimura Bump from Guard

B

• Guillotine Defense from Guard

• Cross Choke from Guard

• Baseball Choke from Guard

Kids Intermediate:
Week 28 - Top Control - Submissions
(THURSDAYS NOGI)

• Takedown: Ouchi-gari

• Cross Collar Choke from Top Control

• Ezekiel Choke

Kids Competition Class:
Week 21

• Gi Uniform - Hand Fighting - It all starts with your grips! Hand fighting, collar ties, and elbow and wrist control.

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 2

• Boxing: The Jab

• Kickboxing: Rear Round Kick - Southpaw

• Combo: The Sticks Combo

• Mat Chat: Decide Your Goals

Adult Program Curriculum - 7/12/26

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)

• 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 with Professor Thomas - Week 5:

• Single Leg 

• Top Control Escapes 

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 5:

• Single Leg 

• Top Control Escapes
  
  

NoGi Study with Coach John:

• Top Half Guard Passing and Attacks

Womens Only with Coach Bekah:

• Guard Retention 

• Tripod Sweep 

Striking with Coach Johnny -  Week 2:

• Boxing: Straight Punches (Jab - Cross) - Numbers (1-4)

• Kickboxing: Body Kicks on Thai Pads - Two Punch Series

• Combo: Two-Thirty Drill

Fitness with Professor Thomas:

• Weekly Plan

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

PROFESSOR THOMAS BIRTHDAY WORKSHOP

• When: 7/18 @ 11PM

Kids Program Curriculum - 7/5/26

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 6

• Side Control Escape (hip control)

• Mat Chat: Bullying

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 6

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (far)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near)

• Mat Chat: Bullying

Teens Fundamentals:
A

• Tackle Defense

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Triangle Choke from Guard

B

• Kick-up from Guard

• Arm Lock from Guard

• Pendulum Sweep from Guard

Kids Intermediate:
Week 27 - Top Control - Submissions
(THURSDAYS NOGI)

• Takedown: Ouchi-gari

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (far)

Kids Competition Class:
Week 20

• NoGi Uniform - Armbars, armbars, armbars!!!

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 1

• Boxing: Stance, Guard, Movement

• Kickboxing: Roundkick (Fundamentals)

• Combo: The Sticks Combo

• Mat Chat: How You Think Is Everything

It's ALMOST that time of year again! Everyone mark your calendars and SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️ ☀️

Our Annual RŌL Family Picnic will return on September 26th!

We hope to see everyone there!!!

More information coming soon.