This week for ROL KIDS!  6/2/24

Little Kids

Welcome to week #6 - This week in our Little Kids class, we'll be focusing on the Knee on Belly position. Our young grapplers will learn how to control their opponent from this position and master the Knee on Belly Arm Lock (near arm). It's going to be an exciting week full of fun and learning!

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near arm)

Kids All Levels

Welcome to week #6 - This week in our All Levels Kids class, we're diving into the Knee on Belly position. Our students will work on maintaining control from this dominant position and will learn two key techniques: the Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near arm) and the Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (far arm). Get ready for an action-packed week of skill-building and fun!

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near arm)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (far arm)

Kids Intermediate

Welcome to week #12 - This week in Kids Intermediate, the focus will be on submissions from the back. The kids will start by learning the Lapel Choke from Back Control. After practicing this technique, they will move on to the Arm Behind the Head Choke. It's going to be a great week of skill-building on the mats!

• Lapel Choke from Back Control

• Arm Behind the Head Choke

Kids Advanced

Join us for week #20 - This week in Kids Advanced, we are focusing on Chokes from Back Control. The students will learn how to effectively set up and apply a variety of chokes, using the Body Triangle Lock that the kids learned last week to maintain control and create opportunities for submission. We'll cover techniques to transition smoothly into different chokes, ensuring a strong and versatile back control game. Get ready for an intense and informative week!

• Chokes from Back Control

Mat Chat Topic: Making Goals and Plans

Game of the week: Tug-o-war

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Where: Oak Lawn Park District Community Pavilion 9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

When: July 13th

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COMPETITION WORKSHOP

Where: ROL Academy

When: June 15th 3-4:30PM

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BRING A FRIEND TO JIU JITSU

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When: June 22nd 2-:3:30

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Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 6/2/24

Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #12 - This week's focus at Gi All Levels revolves around mastering the Guard position. The Guard offers a plethora of options for submissions, sweeps, and defensive maneuvers. We'll kick things off with the Transition from Guard to Back Control, followed by the Back Control Escape (bridge), and wrapping up with the Top Lapel Choke from Back Control. Get ready for an exciting week ahead at Gi All Levels!

• Transition from Guard to Back Control

• Back Control Escape (bridge)

• Top Lapel Choke from Back Control

Gi Intermediate

Week 15: Side Control - Side Control Escapes

Gi Advanced

Welcome to Week #6 - Guard Passing

• Finishing up the Craig Jones Passing series

• Passing position -> knee pummel -> leg attack

• Leg drag pass

NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #16 - Guard

This week in NoGi Intermediate, we're focusing on the Open Guard position. We'll be enhancing your skills with techniques such as Open Guard Standing, the Single Leg X Sweep, and the Straight Ankle Lock from Single Leg X. Join us on the mats for an engaging week of training!

• Open Guard Standing

• Single Leg X Sweep

• Straight Ankle Lock from Single Leg X

NoGi Advanced

Week #5:

• Submission Defense/Escapes

• Kimura - Side Control/North-South

Striking

• Muay Thai Curriculum

• Teep Series

• Parry the Lead Teep Concepts and Counters

Stand and Drill

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

• Inside Leg Attacks

• Kouchi Gari

• Ouchi 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 #20 - 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!

• Ouchi Gari

• Open Guard Sitting

• Bread Cutter Choke

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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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UPCOMING Team Competition

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Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion

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Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 5/26/24

Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #11 - This week at Gi All Levels, we're focusing on mastering the Kimura Lock and its variations. Known for its effectiveness and versatility, the Kimura Lock is a fundamental technique in grappling. We'll kick off with the Bearhug Defense to Kimura Lock, move on to the Kimura Lock from Guard, and conclude with the Kimura Bump from Guard. Get ready for an exciting and skill-enhancing week of training at Gi All Levels!

• Bearhug Defense to Kimura Lock

• Kimura Lock from Guard

• Kimura Bump from Guard 

Gi Intermediate

Week 14: Side Control - Side Control Escapes

Gi Advanced

Welcome to Week #5 - Guard Passing

• Craig Jones inspired passes (continued)

• Review passing position

• Same side knee cut

• Leg weave pass

NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #15 - Guard

This week in NoGi Intermediate, we're diving into the Guard position. Get ready to elevate your submission game with a series of focused techniques, including the Kimura Bump from Guard, the Kimura Lock from Guard, and the Guillotine Choke from Guard. Looking forward to seeing you on the mats!

• Kimura Bump from Guard

• Kimura Lock from Guard

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

NoGi Advanced

• Submission Defense/Escapes

(No Class due to Memorial Day)

Striking

• Muay Thai Curriculum

• Teep Series

• Concepts and Combos

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 #19 - 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!

Rear Naked Choke Defense (Pull Back)
Side Control Escape (re-guard)
Scissor Sweep

❗❗** 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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Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion

Early registration - $90 thru June 29th

This week for ROL KIDS!  5/26/24

Little Kids

Welcome to week #5 - This week in Little Kids we are moving on to the Side Control Position. This week the kids will not only be learning about the proper way to hold Side Control, but also how to apply the Kimura Lock submission. It is going to be an awesome week for these Little Kids!

Kimura Lock from Side Control

Kids All Levels

Welcome to week #5 - This week in Kids All Levels we are moving on to Side Control. From Side control, the kids will be learning how to execute one of the most common submissions in Jiu Jitsu - the Kimura Lock from Side Control. It’s going to be an awesome week!

Kimura Lock from Side Control

Kids Intermediate

Welcome to week #11 - This week in Kids Intermediate the kids will be working from on their feet with the Bearhug Escape (with arms) - Once they've done enough repetitions on their feet we will move to the ground working the Back Control Escape (bridge)

Bearhug Escape (with arms)

Back Control Escape (bridge)

Kids Advanced

Join us for week #19 - This week in Kids Advanced the focus is on Body Triangle Lock, we will be going over how to set it up as well as use it to your advantage when setting up other attacks.

• Body Triangles

Mat Chat Topic: Community and Team

Game of the week: Steal the Bacon

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UPCOMING TEAM COMPETITION: 

Grappling Industries 

Where: Oak Lawn Park District Community Pavilion 9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

When: July 13th

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Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 5/19/24

Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #10 - This week at Gi All Levels, we're diving into the intricacies of the Guard position. With its vast array of submissions, sweeps, and defensive techniques, the Guard is a cornerstone of effective grappling. We'll start off with the Arm Lock from Guard, move on to the Pendulum Sweep from Guard, and finish with the Pendulum - Arm Lock from Guard. Prepare for a dynamic and engaging week of training at Gi All Levels!

• Arm Lock from Guard

• Pendulum Sweep from Guard

• Pendulum - Arm Lock from Guard

Gi Intermediate

Welcome to week #13 - Guard - Guard Passing Sitting

Gi Advanced

Welcome to week #4 - Guard Passing 

• Craig Jones inspired passes

• Knee Cut

• Smash Pass

NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #14 - Guard

This week in NoGi Intermediate, we're diving into the Guard position. Prepare to elevate your submission game with a series of focused techniques, including the Triangle Choke from Guard, the Arm Lock from Guard, and the Reverse Arm Lock from Guard. Looking forward to seeing you on the mats!

• Triangle Choke from Guard

• Arm Lock from Guard

• Reverse Arm Lock from Guard

NoGi Advanced

Week #17

• Submission Defense/Escapes

• Week 4

• Triangle - Closed Guard

Striking

• Kickboxing Curriculum

• Roundhouse Series

• Roundhouse feints and combinations

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 #18 - 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!

Drop Seoi Nage
Side Control Escape (double under)
Turtle Escape (sit-out)

❗❗** 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!  5/19/24

Little Kids

Welcome to week #4 - This week in Little Kids we will be teaching the students how to successfully defend against a tackle. This will teach the kids the opportunity to use the Sprawl technique to their advantage. 

Tackle Defence

Kids All Levels

Welcome to week #4 - This week in Kids All Levels we will be teaching the kids two techniques that flow together to make the perfect sequence. Starting with the Tackle Defense, this will set them up to be able to take their partners back with ease utilizing the Transition from Turtle to Back Control.

Tackle Defense

Transition from Turtle to Back Control

Kids Intermediate

Welcome to week #10 - This week in Kids Intermediate the kids will be working from on their feet with the Bearhug Escape (without arms) - Once they've done enough repetitions on their feet we will move to the ground working on the transition from Guard to Back Control.

Bearhug Escape (without arms)

Transition from Guard to Back Control

Kids Advanced

Join us for week #18 - This week in Kids Advanced the focus will be on going over different set-ups for Triangles from Top Control

• Triangle set-ups from Top Control

Mat Chat Topic: Self-Defense

Game of the week: Steal the Bacon

❗❗** 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

UPCOMING TEAM COMPETITION: 

- Grappling Industries -

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When: July 13th

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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 **❗❗

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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UPCOMING Team Competition

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When: Saturday, July 13th

Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion

Early registration - $90 through June 29

Womens Self Defense Workshop

When: June 1st 12-2PM

Where: RŌL Academy

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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 **❗❗

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!  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