Kids Program Curriculum - 8/10/25

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 9

• Bearhug Escape (without arms)

• Mat Chat: Weaknesses

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 9

• Bearhug Escape (without arms)

• Bearhug Escape (with arms)

• Mat Chat: Weaknesses

Teens 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)

Kids Intermediate:
Week 8 - Guard Pass

• Takedown: Osoto-gari

• Toreando

• Step Through

Kids Advanced:
Week 8 - Guard Pass

• Takedown: Osoto-gari

• Toreando

• Step Through

Kids Competition Class:
Week 5 - Back Control - Keeping Back Control

• Drill 1: Lapel Choke 

• Drill 2: Rear Naked Choke (RNC) 

• Drill 3: Arm Behind the Head Choke

• Mat Chat: Staying Calm Under Pressure

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 2:

• Boxing: The Jab

• Kickboxing: Rear Round Kick - Southpaw

• Combo: Sticks Combo - Jab, Cross, Hook, Round Kick

• Mat Chat: Decide On Your Dreams and Goals. "Clear goals give me clear direct direction!”

Adult Program Curriculum - 8/10/25

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:
A (Mon-Wed)

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

• Side Control Escape (belt grip)**

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

B (Thurs-Sat)

• Head Lock Escape (lean forward)

• Head Lock Escape (lean backward)

• Transition from Side to Top Control

* One Stipe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes 
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 13:

• Lapel Chokes from Half Guard

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 13:

• 50/50 Guard Passing

Adult Gi Advanced:

• 50/50 Legs Locks Systemized

NoGi Advanced:

• Review Straight Jacket System and Rear Triangle

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Tom Cronin Workshop

• When: Monday, August 11th @6PM

• Gi Workshop–No Experience Necessary

Teens Workshop With Coach Dom

• (17 and Under)

• When: Sunday, August 17th @11AM

• REGISTER ➭ HERE

John Kats NoGi Workshop

• When: Saturday, August 23rd @11:30AM

Annual RŌL Picnic - SAVE THE DATE
When: Saturday September 13th 

Kids Program Curriculum - 8/3/25

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 8

• Rear Naked Choke

• Mat Chat: Trust

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 8

• Rear Naked Choke

• RNC defense (pull back)

• Mat Chat: Trust

Teens 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

Kids Intermediate:
Week 7 - Guard Pass

• Takedown: Osoto-gari

• Bull Rider Pass

• Knee Cut

Kids Advanced:
Week 7 - Guard Pass

• Takedown: Osoto-gari

• Hip-in Pass

• Knee Cut

Kids Competition Class:
COMPETITION RECAP & REVIEW

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 1: Guard, Movement and Rear Round Kick

• Boxing:  Stance, Guard, Movement

• Kickboxing: Rear Round Kick - Fundamentals

• Combo: Sticks Combo - Jab, Cross, Hook, Round Kick

• Mat Chat: "I choose thoughts that build me up!"

Adult Program Curriculum - 8/3/25

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:
A (Mon-Wed)

• Rear Naked Choke Defense**

• Rear Naked Choke (RNC)***

• Arm Behind the Head Choke

B (Thurs-Sat)

• Front Bear Hug Defense

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Turtle Escape - Knee Grip

* One Stipe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes 
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 12:

• Knee Cut Passing

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 12:

• Guillotine Chokes from Half Guard

Adult Gi Advanced:

• More 50/50 leg locks next week–Featuring the Aoki Lock

NoGi Advanced:

• Straight Jacket Back Attack System Cont.

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Veterans Jiu Jitsu Workshop

• When: Sunday, August 10th @ 12PM

• REGISTER ➭ HERE

Tom Cronin Workshop

• When: Monday, August 11th @6PM

• Gi Workshop–No Experience Necessary

Annual RŌL Picnic

• SAVE THE DATE

• When: Saturday September 13th 

Adult Program Curriculum - 7/27/25

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:
A (Mon-Wed)

• Bear Hug Defense to Kimura Lock

• Transition from Turtle to Back

• Bottom Collar Choke

B (Thurs-Sat)

• Transition from Guard to Back Control

• Back Control Escape (bridge)***

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

* One Stipe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes 
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 11:

• Underhook Passing Concepts

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 11:

• Smash Passing Concepts

Adult Gi Advanced:

• 50/50 Leg Lock Attacks

NoGi Advanced:

• Straight Jacket Back Attack System

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Veterans Jiu Jitsu Workshop

• When: Sunday, August 10th @ 12PM

• REGISTER ➭ HERE
  

Annual RŌL Picnic - SAVE THE DATE -

• When: Saturday September 13th 

Kids Program Curriculum - 7/27/25

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 7

• Transition from Side to Top

• Mat Chat: Respect

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 7

• Transition from Side to Top

• Cross Choke from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Respect

Teens 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

Kids Intermediate:
Week 6 - Guard Escapes

• Takedown: Drop Seoi-nage

• Open Guard - Knee into Hip

• Open Guard Sitting - Lapel Pull

Kids Advanced:
Week 6 - Guard Escapes

• Takedown: Drop Seoi-nage

• Open Guard - Knee into Hip

• Open Guard Sitting - Lapel Pull

Kids Competition Class:
Week 5 - Back Control - Keeping Back Control

• Drill 1: Lapel Choke 

• Drill 2: Rear Naked Choke (RNC) 

• Drill 3: Arm Behind the Head Choke

• Mat Chat: Staying Calm Under Pressure

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 11:Week 12: Full Integration

• Boxing: The Single Punch Series – rapid-fire accuracy

• Kickboxing: Kick Review Drills: Rear Round Kick, Step Kick, Switch Kick, Teep Kick

• Combo: The Dutch Drill (experienced) / Single Punch Series w/kicks (kids)

• Mat Chat: Review & Discuss All Mat Chats - based on the book Inner Excellence

Kids Program Curriculum - 7/20/25

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 6

• Side Control Escape (hip control)

• Mat Chat: Bullying

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 6

• Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (far)

• Mat Chat: Bullying

Teens 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

Kids Intermediate:
Week 5 - Guard Escapes

• Takedown: Drop Seoi-nage

• Open Guard Sitting

• Open Guard Standing

Kids Advanced:
Week 5 - Side Control Escapes

• Takedown: Drop Seoi-nage

• Open Guard Sitting

• Open Guard Standing

Kids Competition Class:
NO CLASS - Grappling Industries Team Competition in Oak Lawn at the Oak Lawn Pavilion 

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 11: Explosive Striking

• Boxing: Numbers 1-5 (full punch series)

• Kickboxing: Jumping bicycle round kicks

• Combo: The Dekkers

• Mat Chat: Power Comes from the Inside

Adult Program Curriculum - 7/20/25

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:
A (Mon-Wed)

• Guillotine Defense from Guard

• Cross Choke from Guard

• Baseball Choke from Guard

B (Thurs-Sat)

• Guillotine Defense Standing****

• Kimura Lock from Guard

• Kimura Bump from Guard

* One Stipe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes 
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 10:

• Half Guard Transitions to Back Control

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 10:

• Half Guard Butterfly Sweeps

Adult Gi Advanced:

• 50/50 Unlocking Legs and Heel Hook

NoGi Advanced:

• Recap of Back Recoveries, RNC and Single Hand RNC

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Professor Thomas Birthday Workshop!

• When: July 26th @ 11:30

Kids Program Curriculum - 7/13/25

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 5

• Kimura Lock from Side Control 

• Mat Chat: Community and Team

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 5

• Side Control Escape (double under)

• Kimura Lock from Side Control 

• Mat Chat: Community and Team

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Tackle Defense

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Triangle Choke from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Kick-up from Guard

• Arm Lock from Guard

• Pendulum Sweep from Guard

Kids Intermediate:
Week 3 - Guard Submissions

• Takedown: Ankle Pick

• Kimura Lock from Guard

• Guillotine from Guard

Kids Advanced:
Week 3 - Guard Submissions

• Takedown: Ankle Pick

• Kimura Lock from Guard

• Guillotine from Guard

Kids Competition Class:
Week 4 - Takedowns- Secure Top Control

• Drill 1: Collar Drag

• Drill 2: Double Leg Takedown

• Drill 3: Single Leg Takedown

• Mat Chat: Starting Strong (First Score Wins)

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 10: Single Punch Series & Switch Kick Combo

• Boxing: The single punch series – rapid-fire accuracy

• Kickboxing: Hook, low kick, hook, switch kick

• Combo: The Holland Combo: Jab. Cross, Hook, Hook (Body), Hook, Rearv Round Kick

• Mat Chat: There's No Failure. Only Feedback.