Adult Program Curriculum - 7/13/25

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)

• Kick-up from Guard

• Arm Lock from Guard***

• Pendulum Sweep from Guard

B (Thurs-Sat)

• Tackle Defense**

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Triangle Choke from Guard

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

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 9:

• Half Guard Shield Sweeps
  
  

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 9:

• Over-hook control

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Arm bars from 50/50

NoGi Advanced:

• Recoveries to keep Back Control

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Sunday 7/20 NO OPEN MAT
🫧We will be deep cleaning both mats🫧 
VOLUNTEERS WELCOME - Please speak to Gary in the office!

Kids Program Curriculum - 7/6/25

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 4

• Sprawl to Turtle

• Transition from Turtle to Back

• Mat Chat: Self-Defense

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 4

• Double Leg Take Down

• Sprawl to Turtle

• Transition from Turtle to Back

• Mat Chat: Self-Defense

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Bear Hug Take Down

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag step over)

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag inside hook)

B (Thur/Sat)

• Double Leg Take Down

• Arm Lock from Top Control

• Key Lock from Top Control

Kids Intermediate:
Week 2 - Guard Submissions

• Takedown: Ankle Pick

• Triangle Choke from Guard

• Arm Lock from Guard

Kids Advanced:
Week 2 - Guard Submissions

• Takedown: Ankle Pick

• Triangle Choke from Guard

• Arm Lock from Guard

Kids Competition Class:
Week 3 - Sequencing - Connect 3 Techniques

• Drill 1: Sweep to Pass Flow

• Drill 2: Pass to Mount Transition

• Drill 3: Mount to Submission Flow

• Mat Chat: Importance of Flow

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 9: Single Punch Series & Spin Kicks

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

• Kickboxing: Hook low kick, hook high kick

• Combo: The Sticks Combo: Jab. Uppercut, Hook, Rear Body Kick

• Mat Chat: You Are Not Your Mind - "I control my thoughts. My thoughts don’t control me."

Adult Program Curriculum - 7/6/25

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:
B (Mon-Wed)

• Double Leg Take Down

• Arm Lock from Top Control****

• Key Lock from Top Control****

A (Thurs-Sat)

• Bear Hug Take Down

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag step over)

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag inside hook)

* One Stipe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes 
**** Four Stripes
White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 8:

•  Half Guard Retention

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 8:

• Under Hook Control

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Introduction to 50/50

NoGi Advanced:

• Back attacks

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Kids Program Curriculum - 6/29/25

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 3

• Arm Drag

• Bearhug Take Down

• Mat Chat: Decisions and Choices

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 3

• Arm Drag

• Bearhug Take Down

• Mat Chat: Decisions and Choices

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Single Leg Take Down Defense 

• Top Control Escape (trap, bridge and roll)

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Knee Inside

B (Thur/Sat)

• Jab Defense

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Hip Escape

• Cross Choke from Top Control

Kids Intermediate:
No Class This Week!

Kids Advanced:
No Class This Week!

Kids Competition Class:
Week 3 - Sequencing - Connect 3 Techniques

• Drill 1: Sweep to Pass Flow

• Drill 2: Pass to Mount Transition

• Drill 3: Mount to Submission Flow

• Mat Chat: Importance of Flow

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 8: Overhand & Connecting Kicks

• Boxing: The overhand punch – technique and timing

• Kickboxing: Low kick, switch body kick

• Combo: Bas Combination: Jab, Rear Hook (body) / Rear Uppercut, Lead Hook / Lead Hook (body), Rear High Kick

• Mat Chat: The Problem Isn’t the Problem: "My thoughts shape my feelings. I choose strong thoughts."
  
  NO TEENS STRIKING THIS WEEK ON FRIDAY!

Adult Program Curriculum - 6/29/25

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:
B (Mon-Wed)

• Double Leg Take Down

• Arm Lock from Top Control****

• Key Lock from Top Control****

A (Thurs-Sat)

• Bear Hug Take Down

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag step over)

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag inside hook)

* One Stipe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes
**** Four Stripes
White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 8:

•  Half Guard Retention

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 8:

• Under Hook Control

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Single Leg X Review and Trouble Shooting

NoGi Advanced:

• No Class This Week

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

4th of July Schedule:

• 7/3: 9AM Open Mat

• 7/4: Academy is CLOSED

‼️‼️RŌL KIDS ANNOUNCEMENTS‼️‼️

• ALL students MUST HAVE long sleeve Rashguard as well as indoor shoes to attend any class within the kids program

LABOR DAY - 9/1 NO KIDS CLASSES!

ROL FAMILY PICNIC

• When: Saturday September 13th from 12PM - 4PM

• Where: Jaycee grove Park in Tinley Park

• Group Photos @ 2:30pm

TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION

• When: Saturday, October 11th

• Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion in Oak Lawn

• Register HERE

Kids Program Curriculum - 6/21/25

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 2

• Chest Grip Escape (up grip)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near)

• Mat Chat: Disappointment

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 2

• Chest Grip Escape (up grip)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near)

• Mat Chat: Winning

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Single Leg Take Down from Collar Grips

• Hip-in Guard Pass

• Tripod Sweep from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Single Leg Take Down from Clinch

• Scissor Sweep from Guard

• Tripod Pass from Half Guard

Kids Intermediate:
Week 2 - Guard Sweeps

• Takedown: Guard Pull

• Scissor Sweeps

• Pendulum Sweep

Kids Advanced:
Week 2 - Guard Sweeps

• Takedown: Guard Pull

• Single Leg X-Sweeps

• Pendulum Sweep
  

Kids Competition Class:
Week 2 - Concept Mount

• Drill 1: Knee Drive to Mount to Hold

• Drill 2: Arm Lock from Top Control (grip wars)

• Drill 3: Cross Collar Choke (with resistance)

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 8: Overhand & Connecting Kicks

• Boxing: The overhand punch – technique and timing

• Kickboxing: Low kick, switch body kick

• Combo: Bas Combination: Jab, Rear Hook (body) / Rear Uppercut, Lead Hook / Lead Hook (body), Rear High Kick

• Mat Chat: The Problem Isn’t the Problem: "My thoughts shape my feelings. I choose strong thoughts."

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Adult Program Curriculum - 6/21/25

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:

B (Mon-Wed)

• Jab Defense*

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Hip Escape

• Cross Choke from Top Control

A (Thurs-Sat)

• Single Leg Take Down Defense 

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

• Top Control Escape (post counter) - Knee Inside

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

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 7:

• Gift wrap attacks

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 7:

• S-Mount escapes

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Building a single leg x system

  • Ankle locks, Aoki locks and heel hooks.

NoGi Advanced:

• Side Control Pin Escapes

  • Armpit posts and Overback grip escapes (Octopus escapes)

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Mike Mahaffey Seminar

When: Saturday June 28th @ 11am

Kids Program Curriculum - 6/15/25

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 1

• Hook Defense

• Mat Chat: Winning

Kids Fundamentals:

Week 1

• Clinch to Single Leg Take Down

• Single Leg Take Down Defense

• Mat Chat: Winning

Teens Fundamentals:

Week 1

• Grip Breaking

• Open Guard Sitting

• Double Under Pass

Kids Intermediate:

Week 1 - Guard Sweeps

• Takedown: Guard Pull

• Tripod Sweep

• Chair Sweep

Kids Advanced:

Week 1

• Takedown: Guard Pull

• Tripod Sweep

• Chair Sweep

Kids/Teens Striking:

Week 7

• Boxing: Lead/Rear uppercut

• Kickboxing: Round kicks on the Thai pads

• Combo: The Bas Combo

• Mat Chat: You Are Not Your Mind. "I control my thoughts. My thoughts don’t control me."

Kids Competition Class:
Week 1
Concept: Sweeps
Mat Chat: Defending Without Panic

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Schedule Change 6/16 - Look out for Email with full details

Adult Program Curriculum - 6/15/25

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:

B (Mon-Wed)

• Single Leg Take Down from Clinch***

• Scissor Sweep from Guard***

• Tripod Pass from Half Guard

A (Thurs-Sat)

• Single Leg Take Down from Collar Grips

• Hip-in Guard Pass**

• Tripod Sweep from Guard***
  

* One Stipe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes 
**** Four Stripes
White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 7:

• SMount / Deep Half Guard

Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 7:

• Top Control Attacks - Arm Locks and Kimuras

Adult Gi Advanced:

• Heel hooks part 2

  • Defense and More Entries

NoGi Advanced:

• Side Control Pin Escapes

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Mike Mahaffey Seminar

• When: Saturday June 28th @ 11am