This week for ROL KIDS!  6/29/24

Little Kids

Welcome to week #10 - This week in our Little Kids class, we'll be focusing on escaping from Top Control. Our young grapplers will learn the Top Control Escape using the trap, bridge, and roll technique. It's going to be an exciting week full of fun and learning as they master this essential escape!

• Top Control Escape (trap, bridge, roll)

Kids All Levels

Welcome to week #10 - This week in our All Levels Kids class, we're delving into techniques for Top Control. Our students will start by mastering the Key Lock from Top Control, enhancing their submission skills. Following that, they'll learn the Top Control Escape using the trap, bridge, and roll method to improve their defensive game. Prepare for an action-packed week filled with skill-building and fun!

• Key Lock from Top Control

• Top Control Escape (trap, bridge, roll)

Kids Intermediate

Welcome to week #16 - This week in Kids Intermediate, we're concentrating on effective sweeping techniques. Our young grapplers will begin with mastering the Chair Sweep, focusing on precision and control. After practicing this, they'll move on to the Tripod Sweep, honing their ability to disrupt their opponent's balance and secure a dominant position. It's going to be an exciting week of skill-building on the mats!

• Chair Sweep

• Tripod Sweep

Kids Advanced

Join us for week #24 - This week in Kids Advanced, we are concentrating on Choke Attacks from the Knee on Belly position. The students will learn how to effectively set up and apply a range of chokes while maintaining control from this dominant position. We'll cover techniques to transition seamlessly into various chokes, ensuring a strong and versatile attacking game from Knee on Belly. Get ready for an intense and informative week!

• Knee on Belly Attacks (chokes)

Mat Chat Topic: Jiu Jitsu History

Game of the week: Bulldog

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Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 6/23/24

Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #15 - Welcome to Week #15! This week at Gi All Levels, we're honing in on techniques from the Turtle position. We'll begin by mastering the Transition from Turtle to Back Control, a crucial move for gaining an advantageous position. Next, we'll dive into the Turtle Escape with a Knee Grip, followed by the Turtle Escape using the Outside Arm. Get ready for an engaging and educational week on the mats at Gi All Levels!

• Transition from Turtle to Back Control 

• Turtle Escape - Knee Grip

• Turtle Escape - Outside Arm

Gi Intermediate

Week 17: Top Control - Attacks from Top Control

This week, we're diving into the essential concept of Attacks from Top Control. Throughout the week, we'll explore various strategies to effectively submit from the top position, enhancing your offensive skills. Our training will focus on understanding the principles behind setting up and applying each attack from Top Control.

Gi Advanced

Welcome to Week #9 - Guard Passing

NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #19 - Back Control

This week in NoGi Intermediate, we're focusing on transitions and escapes involving Back Control. We'll start with mastering the Transition from Top to Back Control, followed by the Transition from Turtle to Back Control. Finally, we'll cover the Back Control Escape using the single leg technique. Join us on the mats for an engaging and skill-building week of training!

• Transition from Top to Back Control

• Transition from Turtle to Back Control

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

NoGi Advanced

Week #8: Submission Defense/Escapes

Guillotine - Closed Guard

Striking

• Muay Thai Curriculum

• Teep Series Week 5

• Catching the Teep Kick

• Sweep Responses

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 #1 - This week in Women's class, we have an effective and powerful sequence to go over, each technique seamlessly flowing into the next.

• Chest Wall Pin Escape

• Double Leg Against the Wall

• Ezekiel Choke from Top Control

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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

Grappling Industries 

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When: Saturday, July 13th

Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion

Early registration - $90 thru June 29

Rob Miller Seminar

Gi seminar

Free to ROL students

When: Saturday, June 29th at 11am in lieu of Adult Gi All Levels class

MVP Workshop

Open to all and any military veterans

Intro to BJJ and self defense

When: Sunday, June 30 from 12-2pm

Adam Maslach Workshop

Truck from Turtle series

Free to ROL students

30 min open mat afterwards

When: Thursday, July 11th at 7pm in lieu of Adult NoGi Intermediate class

This week for ROL KIDS!  6/23/24

Little Kids

Welcome to week #9 - This week in our Little Kids class, we'll be focusing on the Bearhug Escape (without arms). Our young grapplers will learn how to break free from this hold and regain control. It's going to be an exciting week full of fun and learning as they master this essential escape technique!

• Bearhug Escape (without arms)

Kids All Levels

Welcome to week #9 - This week in our All Levels Kids class, we're honing our skills on escaping from Back Control. Our students will start by learning the Back Control Escape using the bridge technique, focusing on using leverage to create space. Then, they'll practice the Back Control Escape using the single leg method, which emphasizes movement and technique to regain a dominant position. Get ready for a week full of skill-building and fun as our young grapplers master these essential escapes!

• Back Control Escape (bridge)

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

Kids Intermediate

Welcome to week #15 - This week in Kids Intermediate, we will be focusing on effective submissions from the top position. Our young grapplers will kick off by learning the Key Lock from Top Control, honing their ability to secure and finish this submission. After gaining confidence with the Key Lock, they'll progress to mastering the Arm Lock from Top Control, ensuring they understand both the setup and execution. It's going to be an exciting week of detailed instruction and hands-on practice, enhancing their submission skills on the mats!

• Key Lock from Top Control

• Arm Lock from Top Control

Kids Advanced

Join us for week #23 - This week in Kids Advanced, our focus shifts to Attacks from the Knee on Belly position. Students will learn how to set up and execute various submissions while maintaining control from this dominant position. We'll cover techniques that allow for smooth transitions into different attacks, ensuring a powerful and versatile Knee on Belly game. Get ready for an intense and informative week of skill-building on the mats!

• Knee on Belly Attacks

Mat Chat Topic: Weakness

Game of the week: Tails

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This week for ROL KIDS!  6/16/24

Little Kids

Welcome to week #8 - This week in our Little Kids class, we'll be moving on to one of our Self-Defense Techniques. The Little Kids will learn how to protect themselves in the scenario where they are being attacked from behind, effectively taking their opponents to the ground. It is going to be an awesome week!

• Rear Naked Choke Defense (pull back)

Kids All Levels

Welcome to week #8 - This week in our All Levels Kids class, we are moving on to Back Control. Starting off we will be teaching the kids how to execute the Rear Naked Choke, one of the most common Chokes in Jiu Jitsu. Then, we will teach them how to defend the Choke from a standing position. It’s going to be a great week!

• Rear Naked Choke Defense (pull back)

• Rear Naked Choke (RNC)

Kids Intermediate

Welcome to week #14 - This week in Kids Intermediate, we'll be honing our skills on takedowns and submissions. Our young athletes will begin with mastering the Clinch the Judo Takedown Osoto-Gair. Following that, they'll work on perfecting the Ezekiel Choke from Top Control. It's set to be an exciting week of learning and growth on the mats!

• Osoto-Gari

• Ezekiel Choke from Top Control

Kids Advanced

Join us for week #22 - In Kids Advanced, we're delving into the Side Control Position. This week the kids will be mastering Side Control Attacks! Let’s pack the mats to learn more!

• Side Control Attacks

Mat Chat Topic: Trust

Game of the week: Tails

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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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BRING A FRIEND TO JIU JITSU

Where: ROL Academy

When: June 22nd 2-:3:30

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Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 6/16/24

Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #14 - This week at Gi All Levels, we are focusing on Guillotine Chokes, not only how to apply them but also how to defend them. This is going to be an awesome week, see you on the mats!

• Tackle Defense - Guillotine

• Guillotine Defense Standing

• Guillotine Defense from the Guard

Gi Intermediate

Week 16: Side Control - Side Control Attacks

This week, we're delving into the essential concept of Side Control Attacks. Throughout the week, we'll explore various strategies to effectively Submit from side control, enhancing your attacks. Our training will focus on understanding the principles behind the set-up and application of each attack from the Side Control position. 

Gi Advanced

Welcome to Week #8 - Guard Passing

• Open Guard Passing to Ankle Lock

• Half Guard Pass

NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #18 - Back Control

This week's focus is all about mastering Back Control. If you want to refine your skills from the Back Control position we will be going over two powerful transitions and finishing things off with a very effective Escape.

• Transition from Guard to Back Control

• Transition from Side to Back Control

• Back Control Escape (Bridge)

NoGi Advanced

Week #7:

• Submission Defense/Escapes

• Arm-in Triangle

Striking

• Muay Thai Curriculum

• Teep Series Week 4

• Elbow Parry 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 #22 - This week in Women's class, we have an effective and powerful sequence to go over, each technique seamlessly flowing into the next.

• Collar Drag Takedown

• Top Control Escape (Trap, Bridge, and Roll)

• Triangle Choke from Guard

❗❗** 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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This week for ROL KIDS!  6/9/24

Little Kids

Welcome to week #7 - This week in our Little Kids class, we'll be concentrating on the Transition from Side Control to Top Control. Our young grapplers will practice moving seamlessly and maintaining dominance over their opponents from these positions. Get ready for a fun and educational week as they develop their skills in this essential transition!

• Transition from Side to Top Control

Kids All Levels

Welcome to week #7 - This week in our All Levels Kids class, we're focusing on the important Transition from Side Control to Top Control. Our students will learn how to smoothly move between these positions, maintaining control over their opponent. Additionally, they'll be introduced to the Cross Collar Choke from Top Control, enhancing their ability to apply effective submissions. Get ready for an exciting week packed with skill-building and fun on the mats!

• Transition from Side to Top Control

• Cross Choke from Top Control

Kids Intermediate

Welcome to week #13 - This week in Kids Intermediate, we'll be honing our skills on takedowns and submissions. Our young athletes will begin with mastering the Clinch to Single Leg Takedown. Following that, they'll work on perfecting the Cross Choke from Top Control. It's set to be an exciting week of learning and growth on the mats!

• Clinch to Single Leg Takedown

• Cross Choke from Top Control

Kids Advanced

Join us for week #21 - In Kids Advanced, we're delving into Escapes from Back Control. This week, our focus is on empowering students with techniques to break free from Back Control positions. They'll learn strategic methods to regain control over the match and create openings for counterattacks. These escapes will enhance their defensive arsenal, ensuring they're well-rounded grapplers. Get set for a week of intensive learning and valuable insights!

• Back Control Escapes

Mat Chat Topic: Respect

Game of the week: Jiu Jitsu Relay Races

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

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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COMPETITION WORKSHOP

Where: ROL Academy

When: June 15th 3-4:30PM

No registration necessary 

BRING A FRIEND TO JIU JITSU

Where: ROL Academy

When: June 22nd 2-:3:30

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Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 6/9/24

Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #13 - This week at Gi All Levels, we are diving into the intricacies of Back Control techniques. We'll begin by exploring the Back Control Escape using the Single Leg Technique, followed by mastering the Rear Naked Choke (RNC). Finally, we'll conclude with the Arm Behind the Head Choke. Prepare for a dynamic and educational week at Gi All Levels!

• Back Control Escape (single leg)

• Rear Naked Choke (RNC)

• Arm Behind the Head Choke

Gi Intermediate

Week 15: Side Control - Side Control Escapes

This week, we're delving into the essential concept of Side Control Escapes. Throughout the week, we'll explore various strategies to effectively escape from side control, enhancing your defensive skills and overall mat awareness. Our training will focus on understanding the principles behind escaping this position, ensuring you can adapt and respond to different scenarios. Join us on the mats for an insightful and empowering week of training dedicated to mastering side control escapes!

Gi Advanced

Welcome to Week #7 - Guard Passing

• Craig Jones Passing Series Review and Drilling

NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #17 - Leg Attacks

This week's focus is all about mastering Leg Attacks. We'll kick things off by diving deep into the mechanics and application of the Inside Heel Hook, ensuring you understand both the setup and the finish. Next, we'll tackle the Outside Heel Hook, breaking down its nuances to enhance your effectiveness. Finally, we'll cover essential defensive skills with the Heel Hook Escape, giving you the confidence to counter these attacks. Don't miss out on this comprehensive and exciting week of training—see you on the mats!

• Inside Heel Hook

• Outside Heel Hook

• Heel Hook Escape

NoGi Advanced

Week #6:

• Submission Defense/Escapes

• Americana/Key Lock - Top Control

Striking

• Muay Thai Curriculum

• Teep Series Week 3

• Parry the Rear Teep Concepts and Combos

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 #21 - 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!

Hook Defense
Knee on Belly Escape
Side Control Escape (single leg)

❗❗** 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

Grappling Industries 

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When: Saturday, July 13th

Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion

Early registration - $90 thru June 29

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

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

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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COMPETITION WORKSHOP

Where: ROL Academy

When: June 15th 3-4:30PM

No registration necessary 

BRING A FRIEND TO JIU JITSU

Where: ROL Academy

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

❗❗** 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

Grappling Industries 

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When: Saturday, July 13th

Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion

Early registration - $90 thru June 29