Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 2/25/24

Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #18. This week is all about Side Control Escapes. Variety is key when it comes to the art of Escaping which is why this week you will be learning three options starting with the Side Control Escape (single leg), then the Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure), and lastly the Side Control Escape (hip control) - enjoy three new ways in which you can Escape from the Side Control Position.

Side Control Escape (single leg)
Side Control Escape (shoulder pressure)
Side Control Escape (hip control)

Gi Intermediate

Welcome to week #1 This week in Gi intermediate we will be moving on from Half Guard and onto Top Control. Our focus this week will be on Top Control Escapes. Let's work on taking your Top Control game to the next level - See you on the mats!

Gi Advanced

Leg Locks from Ashi Position

• Review

NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #2. This week in NoGi Intermediate we are moving on to the Half Guard portion of the curriculum. We have a little bit of everything this week giving us a nice helping from the Half Guard platter. Let's start off with the Knee Cut Pass from Top Half Guard, then Lower Leg Shift Sweep from Bottom Hal as well as Lower Leg Shift Sweep from Bottom Half. It’s going to be an awesome week, see you there!

NoGi Advanced

Week 6: Bottom Half Guard

• Underhooks

• Lower Leg Shift series

Striking

This week we will be working on the Muay Thai Curriculum focusing on the Knee/Elbow Series week 5 and working through Counters using Elbow/Knees

Stand and Drill

Level-up your stand up game this week as we will be going over Foot Sweeps. 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 #6 - This week’s sequence will start off with the Sprawl to Turtle, once we are on the ground our focus will be on transitioning from Side Control to Top Control for the perfect position to set up the Key Lock from Top Control.

Sprawl to Turtle
Transition from Turtle to Back Control
Rear Naked  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

CHECK IT OUT

Upcoming Events:

• FREE NoGi Workshop with Mitch Cook - Saturday, March 2nd at 11 am in place of All Levels class.  Mitch is a former collegiate wrestler who has most recently represented Team USA at the Beach Wrestling World Series.
  
  

• NoGi Seminar with Chris Wojcik - Saturday, March 23rd at 11 am in place of All Levels class. Chris is a Jeff Serafin Black Belt, a member of the B-Team, and Took 4th at ADCC West Coast Trials among many more accomplishments.
  
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Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 2/18/24

Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #17. This week in Gi All Levels our focus is on Side Control. We will first start things off with the Head Lock Escape (bend-down), then we will go over the Transition from Side to Back Control - and let's finish off with a simple yet very effective Escape, Side control Escape (belt grip). Let's pack the mats this week in All Levels! See you there!

Head Lock Escape (bend-down)
Transition from Side to Back Control
Side Control Escape (belt grip)

Gi Intermediate

Welcome to week #28 This week in Gi intermediate we will be working from the Half Guard position, but more specifically Half Guard Attacks! Half Guard is one of the most versatile positions in Jiu Jitsu having a plethora of attacks, sweeps, and passes from both top AND bottom. Let’s set our focus on those Half Guard Passes, see you on the mats!

Gi Advanced

Leg Locks from Ashi Position

• Review

NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #1. This week in NoGi Intermediate we are working on Takedowns! Starting off with the Arm Drag Takedown, then Arm Drag to Inside Trip, and finishing off with Arm Drag to Inside Trip to Single Leg Takedown - This week is going to be awesome! See you on the mats!

NoGi Advanced

Week 5: Bottom Half Guard

• Off Balancing

Striking

This week we will be working on the Muay Thai Curriculum focusing on the Knee/Elbow Series week 4 and working through Combos and Feints.

Stand and Drill

Level-up your stand up game this week as we will be going over Foot Sweeps. 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 #5 - This week’s sequence will start off with the Double Leg Takedown, once we are on the ground our focus will be on transitioning from Side Control to Top Control for the perfect position to set up the Key Lock from Top Control.

Double Leg Takedown
Transition from Side to Top Control
Key Lock from Top Control

❗❗** 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

CHECK IT OUT

Upcoming Events:

• FREE NoGi Workshop with Mitch Cook - Saturday, March 2nd at 11 am in place of All Levels class.  Mitch is a former collegiate wrestler who has most recently represented Team USA at the Beach Wrestling World Series.
  

  
  
  

• NoGi Seminar with Chris Wojcik - Saturday, March 23rd at 11 am in place of All Levels class. Chris is a Jeff Serafin Black Belt, a member of the B-Team, and Took 4th at ADCC West Coast Trials among many more accomplishments.
   
  REGISTER NOW

What classes will you be taking this week? Let us know down below!

Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 2/11/24

Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #16. This week in Gi All Levels our focus is on Side Control. We will be going over two Headlock variations. First when our opponent is leaning forward, and then when our partner is leaning back. Finally, we will finish off with a simple yet very important transition. It’s important not to overlook even the seemingly simplest of techniques because even the smallest details can have a big impact on your growth. With that being said, it's going to be an awesome week! See you there!

Headlock Escape (lean forward)
Headlock Escape (lean backward)
Transition from Side to Top Control

Gi Intermediate

Welcome to week #27 This week in Gi intermediate we will be working from the Half Guard position, but more specifically Half Guard Passing! Half Guard is one of the most versatile positions in Jiu Jitsu having a plethora of attacks, sweeps, and passes from both top AND bottom. Let’s set our focus on those Half Guard Passes, see you on the mats!

Gi Advanced

Leg Locks from Ashi Position

• Reaping

• Heel Hook

NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #22. This week in NoGi Intermediate we are working from Turtle. We’ve got 3 techniques to go over this week starting off with Turtle Escape Re-Guard, then Turtle Escape (outside arm roll) and Lastly finishing off with a bang the Anaconda Choke. This week will be awesome in NoGi! See you there!

NoGi Advanced

Week 3: Bottom Half Guard

• Off Balancing

Striking

This week we will be working on the Muay Thai Curriculum focusing on the Knee/Elbow Series week 3 and working through Combos and Feints.

Stand and Drill

Level-up your stand up game this week as we will be going over Foot Sweeps. 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 #3 - This week’s sequence will start off with the Clinch to Single Leg Takedown - Once on the ground we will head straight into Half-Guard Transition to Back Control (under-hook) and we will finish off with Back Control Escape Bridge. 

Single Leg Takedown Defense (whizzer)
Turtle Escape (knee grip)
Butterfly Sweep from Half 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

https://rolacademy.tv/zen/transition-from-site-to-top-foot-in-7b5db6

Upcoming Events:

• FREE NoGi Workshop with Mitch Cook - Saturday, March 2nd at 11 am in place of All Levels class.  Mitch is a former collegiate wrestler who has most recently represented Team USA at the Beach Wrestling World Series.

Are you ready for the new week? Let us know down below!

Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 2/4/24

Gi All Levels

Welcome to week #15. This week in Gi All Levels our focus is on the Back Control, but more specifically the Turtle position. First, we will go over the Transition from Turtle to Back Control taking us from a decent position from a control perspective to arguably the most dominant and secure position in Jiu Jitsu. Then we will be focusing on Escaping from Turtle, starting off with the Turtle Escape - Knee Grip and finishing off strong with the Turtle Escape - Outside Arm. That transition and both Escapes will surely take your Jiu Jitsu to the next level.

Transition from Turtle to Back Control
Turtle Escape - Knee Grip
Turtle Escape - Outside Arm

Gi Intermediate

Welcome to week #25 This week in Gi intermediate we will be working from the Half Guard position, but more specifically Half Guard Sweeps! Half Guard is one of the most versatile positions in Jiu Jitsu having a plethora of attacks, sweeps, and passes from both top AND bottom. Let’s set our focus on those Half Guard Sweeps, see you on the mats!

Gi Advanced

• Leg Locks from Ashi Position

  • Ankle Lock Defense

  • Aioki Lock

NoGi Intermediate

Join us for week #21. This week in NoGi Intermediate we are working from Turtle, however, our focus will be heavy on Guillotines. Starting off with the Front Guillotine Escape (re-guard), then Front Guillotine Escape (sit-out), and finishing off with a bang the Guillotine Choke from Turtle.

NoGi Advanced

Week 3: Bottom Half Guard

• Underhooks

Striking

This week we will be working on the Muay Thai Curriculum focusing on the Knee/Elbow Series working through concepts and combos.

Stand and Drill

Level-up your stand up game this week as we will be going over Foot Sweeps. 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 #3 - This week’s sequence will start off with the Clinch to Single Leg Takedown - Once on the ground we will head straight into Half-Guard Transition to Back Control (under-hook) and we will finish off with Back Control Escape Bridge. 

Clinch to Single Leg Takedown
Half Guard Transition to Back Control (under-hook)
Back Control Escape Bridge

❗❗** 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

https://rolacademy.tv/zen/arm-lock-from-turtle-236500

Which technique from which class are YOU most excited for? Let us know down below!

Wondering what's going on this week at ROL? 🤔 1/28/24

Gi Fundamentals

Welcome to week #14. This week in Gi Fundamentals - This week is all about Guillotines! Starting off with the Tackle Defense that leads your partner or opponent straight into the Guillotine. Next the Standing Guillotine Defense, and finishing off with the Guillotine Defense from Guard. If you want to improve your understanding of the Guillotine, this week is the week for you. See you there!

Tackle Defense - Guillotine
Guillotine Defense Standing
Guillotine Defense from Guard

Gi Intermediate

Welcome to week #24 This week in Gi intermediate we will be working from the Half Guard position, but more specifically Half Guard Defense! It’s all about retention and transitions this week. Be there for more Half Guard!

Gi Advanced

• Ashi Position

  • Achilles Lock vs Ankle Lock

NoGi Fundamentals

Join us for week #20. This week in NoGi Fundamentals we are working from Back Control. We will start off strong with not one but two Body Triangle Concepts. First, executing the Body Triangle, and then going through Escaping Triangles. Let’s finish off strong with the Rear Naked Choke from Back Control. It’s going to be an awesome week!

NoGi Advanced

• Bottom Half Guard System

  • Near Side Attacks

Striking

This week we will be working on the Muay Thai Curriculum focusing on the Knee/Elbow Series working through concepts and combos.

Stand and Drill

Level-up your stand up game this week as we will be going over Sacrifice Throws. 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 #2 - This week’s sequence will start off with the Guard Pull - a simple yet effective way to get our partner or opponent to the ground. Once on the ground, we will string together the Transition from Guard to Back Control right into the Top Lapel Choke, creating a smooth and powerful sequence. 

❗❗** REMINDERS **❗❗

➡️ We have some teammates who will be competing at the Newbreed tournament on Saturday, Feb 3rd at the Oak Lawn Pavilion. If you aren’t competing go check it out & show your support - and if not make sure not to miss class!

What classes will YOU be attending? Let us know down below!