Question of the week!
Piggyback off my question from 2 weeks ago, what are you planning to work on, what are you excited to work on, or do you have an upcoming jiu jitsu related trip or seminar you are looking forward to?
What's happening in 2025 with your training?
in 🥋 jiu-jitsu-talk
January 13
January 19
• Edited (Jan 19, 2025)
Adult Program Curriculum - 1/19/24
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)
A (Thurs-Sat)
Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 11:
Takedown: Tani Otoshi
Transitions to Back Control
Arm Drags from Half Guard
Collar Drags from Half Guard
Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 11:
Takedown: Tani Otoshi
Transitions to Back Control
Arm Drag from Bottom Half
Butterfly Sweeps from Half Guard
Adult Gi Advanced:
Lasso Attacks
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
🥋 January 2025 Challenge
Watch 10 videos from "Most Devastating Chokes" Series and enter Free Gi Drawing
January 19
Kids Program Curriculum - 1/19/24
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 11
Mat Chat: Sharing Jiu Jitsu
Kids All Levels:
Week 11
Mat Chat: Sharing Jiu Jitsu
Kids Intermediate:
Week 11
Kids Advanced:
Week 11
Takedown: Guard Pulls
Hip-in Passing
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
🏆 Competition Workshop
When: Sunday, January 26th 11-12:30
Where: RŌL Academy
Info: Please bring your Gi/NoGi
🥇 Newbreed Team Competition
When: Saturday February 1st
Where: Oak Lawn Pavillion, Oak Lawn
🍽️ Competition Team Dinner
When: Saturday, February 1st @ 5PM
Where: Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant (6911 159th St, Tinley Park, IL 60477)
January 12
Adult Program Curriculum - 1/12/24
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)
B (Thurs-Sat)
Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 10:
Takedown: Grip Fighting
Shield Sweeps from Half Guard
Butterfly Sweeps from Half Guard
Shin Trap Sweeps from Half Guard
Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 10:
Takedown: Tani Otoshi
Over-hook Control
Weave Pass from Half Guard
Tripod Pass from Half Guard
Adult Gi Advanced:
Lasso Sweeps
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
🥋Black Belt Favorite Submissions Seminar
When: Saturday January 18th @ 11AM
Info: This is a Gi Seminar
January 06
Hey everyone,
It's time for our weekly discussion question. This week, let's talk about the biggest "aha" moment in your Jiu Jitsu journey.
What was that lightbulb moment when something just clicked and everything made sense? Share your stories below and let's learn from each other's experiences.
January 12
• Edited (Jan 15, 2025)
Kids Program Curriculum - 1/12/24
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 10
Mat Chat: Jiu Jitsu History
Kids All Levels:
Week 10
Mat Chat: Jiu Jitsu History
Kids Intermediate:
Week 10
Kids Advanced:
Week 10
Takedown: Double Leg Takedown
Spider Guard Attacks
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
🏆Competition Workshop
When: Sunday, January 26th 11-12:30
Where: RŌL Academy
Info: Please bring your Gi/NoGi
🥇Newbreed Team Competition
When: Saturday, February 1st
Where: Oak Lawn Pavillion, Oak Lawn
🍽️ Competition Team Dinner
When: Saturday, February 1st @ 5PM
Where: Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant (6911 159th St, Tinley Park, IL 60477)
December 15, 2024
The Transitions You Must Know Series on RŌL TV is a game-changing resource for grapplers of all levels looking to master the art of movement between positions. This series dives deep into essential transitions, focusing on fluidity, timing, and efficiency to help you stay ahead of your opponent.
https://rolacademy.tv/programs/transitions-you-must-know-by-thomas-rozdzynski
December 20, 2024
Mastering NoGi Transitions on RŌL TV is your ultimate guide to fluid and effective movement in the fast-paced world of NoGi grappling. In this detailed instructional, you’ll learn how to seamlessly link positions, improve your control, and create submission opportunities through expert-level transitions. This series focuses on staying ahead of your opponent, maintaining dominant positioning, and building confidence.
December 26, 2024
S-Mount Series
Take your top game to the next level with Professor Thomas’s S-Mount Series on RŌL TV. This series focuses on the highly effective S-mount position, breaking down its mechanics, transitions, and submission opportunities. Professor Thomas shares his expert insights on how to establish a strong base, control your opponent, and seamlessly flow between arm locks, chokes, and back takes.
https://rolacademy.tv/programs/s-mount-domination-by-thomas-rozdzynski
January 06
All new Turtle Position Lesson
The turtle position is both a defensive and transitional stance in jiu-jitsu, often used to protect against passing or as a reset after escaping a bad spot. While compact and mobile, the turtle leaves openings for attacks like back takes, guillotines, or rolling submissions.
Key to effective defense from turtle is maintaining strong posture with your elbows tight and chin tucked, while staying active to prevent your opponent from settling grips. From this position, you can execute sweeps, sit-outs, or transitions to guard. Mastering turtle requires balancing defense with opportunistic counters to regain control or escape.