What is your strategy on how you set goal post for tracking progress/improvements? For higher belts, has this process continued to evolve or has it remained the same? Is there anyone who just approaches each drill, each training an each roll as they occur and just live with the results vs looking for progress?
Jesse made me think today about if thinking about progress and working towards it actually hinders our ability to maximize the moment?
Question of the week! Is it ever a mental challenge to train hard with someone you are friendly with? How do you find that balance between pushing yourself and others while still being a good training partner?
Tap Cancer Out Tournament is coming up fast! Here are some things you need to do before then as well as some important dates and deadlines.
Immediately!
Create a login and fighter profile on Smoothcomp ! This should include information such as name, age, rank, and academy.
RSVP to the team dinner at Competition Team Dinner | ROL Academy
Tuesday 10/7 - Registration Closes
Friday 10/10 5pm-6:30p OPTIONAL EARLY WEIGH IN
Friday 10/10 - Last night to fundraise and earn perks for $1000 or less. You can pick up your swag when you arrive at the tournament in the morning. If you raise $2k and earn a gi, they will email you and have it shipped to you.
Saturday 10/11 - COMPETITION! Team dinner at 6!
Let me know if you have any questions!!!
Good luck to all our fighters! Thanks to everyone for your support!
Tap Cancer Out Tournament is coming up fast! Here are some things you need to do before then as well as some important dates and deadlines.
Immediately!
Create a login and fighter profile on Smoothcomp ! This should include information such as name, age, rank, and academy.
RSVP to the team dinner at Competition Team Dinner | ROL Academy
Tuesday 10/7 - Registration Closes
Friday 10/10 5pm-6:30p OPTIONAL EARLY WEIGH IN
Friday 10/10 - Last night to fundraise and earn perks for $1000 or less. You can pick up your swag when you arrive at the tournament in the morning. If you raise $2k and earn a gi, they will email you and have it shipped to you.
Saturday 10/11 - COMPETITION! Team dinner at 6!
Let me know if you have any questions!!!
Good luck to all our fighters! Thanks to everyone for your support!
We’re excited to feature a new video series on RŌL TV with Professor Russell Usauskas, focusing on the fundamentals and sweeps from the 50/50 guard. This position is often overlooked at the foundational level, but Professor Russ breaks it down in a way that’s simple, effective, and easy to understand.
Adult Program Curriculum - 9/28/25
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)
B (Thur/Sat)
* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes
**** Four Stripes
Adult Gi Intermediate - Week 21:
Side Control Escapes
Adult NoGi Intermediate - Week 21:
Side Control Escapes
Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:
Passing Spider Guard
Adult NoGi Study with Coach John:
North South Kimura. Trapping the bottom arm and the Kimura/side triangle dilemma - continued
Striking:
Boxing: Single Punch Series (1-4)
Kickboxing: Hook -> Round Kick (Body) aka "Lumberjacks"
Combo: The Dekkers
❗❗** Announcements **❗❗
TAP CANCER OUT SUNDAY COMPETITION CLASSES
When: Sundays at 6pm up until the Oct 11th Competition
JESSE WALKER SEMINAR
When: Saturday, October 4th
TAP CANCER OUT TEAM COMPETITION
When: Saturday, October 11th
Where: Oak Lawn Pavilion in Oak Lawn
Register HERE
We’ve just added powerful new techniques to the RŌL TV library! You can now dive into detailed videos covering Heel Hooks, Ankle Locks, and Aoki Locks.
Kids Program Curriculum - 9/28/25
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
Mat Chat: Decisions and Choices
Kids Fundamentals:
Week 2
Mat Chat: Decisions and Choices
Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)
B (Thur/Sat)
Kids Intermediate:
Week 15 - Side Control Submissions
Takedown: Arm Drag to Bearhug Takedown
Arm in Choke from Side Control for NoGI Continued
Kids Advanced:
Week 15 - Side Control Submissions
Kids Competition Class:
Week 12 - Knee on Belly - Control with Pressure
Drill 1: Knee on Belly Switch
Drill 2: Knee on Belly Arm Lock - Control with Pressure
Drill 3: Knee on Belly Hold
Mat Chat: Pressure vs. Control
Kids/Teens Striking:
Week : 9
Boxing: Single Punch Series (1-4)
Kickboxing: Hook -> Round Kick (Body) aka "Lumberjacks"
Combo: The Dekkers
Mat Chat: Talk it Out, Work it Out.
What’s the number one intangible skillset to have when training Jiu Jitsu?
For me resilience stands out. There are days/weeks when I feel progress is not visible or noticeable but training must continue. I feel that I have to be resilient regardless of doing things incorrectly, getting smashed, not seeing visible results, etc.
The real progress starts with consistently showing up.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this!
