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Escapology BJJ

Escapology BJJ

Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Escapology BJJ is a family-friendly Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy in central Cambridge, based at St Giles Hall and run by its founders, black belts Tom Barlow and Chelsea Leah, both world-level competitors. It teaches gi and no-gi to adults, with beginner programmes that lead into regular classes, plus a competition-focused team for those who want to compete. Children have a full pathway from toddlers through to juveniles, including a kids' team. The academy has two matted training areas, changing rooms, a coffee shop and a pro shop selling kit. It is an IBJJF-registered school and leads an affiliate network, with online instruction also available.

Address
St' Giles Hall, Pound Hill, Cambridge CB3 0AE, UK
Sports
Jiu Jitsu
Map showing Escapology BJJ

Training

Styles
Jiu Jitsu · Gi / No-Gi
Affiliation
IBJJF and Escapology affiliate network

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Teen classes
  • Beginners' course
  • Competition team
  • Open mat

Your first visit

Trial
Free trial · 7 days
Beginners
No experience needed · From age 4
Visiting from another gym
Sign a waiver

Timetable this week

Monday

10:30Team Training - No Gi

CompetitionJiu JitsuTom Barlow, Chelsea Leah

12:00Gi

IntermediateJiu Jitsu6 months of trainingBen Sulston

16:15Pee Wees

Jiu JitsuKidsages 4–7Vanessa English

16:15Kids No Gi

Jiu JitsuBy invitationSam Quinn

17:00Kids Class

Jiu JitsuVanessa English

17:00Kids Team Training & Juveniles

CompetitionJiu Jitsuup to age 15Tom Barlow, Chelsea Leah

18:00Beginner Gi

BeginnersJiu JitsuNeil Carrington

18:00Team Training - No Gi

CompetitionJiu JitsuTom Barlow, Chelsea Leah

19:15Gi

IntermediateJiu Jitsu6 months of trainingAdam Angelides

19:15Beginner No Gi

BeginnersJiu JitsuGabby

Tuesday

10:30Team Training - Gi

CompetitionJiu JitsuTom Barlow, Chelsea Leah

12:00No Gi

IntermediateJiu Jitsu6 months of trainingSam Quinn

16:15Kids Class

Jiu JitsuVanessa English

17:00Pee Wees

Jiu JitsuKidsages 4–7Vanessa English

17:00Kids Team Training

CompetitionJiu JitsuTom Barlow, Chelsea Leah

18:00Team Training - Gi

CompetitionJiu JitsuTom Barlow, Chelsea Leah

18:00Juveniles

Jiu JitsuTeensages 12–15Vanessa English

19:15No Gi

IntermediateJiu Jitsu6 months of trainingSam Quinn

Wednesday

10:30Rumble Tots

BeginnersJiu JitsuKidsages 2–4Kristie Angelides

12:00Gi

IntermediateJiu Jitsu6 months of trainingSam Quinn

16:15Kids No Gi

Jiu JitsuBy invitationSam Quinn

16:15Pee Wees

Jiu JitsuKidsages 4–7Kris Angelides

17:00Kids Class

Jiu JitsuSam Quinn

17:00Kids Team Training

CompetitionJiu JitsuTom Barlow, Chelsea Leah

18:00Beginner Gi

BeginnersJiu JitsuLuke

18:00Team Training - No Gi

CompetitionJiu JitsuTom Barlow, Chelsea Leah

19:15Gi

IntermediateJiu Jitsu6 months of trainingSim Grant

Thursday

10:30Team Training - Gi

CompetitionJiu JitsuTom Barlow, Chelsea Leah

12:00Gi

IntermediateJiu Jitsu6 months of trainingCiaran Harrington

16:15Kids Class

Jiu JitsuVanessa English

17:00Pee Wees

Jiu JitsuKidsages 4–7Vanessa English

17:00Kids Team Training & Juveniles

CompetitionJiu Jitsuup to age 15Tom Barlow, Chelsea Leah

18:00Team Training - Gi

CompetitionJiu JitsuTom Barlow, Chelsea Leah

18:00Beginner No Gi

BeginnersJiu JitsuHarvey

19:15No Gi

IntermediateJiu Jitsu6 months of trainingSam Quinn

19:15Gi

IntermediateJiu Jitsu6 months of trainingVanessa English

Friday

12:00No Gi

IntermediateJiu Jitsu6 months of trainingSam Quinn

17:00Pee Wees

Jiu JitsuKidsages 4–7Vanessa English

17:00Kids Class & Kids Team Training

Jiu JitsuHarvey

18:00Essentials (Adults and Juveniles)

Jiu JitsuVanessa English

Saturday

09:00Kids Class & Kids Team Training

Jiu JitsuMembers onlyRyan Bradley

10:00Gi

IntermediateJiu Jitsu6 months of trainingMembers onlyVanessa English

Sunday

10:00No Gi

IntermediateJiu Jitsu6 months of trainingMembers onlySam Quinn

11:00Open Mat

Jiu JitsuMembers onlySam Quinn

Coaches

  • Tom Barlow

    Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Chelsea Leah

    Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Sam Quinn

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Kristie Angelides

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Ben Sulston

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Kerry Poulter

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Brown Belt

  • Luke

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Purple Belt

  • Ciaran Harrington

    CoachJiu Jitsu

  • Sim Grant

    CoachJiu Jitsu

  • Adam Angelides

    CoachJiu Jitsu

  • Kris Angelides

    CoachJiu Jitsu

  • Ryan Bradley

    CoachJiu Jitsu

  • Vanessa English

    CoachJiu Jitsu

  • Harvey

    CoachJiu Jitsu

  • Neil Carrington

    CoachJiu Jitsu

  • Gabby

    CoachJiu Jitsu

  • Jack Sear

    CoachJiu Jitsu

  • Alek

    CoachJiu Jitsu

  • Ryan

    CoachJiu Jitsu

  • Yigit

    CoachJiu Jitsu

Facilities

  • Showers
  • Changing rooms
  • Women's changing room
  • Gear shop

Contact

Questions about Escapology BJJ

Where is Escapology BJJ?

Escapology BJJ is at St' Giles Hall, Pound Hill, Cambridge CB3 0AE, UK.

Which sports does Escapology BJJ teach?

Escapology BJJ is listed for Jiu Jitsu.

Can I try Escapology BJJ before joining?

Yes. Escapology BJJ lets you train free for 7 days.

When are the beginner classes at Escapology BJJ?

Escapology BJJ runs classes open to beginners on Monday 16:15, Monday 16:15 and Monday 17:00.

Can I train at Escapology BJJ when visiting from another gym?

Yes. Escapology BJJ welcomes visitors from other gyms.

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