
Escapology BJJ
Not managed on Matador yetJiu Jitsu
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.
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
CompetitionJiu JitsuTom Barlow, Chelsea Leah
IntermediateJiu Jitsu6 months of trainingBen Sulston
Jiu JitsuKidsages 4–7Vanessa English
Jiu JitsuBy invitationSam Quinn
Jiu JitsuVanessa English
CompetitionJiu Jitsuup to age 15Tom Barlow, Chelsea Leah
BeginnersJiu JitsuNeil Carrington
CompetitionJiu JitsuTom Barlow, Chelsea Leah
IntermediateJiu Jitsu6 months of trainingAdam Angelides
BeginnersJiu JitsuGabby
Tuesday
CompetitionJiu JitsuTom Barlow, Chelsea Leah
IntermediateJiu Jitsu6 months of trainingSam Quinn
Jiu JitsuVanessa English
Jiu JitsuKidsages 4–7Vanessa English
CompetitionJiu JitsuTom Barlow, Chelsea Leah
CompetitionJiu JitsuTom Barlow, Chelsea Leah
Jiu JitsuTeensages 12–15Vanessa English
IntermediateJiu Jitsu6 months of trainingSam Quinn
Wednesday
BeginnersJiu JitsuKidsages 2–4Kristie Angelides
IntermediateJiu Jitsu6 months of trainingSam Quinn
Jiu JitsuBy invitationSam Quinn
Jiu JitsuKidsages 4–7Kris Angelides
Jiu JitsuSam Quinn
CompetitionJiu JitsuTom Barlow, Chelsea Leah
BeginnersJiu JitsuLuke
CompetitionJiu JitsuTom Barlow, Chelsea Leah
IntermediateJiu Jitsu6 months of trainingSim Grant
Thursday
CompetitionJiu JitsuTom Barlow, Chelsea Leah
IntermediateJiu Jitsu6 months of trainingCiaran Harrington
Jiu JitsuVanessa English
Jiu JitsuKidsages 4–7Vanessa English
CompetitionJiu Jitsuup to age 15Tom Barlow, Chelsea Leah
CompetitionJiu JitsuTom Barlow, Chelsea Leah
BeginnersJiu JitsuHarvey
IntermediateJiu Jitsu6 months of trainingSam Quinn
IntermediateJiu Jitsu6 months of trainingVanessa English
Friday
IntermediateJiu Jitsu6 months of trainingSam Quinn
Jiu JitsuKidsages 4–7Vanessa English
Jiu JitsuHarvey
Jiu JitsuVanessa English
Saturday
Jiu JitsuMembers onlyRyan Bradley
IntermediateJiu Jitsu6 months of trainingMembers onlyVanessa English
Sunday
IntermediateJiu Jitsu6 months of trainingMembers onlySam Quinn
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
- Website
- https://escapologybjj.com
- @escapologybjj
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.
Gyms near Escapology BJJ
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Cambridge MMAUnmanaged listing3.5 km away · Victory Dojo, 253 Barnwell Road, Cambridge, Cambs, CB5 8SL, GBJiu Jitsu · MMA
Axis Jiu JitsuUnmanaged listing4.3 km away · 115 Cambridge Road, Norman Industrial Estate, Milton, Cambridge, CB24 6AT, United KingdomJiu Jitsu
Ely DojoUnmanaged listing23 km away · 16-18 Broad Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4AH, UKJiu Jitsu · Judo
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