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Jozef Chen Seminar

On Sunday 16th February 2025, Escapology BJJ will be holding a seminar with grappling phenom Jozef Chen.

In case you never heard of Jozef Chen, his rise up the BJJ and submission grappling ranks is nothing short of incredible. Despite only having trained Jiu Jitsu for a relatively small amount of time, Jozef has established himself as one of the top grapplers on the planet.

Chen’s breakout moment came in 2023 at the ADDC European Trials, where he showcased his skills by defeating a lineup of world-class competitors including Oliver Taza and Tommy Langaker in a single day.

Check out the video below to see the highlights of that run at the ADCC European trials.

The seminar will take place at 10AM at Escapology BJJ’s new location in centre of Cambridge, U.K. and is open to anyone of any level. The is cost £50 for Escapology BJJ students and affiliates and £65 for non-members.

Members

Admission to Jozef’s seminar.

£50

Non Members

Admission to Jozef’s seminar.

£65

(Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the seminar.)

Creating Escapology 2.0 – Episode #5

A little over two months ago, we set out on an ambitious journey to transform an old hall into our brand-new Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy. Fast forward and we’re open and we couldn’t be prouder of the incredible space we’ve created!

Want to see how it all came together? Check out the video below for a full tour of the academy. You’ll get a peek at:

  • Our cozy new café: Almost ready to go with meals from our talented student-run business, Two Chefs, plus a proper coffee setup for post-training fuel.
  • Two incredible mat spaces: Mat one is massive, and perfect for our main classes. Mat two is more intimate and ideal for our beginners sessions and smaller classes. Both mats are fully padded, well lit, and have heating!
  • The multifunctional hangout area: Perfect for parents, kids, and anyone looking to chill after a hard training session. Bistro-style vibes included.
  • Our revamped locker rooms: Thoughtful touches like makeup stations, hooks that pull out (they’re cooler than they sound, we promise), and plenty of warmth to keep you comfortable.

The energy is already awesome, but we’re just getting started. Whether you’ve been following our journey or are just jumping in, you check out this behind-the-scenes look at our academy’s transformation.

Hit play and join us for the big reveal—we can’t wait to share this moment with you!

Looking to start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes in Cambridge? Click the link below and learn more about how our classes will benefit you to get your FREE Trial:

GET YOUR FREE TRIAL

Creating Escapology 2.0 – Episode #4

Picture this – we were all set to turn our BJJ academy into the ultimate Jiu Jitsu haven in the country, complete with a speakeasy-style coffee shop in the basement. Cool, right? Yeah, we thought so too—until a health and safety expert walked in, took one look, and said, “Nope. That’s not going to work. People might actually die.”

Cue the chaos. Our dream setup got flipped on its head, and we had to get creative. Fast forward to now, and we’ve reworked everything. The coffee shop? It’s found a new, cozy spot. The mat space? Prepped and ready for action. The vibe? Still top-tier, just with fewer death traps.

Check out the video below to watch episode #4 of Creating Escapology 2.0 to see how we’re getting on with the build out and how our plans have had to change.

Looking to start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes in Cambridge? Click the link below and learn more about how our classes will benefit you to get your FREE Trial:

GET YOUR FREE TRIAL

Creating Escapology 2.0 – Episode #3

Creating Escapology 2.0 is a behind the scenes look at the journey Tom & Chelsea have been on from arriving in Cambridge in 2017.

From starting with nothing to building one of the most successful schools in the area to building out their new location, it’s been an incredible ride and it’s only going to get better.

Watch episode #3 Tom and Chelsea talk about the location of the new gym and why it’s was one of the deciding factors in their decision to move.

You can check out episode one now below:

Looking to start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes in Cambridge? Click the link below and learn more about how our classes will benefit you to get your FREE Trial:

GET YOUR FREE TRIAL

Launch Weekend

You know what’s better than regular Jiu Jitsu? Jiu Jitsu with a party atmosphere.

And that’s exactly what we’re doing to break in our shiny new academy. Think of it like housewarming, but with rolling and seminars.

We’ve lined up a killer weekend of seminars and open mats featuring our awesome instructors from December 5th to 8th. Here’s what’s happening:

Thursday 5th December
6:00-7:30pm – Tom and Chels (No Gi)
7::30-9:00pm – Ciaran (Gi)

Friday 6th December
6:00-7:30pm – Sam (Gi)
7:30-9:00pm – Sam (No Gi)

Saturday 7th December
10:00-11:30am – Vanessa (Gi)
11:30-1:00pm – Kai (Mobility)

Sunday 8th December
10:00-1:00pm – Open Mat

The seminars are open to anyone who wants to celebrate with us. However, you need to book ahead. The mat is big, but it’s not infinite.

Ready to join the party? Click the button below to secure your spot:

SECURE YOUR SPOT

(White Gis only for Gi classes. Spats, shorts, and rash guards for No Gi.)