Take a look inside the Beginners’ BJJ Intensive and discover exactly what’s included.
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How the Beginners’ BJJ Intensive works
One of the most common questions we’ve been asked about the Beginners’ BJJ Intensive goes something like:
“How does the Beginners’ BJJ Intensive work?”
That’s a really important question because, on the face of it, it might seem crazy that you can get a beginner into your main classes and able to learn after as little as three hours of teaching.
However, it is totally possible because the course follows a specific layered structure that continually reinforces the previous lessons and concepts.
Rather than try and explain the structure, check out this short video in which we share some of the secret sauce behind the beginners intensive.
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Why the Beginners’ BJJ Intensive
I remember looking at our class attendance for the coming week and just feeling dejected. Sounds weird to say that you feel dejected because every class was almost 100% full, but it’s the truth.
We had a tonne of people wanting to start BJJ and no way to get them going.
As moving to a mega facility and as was running a full beginners programme were out of the question, so Chels and I decided to try short, intensive course.
The results were staggering… check out the video to see what happened and why a beginners’ intensive might be the answer to your prayers:
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Chels’ Favourite Way To Set Up The Leg Drag
Spider Guard can be an incredibly tricky guard to pass. After all, your opponent is using their legs against your arms, which is a bit of an unfair battle. The spider guard grips can make it very difficult for you to close the distance or and maintain your posture.
Thankfully, the leg drag can solve a lot of the problems the spider guard causes.
In the video below, Chelsea demonstrates how we can use the leg drag to address the problems presented by the spider guard.
On Sunday 29th July 2018, Tom and Chelsea will be teaching a Leg Drag seminar at their academy in Cambridge. They will be covering everything you need to know to add the leg drag to your game including the controls, entries, and finishes.
On top of the 3-hour seminar, you will also get a recording of the session so you can review the material whenever you like. To secure your space at Leg Drag Seminar click the link below:
About Chelsea Leah
In this post, we’ll give you a brief insight into Chelsea Leah, her history, and her career in the BJJ world.
Chelsea Leah’s Jiu Jitsu journey is a truly remarkable one. It has spanned the globe, and she has forged a reputation for being an incredibly technical BJJ player.
Chelsea started Jiu Jitsu at the tender age of 12 years old. However, unlike today where most academies have dedicated kids programmes, Chelsea had to go straight into the adult’s classes. Despite these obstacles and her much larger training partners continually trying to sit on her head, she quickly advanced through the belts. At 16 years old, Chelsea earned her Blue Belt, and shortly after that, went on to win the adult division of the Pan Ams.
Fast forward to 2014, after many years, traveling the globe, teaching, and training with some of the worlds best BJJ players, Chelsea won the IBJJF World Championships as a Brown Belt. What makes this achievement more incredible is that she submitted all her opponents on route to the gold. After this fantastic performance, Chelsea received her Black Belt on the podium from Andre Galvao.
Shortly after receiving her Black Belt, Chelsea moved to Newport Beach to train with the Mendes Brothers, and learn their style of Jiu Jitsu. The Bros quickly realised her skill as both a competitor and an instructor and asked her to teach at their academy, the Art of Jiu Jitsu. Chelsea gladly accepted their offer and taught at AOJ for the next three years.
As an athlete, Chelsea is considered one of the best female competitors on the planet. She has medalled at just about every major competition out there and has fought on professional Jiu Jitsu events such as Metamoris and the 5 Super League.
On top of being a high-level BJJ competitor, Chelsea regularly teaches seminars around the U.S. and Europe. She is highly regarded for her technical knowledge and easy to follow teaching style.
Chelsea and Tom have taught a number of tandem seminars, and attendees regularly comment on the quality of instruction and depth of insight received during their seminars. This type of quality instruction has been built into the Escapology BJJ curriculum from the beginning.
Tom and Chelsea got in October of 2017, and had a beautiful daughter in 2019. Jiu Jitsu and parenting takes up a huge amount of their time, but when they are not training or teaching, they travel and have adventures with their dog, Kimura.
Find Chelsea on Social Media
⇒Instagram: @chelesa__leah
⇒Facebook: @leaahhbjj