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Masterclass

The Lazy Dog // Masterclass

There are some BJJ players out there that have incredibly frustrating guards to pass. No matter what you do they always seem to tie you up and stifle your pass attempts. 

Back in my AOJ days I spent countless hours, trying battle these types of opponents, trying every type of pass I could think of to get around there legs. On many occasions, I would just end frustrated, tired, and getting swept. 

But I didn’t start seeing passing success until I did less – a lot less. 

I was training with a particularly tough guard player, and getting frustrated as usual. In a last ditch attempt to escape his guard hell, I attempted the crazy dog pass. However, it went wrong and I ended up in an very loose passing position. 

As I sat there trying to figure out what to do next, I realised my opponent couldn’t doing anything offensive, his only option was to frame and try to recover. 

In that moment, the Lazy Dog was born. It became my go to way to frustrate annoying guard players and slow things down and even submit them if they get sloppy.

On Sunday 6th April at 10 AM, Tom Barlow will be sharing my whole Lazy Dog passing game.

In this masterclass, you’ll learn everything you need to add the Lazy Dog to your game, including:

  • Use the Lazy Dog to control and shut down your opponents guard
  • The ultra simple setups anyone can do – it lazy after all.
  • How to counter the most common defences
  • Some brutal submissions that come straight off the pass.

And much more. Whether you’re a speed passer or love the pressure passing game, the Lazy Dog can be incredibly useful addition to your game. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn one of the most over-powered passing systems in BJJ.

Here’s the best part… you can “Pay What You Want” to attend the seminar. Want to invest £100? Awesome! Only have £1? No worries? It’s entirely up to you. Just change the amount before you complete your registration.

To register your space, click the link below now.

BOOK YOUR SPACE NOW!

(White Gi’s only uniform policy applies. Limited spaces available.)

Filed Under: Academy, Seminar Tagged With: BJJ, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Escapology BJJ, Guard Passing, Lazy Dog Pass, Masterclass, Seminar

The Bear Trap // Masterclass

If you’ve never heard of the Bear Trap, you’re missing out on a world of fun. It’s based on the simple calf crush. However, its simplicity hides how versatile and vicious it can be as it allows you so many other opportunities than just a submission.

On Sunday 16th March at 10 AM, Tom Barlow will be sharing the Bear Trap game he’s been developing for a long time.

In this masterclass will be in the Gi (the No Gi variations will also be discussed), you’ll learn everything you need to add the Bear Trap to your game, including:

  • Use the Bear Trap to control and shut down your opponents movement
  • Pass, sweep or take the back with ease.
  • How to set it up from top or bottom and seamless connect bear trap to bear trap.
  • Lock in brutal submissions your opponents won’t see coming and ones they do, but can’t do anything about.

Whether you’re a guard passer, a scrambler, or a submission hunter, adding the Bear Trap to your arsenal will level up your game. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn one of the most underrated yet powerful systems in BJJ.

Here’s the best part… you can “Pay What You Want” to attend the seminar. Want to invest £100? Awesome! Only have £1? No worries? It’s entirely up to you. Just change the amount before you complete your registration.

To register your space, click the link below now.

REGISTER NOW!

(White Gi’s only uniform policy applies. Limited spaces available.)

Filed Under: Academy, Seminar Tagged With: Bear Trap, BJJ, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Leg Locks, Masterclass

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.)

Filed Under: Academy, Instructors, Seminar Tagged With: Cambridge, Escapology BJJ, Masterclass, Open Mat, Seminar

Everyday I’m Wrasslin’ Part 1 // Masterclass

If you want to have good Jiu Jitsu, you have to have a good understanding of takedowns.

A well timed takedown, can change the course of a match or score vital points when needed. There are countless examples where a takedown has been the key to victory for an athlete. 

Takedowns aren’t just useful when you’re standing – they’re critical in your sweeping game, too. After all, a sweep is just a takedown that starts in guard. 

To help you develop your takedown game Escapology BJJ’s head coach will be teaching a masterclass on 28th September covering part of his wrestling game.

This is a game Tom has be developing for a long time, which he’s used to great effect at the high-levels of BJJ.

During the Everyday I’m Wrasslin’ master class Tom will be sharing the gripping strategies, takedowns, and transitions you need to know to add some wrestling to your BJJ arsenal.

Best of all, you can “Pay What You Want” to attend the seminar. Want to invest £100? Awesome! Only have £1? No worries? It’s entirely up to you. Just change the amount before you complete your registration. All entry fees will go towards the creation of Escapology 2.0.

To register your space, click the link below now.

REGISTER NOW!

(No Gis uniform policy applies. Only 30 spaces available.)

Filed Under: Academy, Seminar Tagged With: BJJ, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Masterclass, No Gi, Seminar, takedowns, Wrestling

The Underhook De La Riva // Masterclass

There is no worse feeling in BJJ than that second before you know your guard is about to get passed, and knowing there’s nothing you can do about it.

You’re trapped, twisting, and hanging on for dear life then and bam—your guard’s passed like a hot knife through butter.

But imagine stopping those pesky guard passes dead in their tracks. Better yet, picture turning the tables using their attacks to take their back.

Sounds like a dream, huh? Well, it’s totally doable.

Enter the Underhook De La Riva guard.

Unlike the regular De La Riva, it almost completely shuts down your partner’s passing options. They’re left with a series of bad choices that lead to their backs getting taken or a submission.

It’s the secret sauce to defending like a champ and flipping to offence in the blink of an eye.

And you can learn it all at our next Masterclass on Saturday 29th June at 12:30PM…

During the Underhook De La Riva masterclass, Escapology BJJ head instructor Tom Barlow will be teaching the key controls, sweeps, and submissions, that will make your guard a web of destruction.

Best of all, you can “Pay What You Want” to attend the seminar. Want to invest £100? Awesome! Only have £1? No worries? It’s entirely up to you. Just change the amount before you complete your registration. All entry fees will go towards the creation of Escapology 2.0.

To register your space, click the link below now.

REGISTER NOW!

(White Gis only. Only 30 spaces available.)

Filed Under: Academy, Seminar Tagged With: BJJ, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Concepts, Gi, Masterclass, Seminar

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