BLACK SPIDER ACADEMY
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· N° 01 / BRADFORD

Sambo.
Taught by a champion.

Black Spider Academy brings Sambo — the Russian art that fuses judo, wrestling, striking and ju-jitsu — to Bradford. Founded and led by Yannick Nnouka, two-time African Sambo Champion and 3rd Dan Black Belt in Judo. Open to all ages, all levels. First session free.

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  • 2× African Sambo Champion
  • 3rd Dan Black Belt — Judo
  • BD5 Bradford BD5 0EA
· CHAMPION'S RECORD
Yannick Nnouka, founder and head coach, in front of the Black Spider Academy logo wall
01 Yannick Nnouka — Founder & Head Coach
· N° 02 — WHAT IS SAMBO

A Russian art.
Built for every body.

Black is power, mystery, authority. The spider — patient, creative, intuitive. Together they name what we teach: a discipline that asks for your full attention and rewards it for life.

We brought a different kind of martial art to the UK — Sambo. It groups four arts into one sport: judo, wrestling, striking and ju-jitsu. Equipment protects you head to toe, so the floor is open to every age, every body, every starting point.

Sambo teaches you to defend yourself without weapons. Along the way it builds confidence, conditioning, creativity and clearer mental health. That's the work.

01

Self-defence

Without weapons. Real situations, real responses.

02

Conditioning

Strength, mobility, gas tank. Built on the mat, not in mirrors.

03

Mental health

Focus. Confidence. The discipline of showing up.

04

All ages

Kids, adults, complete beginners, competitors. Same room, different lanes.

· N° 03 — THE COACH
Yannick coaching a student
03 In session

Founder & Head Coach

Yannick
Nnouka

Highly accomplished martial artist with impeccable wrestling, deep expertise in Sambo and Judo, and championships across Africa and the UK. Yannick trains athletes at every level — and mentors aspiring martial artists out of the academy in Bradford.

· CHAMPIONSHIP RECORD
  • 01 2× African Sambo Champion (2017, 2018)
  • 02 2× British Sambo Sport & Combat Champion
  • 03 Black Belt — Sambo
  • 04 3rd Dan Black Belt — Judo
  • 05 L3 British Sambo Coach
  • 06 L2 British Judo Coach
  • 07 Side Mat Judo Coach
  • 08 Experienced MMA Fighter & Coach
· N° 04 — DISCIPLINES

Eight ways to train.

One academy, one head coach, eight programmes. Walk in for one — most stay for several.

  1. 01

    Sambo

    Signature

    The Russian art that fuses judo, wrestling, striking and ju-jitsu. Our home discipline.

  2. 02

    Judo

    Throws, control, ground transitions. Coached at 3rd Dan / L2 British Judo level.

  3. 03

    Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    Gi

    Positional chess on the ground. Submissions, escapes, sweeps — patient and technical.

  4. 04

    No-Gi

    Friction-light grappling. Faster pace, scrambles, modern submission game.

  5. 05

    Wrestling

    Takedowns, top control, conditioning. The base under everything else.

  6. 06

    Striking

    Boxing and kickboxing fundamentals. Distance, defence, combinations.

  7. 07

    MMA

    Where it all meets. Stand-up, clinch, ground — coached by an experienced fighter.

  8. 08

    Kids

    Ages 5+

    Discipline and play. Confidence, focus, real martial-arts technique. Safe, supervised.

· N° 05 — TIMETABLE

Open seven days.

Drop in for any class on the schedule. Your first session is on us — turn up, train, decide.

Day Hours Block
01 Mon 9:00 – 22:00 Full programme
02 Tue 9:00 – 22:00 Full programme
03 Wed 9:00 – 22:00 Full programme
04 Thu 9:00 – 22:00 Full programme
05 Fri 9:00 – 22:00 Full programme
06 Sat 8:00 – 15:00 Weekend block
07 Sun 8:00 – 15:00 Weekend block
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· N° 06 — MEMBERSHIPS

Six tiers. One academy.

Pick by how often you'll be on the mat. Move up any time. First session is free — no membership required to try.

01

Basic

1 class / week

A weekly anchor. Get on the mat, build the habit.

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02

Standard

2 classes / week

The starting groove. Two reps a week, real progress.

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03

Bronze

3 classes / week

Where technique starts to lock in.

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04

Silver

4 classes / week

Serious commitment. Cross-train across disciplines.

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05

Gold

6 classes / week

Athlete pace. Sambo + supporting arts every week.

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Most flexible 06

Ultimate

Unlimited

Train every session you can attend. All disciplines.

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Memberships are non-refundable. Pricing on request — message us for current rates.

· N° 07 — IN THE ROOM
Two adults grappling during class
· VISIT

Adelaide Street,
Bradford.

Walk in, watch a class, get on the mat. Best way to know an academy is to feel the room.

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· N° 08 — JOIN THE ACADEMY

First session
free.

Walk in, train, decide. No contract for your trial. SMS the academy on 07930 991844 or email blackspideracademy@gmail.com to book.

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