Fight with your heart.
Stay focused.
A real combat academy in Bradford. Sambo, Judo, BJJ, Wrestling, Striking and MMA — coached by African Sambo Champion Yannick Nnouka.
- 8 Disciplines under one roof
- 2× African Sambo Champion head coach
- 5—12 Kids classes welcomed
We brought a different martial art to the UK.
Black is power, fear, mystery, strength, authority. The spider — patience, creativity, intuition. Black Spider is the name of our sambo academy in Bradford.
Sambo is a Russian martial art that brings judo, wrestling, striking and ju-jitsu into one sport. It teaches you how to defend yourself without weapons. It builds confidence, fitness, creativity and mental health.
The sambo equipment protects you head to toe. The sport suits every age. We coach the work, you bring up the heart.
FOUNDER & HEAD COACH
Yannick Nnouka
African Sambo Champion · Judo Black Belt · Founder of Black Spider Academy.
A highly accomplished martial artist with impeccable wrestling skills and deep expertise in Sambo and Judo. Multiple championships across Africa and the UK. Trains athletes at every level — from first-day beginners to competitors — and mentors aspiring martial artists at the academy in Bradford.
- 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
Eight ways to train.
One academy, one mat, eight disciplines. Walk in for sambo, leave with a fight game. Mix what suits you.
- 01
Sambo
Our signature. Russian combat art that fuses judo, wrestling, striking and ju-jitsu into one sport. Safe, head-to-toe equipment, suits all ages.
- 02
Judo
Throws, takedowns, ground control. Trained under a 3rd Dan black belt. Discipline first, force second.
- 03
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Position before submission. Gi grappling, leverage and patience. Open to every level.
- 04
No-Gi
Submission grappling without the gi. Faster, slipperier, closer to MMA tempo.
- 05
Wrestling
Stand-up control, takedowns, scrambles. The base layer underneath every fight skill.
- 06
Striking
Boxing fundamentals, kicks, knees. Stance, footwork, defence — built before power.
- 07
MMA
All ranges in one room. Grappling, striking, and the transitions between them — coached by an experienced MMA fighter.
- 08
Kids
Structured classes for kids. Confidence, fitness, focus and respect — taught through real martial arts, not games.
Open seven days. Most evenings late.
Class schedule rotates by discipline. Message the academy for the current weekly grid — we'll book you onto a session that fits.
- Mon 9:00 — 22:00 WEEKDAY
- Tue 9:00 — 22:00 WEEKDAY
- Wed 9:00 — 22:00 WEEKDAY
- Thu 9:00 — 22:00 WEEKDAY
- Fri 9:00 — 22:00 WEEKDAY
- Sat 8:00 — 15:00 WEEKEND
- Sun 8:00 — 15:00 WEEKEND
Pick your weight class.
Six tiers. From one class a week to unlimited training. First session is always free — try it before you commit. Memberships are non-refundable.
Adelaide Street, Bradford.
ADDRESS
Adelaide Street
Bradford, BD5 0EA
United Kingdom
HOURS
Mon — Fri · 9:00 — 22:00
Sat — Sun · 8:00 — 15:00
PHONE (SMS)
// READY WHEN YOU ARE
First session — free.
Walk in, train, decide. No contract on day one. Bring trainers and water — we'll handle the rest.