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COACHES

Neto Nunes
Head Coach, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Neto is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt 4th degree, under Henrique Lima. Born in Brazil, Neto has been living and training BJJ in London for the past 15 years. Neto is Head Coach of the Academy and is the driving force behind our methodology and class structure. 

Representing Checkmat, one of the biggest and most successful teams in BJJ, he brings over 20 years competition and teaching experience to the Academy and is widely known for his passionate coaching style. Neto is a dedicated father of two and co-owns The Academy as part of a dynamic Husband and Wife Team. 

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Matt Sinski

Coach Matt leads our Muay Thai competition squad. A true allrounder with Muay Thai and Professional MMA fights under his belt as well as a Brown Belt in BJJ he will analyse your game and give you a strategy to push you to the next level.

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Samy Frahat

If you need more gas in your tank, hardcore Algerian training with a Samy Special is the way to get it. 

Former African Heavyweight Muay Thai Champion, Samy is a huge presence on the mat and has decades of fighting experience to bring you to your best. 

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Wali Abdullah

One of London's top grapplers, Coach Wali is a renowned Wrestling Coach and formidable BJJ competitor. 

Wali leads our Wrestling program as well  teaching fast paced BJJ No Gi and BJJ Kids classes. 

Mike Ekundayo

Mike 'Airlines' Ekundayo,  is a BJJ Black Belt with years spent honing his skills in the cage, Mike has the experience and knowledge and develop your MMA game. The ultimate motivator, Mike is available for 1-2-2 teaching for all levels.

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Stu Cole

A skilled boxer and motivational Coach, Stu's years of professional personal training experience allows him to deliver stimulating classes and high quality padwork sessions to his 1-2-1 clients. 

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Jay Mascall

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Rui Raposo

Coach Rui is a home grown Brown Belt under Neto Nunes. A formidable competitor, Rui is a also a talented teacher and leads our 06:30am BJJ classes. Rui is a friend to everyone on the mat, and is available for expert      1-2-1 coaching for competitors. 

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Ivo Mendes

Ivo Mendes is a PT  and S&C Coach with over 20 years experience. A GFA Blue belt, he understands how to help our members build and utilise their strength and power with expert S&C programs and Kettlebell workouts focussed on martial arts movements.

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Shara Saeed

Shara is bursting with natural athleticism and energy and is truly passionate about health and wellbeing. A qualified PT and Yoga Coach, if you need to transform your body and lifestyle, start with her yoga and HIIT classes,

1-2-1 COACHING

The majority of our Professional coaches are available for 1-2-1 and private small group sessions here at The Academy in our dedicated upstairs training space. 

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Whether you are a beginner looking to develop a foundation knowledge before joining group classes, someone who is a bit rusty and is looking to gain confidence before returning to the sport or an advanced student looking to work on specific details to improve your game, our coaches have the experience and expertise to develop a unique and tailored plan for your needs. 

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If you would like to enquire about single sessions or block bookings with any of our coaches, please email us using the buttons below with some brief details about your goals, experience level and availability and our reception team will work with you to arrange a time slot. 

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Whether you are a GFA member or not, before your first session, you'll need to stop by in reception to sign our 1-2-1 training T&C's and our waiver.

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