Coaches
Naveed Mohammed
Naveed Mohammed – Level 2 Judo Instructor
Naveed Mohammed is a highly respected British Judo Association (BJA) Level 2 Judo Instructor with many years of martial arts experience. He has dedicated his time to developing athletes of all ages, from complete beginners to advanced competitors, with a strong emphasis on technical excellence, discipline, and respect.
As a high-level fighter, Naveed has extensive experience in Judo, Combat Sambo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), and Wrestling, giving him a well-rounded understanding of both traditional and modern grappling systems. His competitive background allows him to teach techniques that are not only technically correct but also highly effective in real competition and self-defence situations.
At Black Spider Academy, Naveed plays a key role in coaching junior and adult students, helping them build confidence, physical fitness, and mental resilience. His patient and professional coaching style creates a positive learning environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.
Naveed is passionate about developing the next generation of martial artists through structured coaching, high technical standards, and a commitment to safe training practices. Whether preparing students for gradings, competitions, or personal development, he is dedicated to helping each individual achieve success on and off the mat.
Qualifications
British Judo Association (BJA) Level 2 Judo Instructor
Experienced competitor in Judo and Combat Sambo
Extensive knowledge of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Wrestling
Specialist in throws, groundwork (Ne-waza), takedowns, and competition preparation
Dedicated to athlete development, safeguarding, and excellence in coaching
Paul fouda
Paul Fouda – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Combat Sambo Coach
Paul Fouda is an accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Coach and Combat Sambo Coach, recognised for his high-level competitive experience, technical expertise, and commitment to developing athletes to their full potential. With years of dedicated training and competition, Paul has built a reputation as a dynamic grappler and an outstanding martial arts instructor.
As a high-level competitor, Paul has competed across multiple grappling disciplines, demonstrating exceptional skills in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Combat Sambo, Wrestling, and submission grappling. His experience on the competition circuit has equipped him with a deep understanding of modern grappling strategies, takedowns, submissions, positional control, and combat applications.
Paul's coaching philosophy combines technical precision, intelligent training methods, and mental resilience. He believes that success is built through discipline, consistency, and attention to detail. Whether coaching beginners or preparing experienced athletes for national and international competition, he delivers structured, high-performance training tailored to every individual's goals.
At Black Spider Academy, Paul is dedicated to producing technically skilled, confident, and disciplined martial artists. His sessions focus on developing effective takedowns, dominant positional control, submission systems, and practical combat skills while maintaining the highest standards of safety, respect, and sportsmanship.
Known for his professionalism, passion, and ability to inspire others, Paul continues to be an invaluable member of the coaching team, helping athletes achieve excellence both on and off the mats.
Areas of Expertise
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Coaching
Combat Sambo Coaching
High-Level Grappling Competition
Submission Grappling & Ground Fighting
Wrestling & Takedown Development
Competition Preparation & Athlete Development
Self-Defence and Combat Applications
Technical and Tactical Performance Coaching
"Success is built through discipline, technical excellence, and the courage to keep improving every day."
