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Barnet Combat Academy

Barnet Combat Academy is a well-established martial arts gym in North London, founded in 2012 and proudly sponsored by FightShop Direct. With over 140 five-star Google reviews and a rating of 4.9 stars, BCA has built a reputation for technical excellence and a welcoming family atmosphere. The gym offers comprehensive training in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (both Gi and No-Gi), MMA, Boxing, and Strength & Conditioning programs for juniors, adults, and beginners through to seasoned fighters.

The gym's philosophy centers on two key principles: exceptional attention to technical detail in beginner classes, and maintaining a fun, friendly atmosphere where training is both serious and enjoyable. BCA boasts a fully equipped, refurbished facility containing a boxing ring, punch bags, kettlebells, and a complete array of training equipment. The club operates with a flexible, competitive pricing structure with no fixed terms, tie-ins, or hidden fees - members can attend any class in any discipline and can stop, start, pause, or switch payment methods whenever they wish.

The coaching team is led by Head Coach Shahab "Shabba" Uddin, who brings over two decades of Muay Thai experience and has trained extensively in Thailand at renowned camps including WMC Samui and Bang Tao Phuket. The BJJ program is headed by Black Belt Ricardo "Ricky" Cidra, a British NoGi champion and active competitor who holds multiple medals in Gi competition. Additional instructors include MMA coaches Elias "Juice Boy" Abreu and Andrew "Manchild" Herrmann (both active fighters), Darren "Daz" Jones (founder of Force MMA with over a decade of coaching experience), Muay Thai coaches Lee "Right Hand" Wrighton and Eric "Backstreet" Goudie, and Strength & Conditioning specialist Tanya "Killer" Kailides (BSc Honours in Human Biology from Loughborough, professional S&C coach and weightlifting competitor). All kids class instructors hold Enhanced DBS certificates, ensuring a safe training environment for young students.

Head Instructor

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Shahab Uddin

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Hours
monday 9:45 AM - 9:00 PM
tuesday 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
wednesday 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
thursday 9:45 AM - 9:30 PM
friday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
saturday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
sunday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Facilities

Mats
Boxing ring
Heavy bags
Punch bags
Shin guards
Boxing gloves
Kettlebells
Weights
Changing rooms

Sports Offered

BJJ
Nogi
Muay Thai
MMA
Boxing
Strength Conditioning

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