Tim Radcliffe is a third degree BJJ black belt under Ricardo Da Silva, Nova Forca’s UK head instructor. Tim has trained with Ricardo since his first day on the mats learning all of his BJJ from Ricardo and the Nova Forca gym. Tim also holds a professional MMA record of 14-4 in an eight year career fighting in promotions across Europe, Including UCMMA and BAMMA. Tim is a former two time UCMMA Lightweight champion, former WFC Lightweight title holder and Fusion Fighting Championship Lightweight champion.

Tim's relaxed and friendly manner complements his excellent technical skills and professional fight experience to make him a very effective instructor.

James Purvis is a purple belt under Tim Radcliffe and an long time member of the Black Badger community.

James leads our fundamentals class and is passionate about welcoming new members to the gym. His key skill is making sure that everyone has the foundations of BJJ that will help them get the most out of every training session.

ROB RADFORD

Instructor

Rob's journey began in the Royal Marine Commandos, where he served for 6 years, operating alongside the Marines across the globe. This experience instilled in him the values of discipline, perseverance, and a strong work ethic that he carries into his teaching today.

In 2007, Rob embarked on his BJJ journey under the guidance of Professor Ricardo Da Silva at Nova Força. It was during this time that he first crossed paths with Tim, forging a friendship that has endured over the years. In 2022, Rob was awarded his Black Belt by Ricardo.

Rob's commitment to continuous growth and development has led him to frequently visit and train in Brazil, immersing himself within the home of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This firsthand experience and exposure to different training methods further enrich his teaching style, ensuring that our members receive the highest quality instruction.