Adult MMA Fundamentals

Learn MMA From Day One

Learn striking, wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a beginner-friendly MMA programme designed specifically for adults with little or no previous experience.

📍 Mossley, Tameside

📅 Tuesdays 7:30pm & Thursdays 6pm

👊 Coached by Anthony Jeffery

🎯 Free Intro & Trial Class Available

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What Will You Learn In MMA?

Mixed Martial Arts combines striking, wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu into one complete combat sport.

In our Fundamentals programme you'll learn the same core skills used by MMA athletes worldwide, taught in a structured and beginner-friendly environment.

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Ever Wanted To Try MMA But Didn't Know Where To Start?

Many adults want to try MMA but worry that:

❌ They're too old

❌ They're not fit enough

❌ Everyone else will be experienced

❌ They'll get hurt

❌ They'll be thrown into sparring

At Evade Martial Arts, we've designed this programme specifically for beginners.

No experience required.

No pressure.

No egos.

Just structured coaching and steady progress.

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What You'll Gain From MMA Training

Learn Real MMA Skills

Learn striking, wrestling, takedowns and submissions from day one.

Get Fitter

Develop strength, conditioning, endurance and athleticism.

Build Confidence

Challenge yourself in a supportive environment.

Join A Great Community

Train alongside like-minded people all working towards similar goals.

Learn Self Defence

Develop practical skills and awareness while improving fitness.

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LOOKING FOR A HIGHER LEVEL OF MMA TRAINING?

MMA Intermediate & Advanced Programme

Already have experience in MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, Boxing, Kickboxing or Muay Thai?

Alongside our MMA Fundamentals programme, Evade Martial Arts also offers an MMA Intermediate & Advanced class for students looking to take their skills to the next level.

This programme is designed for martial artists who already possess a foundation in combat sports and want to develop a more complete MMA game.

Students will work on:

✓ Advanced striking for MMA

✓ Wrestling and chain takedowns

✓ Cage control and wall work

✓ Ground control and submissions

✓ MMA-specific sparring

✓ Fight strategy and tactical development

✓ Competition preparation

✓ Strength, conditioning and athletic development

Whether your goal is to improve your overall skill set, test yourself against higher-level training partners or ultimately step into the cage, our coaching team can help guide your development.

📅 MMA Intermediate & Advanced
Mondays 6pm-7pm, Tuesdays 6pm-pm, Wednesdays 6pm-7pm and Thursdays 6pm-7pm

👊 Coached by Anthony Jeffery, Tyler Derbyshire and Christian Knight

🎯 Free Intro & Trial Class Available

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Fundamentals & Competitive Pathways

Training Pathway

For those interested in competing, Evade Martial Arts provides a structured pathway from beginner through to competition level.

Students can progress through:

🥊 MMA Fundamentals

🥊 Intermediate & Advanced MMA Training

🥊 Controlled Sparring & Live Training

🥊 Competition Team Development

🥊 Amateur MMA Competition

🥊 Elite Amateur & Professional Development

Competition is never compulsory, but for those with aspirations of testing themselves, our coaching team can provide the technical, tactical and mental preparation required to perform at the highest level possible.

Whether you're taking your very first MMA class or pursuing long-term competition goals, Evade Martial Arts provides a complete pathway to help you achieve them.

Classes

No matter what your age, ability level or goal, we have the best Martial Arts class and program for you.

BEGINNER

MMA Fundamentals


INTERMEDIATE
MMA Intermediate & Advanced


COMPETITION TEAM
Fight Preparation


AMATEUR MMA
Novice Competition


ELITE AMATEUR / PROFESSIONAL
Advanced Athlete Development

Adult Tameside MMA Classes

Our Adult's Tameside MMA program for men and women aged 14 years and above has classes on the following days;

MMA Fundamentals

Tuesday 7.30pm - 8.30pm & Thursday 6pm - 7pm

MMA Intermediate/Advanced

Monday 6pm - 7pm, Tuesday 6pm - 7pm, Wednesday 7.15pm - 8.15pm and Thursday 6pm - 7pm

  • Little Ninjas

    Our Little Ninja’s Freestyle Karate is a specifically designed children’s martial arts program for young students aged 4 – 7 years old.  These 45-60 minute classes are dedicated to bringing out the best in each child taking part.

    Our expert instructors have a vast amount of experience working with children from this age range, and are well equipped to ensure every child feels successful and special in their own right.

  • Cadets

    The Cadet’s Freestyle Karate classes are part of a specifically designed Children’s Martial Arts Tameside program for children aged 8 – 13 years old.  These 45-60 minute classes are dedicated to bringing out the best in each child taking part.

    Our expert instructors have a vast amount of experience working with children from this age range, and are well equipped to ensure every child feels successful and special in their own right.

  • Teen Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    The Teen Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes are part of a specifically designed Children’s Martial Arts program for children aged 10 - 15 years old.  These 60 minute classes are dedicated to bringing out the best in each child taking part.

    Our expert instructors have a vast amount of experience working with children from this age range, and are well equipped to ensure every child feels successful and special in their own right.

  • Ladies Only Kickboxing

    The Ladies Only Kickboxing classes are part of a specifically designed Adult’s Martial Arts program for women aged 14 years and above.  These 60 minute classes are dedicated to bringing out the best in each student taking part.

    Our expert instructors have a vast amount of experience working with a wide range of ages, fitness levels and sporting ability.

  • Adults Boxing

    These classes are part of a specifically designed Adult’s Boxing program for students aged 14 years and above.  These 60-90 minute classes are dedicated to bringing out the best in each individual taking part.  

    Our expert instructors have a vast amount of experience working with a wide range of ages, fitness levels and sporting ability.

    As such they are well equipped to ensure every person taking part feels successful and works towards reaching whatever goals they have set for themselves.

  • A photo of Evade Martial Arts Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach Christian Knight demonstrating a BJJ position as part of the Evade Martial Arts Tameside and BJJ Tameside programs

    Adults Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    These classes are part of a specifically designed Adult’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program for students aged 14 years and above.  These 60-90 minute classes are dedicated to bringing out the best in each individual taking part.  

    Our expert instructors have a vast amount of experience working with a wide range of ages, fitness levels and sporting ability.

    As such they are well equipped to ensure every person taking part feels successful and works towards reaching whatever goals they have set for themselves.

  • A photo of Evade Martial Arts Kickboxing coach Emma McAnulty demonstrating a Kickboxing Kick as part of the Evade Martial Arts Tameside and Kickboxing Tameside programs

    Adults Kickboxing

    These classes are part of a specifically designed Adult’s Kickboxing program for students aged 14 years and above.  These 60-90 minute classes are dedicated to bringing out the best in each individual taking part.  

    Our expert instructors have a vast amount of experience working with a wide range of ages, fitness levels and sporting ability.

    As such they are well equipped to ensure every person taking part feels successful and works towards reaching whatever goals they have set for themselves.

  • Adults MMA

    These classes are part of a specifically designed Adult’s MMA program for students aged 14 years and above.  These 60-90 minute classes are dedicated to bringing out the best in each individual taking part.  

    Our expert instructors have a vast amount of experience working with a wide range of ages, fitness levels and sporting ability.

    As such they are well equipped to ensure every person taking part feels successful and works towards reaching whatever goals they have set for themselves.