Real Combat System Blackbelts

The Real Combat System – Tony Somers  & Matthew Evans – 5th Dan BCA Instructors will help you develop a strong and unbreakable will, overcoming your fears

John Awesome Anderson (2nd Dan) is the man who mentored the legendary Geoff Thompson during his days as a doorman in Coventry. He has trained and worked in the reality arena for many years. He now teaches self defence and helps to grade students in the Real Combat System.


Steve Deehan (2nd Dan) first came onto the scene many years ago during the days of Geoff Thompson’s “Animal Days”, he is a veteran student of Justin Gray, Matty Evans and Tony Somers. He now teaches regular classes and one to one lessons. His toughness is only matched by his humility.


Aaron Clamp (1st Dan) has trained in Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Ground n Pound and Submission Wrestling. He teaches MMA at the Red Corner Gym on Wednesdays and Fridays, and at the Capitol Gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays. He is part of the Capitol Punishment MMA Team, with currently 9 active fighters.


Mark Chambers – Edge MMA (1st Dan) has been practising the Real Combat System for about 15 years. Mark has trained in Judo and Jui Jitsu. He moved from Coventry to Birmingham 10 years ago spreading the word of Real Combat. He has a small private Dojo where he teaches classes and 1to1′s. Very soon he will be holding classes in FIGHTDEN, a fully equipped gym, with Cage and Mats. Mark is a pro cage fighter and runs the Egde MMA fight team, including other pros, semi pros and amateurs. Click here for more info: http://vimeo.com/15001368


Clare Malone (1st Dan) is the first female Black Belt in the Real Combat System. She has trained in Boxing, Grappling and MMA for 8 years. Clare’s femininity, humility and charm make her very approachable. However, she is deceptively tough and has a great knowledge of self protection.


Andre Yerou (1st Dan) is a full time Personal Trainer. He has trained in Judo, Kickboxing and Grappling with Matty Evans. Andres main strength is stand up striking, and he has trained many champions; from Amateur Boxing National Champions to World Champion Cage Fighter Barrington Patterson. Andre is MMA Coach of the Capitol Punishment MMA Team along with Aaron Clamp and teaches on Tuesdays and Thurdays at the Capitol Gym.


Sean Flynn (1st Dan) is an all around nice guy and a very accomplished self protection instructor who runs his own classes in Coventry.


Dave Roberts (1st Dan) has trained and fought in boxing, kickboxing, BJJ. He is currently training to compete in BJJ and MMA. Dave is available for one to one or group sessions, in self protection or any of the above styles. He will be starting his own self protection classes in the near future.