Start MMA the right way
This six-week Beginners MMA Course in Stoke-on-Trent runs every Wednesday from 4 November to 9 December 2026. Choose the lunchtime course from 12:00–1:00 pm or the evening course from 8:00–9:00 pm. Both options are designed for complete beginners aged 16 and over. You do not need previous martial arts experience or a high level of fitness. Members of any gym are welcome.
Coach Ross Pointon will take you through the foundations step by step in a friendly, disciplined and supportive environment. The course is your introduction to mixed martial arts and a clear pathway into the full Gladiator MMA training programme.
What you will learn
- MMA stance, movement, balance and distance
- Boxing, kickboxing and safe striking fundamentals
- Wrestling entries, takedowns and cage work
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submissions and ground control
- Safe partner drills, conditioning and confidence
- How the different areas of MMA work together
Safe, controlled coaching
Training begins with a gym orientation, basic movement and safe partner work. Contact is controlled according to experience. You will not be expected to spar before you are ready. Safety, hygiene and respect come first.
Book your place
The full six-week course costs £60. Payment must be made upfront so we can confirm numbers before the course begins. Please provide the participant’s name, age, telephone number and email address when booking, and choose either the 12:00–1:00 pm lunchtime course or the 8:00–9:00 pm evening course.
Register, Sign the Waiver and Pay £60
Places are confirmed after payment. When all paid places are taken, the course will be marked FULL.
£10 Trial or Guest Session
Not ready to choose a membership yet? Train for £10 per session and attend as many trial sessions as you need before joining. This option is also available to visitors from out of town and people who normally train at another gym. Everyone must register as a £10 trial or guest member through Simply Collect, complete and sign the waiver, and pay before attending. No walk-ins. Trial sessions do not reserve a place on the six-week course.
Continue your Gladiator journey
After the course, you can continue with unlimited adult training. Membership is £70 per month with a 12-month commitment, or £85 per month on a rolling membership.
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