Meet The Team

KELLY BUXTON

5th DAN BLACK BELT

CHIEF INSTRUCTOR


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Kelly is our Chief Instructor and owner of Evolution Martial Arts. Kelly began training at the age of 10 under the instruction of Dave Morris and had achieved her 1st Dan Black Belt in Shukokai Karate by the age of 14. Kelly is currently a 5th Dan Black Belt.

Kelly has competed all over the World and won hundreds of Regional and National Titles throughout her career, but her biggest achievement was becoming British, European and World Champion. Kelly returned to competing and was a part of the Ladies team that won a World Title in 2014, and more recently back at World Level winning a World Title for 3 consecutive years, and returning after Covid to win yet another World Title in 2022!

In 1997 Kelly worked as a stunt double for Uma Thurman in the Warner Bros film The Avengers.

I have 30 years experince in Shukokai karate, Freestyle Karate, Kickboxing and Traditional Kata and will push you to your limits to help you achieve your maximum potential.

Our club is in its 9th year now as Evolution Martial Arts, we have students that train for fitness, fun, self defence and for competition.

Whatever your reason for taking up Martial Arts we can help you!

 

HEATHER WHEAL

3rd DAN BLACK BELT

INSTRUCTOR


CHRIS GORDON
2nd DAN BLACK BELT
INSTRUCTOR

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MADISON BUXTON

1st DAN BLACKBELT

JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR

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Madison is 14 years old and has been involved in Martial Arts

for ten years. A 1st Dan Blackbelt who regularly competes at National and International level. Madison has won numerous titles (far too many to mention) but her most prestigious up to now is winning 3 x World Titles at the 2022 WKC World Championships in Dublin.  Although a young age Madison extremely experienced and is a great role model for our members, and a very popular member of our team. Madison is a very talented individual who is passing on her knowledge to or younger members via classes and 1-2-1 sessions!
To book 1-2-1 sessions please call 01457 855 105

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LEE PRICE

3rd DAN BLACKBELT

INSTRUCTOR


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Lee started training in martial arts aged 7 in 1993, he started coaching in 2000 and it became his career after he achieved his 1st black belt in Freestyle Karate and Kickboxing with Dave, Amanda, and many others at Evade. Since then Lee has taught around the world and fought on the National Kickboxing team a few times before competing in Muay Thai and other combat sports. Lee has never stopped learning and it's his passion to help others enjoy martial arts training. Lee always  looks forwards to meeting everyone on the mats!

BRADLEY BUXTON

1st KYU BROWN BELT

JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR

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Bradley is 17 years old and has been training on and off since the age of 5. Bradley is a keen and successful footballer who plays for Tintwistle Athletic and Stalybridge Celtic College Team,  he trains at Evolution to help keep his fitness levels up. Due to take his 1st Dan this year, Bradley has ramped his training up and can often be found teaching some of our children's sessions. Bradley is highly dedicated, and a fun and popular member of our team.