ABOUT CRADLE COAST MMA
Welcome to Cradle Coast MMA.
Cradle Coast MMA is a community-focused, family-oriented martial arts academy located in Devonport, Tasmania.
We are a professional martial arts academy offering a range of classes for kids, teens, women and men.
Our kids’ Freestyle Martial Arts (FMA) classes blend the most practical elements from various styles, including Muay Thai kickboxing, boxing, karate, taekwondo, Aikido, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and weaponry. Our kids’ classes are fun and exciting yet informative and life-changing.
For adults, we offer four separate martial art styles, including MMA, BJJ, Aikido and weaponry. For those wanting personal training, private martial art lessons, or self-defence classes, one-on-one training is also available.
Whether you’re looking to get fit, build confidence or learn how to defend yourself, Cradle Coast MMA is the place for you.
BENEFITS OF CRADLE COAST MMA
Fun
A primary focus at Cradle Coast MMA is to ensure a fun and engaging learning environment for all. Our twenty-plus years of experience in the martial arts industry tell us that training in a fun environment enhances learning while improving one’s focus, motivation, and memory.
Family
Joining Cradle Coast MMA means you become part of an extended family. A family environment of like-minded people who are there to help everyone learn and grow with a genuine desire to develop themselves and their martial arts.
Integrated
At Cradle Coast MMA, we have developed a martial arts approach that blends various styles into a single art form underpinned by the principles of aikido. Our philosophy is simple – be excellent at everything we do, from the ground up!
Discipline
Discipline is the cornerstone of all martial arts. Here at Cradle Coast MMA, we are no different. The discipline we speak of is committing oneself to regular training, having the dedication to put in the work, and having an open mind to learn from our experienced coaches.
COACHES
Coach Jade Masters
Jade has been immersed in martial arts since 1998, dedicating almost three decades to studying, training and teaching across a diverse range of disciplines, including Muay Thai Kickboxing, Boxing, Karate, Taekwondo, Freestyle Martial Arts, Eskrima, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Weaponry and Aikido.
Jade holds a 4th Dan in Kickboxing (WKA International), a 3rd Dan in Freestyle Martial Arts (Wilkes Mixed Martial Arts), a 2nd Dan in Aikido, and a Pro Blue Belt in Eskrima. More recently, he has expanded his training to include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, continuing his commitment to lifelong learning and development within the martial arts. His professional qualifications also include a Certificate IV in Fitness (Personal and Group Training) and Level 6 Martial Arts Instructor (WKA International).
In 2024 and early 2025, Jade travelled extensively throughout Australia, immersing himself in different martial arts communities and training environments. During this time, he attended 44 classes across a range of disciplines, training alongside and learning from some of Australia’s leading coaches and instructors. This experience further strengthened his belief that martial arts is a lifelong journey of learning, exploration and refinement.
Beyond his martial arts training, Jade has pursued a deeper understanding of the relationship between the body, mind and human experience. His studies include a Diploma of Counselling (DipSk – ACAP) and completion of Dr Gabor Maté’s Compassionate Inquiry Professional Training, reflecting his broader interest in awareness, connection and the role of the body and mind in personal development.
In 2025, Jade founded Cradle Coast MMA, creating a place where his years of experience, knowledge and continued exploration of martial arts could be shared with the next generation of students. His vision is to provide an environment where people of all ages and experience levels can develop their skills, build confidence, explore together and discover the deeper value of martial arts both on and off the mat.
Coach Brodie Armstrong
Brodie began his martial arts journey in 2010 at Performance Gym in the Northern Territory under Mick Siebert. Since then, his training has taken him across Australia, developing his skills under a variety of experienced coaches and martial arts systems.
During his time in Western Australia, Brodie trained with Arachnid Muay Thai before continuing his journey at Greensborough MMA under Mark Cook. After returning to Tasmania, he expanded his experience through Zen Do Kai with Mako Martial Arts and several other academies, eventually joining Cradle Coast MMA in November 2025.
Over the years, Brodie has been fortunate to train alongside talented athletes and learn from respected coaches across multiple disciplines. He has also stepped into the competitive arena on several occasions, gaining valuable experience that helps shape his coaching approach today.
Passionate about helping others grow in confidence, fitness, and martial arts skills, Brodie enjoys sharing the knowledge and lessons he has gained throughout his journey with students of all experience levels.
CLASSES
Classes at Cradle Coast MMA are informative, engaging and fun. Each class comprises a range of warm-up and warm-down exercises, games, drills, fundamentals, techniques and principles.
Classes are available for kids on Mondays and Wednesdays, and for adults Monday to Thursday.
KIDS & TEENS CLASSES (MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS)
Little Dragons: 4:00pm – 4:45pm (6-9 yo)
Teen Samurai: 4:45pm – 5:30pm (10-16 yo)
ADULTS CLASSES (MONDAY – THURSDAY)
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA): Monday 5:30pm & Wednesday 6:30pm
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ): Monday 6:30pm & Wednesday 5:30pm
Aikido: Tuesday 5:30pm & Thursday 6:30pm
Weaponry: Tuesday 6:30pm & Thursday – 5:30pm
PERSONAL BLACK BELT TRAINING
Available by appointment only.
MEMBERSHIPS
Purchasing a kids’, teens’, or adult martial arts membership or personal training session with Cradle Coast MMA is easy and takes only a few minutes.
1. Select your membership type
2. Click on the membership type button
3. Sign up by registering your details and purchasing your membership
KIDS & TEENS
KIDS & TEENS STARTER PACK
$50.00
*Includes 2 Free Classes, Uniform (Gi), Belt, School Patch, Grading & Certification (valued at $99)
LITTLE DRAGONS 6-9 (FULL WEEKLY)
$25.00 (PER WEEK)
*10 Weeks Training / 2 Classes Per Week
LITTLE DRAGONS 6-9 (HALF WEEKLY)
$15.00 (PER WEEK)
*10 Weeks Training / 1 Class Per Week
TEEN SAMURAI 10-16 (FULL WEEKLY)
$25.00 (PER WEEK)
*10 Weeks Training / 2 Classes Per Week
TEEN SAMURAI 10-16 (HALF WEEKLY)
$15.00 (PER WEEK)
*10 Weeks Training / 1 Class Per Week
ADULTS
GOLD PILLAR
$50.00 (PER WEEK)
Unlimited Adult Martial Art Classes
SILVER PILLAR
$40 (PER WEEK)
2 Art Forms, 4 Classes Per Week
BRONZE PILLAR
$30 (PER WEEK)
1 Art Form, 2 Classes Per Week
BOXFIT
$25 (PER WEEK)
2 Classes Per Week