Mark A Evans
madison, WI, United States
About
My martial arts journey began at age 19 with boxing at Roufusport under world champion Rick Roufus. I come from a wrestling background and developed my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling skills by training at various gyms with different coaches rather than staying with one academy. This allowed me to experience a wide range of techniques, systems, and training styles.
I later trained in Muay Thai under Mike Vaughn at The Blast Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym. I went on to earn the rank of Kru through Master Toddy’s Muay Thai system, with recognition through the Thai government. I also hold credentials through USA Muay Thai and am a USA Boxing coach.
In 2015, I began training in Jeet Kune Do (JKD) and Rapid Assault Tactics (R.A.T.). My background combines boxing, wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, grappling, Muay Thai, JKD, and practical self-defense, giving me a well-rounded approach to striking, clinch work, ground fighting, coaching, and real-world personal protection.