We are really excited to be taking part on loads of 'Breeze In The Park' events across Leeds again this year! We will be at a number of events across Leeds, introducing the benefits and the fun of martial arts to children and families. Children can some along to our booths to give some martial arts a try and Instructors will be on hand to talk to parents about how martial arts can really benefit your child, especially with the School year starting in September. So keep an eye out for us at your local Breeze Event & come along to give some martial arts a try ..read more

A lot of people understand that martial arts can have great benefits for children, but they forget that parents can also get a lot from it as well. Martial Arts is a great family activity everyone can enjoy and learn from together. We believe the whole family should get involved in a martial arts program, why? Check out our reasons below ⬇️⬇️ Reason 1: They (and You) Will get Physically Fitter Martial Arts will make you faster, stronger, improve your stamina and help develop your coordination. Also, physical exercise releases endorphins, which creates a sensation of well-being, leaving you fe ..read more

1) Physical exercise helps mental development Physical activity has been positively linked to mental development and has been shown to improve memory and the ability to focus which will help your child improve academically. Even if your child is already an excellent student, it has been shown to improve the ability to solve problems so they can become an even better student. In our martial arts programs we challenge our students physically every lesson, not just in strength and fitness but also coordination and motor skills. It’s also a lot of fun meaning it’s a great reward for good school wo ..read more

Why 'AEGIS'? The name AEGIS (pronounced Eejis) is taken from Greek Mythology. According to the ancient Greek myths, the hero Perseus set out to prove his worth by slaying the Gorgon Medusa. The Gorgons were a trio of female monsters whose appearance was so horrific that one look into their faces would instantly turn you to stone. They were immortal except for Medusa, who had been cursed by one of the gods and her punishment was to be changed into a Gorgon and it was Medusa that Perseus set out to kill. With the help of Athena (the goddess of wisdom) who Perseus had requested to help him in his ..read more

One of the most common reasons for people joining our programs is confidence. This is such a big issue for men, women, and children. Confidence is an interesting subject because it's a specific issue. For instance: most people are confident in their ability at work or in their hobbies or within their family circle. Yet, take them out of that comfort zone and their confidence plummets. Not having confidence is being afraid. That's what lack of confidence is, fear. And no fear is having confidence. The most understandable fear is based on real danger. for instance, if you were in a jungle and y ..read more

Following these basic tips can help you feel safe and more confident when out and about by yourself. Just remember ‘DEFENCE’ D is for Danger Make sure you are able to recognise danger so you can either avoid it or take action to prevent harm to yourself. You are most at danger when you don’t realise there is any so beware of your surrounds and the people around you. Make the right decision about where to go, who to be with and try to avoid doing anything that would impair you awareness or your surroundings ie having loud music on with head phones in. E is for Education Educating yourself in so ..read more

There are lots of reasons martial arts might be a good match for your child, even if they learn and think differently. Here are nine benefits. They focus on individual growth, not on team competition. Many children struggle with the pressure of competing with other children. But in martial arts, the focus is on self-improvement so there is no pressure of “letting the team down.” This can go a long way to help building self-confidence. They work toward specific goals. Some children who learn and think differently feel like they never “win” at anything. In martial arts, everyone works & pro ..read more

With the distraction provided by TV, mobile devices, video games and much more it can be hard to make the time and even motivate ourselves to get up and be active. This is probably made harder during the summer, especially for families, with parents still having to work and children losing the structure school provides. Martial arts is a great solution to this challenge. It provides a fun way to get physically active with a good level of challenge for everyone in the family. Martial arts also fosters and encourages development in other areas of your life too. Here are 5 benefits of training in ..read more

Most school’s characteristics of effective learning are: Personal, Social and Emotional Development Communication and Language Physical Development Playing and Exploring (Engagement) Active Learning AEGIS Martial Arts can help develop these skills as well which means your child can be more prepared and progress even more at school. Check out how below! Personal, Social and Emotional Development – By actively teaching socialisation skills we can help a child engage better with other children of a similar age. We also look at basic life skills such as courtesy and respect, which can help you ..read more