
What is the AEGIS Martial Arts System?
A martial art proven to create blackbelt leaders who confidently succeed in whatever they put their minds to.
AEGIS is a modern Karate martial arts system built including elements of Kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu, with influences from other practical disciplines. Its core aim is to help students of all ages build confidence, discipline, fitness and real self-defence skills through our structured martial arts classes in Leeds.
The AEGIS system is designed to help people of any age or ability improve the following:
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Self Confidence
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Self Discipline
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Physical fitness, strength, flexibility, co-ordination.
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Self Defence
We look forward in to continuing to share the value of AEGIS Martial Arts throughout the East Leeds area and helping even more people to acheive their life goals.

About AEGIS Leeds East Martial Arts Academy
Martial arts classes for children, teens, adults & families. Build confidence, fitness & self-defence
Where Students Come First
Since opening in 2017, AEGIS Leeds East has helped students across the city learn, progress and grow in a supportive academy environment.
The AEGIS system was founded 40 years ago by Chief Master Tony Higo. It is a modern martial arts system built predominantly around the disciplines of Karate, Kickboxing and Juijitsu.
The AEGIS system teaches martial arts from a self defence perspective. It is built around many key life skills and every class taught focuses on these to help us be the best version of ourselves. AEGIS helps you to improve confidence, self discipline, personal fitness regardless of your age or ability.
The first AEGIS Academy was located Leeds, and its success in helping people develop these key life skills alongside learning key self defence skills through martial arts mean that it continues to grow and develop as an organisation throughout Leeds today.
Since our Leeds East AEGIS Academy opened its doors in 2017, we’ve had the opportunity to help countless students acquire foundational skills, develop new techniques and confidently move forward in their learning journey.
The success and growth of our academy means that today it has grown into a well reputed full time academy with permanent premises now in Killingbeck Drive, on the A64, by the Asda Superstore.
If you are looking for Leeds martial arts classes in Killingbeck, Seacroft, Crossgates, Roundhay, Garforth and the surrounding areas, AEGIS offers expert coaching in a supportive and welcoming environment. Our training helps students of all ages improve coordination, resilience and real-life self-defence skills through structured lessons and clear progression.
Why Choose AEGIS Leeds East?
Our academy combines expert teaching, clear progression and a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you are looking for a child’s first class, family training, or adult self-defence and fitness, our classes are designed to support personal growth on and off the mats.
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