LEEDS SOUTH INSTRUCTORS

Your AEGIS Instructor Team

SENIOR MASTER KARA MITCHELL

Owner & Chief Instructor
5th degree AEGIS Black Belt

I began my AEGIS journey in 2012 as a student at the West Leeds AEGIS academy. My original goals were to improve my confidence, maintain my fitness levels and also know I had the skills to defend myself should the need ever arise.

I quickly discovered I had a passion for the martial arts and after 3 years of training as a student, I was invited to join the AEGIS Certified Instructor Training program and train as an instructor. I've now been a full time Instructor since 2016, with the first 4 years as Program Director then Chief Instructor at the Leeds West academy.

I have been running the South Leeds AEGIS academy since September 2019, where we have a growing community of AEGIS students of all ages. Martial arts has changed my life for the better in so many ways and it's my goal to pass those same benefits to all my students, no matter their age or ability.

MS ALICE BIRLEY

Program Director

1st Degree Black Belt

I joined AEGIS in Summer 2021 as something to do with my family. I didn't have any previous experience so I was excited (and nervous)! From the minute I started, I loved it. Everyone here is really kind, supportive and friendly.

I knew I wanted to help people and training to be an instructor is such a good opportunity, Seeing other trainee instructors in the academy and at gradings really confirmed that this is what I wanted to do.

I had my mind set on this from a low belt and 2 years on, I am now official an AEGIS AIT. Training at AEGIS has honestly taught me so much, from self defence to having the right attitude all the time, both inside and away from class. I can't wait for what's to come in future for me at AEGIS!

MR STEVE DA SILVA

Program Director

With AEGIS having a great family environment and also being so effective for child and adult development, my nephew was first to join. Later down the line, since I was so impressed; I decided to jump on the mats with him.

I loved being part of AEGIS and taking part in classes, so I decided to take on the journey of becoming an instructor. I could see how much of a difference it made to each individual and family so I wanted to be a part of that!

I've been growing more and more into the role as an instructor, with the help of the instructing team (and the 3 other AEGIS academics in Leeds). It's been a wonderful and truly educational experience which I'm looking forward to carrying on.

Me and the instructing team aim to make positive impacts on people's lives through martial arts, and watching more and more people gain the benefits of being a member of the AEGIS family is wonderful to see!

GUEST INSTUCTORS

SENIOR MASTER M GILBERTSON

6th degree AEGIS Black Belt Instructor

MASTER A GIBSON

4th degree AEGIS Black Belt Instructor

MASTER D OUGHTON

4th degree AEGIS Black Belt Instructor

SENIOR MASTER B TASKER

5th degree AEGIS Black Belt Instructor