Middleton-based James Inge has taken on the Savage Martial Arts franchise for South Leeds and is offering exciting opportunities for local younsters. James explained:
“At Savage Martial Arts we know the importance of education, kindness and support networks. Every child at some point will struggle with something that may not always be obvious to parents. This could be poor confidence, focus, respect, discipline or self-esteem. Children go through many developmental stages that can affect the way they behave and communicate, causing challenges, friction and frustration at home for both them and their parents trying to support them through these changes.
“At Savage Martial Arts we help to build each and every child up, we are committed to their personal growth and emotional wellbeing. To break it down in one sentence we ‘build their foundation for life’, we are not the average martial arts class. We focus on life skills, fun games and mat-chats. Sitting each and every child down and including all in a conversation on topics like confidence, gratitude, kindness, etc.”
In fact Savage Martial Arts are so dedicated to the children they have in their classes that they have developed a programme that allows all children the opportunity to become little leaders and mini instructors. This is in contrast to other martial arts schools who require you to reach black belt level before you can become a leader/coach, and for children in other schools that black belt is not official until they reach the age of 15.
James continued:
“We are so passionate about transforming children’s lives that we commit to encouraging every child to work on themselves outside of class. Worksheets are sent home each week with challenges, activities and things to help children overcome areas of struggle and build their personalities. These can be completed at home or taken in to school, or other classes they do and help develop focus, discipline, determination and dedication.
“Our programmes are for everyone. We are inclusive in all ways. We work with individuals that are neurodivergent and with children from underprivileged areas and children that may be struggling.”
Savage Martial Arts also run free workshops for schools, clubs, community settings, charities and festivals.
Savage Martial Arts run session in South Leeds as follows:
Holbeck: Mondays at The Loft, The Warehouse in Holbeck,
4-7 years – 5pm – 5.30pm
8+ years – 5.45pm – 6.30pm
Beeston: Tuesdays at Beeston Village Community Centre, Beeston Park Place, LS11 8DQ
4-7 years – 5.30pm – 6pm
8+ years – 6.15pm – 7.00pm
Hunslet: Thursdays at Involve Learning Center, Whitfield Avenue, LS10 2QE
4-7 years – 6pm – 6.30pm
8+ years – 6.45pm – 7.30pm
Middleton: Fridays at Dance Action Zone Leeds (DAZL), Acre Road, LS10 4LF
4-7 years – 5pm – 5.30pm
8+ years – 5.45pm – 6.30pm
For more information find Savage Martial Arts on Facebook on these pages: Beeston/Holbeck; Hunslet; Middleton
This post is based on a press release issued by Savage Martial Arts
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