THE COOL KIDS
Congrats to our latest promotees!
Monday, July 22
Aegis
[ EE-jis ]
A form of protection or support.
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The bronze shield of Athena used by Perseus to slay Medusa.
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Mindful jiu jitsu embodied.
Confidence • Sportsmanship • Self-Awareness • Self-Respect
WHY JIU JITSU?
Improved strength
Enhanced coordination
Stimulated mind
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The mechanics of jiu jitsu range widely in complexity; there are moves (and speeds) for every level participant.
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Excelling in this "human chess" demands high-level strategy and problem solving.
A social but individually-driven sport
Jiu jitsu is not a team sport; you are the driving force behind your own advancement.
But you can't roll alone...and you'll meet other talented, like-minded people at our classes.
A workout with real-world applications
It's said that most fights end up on the ground; that's exactly the position our sport is structured around.
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Jiu jitsu helps level the playing field between opponents of different sizes, so it's especially relevant for women and kids.
THE AEGIS DIFFERENCE
Aegis was designed to fill the void for a west-end, family-oriented self defense school that offers customized instruction within a work-friendly schedule and at an exceptional value. Our commitment to accommodating all student types and the welcoming atmosphere of our modern facility combine to form the cornerstone of our positive culture.
FOCUS
We focus on quality content taught by dedicated instructors in a clean, safe learning environment.
PLEDGE
All of our classes are taught by attentive, experienced instructors who have passed thorough background checks.
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MODEL
Our facility, syllabi, and classes mirror some of the top academies in the country, and we continue to learn from them.
TECH
We embrace technology in the forms of in-class visual aids, personal video breakdowns, online members-only content, and more.
TEAM
Our staff members are unique, talented, and professional with a sincere passion for teaching martial arts.
EDGE
We consistently review the latest jiu jitsu techniques, theories, and advancements in order to offer you modern, ever-evolving instruction.
THE AEGIS TEAM
DAVE
KENWORTHY
FOUNDER & HEAD INSTRUCTOR
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3rd-degree black belt in jiu jitsu
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Student of jiu jitsu since 2003
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Teaching since 2010
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Gold medals: Grappler's Quest, Copa Atlantica, and NAGA (2x)
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Bronze medals: Pan IBJJF Championship (2x)
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Certified USA Wrestling Coach
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Wears Christmas socks year-round
CHRISTINE
KENWORTHY
MANAGING
PARTNER
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Manages Aegis operations, memberships, finance, and marketing
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Obsessively organized
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Artistically gifted
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Thankful her three cats don't know jiu jitsu
BRETT
SCOTT
PRINCIPAL
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Student of jiu jitsu since 2017
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Proof that you're never too old to start training
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Proud father of four jiu jitsu-capable kids
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Successful restaurateur
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Keeps Dave and Christine in check
AUSTIN
HIGHFILL
SENIOR
INSTRUCTOR
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Purple belt in jiu jitsu
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Student of jiu jitsu since 2019
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Seven years of wrestling
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Certified USA Wrestling Coach
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2nd-degree black belt in Taekwondo
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Coaching kids since 2007
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Silver medals: AGF
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CPR / First Aid Certified
SABRINA
WILLIAMS
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INSTRUCTOR
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Six-stripe blue belt in jiu jitsu ;)
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Student of jiu jitsu since 2016
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Proud Boy Mom of three jiu-jitsu-wrestlers
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Full-time pharmaceutical professional
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Part-time Instagram recipe tester
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Enjoys helping women feel comfortable in jiu jitsu
