DeLeon Systema Self Defense Martial Arts
About
This martial arts gym offers practical self-defense training rooted in real-world application. The head instructor, Mr. de Leon, brings over 30 years of experience across multiple martial arts disciplines to his teaching. His approach focuses on techniques that students can actually use if needed, emphasizing repetition until movements become fluid and second nature. Classes provide intense workouts that build strength, cardio, and flexibility while developing serious self-defense skills.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise Mr. de Leon's expertise, professionalism, and genuine care for students. They highlight his clear teaching style focused on real-world application and practical techniques that become second nature through patient repetition. Reviewers note significant improvements in fitness, self-defense skills, self-awareness, and confidence. Many experienced martial artists consider this among the best training available for real-world situations.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Melyssa Yanga
9 months ago
I've been taking this martial arts/self-defense course for a while now, and it's hands down the best I've ever experienced. The workouts are intense and effective – a great way to build strength, cardio, and flexibility. What really sets this course apart are the real-life, practical techniques that you can actually use if needed. The instructor is a wealth of knowledge, drawing from years of experience across multiple martial arts disciplines. His teaching style is clear, approachable, and rooted in real-world application. Highly recommended for anyone looking to improve fitness and learn serious self-defense skills
Aileen Deleon
6 months ago
I have known Mr. Rodello Deleon, founder of deLeon Systema, both personally and professionally. He is a man of integrity, a strong leader, and someone who upholds high moral values. He is also very good with people, showing patience, respect, and genuine care in his interactions. Although I do not have martial arts experience myself, I believe his art has been developed with sincerity and with a true focus on everyone's safety.
Paul Flake
9 months ago
Mr. De Leon is an outstanding martial arts instructor whose expertise, professionalism, and dedication are evident in every class he leads. His deep knowledge of martial arts is matched only by his genuine care fir his students. Fortunate to benefit from all his domain expertise. If you’re looking for a skilled instructor who truly invests in your progress, Mr. De Leon is second to none.
Don Wolery
4 months ago
I’ve been training in various martial arts for a little over 40 years and have had the privilege of training with some of the best in their respective arts. Mr. Deleon teaches martial arts the way it should be. Real techniques for real world situations. He teaches with patience and has his students continuously repeat the motions of the technique until they become fluid and second nature. I highly recommend that anyone interested in training for real world situations that they train with Mr. Deleon.
Rainel Lerey
9 months ago
The De Leon Systema is something special. I had the privilege of training under him back when he was here in Vegas, and I’ve honestly missed his techniques ever since he moved to Ohio. He really helped me improve not just my self-defense skills, but also my self-awareness and confidence. His teaching style is one of a kind—calm, effective, and always focused on real-life application. Truly grateful for everything I learned from him.
paymentsMembership
$165/month
Contact
625 Eastgate Pkwy Unit 6134, Gahanna, OH 43230, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Mr. de Leon
Head Instructor / Founder
30+ years martial arts experience
Lifetime martial artist blending Okinawan, Filipino, Korean, and Japanese arts into one real-world self-defense system. Teaches with enthusiasm and a focus on practical application.