Top Questions About de Leon Systema

Yes! Your first class is completely free. Come see what we're about and decide if it's a good fit for you.

Traditional martial arts focus on ancient forms and competitions. We focus on modern confidence and real-world capability. You'll develop strength, resilience, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Our Filipino instructor brings 30+ years of authentic knowledge to teach practical skills that actually work when life gets challenging. It's confidence-building protection, not performance art.

In self-defense courses they teach you 'Run, Hide, Fight' and workshops teach short classes. We teach you a complete 6-level system to build real confidence. This is real defense training. You'll learn to protect yourself AND get in better shape. We train your mind and body so you're ready if something bad happens.

Not at all! Everyone starts as a beginner, or if you have done martial arts or self-defense before, we can work with your level. We teach you step-by-step and never make anyone feel bad. You'll fit right in from day one.

You warm up, learn new defense moves, practice with a partner safely, and end with cool down and reflection on what we learned. Every class builds on the foundation and everyone feels included.

It's not a simple self-defense workshop - you build real skills for real world while getting stronger, more confident and fit. Intensive also means cardio and you'll sweat! It means we take it seriously. You work at your own pace. If you need to go slower or take breaks, that's totally fine. The goal is getting stronger, not suffering.

It doesn't start easy - it starts with foundations, then you elevate to learn traditional Filipino blade work like the curved karambit knife, building to advanced mastery levels. Each level teaches real world skills, not just dojo techniques or sport moves. It's like levels in a video game - you begin at Civilian level, then move up to Operator, Tactician, and more.

Yes — but safely and progressively. We start with safe trainer tools (like karambit trainer (no blade) or rubber knife) inspired by Filipino Kali martial arts to build awareness, control, and real-world application. No prior experience is needed, and everything is taught step-by-step with safety as the top priority.

It's actually perfect! The gym is not a public gym - it's only used by personal trainers. Our classes are respectful and focused - great for anyone who wants to learn something important.

Right now we meet Friday nights and Saturdays. As we grow, we might add more times. Tell us when you'd like to train!

Think of it like personal training in a small group. Each 90-minute class gives you hands-on coaching that you can't get in big classes. Plus, you get extra support and practice time when you need it, and optional 45-minute strength training after class.