ABOUT TONY
Tony Leo started his martial arts career in 1970 and is a specialist in Self-Defense and Sport Karate. He is highly regarded as an outstanding authority, competitor, and instructor in the martial arts field, and holds black belts in Karate, Judo, and Aikido.
He has done much to educate the public as to the true nature of martial arts. He has lectured for and supported the D.A.R.E. Programs and has instructed various law enforcement agencies in self-defense applications, principles, and concepts.
- Certified Child Safety and Danger awareness instructor
- 9th degree Black Belt with 34 years self-defense experience
- Board member - world professional black belt organization
- Board member - National Security Alliance
- Past top 10 national rated competitor
- Professional tournament promoter and judge
- Instructor of Law Enforcement, security guards, military personel
- Received Presidential Sports Award from President Bill Clinton (1993)
- Pepper spray certified instructor
- Panther Productions Training Video series
- Masters Magazine Article
- Founder and Promoter of Women Fighting Back, Child Alert, U.S.A. XSOS, and the Shuri-Shin-Do Ryu Karate System
- Hall of Fame Inducted into World Karate Union Hall of Fame, 1995 and 1996 as Instructor of the Year
- Hall of Fame Inducted into American Federation of Martial Arts 1999 as Outstanding Male Competitor
- Hall of Fame Inducted into the Master Hall of Fame July 2000
He is responsible for changing the lives of so many, giving others the confidence and self-defense skills to make smart and safe decisions the moment they need to.
Tony's goal and passion is to teach his self-defense skills to you in the fastest, most effective way possible to keep you out of harm's way.
Tony Leo continues to lecture, promote, and instruct.
Tony is also media friendly and experienced. He is available for presentations, radio, and television appearances.