Brian De Leon is the founder and head coach of Royal Boxing and MMA. A Chicago native, he has competed in over 30 bouts across boxing, kickboxing, jiu jitsu, and mixed martial arts.
Whether you are a beginner or a competitive athlete, his goal is to create a disciplined and supportive environment where everyone can grow in skill, confidence, and community. Brian is also fluent in Spanish and welcomes Spanish-speaking members to train at the gym.
"I've trained with Brian De Leon for over two years and he is one of Chicago’s best coaches, combining experience, passion, and dedication. His new gym, Royal Boxing + MMA, is clean, well equipped, and offers top-tier instruction in boxing, MMA, jiu jitsu, and kickboxing for all levels."
"Brian is one of the best coaches in city. He tailors workouts to your skill level in a fun fitness environment. Will definitely be coming back.
"I appreciate the emphasis on safety in boxing courses. The instructors are careful to ensure that students are trained in a safe environment and that they have the proper protective gear. As a coach, I feel confident that my students are in good hands."
Youth Boxing at Royal Boxing + MMA provides structured, age-appropriate boxing training for kids ages 8–15, focusing on fundamentals, confidence, and discipline in a safe group environment.
Kickboxing at Royal Boxing + MMA blends striking fundamentals, conditioning, and technique to create a well-rounded, high-energy group training experience.
Embrace your emotions and self-expression by joining us at the show, in the studio, or on your screen.
Embrace your emotions and self-expression by joining us at the show, in the studio, or on your screen.
But the team has been super welcoming and I couldn’t be happier with my decision to join.
