About Us
Founder
Master Mike is the owner and Head Instructor at Leto Tae Kwon Do Academy. He's been teaching Martial Arts for more than 25 years and in 2023 left a successful global consulting career to open Leto TKD, live his true purpose, and inspire others to do the same through the power of Martial Arts.
Master Mike holds a 5th degree blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do, has decades of international competition and coaching experience, has served as a trainer to U.S. Army Special Forces, and has helped grow many of the most successful martial arts programs in North Carolina.
"The patience of a saint combined with the heart of a warrior"
About Our Name:
In every movement, every stance, and every moment of perseverance within these walls, there is a name that echoes—a name that carries love, strength, and an unbreakable spirit.
Our school is named in honor of Robert Deleto, who left this world too soon but whose light continues to shine through every student who steps onto the mat. His memory is woven into the heart of this academy, inspiring us to move forward with courage, kindness, and determination.
Here, we train not just in martial arts but in resilience, respect, and the power of the human spirit. Every kick, every bow, and every lesson is a tribute to his legacy—one that reminds us to cherish every moment, to give our best, and to uplift those around us.
His name is more than just a title; it is a promise to uphold the values he embodied. It is a symbol of courage, love, and the belief that strength is not just measured in power, but in the way we support and honor one another.
This is our tribute. This is our journey.
We train hard. We live with purpose. We carry his spirit forward.