After more than 17 years of global experience in corporate executive management, St. Louis native Deryk Rieves saw a gap in the availability of
​affordable, expert-level
personal & professional development services. 

​The first Leadership Development Academy opened in 2013 to close this gap.  Today, LDA leverages a unique combination of valuable leadership & strengths development, movement & body mechanics, and self defense & martial arts instruction to assist corporations, charitable organizations, sports teams, individuals, and ​families across the nation 
​be the best they can be.

    For a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION with an LDA professional simply leave your contact information below.  
    You will also be entered to win our monthly giveaways including free classes, coaching, and more...

Watch LDA's own Sacred Sword Aikido on
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Watch LDA's feature segment on the Higher Education Channel's Impact!

Self-Defense:
Two-Handed Grab

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What are your innate strengths?  
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...or, just come see us.
9723  Grandview Drive.
Olivette, MO 63132
or call...
314.942.6700