Lioness Martial Arts teaches self-defense, assault prevention and personal safety skills to individuals and groups in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and beyond. We specialize in empowerment self-defense training, with an emphasis on women and girls. Our comprehensive approach is designed to prepare our students with effective options that can be used in situations ranging from verbal harassment to physical assault.
We are committed to providing expert instruction in a supportive and inclusive environment so that everyone can feel comfortable learning these valuable skills. In addition to our regularly scheduled classes (see below), we offer self-defense and personal safety programs to corporations, schools, hospitals, nonprofit organizations and all kinds of private groups.
We are committed to providing expert instruction in a supportive and inclusive environment so that everyone can feel comfortable learning these valuable skills. In addition to our regularly scheduled classes (see below), we offer self-defense and personal safety programs to corporations, schools, hospitals, nonprofit organizations and all kinds of private groups.
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The founders of Lioness Martial Arts believe in the transformative power and proven effectiveness of empowerment self-defense training. They are committed to providing expert instruction in a supportive environment so that everyone can feel comfortable while learning these valuable life skills. Susan M. Dunn is a sixth degree Black Belt, teacher and public speaker.
At Lioness Martial Arts we are committed to providing women with empowerment self-defense instruction and a safe, supportive environment in which to learn. Designed for the novice student, this multi-session course is open to all who identify as women, age 16 and up.
In these classes you will learn a variety options for staying safe -- many of which are non-physical, including awareness skills; avoidance strategies; how to set and maintain strong boundaries; using your intuition, and verbal self-defense techniques.Students also learn fighting skills including releases from various holds, and ways to disable an assailant with basic kicks and strikes.
In these classes you will learn a variety options for staying safe -- many of which are non-physical, including awareness skills; avoidance strategies; how to set and maintain strong boundaries; using your intuition, and verbal self-defense techniques.Students also learn fighting skills including releases from various holds, and ways to disable an assailant with basic kicks and strikes.
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Julia Opre
Apr 27, 2021
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Mary Artzberger
Feb 26, 2021
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LeRoya Sanford
Aug 16, 2020
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value
Mona from Lioness Martial Arts gave Dickinson College females a very impactful, informative, and fun lesson. Despite being on zoom, we had an amazing time. Definitely worth the time for the growth and experience. Would highly recommend for anyone interested in self defense and especially women. We learned a ton! 10/10 would do again!
Mona from Lioness Martial Arts gave Dickinson College females a very impactful, informative, and fun lesson. Despite being on zoom, we had an amazing time. Definitely worth the time for the growth and experience. Would highly recommend for anyone interested in self defense and especially women. We learned a ton! 10/10 would do again!
Sam D.
Jan 27, 2020
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These classes should be required education in schools! Mona is not your typical-looking self defense instructor. She looks like someone you’d have over for tea. But when she starts taking punches from students, your respect for her goes through the roof. My daughter took her advanced class about how to use every day objects to protect herself and shortly after got into a harassment situation at school. Her first response after escalating her verbiage was to look around for a weapon, if needed. She said her responses were a direct result of her training. Glad the situation was defused, but she
Meg Brady
Dec 25, 2019
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I have taken two of Mona’s classes and would absolutely recommend them for anyone interested in self-defense. Even if you can only take one class in the session do it! This class is truly a safe space and welcoming environment for women of all ages and backgrounds. These classes are not only about defending yourself physically but also emotionally. Building awareness, affirming your boundaries and other strategies for handling difficult situations are addressed in these classes. These skills are important for all women, no matter what age and Mona does a fantastic job of navigating these topics
D. S.
Oct 27, 2019
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This class was useful and empowering. I highly recommend it for any woman who would like to learn more about awareness, confidence and defense skills. The group was nonjudgmental and supportive. I am trying to encourage all of my female friends and family to take this course! It is worth every penny.
Diana Fletcher
Jun 03, 2019
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