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. These classes are customized to meet each group's particular needs, and can be taught in person or online.

What Do Empowerment Self-Defense Students Learn?

Community Health Magazine: The Benefits of Self-Defense 

WESA: How to (Safely) Defuse Harassment and Bullying

Join us in October!

Self-Defense for Women

October 2-23, 2022 
10am-noon

Empower yourself with personal safety training designed by and for women! In just four classes you will learn verbal and physical skills, increase your confidence, and have fun in a supportive environment. Designed especially for beginning students, all who identify as women (age 16+) are welcome to join us.

Please register and pay online or by mail: PO Box 8310, Pittsburgh, PA 15218

Dates:  October 2-23 (four Sundays)
Time:   10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Place:   Wilkins School Community Center, 7604 Charleston Ave, Pittsburgh 15218
Cost:    Sliding scale from $20 - $120 for all four classes


Interested in learning safety skills at home with friends, family or colleagues?

Please email us to discuss a workshop or program designed just for your group! Or give us
a call at 412.241.6519.