Lion’s H.O.P.E. Martial Arts Studio is a nonprofit organization whose focus is equipping the most vulnerable members of society to defend themselves from physical attack. The Allegheny County region of western PA needs a self-defense training studio designed to equip women, elderly, and those with physical disabilities to defend themselves from physical attack because these are the most vulnerabl
e demographics in our community, and most training programs are not adapted to meet their specific needs. In 2016, the elderly of Allegheny County made up almost 25% of the total population in 2016 (306,147 out of 1,225,365). Women are just over half of the total population at almost 52%, and of the civilian noninstitutionalized population, nearly 14% have a disability regardless of age. These are our neighbors, our friends, our family members, ourselves who are at risk for their personal safety. We are ready to teach you what we know. When we see what we now have, the condition of our personal safety, a world where any physical disability or weakness can cause a person to become a victim to physical attack, what can we do? We can help create a world where weaknesses are no longer equated with becoming a victim, where those persons with limitations are capable of defending themselves, and they … no, we …we can move forward with the confidence that comes from knowing our own abilities. Martial Arts Studio is at your service, here to “Help Other People Excel” and become your best.
