TEAM
The Pretty Deadly core team brings a combined 40 years of martial arts and fitness skillsets and knowledge, along with a deep commitment and field experience to empowering women with confidence, mental wellness, fitness and freedom of mobility.
SUSIE
Creator, Pretty Deadly Self Defense
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Violent crime survivor
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Certified martial arts instructor
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20+ years Ninjutsu
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4 black belts
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1 marathon
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10 years Crossfit
ZEEHASHAM
Business Development & Partnerships
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4 years communications lead for reproductive health & economic empowerment programmes for women in rural communities
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10 years fitness experience
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Certified group exercise instructor
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Certified sports nutritionist
ALMIRA
Social Media Manager
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Karate, capoeira and kickboxing enthusiast
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Writing a thesis about women empowerment and leadership
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Produced festivals, opened a theme park and built an educational platform
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Has her own badass fashion brand,
ambidexter
HUMAY
Trainer
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3 years Fitness Studio Owner
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Certified Personal Trainer
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Certified Nutrition Coach
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Certified Yoga Teacher
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3 years Stand up Comedian
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6 months Podcaster
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Business & Marketing Graduate
JYOTI
Trainer
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4 years fitness training
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1 year weightlifting
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1 Half marathon
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Mother & wife to a martial arts family
NATHALIE
Trainer
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Sexual assault survivor
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Certified personal trainer
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Certified nutrition coach
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Certified Vinyasa Yoga instructor
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Studied ballet in Paris
ALFRED
Mascot
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Rescued from Turkey
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Named after Hitchcock (and Batman)
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Really grounded — can pee without lifting a leg
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Might be a Labra-corgi
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Loves cats
SARAH
Trainer
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Coloratura Soprano (opera singer)
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Years of theater, dance, and fight choreography experience
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3 years Opera Burlesque performer
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Can run faster than her toddler
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Fights dirty
SUNDUS
Trainer
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ISSA certified personal trainer
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Certified Reformer Pilates instructor
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Certified Primal Flow and Kettlebell coach
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7 years fitness experience
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Rockclimbing and hiking enthusiast
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Cracks horrible jokes