

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

MARYNA
Executive Administrator
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Attorney at law
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European Economic and Social Committee 2019 alumna
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Professional negotiator
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Dispute resolution specialist

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

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
KARIS

Trainer
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Holistic Health & Fitness Coach Female Empowerment & Body Confidence Coach
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Certified Lifecoach
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Crossfit L1
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Advanced Boxing CPD
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
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
KATHARINA

Trainer
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YMCA Cert Personal Trainer
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Mat Pilates Instructor
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Back Pain Specialist
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N. I. A. Black Belt instructor
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Cert Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab
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Diabetes and Weight Management
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Hydrotherapy and Aqua Areobics
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Meditation and Mindfulness Coach
