SHIHAN Lorraine Lissner

The benefits of martial arts motivates me. The conditioning it offers both physical and mental, I believe are its greatest attributes. Great workouts strengthen your body and the confidence one gains knowing how to defend your life or the life of another really motivates me, not being intimidated by anyone. For women this is especially awesome, because women have the ultimate edge. Simply because nobody would expect a 118 pound female like myself to hit like a jack hammer. I also have a great deal of compassion for people, in that I love to bring out the best in others. Help them to believe in themselves, that they can reach their goals, with hard work and discipline. Martial Arts is also a lot of fun. At Gangi' Martial Arts we have intense workouts, but Shihan makes it fun. He is a very serious teacher, but it is his personality that reflects in his teaching that is so appealing to his students. I think a master should be an approachable person and Shihan Gangi is just that. That is probably why he has so many students.

What you should know

Ranking:
7th Degree Black Belt Gangi Kung Fu
2nd Degree Black Belt (Olympic Karate 1975 - 1981)
30+ Years Martial Arts Training
Inducted into martial arts Hall of Fame for lifetime achievement

Competition History:
Competed in tournament fighting 1975 - 1983: #1 fighter in Midwest for tournament fighting.
Received 1st place Gold Cup Trophy in 1980 for women fighting in the AKA
Competed 12 times in Ring Eight Challenge Matches. Record 9-3, 1978 -1982.

Special Qualifications:
Seminar Instructor: Gangi Martial Arts, Point Fight Training
Women’s Self-Defense, Anti-rape/Child Abduction Classes
Demo Team

Motivation in the Martial Arts
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