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Are you a young person embarking on an exciting journey into college life, or a new job position? Stepping into this new chapter filled with endless possibilities, it’s crucial to equip yourself with the tools to protect and empower yourself. A Black Mountain Spirit awaits, where pointed and focused training prepares your path to real-world, street-savvy self-defense capabilities.

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Self-defense is daunting to a lot of people, but it’s still a Life Skill. Our highly refined training program combines the collective expertise of formidable mentors; merging wisdom, experience, and unparalleled passion to ignite the fire that lies within you.

The truth of the matter is that bad people have had a lot of time to practice, and learn new ways of, taking advantage of good, decent people. If you haven’t developed the skills needed to protect yourself to be as effective as they are, it’s kinda like being outgunned from the start. Thankfully, the decades of experience in the fields of personal protection services, martial arts training, and instruction to members of law enforcement, the military, and even state correctional services has allowed us to cull all of these experiences into a body of knowledge that very few in the field can claim.

Even though most people don’t think that there’s a need for it, everyone that loves and cares for you would want at least some of these skills to be given to you. Learning to recognize what would otherwise be the invisible threats that lurk in the shadows will enable you to stay steps ahead of any potential danger that may cross your path.

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At Black Mountain Spirit, we don’t just promise results—we deliver life-changing experiences. Our team of expert instructors understands the fears of parents who yearn for their sons’ and daughters’ safety as they embark on this new chapter. We also recognize that locked within you is the strength for your own self-empowerment, we can hear that voice within you that deserves to be heard, and we save a space for these to manifest for you. Through our rigorous training and unwavering dedication, we have established ourselves as leaders in providing superior self-defense education.

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The time to act is now! Join our community of fierce women and embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Together, we’ll empower you with the skills and confidence needed to navigate the challenges that lie ahead.

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About the Instructor, GrandMaster Marc Phillip Black

Marc Phillip Black has practiced Traditional Chinese Martial Arts for the past 30 years. He is a well-known and respected instructor of several styles of Chinese Kung Fu, Qi Gong, and Mindfulness Meditation, as well as national competitor and coach. He is the Senior Instructor at the Black Mountain Spirit School of Chinese Kung Fu, and also teaches at the Pittsburgh Chinese School, at the Carnegie Mellon University.
YangJia TaiJiQuan and Northern Shaolin Temple Boxing student clubs, at the Golden Wellness club at McKeesport Hospital as well as leads workshops for various not-for-profit organizations, after-school programs, small business wellness and health incentive programs.

Student Testimonials

Read Clark S.'s review of Black Mountain Spirit School of Chinese Kung Fu on Yelp

Black Mountain Spirit is an awesome school where you learn self defense as well as self discipline. You meet very friendly people who has been there longer than you or who hasn't but is still willing to work with you and help you out with your practicing. The Shaolin style is a more intense type of style which will help your endurance as well as strength. Tai Chi is a more calmer style that helps you relax your mind whenever you're fighting or just relaxing. Kung Fu is a MUCH better style than Karate since it feels much smoother and gives you a better piece of mind. The price isn't bad at all, its actually the best deal I was able to find. But the instructor is very helpful and is very charismatic and is knowledgeable about everything he does or brings up in a conversation. But they are very polite and friendly and the instructor is very professional.

I have been a student at Black Mountain Spirit Kung Fu for four years. It has been an amazing experience. I used to be in the Marines, where i learned Marine Corps Martial Arts. The self defense i am learning at Black Mountain Spirit in terms of practicality and professional instruction far surpasses the system of hand to hand fighting i learned in the Marines. To say that i highly recommend this school is an understatement. Whether its Tai Chi, Shaolin, or BaGua kung fu, you will learn simple yet awesome techniques for street defense and survival. I work in a state correctional facility and the skills that i have gained in learning kung fu at Black Mountain Spirit helps me perform my duties with a certainty and confidence that did not have before. There is no doubt in my mind that i can effectively defend myself while on the job or on the street in a hand to hand, self defense, survival situation. The instructor is waterfall of deep knowledge and incite about fighting with kung fu, he absolutely has a battlefield mindset when it comes to self defense. It doesn't matter what style of kung fu you gravitate to, he can show you how to practically use any technique for fighting. There are no flowery punches or embroidered kicks, you will learn that every movement has a practical purpose from form to fight. The instructor is very knowledgeable of the rich cultural history of kung fu and lore from the land and people where kung fu was first developed and cultivated. Overall the curriculum is excellent, the people are friendly and welcoming, and the price of tuition is most likely going to be the lowest your going to find when compared to many other martial arts schools in the area.

If you are interested in Real Kung Fu, this is the place to be. Period. I've studied at over five schools and visited dozens more across the United States, and He Shan Shen has the highest level of teaching that I have encountered. Since I started learning Tai Chi and Shaolin over eight years ago I have been amazed by the friendly and awesome quality of Marc Black's lessons. Combine this with the crazy low price, and constant willingness of Marc to teach, and you get an amazing kung fu experience.

I spent 4 years practicing both Shaolin Kung Fu and TaiJi from Master Black here during my college years. There is no better place to learn authentic, effective martial arts. If you're looking for a school where you're going to learn real Kung Fu, this is it.

Read Jason B.'s review of Black Mountain Spirit School of Chinese Kung Fu on Yelp

I studied Kung Fu at Black Mountain Spirit all through college and it was a formative experience for me. Sifu Marc Black teaches a rich curriculum of traditional Kung Fu with an emphasis on practical application. This is not a school where aerobics are dressed up as martial arts, but is instead a place where students work hard and learn valuable skills. The studio itself is clean and well-equipped. The front room has full-length mirrors along the entire wall and weapons for students who are studying advanced forms. The back room has rugged and modern training equipment, with changing rooms downstairs. But even setting aside the facilities, Marc Black is a teacher second to none. He is personable and knows how to break complex maneuvers down in a way that anyone can grasp. Even more impressive, he scales his lesson to the skill level of the student. Every time Marc shows you a technique, the feeling is that what you are seeing is easily attainable with just a bit more practice. If you have ever thought about taking a martial art, you owe it to yourself to visit Black Mountain Spirit.

I've been attending Black Mountain Spirit for about four years. The instructor, Marc, teaches Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Bagua. I've been taking the Tai Chi and Bagua classes. He's very knowledgeable about the intricacies that make a technique work or fail. What I like about the Tai Chi lessons here is that Marc teaches both the form for health benefits, as well as the martial aspects of the techniques. Sparring night is very open, with people from other styles coming to spar some nights. I find Marc to be professional with his teaching methods and practical with his technique. The price to quality instruction ratio looks great compared to some other schools in the area, and I've attended a few. I would say the best way to get a grasp on what you can expect at this school is to come view an open sparring night and see how amazing the technique looks.

The only place where my fiance and I feel at home since moving to Pennsylvanian is at Black Mountain Spirit School of Chinese Kung Fu. We are both athletes and find the classes challenging and enjoyable. Mr. Black is a very knowledgeable teacher who understands the applications behind the drills he teaches. My fiance and I look forward to our development as we continue to train at Black Mountain Spirit School of Chinese Kung Fu.

As a former student of Sifu Black's, I studied with him when he was teaching under a tree on Forbes Avenue. His knowledge of martial arts is superb, especially of applications.

I went here while I was in college and really enjoyed it. Proper form is emphasized here which really helped me improve. I liked the sparring especially as it was a great way to practice techniques you learned in a more practical setting.

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