Shannon Mahoney has been with Focus since  1999 when she stepped into the Cardio Karate  training to get the overall mind-body fitness it  provides.  She enjoys teaching Body Blast and  mixing self-defense with cross training in her  cardio classes because she enjoys creating a  passion and energy in people.  “I want people to  leave my classes feeling strong and ready to take  on life.” 
   Shannon has also achieved her Brown belt and is a senior instructor for the Fight Like A Girl Self  Defense Program at Focus.  She says she is  blessed with her husband and her two children. 
   Shannon also dedicates herself and her time to  being a music director for Christian Youth  Theatre.

   Shannon O'Hara is an aspiring Exercise Science student who has a passion for Fitness and is an AFAA certified fitness instructor. Her favorite classes to teach include Cardio Kickboxing, Boot Camp, Yoga, Hip Hop and group weight training!  "As long as you sweat, groan, laugh and come back sore and wanting more, I have done my job!"
   Shannon has also been training with Focus in Karate for more than 14 years. She has had her black belt for more than 6 years and is a part of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) National Karate Team.  Shannon was part the World Karate Confederations (WKC)/USA Junior World Championship Team that traveled to Hanover, Germany in 2004.  It was in Hanover Germany where Shannon brought home the Gold and a World Championship Title.  Shannon has also won many Regional, national and international titles throughout her life and aspires to keep going once she is out of school.
    Shannon is also a Fight Like A Girl Women’s Self-Defense instructor. “I believe that every woman has an inner strength that they need to be introduced to, once she has met her “inner beast”, she will be unstoppable physically and mentally!”