SAS Guardian Angel
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what about the ladies with Black belts? who are they? Im sure theres plenty somewhere great to know whos able to be their own bodyguard, just curious?
Black Belt Ladies/Celebs
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There are plenty of ladies with black belts. I have met many at NASKA tournaments. Sadly though, many ladies do not receive the attention or movie deals that men receive.
I knew a young lady whose nickname was "Mouse" and she left the tournament circuit early because she was offered a movie deal. That was 1997 and I have not seen or heard from her since. If she did make any movies they must have gone straight to video.
Cynthia Rothrock is a black belt and she ended up in China to make "B" rated movies. She could never break through Hollywood to make A-list movies.
Yes, there are plenty of black belt ladies. Many are teaching and passing on the tradition of martial arts to their students. There are several Asian black belt ladies who have been in some good movies, although their names escape me right now. Maybe some of you can name them.
I knew a young lady whose nickname was "Mouse" and she left the tournament circuit early because she was offered a movie deal. That was 1997 and I have not seen or heard from her since. If she did make any movies they must have gone straight to video.
Cynthia Rothrock is a black belt and she ended up in China to make "B" rated movies. She could never break through Hollywood to make A-list movies.
Yes, there are plenty of black belt ladies. Many are teaching and passing on the tradition of martial arts to their students. There are several Asian black belt ladies who have been in some good movies, although their names escape me right now. Maybe some of you can name them.
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we would be no place without females
As much as I despise Bob Wall, he has a beutiful daughter Shana Wall who (is a model) practices Karate and kickboxing. She has appeared on several commercials (i.e. for beer) and has been on "Walker Texas Ranger" among many other TV shows.
Also, Cynthia Rothrock, who is an accomplished martial artist and worked with directors like Robert Clouse (Bruce Lee's director), Cory Yuen, Samo Hung (Martial Law), and many more. She holds 5 black belts and Tang Soo Do, Tae-Kwan Do, Eagle Claw (White Crane), Wu-Shu (contemporary Kung-Fu), and Northern Shaolin (traditional Kung-Fu). Cynthia had an opportunity to play along Jackie Chan who unfortunately got injured and the part was cancelled. She was also one of the top Kata (form) and weapon competitors in the 80's.
Karen Sheperd is another accomplished female action star with major roles in Hercules, Diagnosis Murder, VIP, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Walker Texas Ranger. Karen studied Shotokan Karate, and currently studies Tai Chi Chuan. She was the first woman to win the Grand Champion title at the prestigious U.S. Open Karate Championship.
Christine Rodrigues appeared in The Next Karate Kid, starred as "Lady Lightning" in Mortal Combat, and stunt doubled Alicia Silverstone in Batman and Robin. She has studied Kenpo and Wu-Shu, and was a Triple Crown winner (3 gold medals) of WAKO World Championships in England in the early 90's (twice: in '91 AND in '93!).
Kathy Long appeared on Sports Illustrated, Entertainment Tonight, The Today Show after her appearence on Walker Texas Ranger. She holds a black belt ranks in Aikido, Kung-Fu, Karate, and studies Jujitsu.
As much as I despise Bob Wall, he has a beutiful daughter Shana Wall who (is a model) practices Karate and kickboxing. She has appeared on several commercials (i.e. for beer) and has been on "Walker Texas Ranger" among many other TV shows.
Also, Cynthia Rothrock, who is an accomplished martial artist and worked with directors like Robert Clouse (Bruce Lee's director), Cory Yuen, Samo Hung (Martial Law), and many more. She holds 5 black belts and Tang Soo Do, Tae-Kwan Do, Eagle Claw (White Crane), Wu-Shu (contemporary Kung-Fu), and Northern Shaolin (traditional Kung-Fu). Cynthia had an opportunity to play along Jackie Chan who unfortunately got injured and the part was cancelled. She was also one of the top Kata (form) and weapon competitors in the 80's.
Karen Sheperd is another accomplished female action star with major roles in Hercules, Diagnosis Murder, VIP, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Walker Texas Ranger. Karen studied Shotokan Karate, and currently studies Tai Chi Chuan. She was the first woman to win the Grand Champion title at the prestigious U.S. Open Karate Championship.
Christine Rodrigues appeared in The Next Karate Kid, starred as "Lady Lightning" in Mortal Combat, and stunt doubled Alicia Silverstone in Batman and Robin. She has studied Kenpo and Wu-Shu, and was a Triple Crown winner (3 gold medals) of WAKO World Championships in England in the early 90's (twice: in '91 AND in '93!).
Kathy Long appeared on Sports Illustrated, Entertainment Tonight, The Today Show after her appearence on Walker Texas Ranger. She holds a black belt ranks in Aikido, Kung-Fu, Karate, and studies Jujitsu.
Diana Lee Inosanto. Initially trained privately by her father, Dan Inosanto, Diana's first lessons were about defending herself. As she grew, MA continued to be an important part of her life. In all, her training consists of Jun Fan Gung Fu (Jeet Kune Do), Filipino Kali, Thai Boxing, Pencak Silat, Shoot Wrestling, and Savate.
Today, she is the feature cover story of several magazines worldwide including BLACK BELT MAGAZINE, INSIDE KUNG FU, and INSIDE KARATE, among others. She also travels extensively with her husband, wrestler, Ron Balicki, teaching and promoting martial arts.
Realizing her childhood dream, Diana is also an actress, stuntwoman, and model. She has worked on several film and television projects including: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Walker Texas Ranger, and Touched By An Angel.
FILM & TV APPEARANCES
Mystery Men (1999)
Wild Wild West (1999)
Blade (1998)
The Patriot (1998)
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June Castro is an eigth degree black belt, one of the highest ranked female instructors in the world. She began studying the art of Shaolin Kenpo Karate at the age of four, under the strict tutelage of her father, the renowned Great Grandmaster Ralph Castro. Through the years she has won numerous trophies in both state and international competition. June is also an instructor in Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do Concepts.
June also has several top selling instructional videos currently on the market. The titles include: Kickboxing For Fitness, Women's Self Defense, How To Bully Proof Your Child, and Shaolin Kenpo, parts 1 and 2. She is rated by Black Belt Magazine as one of the country's top ranked martial artist. In addition, June is a contributing editor for Unique Publications, and writes a monthly column for Inside Kung Fu Magazine entitled, Physical Fitness. June is also the host of a television series called, "Total Health".
FILM & TV APPEARANCES
Kickboxer 5 (stunts)
Low Down Dirty Shame (stunts)
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Kathy Long. World Kickboxing champion, Kathy Long began her studies in the martial arts with Aikido. She also studied Kung Fu and Shorin Ryu Karate. Described as the "Queen of Mean" among other things, she is, nevertheless, a well conditioned and hardened fighter. A two time Black Belt Hall of Fame Inductee (1991, 1992), Ms. Long retired from kickboxing in the mid 1990s choosing to concentrate on boxing career. Her work in the movie industry includes stunt work and fight choreography: She was Michelle Pfeiffer's stunt double in "Batman Returns" (1992) and fight choreographer for the "Death Becomes Her" (1992). She has appeared on several television shows, including "Walker, Texas Ranger"; and has also starred in several feature films. Currently, Ms. Long writes a monthly column, titled "Long Shots" for Black Belt Magazine.
FILM & TV APPEARANCES
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997)
Under the Gun (1995)
The Stranger (1995)
Natural Born Killers (1994)
Knights (1993)
Rage and Honor (1992)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Stephanie Cheeva was born in Sofia, Bulgaria with competitiveness in her blood. She inherited her natural athletic talent from her mother, a champion figure skater. Stephanie's training in Tae Kwon Do began at the age of nine.
As a member of the Bulgarian National Team she competed all over the world. Over a period of eight years Stephanie Cheeva won 21 Gold Medals, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze and the titles of World Champion 1995, two time European Champion '92/'93, She is an eight time Bulgarian National Champion (1989 through 1995).
Through great obstacles and hardship, Stephanie fought her way into America. She has trained in several MA styles such as Kung Fu, Ju-Jitsu and Karate-Do. She has also earned the respect of and has worked with living TKD legends such as Hee Il Cho.
Stephanie is now a rising Martial Arts star in the U.S and a professional stunt woman who has done stunt work on several television programs. She has also done motion capture stunt work for PC Games such as "Quake 3 Arena", and "Legends".
FILM & TV APPEARANCES
Epoch of Lotus
Nash Bridges
Charmed
Martial Law
The Ultimate Game
The Power Rangers
Jack of All Trades
The X Show
VIP
Today, she is the feature cover story of several magazines worldwide including BLACK BELT MAGAZINE, INSIDE KUNG FU, and INSIDE KARATE, among others. She also travels extensively with her husband, wrestler, Ron Balicki, teaching and promoting martial arts.
Realizing her childhood dream, Diana is also an actress, stuntwoman, and model. She has worked on several film and television projects including: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Walker Texas Ranger, and Touched By An Angel.
FILM & TV APPEARANCES
Mystery Men (1999)
Wild Wild West (1999)
Blade (1998)
The Patriot (1998)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
June Castro is an eigth degree black belt, one of the highest ranked female instructors in the world. She began studying the art of Shaolin Kenpo Karate at the age of four, under the strict tutelage of her father, the renowned Great Grandmaster Ralph Castro. Through the years she has won numerous trophies in both state and international competition. June is also an instructor in Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do Concepts.
June also has several top selling instructional videos currently on the market. The titles include: Kickboxing For Fitness, Women's Self Defense, How To Bully Proof Your Child, and Shaolin Kenpo, parts 1 and 2. She is rated by Black Belt Magazine as one of the country's top ranked martial artist. In addition, June is a contributing editor for Unique Publications, and writes a monthly column for Inside Kung Fu Magazine entitled, Physical Fitness. June is also the host of a television series called, "Total Health".
FILM & TV APPEARANCES
Kickboxer 5 (stunts)
Low Down Dirty Shame (stunts)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Kathy Long. World Kickboxing champion, Kathy Long began her studies in the martial arts with Aikido. She also studied Kung Fu and Shorin Ryu Karate. Described as the "Queen of Mean" among other things, she is, nevertheless, a well conditioned and hardened fighter. A two time Black Belt Hall of Fame Inductee (1991, 1992), Ms. Long retired from kickboxing in the mid 1990s choosing to concentrate on boxing career. Her work in the movie industry includes stunt work and fight choreography: She was Michelle Pfeiffer's stunt double in "Batman Returns" (1992) and fight choreographer for the "Death Becomes Her" (1992). She has appeared on several television shows, including "Walker, Texas Ranger"; and has also starred in several feature films. Currently, Ms. Long writes a monthly column, titled "Long Shots" for Black Belt Magazine.
FILM & TV APPEARANCES
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997)
Under the Gun (1995)
The Stranger (1995)
Natural Born Killers (1994)
Knights (1993)
Rage and Honor (1992)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Stephanie Cheeva was born in Sofia, Bulgaria with competitiveness in her blood. She inherited her natural athletic talent from her mother, a champion figure skater. Stephanie's training in Tae Kwon Do began at the age of nine.
As a member of the Bulgarian National Team she competed all over the world. Over a period of eight years Stephanie Cheeva won 21 Gold Medals, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze and the titles of World Champion 1995, two time European Champion '92/'93, She is an eight time Bulgarian National Champion (1989 through 1995).
Through great obstacles and hardship, Stephanie fought her way into America. She has trained in several MA styles such as Kung Fu, Ju-Jitsu and Karate-Do. She has also earned the respect of and has worked with living TKD legends such as Hee Il Cho.
Stephanie is now a rising Martial Arts star in the U.S and a professional stunt woman who has done stunt work on several television programs. She has also done motion capture stunt work for PC Games such as "Quake 3 Arena", and "Legends".
FILM & TV APPEARANCES
Epoch of Lotus
Nash Bridges
Charmed
Martial Law
The Ultimate Game
The Power Rangers
Jack of All Trades
The X Show
VIP
