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Cynthia Rothrock (born March 8, 1957 [1]) is an American martial artist and actress best known for her martial arts films. She holds black belt rankings in seven styles of martial arts and was a high-level competitor in martial arts before becoming an actress. In 2014, she was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame. [2]
Karen Sheperd (born November 12, 1961) is an American actress, martial artist and keynote speaker with an extensive career in film, theatre and television.. In 1979, Sheperd was the first woman to hold the title of #1 Women's Black Belt Forms Champion for the "Karate Illustrated" ratings, [1] a title she retained again in 1980.
Gina Joy Carano (born April 16, 1982 [1]) is an American actress and former mixed martial artist. She competed in Elite Xtreme Combat and Strikeforce from 2006 to 2009, where she compiled a 7–1 record. [2] Her popularity led to her being called the "face of women's MMA", although Carano rejected this title. [3]
Vallandingham starred in her first television show on Netflix's martial arts series, Cobra Kai. [11] [12] She plays a supporting antagonist in the final season, portraying Zara Malik, a cocky, high-maintenance, social media influencer, and skilled martial artist, as a co-captain under the dojo Iron Dragons, starring besides Lewis Tan as Sensei Wolf and Patrick Luwis as Axel Kovačević. [13]
American Ninja: Commando: Gymkata: The Last Dragon: Mr. Vampire: Police Story: Yes, Madam [3] 1986: No Retreat, No Surrender: Righting Wrongs (a.k.a. Above the Law) Big Trouble in Little China: The Seventh Curse [6] 1987: American Ninja 2: The Confrontation: A Chinese Ghost Story [7] Miami Connection [8] 1988: Dragons Forever: Above The Law ...
She was the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo by winning bronze at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Rousey began her mixed martial arts (MMA) career with King of the Cage in 2011. She soon joined Strikeforce, becoming their last Women's Bantamweight Champion until its acquisition by UFC. [14]
The fourth-degree black belt in Tae kwon do shares how her heritage has inspired her success. The post Tae kwon do world champion Rayna Vallandingham takes pride in ‘kicking like a girl ...
Kathy Long (born April 21, 1964) is an American kickboxer, mixed martial artist, and actress. [1] [2] She has held various kickboxing championships, including two KICK World Kickboxing titles and the WKA and ISKA world titles.