Kathy Long
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Kathy Long is an American retired five time world kickboxing
champion and mixed martial arts
fighter.
, and was raised in Sunny Mead, California
. Later, she moved to Bakersfield where she trained in martial arts under Eric Nolan, who was her manager and trainer throughout her kickboxing career.
Long has acted in numerous movies, and was Michelle Pfeiffer
's stunt double in Batman Returns
. Long provided commentary at the first Ultimate Fighting Championship
event. On August 15, 2009 she made her debut in mixed martial arts
, defeating Avery Vilche.
Long currently lives in Los Angeles where she teaches martial arts at Azteca Training Center, which she co-owns.
art of Aikido
, eventually earning a black belt in the system. Long would go on to earn a black belt in Chinese
Kung Fu San Soo, eventually reaching the level of master in the style. She would train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
with the Machado family
, as well as in Kali
, and Wing Chun Kung Fu.
In the 1990s, Long was inducted into several sports hall of fames. These would include the Bob Elias' Sports Hall of Fame, Inside Kung Fu
Hall of Fame ("Female of the Year"), and the Black Belt Magazine
Black Belt Hall of Fame (1991 "Women of the Year"). She has appeared on the covers of 35 magazine. Between 1994 and 1998, Long authored a monthly column in Black Belt Magazine
.
Long is the co-owner of Azteca Training Center in Los Angeles, where she teaches Muay Thay kickboxing and Kung Fu San Soo.
, and one of the top female fighters in the sport's history. She compiled an impressive 18-1 record, winning 5 world titles in the process, and earning several nicknames including the "Queen of Mean", "Princess of Pain", and "The Punisher".
Some of her ring career highlights include wins over Ramona Gatto, Bonnie Canino
, Japanese star Kyoko "Kamikaze" Miyazaki, French champion Dani Rocard, Canadian champion Nora Daigle and two defeats over Denise Taylor. Her only loss as a professional kickboxer came in a Muay Thai
match with Britain's Lisa Howarth at Pickett's Lock near London
in February 1990.
, Long made her MMA
debut defeating fighter Avery Vilche by decision at Call to Arms
promotions Called Out event in Ontario, California.
In preparation for her debut Long trained with Betiss Mansouri and Romie Aram at Millennia MMA, Gokor Chivichyan
and Gene LeBell
at the Hayastan Academy, Ahmad Reese and Lisa Twight of Gym Jones, Javier Vazquez
at Universal Martial Arts Center, and with Muay Thai and strength conditioning coach Maria Morales.
Kickboxing
Kickboxing refers to a group of martial arts and stand-up combat sports based on kicking and punching, historically developed from karate, Muay Thai and western boxing....
champion and mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
fighter.
Biography
Long was born in St. Louis, MissouriMissouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
, and was raised in Sunny Mead, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. Later, she moved to Bakersfield where she trained in martial arts under Eric Nolan, who was her manager and trainer throughout her kickboxing career.
Long has acted in numerous movies, and was Michelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Marie Pfeiffer is an American actress. She made her film debut in 1980 in The Hollywood Knights, but first garnered mainstream attention with her performance in Brian De Palma's Scarface . Pfeiffer has won numerous awards for her work...
's stunt double in Batman Returns
Batman Returns
Batman Returns is a 1992 American superhero film directed by Tim Burton. Based on the DC Comics character Batman, it is the sequel to Burton's Batman , and features Michael Keaton reprising the title role, with Danny DeVito as the Penguin and Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman.Burton originally did not...
. Long provided commentary at the first Ultimate Fighting Championship
UFC 1
The Ultimate Fighting Championship was the first mixed martial arts event by the Ultimate Fighting Championship , held at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado, on November 12, 1993...
event. On August 15, 2009 she made her debut in mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
, defeating Avery Vilche.
Long currently lives in Los Angeles where she teaches martial arts at Azteca Training Center, which she co-owns.
Martial Arts
Long is a practitioner of the martial arts. She began her training in the JapaneseJapanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
art of Aikido
Aikido
is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. Aikido is often translated as "the Way of unifying life energy" or as "the Way of harmonious spirit." Ueshiba's goal was to create an art that practitioners could use to...
, eventually earning a black belt in the system. Long would go on to earn a black belt in Chinese
Chinese people
The term Chinese people may refer to any of the following:*People with Han Chinese ethnicity ....
Kung Fu San Soo, eventually reaching the level of master in the style. She would train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting...
with the Machado family
Machado family
The Machado family refers to the lineage of Brazilian mixed martial artists and Grapplers. They are known for being the founders of RCJ Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu...
, as well as in Kali
Kali
' , also known as ' , is the Hindu goddess associated with power, shakti. The name Kali comes from kāla, which means black, time, death, lord of death, Shiva. Kali means "the black one". Since Shiva is called Kāla - the eternal time, Kālī, his consort, also means "Time" or "Death" . Hence, Kāli is...
, and Wing Chun Kung Fu.
In the 1990s, Long was inducted into several sports hall of fames. These would include the Bob Elias' Sports Hall of Fame, Inside Kung Fu
Inside Kung Fu
Inside Kung Fu is one of the major martial arts magazines in the United States. It is owned by Action Pursuit Group Media.The magazine focuses on Chinese martial arts but also covers martial arts and self-defense topics in general. It annually inducts martial artists into its well-known Hall of...
Hall of Fame ("Female of the Year"), and the Black Belt Magazine
Black Belt Magazine
Black Belt is an American magazine covering martial arts and combat sports founded in 1961 by Mitoshi Uyehara. During the early years of the publication, Uyehara was a hands-on owner and publisher...
Black Belt Hall of Fame (1991 "Women of the Year"). She has appeared on the covers of 35 magazine. Between 1994 and 1998, Long authored a monthly column in Black Belt Magazine
Black Belt Magazine
Black Belt is an American magazine covering martial arts and combat sports founded in 1961 by Mitoshi Uyehara. During the early years of the publication, Uyehara was a hands-on owner and publisher...
.
Long is the co-owner of Azteca Training Center in Los Angeles, where she teaches Muay Thay kickboxing and Kung Fu San Soo.
Kickboxing
Long became a professional kickboxingKickboxing
Kickboxing refers to a group of martial arts and stand-up combat sports based on kicking and punching, historically developed from karate, Muay Thai and western boxing....
, and one of the top female fighters in the sport's history. She compiled an impressive 18-1 record, winning 5 world titles in the process, and earning several nicknames including the "Queen of Mean", "Princess of Pain", and "The Punisher".
Some of her ring career highlights include wins over Ramona Gatto, Bonnie Canino
Bonnie Canino
Bonnie Canino is a former women's boxing world featherweight champion for two different associations. She also won world titles in kick boxing for two different associations....
, Japanese star Kyoko "Kamikaze" Miyazaki, French champion Dani Rocard, Canadian champion Nora Daigle and two defeats over Denise Taylor. Her only loss as a professional kickboxer came in a Muay Thai
Muay Thai
Muay Thai is a combat sport from Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. It is similar to other Indochinese kickboxing systems, namely pradal serey from Cambodia, tomoi from Malaysia, lethwei from Myanmar and muay Lao from Laos...
match with Britain's Lisa Howarth at Pickett's Lock near London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
in February 1990.
Mixed Martial Arts
On August 15, 2009, almost 16 years after she provided commentary for the very first Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipUFC 1
The Ultimate Fighting Championship was the first mixed martial arts event by the Ultimate Fighting Championship , held at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado, on November 12, 1993...
, Long made her MMA
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
debut defeating fighter Avery Vilche by decision at Call to Arms
Call to arms
-Television:* "A Call to Arms" , an episode of the television series Charmed* Babylon 5: A Call to Arms, the fourth feature-length film set in the Babylon 5 universe...
promotions Called Out event in Ontario, California.
In preparation for her debut Long trained with Betiss Mansouri and Romie Aram at Millennia MMA, Gokor Chivichyan
Gokor Chivichyan
Gokor Chivichyan is an Armenian Judo, submission grappling, and mixed martial arts instructor. Gokor currently trains professional and amateur fighters at the Hayastan MMA Academy in North Hollywood. Chivichyan was born in Yerevan, Armenia....
and Gene LeBell
Gene LeBell
Ivan Gene LeBell is a former American Judo champion, instructor, stunt performer, stunt coordinator, and professional wrestler born in Los Angeles, California. LeBell has worked on over 1,000 films and TV shows, and has authored a number of books.In 2000, he was promoted to 9th Dan in US Ju-Jitsu...
at the Hayastan Academy, Ahmad Reese and Lisa Twight of Gym Jones, Javier Vazquez
Javier Vazquez (fighter)
Javier Vazquez is an Cuban-American mixed martial artist currently fighting for The UFC's featherweight division. He was previously fighting for the WEC before the UFC merged the promotions in 2010. He is the son-in-law of Rorion Gracie....
at Universal Martial Arts Center, and with Muay Thai and strength conditioning coach Maria Morales.
Hall of Fames
- Black Belt Hall of Fame (1991 Woman of the Year)
- Black Belt Hall of Fame (1992 Full Contact Fighter of the Year)
- Inside Kung Fu Hall of Fame (1992 Female of the Year)
- Bob Ellas Kern County Sports Hall of Fame (1996)
Titles
- 2x KICKKarate International Council of KickboxingThe Karate International Council of Kickboxing is a sanctioning body that regulates kickboxing matches. It is considered among the more prestigious organizations that sanction professional kickboxing.-Early years:...
World Kickboxing Champion - 1x WKAWorld Kickboxing AssociationThe World Kickboxing Association is one of the oldest and the largest amateur and professional sanctioning organizations of kickboxing in the world for the sport. Its official name is "World Kickboxing and Karate Association"....
World Kickboxing Champion - 1x ISKAInternational Sport Karate AssociationThe International Sport Karate Association is one of the major international bodies regulating karate and kickboxing matches, and is based in the United States...
World Kickboxing Champion - 1x WMAC World Kickboxing Champion
MMA Record
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1-0 |  Avery Vilche |
Decision (Unanimous) | Called Out MMA 1 | August 15, 2009 | 3 | 3:00 | Ontario, California Ontario, California Ontario is a city located in San Bernardino County, California, United States, 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Located in the western part of the Inland Empire region, it lies just east of the Los Angeles county line and is part of the Greater Los Angeles Area... |
Actor
- Romy and Michele's High School ReunionRomy and Michele's High School ReunionRomy and Michele's High School Reunion is a 1997 comedy film starring Lisa Kudrow, Mira Sorvino, Janeane Garofalo, Camryn Manheim, and Alan Cumming directed by David Mirkin. The plot revolves around two 28-year-old women who appear to have achieved very little success in life and decide to invent...
(1995) .... Kickboxing Instructor - Under the Gun (1995) .... Lisa Krause
- Walker, Texas RangerWalker, Texas RangerWalker, Texas Ranger is an American television action crime drama series created by Leslie Greif and Paul Haggis, and starring Chuck Norris as a member of the Texas Ranger Division. The show aired on CBS in the spring of 1993, with the first season consisting of three pilot episodes. Eight full...
(TV) Episode:Deep Cover (1995) .... Jane Cousins - The StrangerThe Stranger (1995 film)The Stranger is a 1995 martial arts-action film directed by Fritz Kiersch, starring former professional kickboxing champion Kathy Long. The film bears many similarities to the 1973 Clint Eastwood film High Plains Drifter.-Plot:...
(1995) .... The Stranger - Natural Born KillersNatural Born KillersNatural Born Killers is a 1994 crime/black comedy film directed by Oliver Stone about two victims of traumatic childhoods who became lovers and psychopathic serial killers, and are irresponsibly glorified by the mass media...
(1994) ....Female deputy kicking Mickey - KnightsKnights (film)Knights is a 1993 science fiction movie starring kickboxing champion Kathy Long in her debut Hollywood movie.-Plot:A cyborg named Gabriel was created to destroy all the other cyborgs. He later runs into, and saves Nea by killing Simon who is one of the other cyborgs...
(1993) .... Nea - Street JusticeStreet JusticeStreet Justice is an American action crime drama series starring Carl Weathers and Bryan Genesse. The series began airing in syndication in 1991, and was canceled in 1993 after two seasons.-Synopsis:...
(TV) Episode:Desperate (1993) ...Lisa J Hansen - Rage and Honor (1992)...Fros-T
External links
- Kathy Long at YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....