Women in Kung-Fu

[yutyeesam]

Can anyone give me the names of some prominent American women in Kung-Fu? And also where I can find more information on them?

Cynthia Rothrock and Kathy Long come to mind, but Cynthia is more a movie star who's movements don't look very kung-fu (I know she studied Eagle Claw, but you'd never be able to tell that by watching her films), and Kathy is a kickboxer.

Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!

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[SiMui]

Hi all. Being in the minority in the martial arts world, I was wondering if anyone has stories to tell about prominent female martial artists in their schools.

Also, do you think it is reasonable for a woman to aspire to having her own school? Or is there too much stereotyping (or other reasons) that she would be ultimately unsuccessful?

Love to hear your thoughts. Don't worry, I'm not going to pitch a fit if I disagree with your views. Remember I asked.

SiMui

[TenTigers]

There are many successful women in Martial arts. Gini Lau, Lily Lau, Graciales Cassias, Melody Shuman, in my neck of the woods, there is Suigetsu Dojo, owned by Dara Masi and Melanie Fine, and Empire State Karate, owned by Joyce Santamaria-a leader in the Martial Arts industry.
Go for it!

[David Jamieson]

Hi all. Being in the minority in the martial arts world, I was wondering if anyone has stories to tell about prominent female martial artists in their schools.

Also, do you think it is reasonable for a woman to aspire to having her own school? Or is there too much stereotyping (or other reasons) that she would be ultimately unsuccessful?

Love to hear your thoughts. Don't worry, I'm not going to pitch a fit if I disagree with your views. Remember I asked.

SiMui

Cynthia Rothrock has a school, has been in a bajillion karate movies, plus there are more and more women stepping up every day. Some of the thai fighters in the category de la femme are wicked!

But kungfu has it's share of talented women and many are sifu as well.

[banditshaw]

Mok Gwai Lan who was Wong Fei Hung's last wife was well known and had a school of her own that is still going strong today.

Here is a rare clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k1u7Fn0ahM

[Satori Science]

Chan Mui Gwai aka Rose Chen was Tam Fei Pang's last closed door disciple and is infamous for her whipping power and chop choi. A few of my brothers study with her now and she is a real task master, really old school southern style gung.

[zhugeliang]

Wang Jurong had her school in Houston and her daughter is now running the school and teaching classes.

[4 Dragons]

Mok Gwai Lan who was Wong Fei Hung's last wife was well known and had a school of her own that is still going strong today.

Here is a rare clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k1u7Fn0ahM

That was cool to see, thanks!

Check these Kung Fu ladies out...
http://www.choylaifut.com/about.php

The all time Kung Fu woman was Ng Mui.

[SiMui]

Thanks for your thoughts so far. Here's another thought.... Would you rather be taught to fight by a man or a woman?

Simui.