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t is an honor that Kathy Long has agreed to become one of our travel tour presenters. Kathy brings to Sacred Spirit Tours.Com her vast knowledge of the indigenous cultures of the Southwest in America and in Mexico. Kathy will also consult with SacredSpiritTours.Com on the cultures of the Orient in China.Kathy will be leading tours to New Mexico, Mexico, and China in 2010/2011. We at Sacred Spirit Tours.Com are truly honored to have her as a part of our unique team.
Background Information
Kathy Long started in the martial arts when she was fifteen. She holds a Master degree in Kung Fu San Soo as well as a black bet in Aikido. She has also trained in Kali (Filipino stick and knife fighting) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
In 1991 Kathy was voted Woman of the Year by the Black Belt Hall of Fame. And in 1992 she was chosen by Inside Kung Fu magazine as Female of the Year. The five-time World Kickboxing Champion. Kathy was honored by Black belt Magazine as Kick Boxer of the Year in 1992. In 1996 she was inducted into the Bob Elias Sport hall of Fame as well as several others through out here career.
Kathy Longs unquestionable talent and ability has earned her the prestige of fight as the main event in major venues from Caesar’s palace in Las vagas to Paris France. Long has been on the cover of over 35-martial arts magazines in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Kathy is in much demand as a trainer and consultant. Among others she has trained celebrities such as Michelle Pfeiffer, Meryl Streep, Queen Latifa, Michael Keaton, and for the Young Presidents Organizations as well as professional athletes and world champions. Kathy has also taught defensive tactics to police departments and correctional facilities in California, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Since stepping out of the ring, Kathy has become one of the hottest acting talents in town appearing in feature for Entertainment Tonight, The Today Show, E Entertainment, Hard Copy, Action TV, Chop TV, “press Box Kick Up Your Heels Festival”. Street Justice, Walker Texas Ranger, as well as U.S. Satellite broadcasting all Women’s Professional Boxing Show. Kathy has also hosted major Kickboxing events on Pay Per View.
Kathy Long has worked with named directors such as Oliver Stone, Time Burton, and Robert Zemekis. She had her first starring role in the Kings Road production of “Knights” letting her talents as a martial artist and actress shine. Kathy has since starred in several films and is currently producing and starring in her next picture, “Way of the Warrior”.
Always in an effort to broaden her knowledge and abilities, Kathy has opened her own training facility call the “Azteca Training Center” in California where athletes of all kinds can improve their skills. In 2009 Kathy made her first Mixed Martial Arts debut on August 15th 2009 against Avery Viche. Kathy defeating Avery Vilche via Unanimous Decision.
Kathy has also worked for the last twelve years as a Personal Protection Agent for major Celebrities, CEO’s of giant corporations and Princesses of Royal Families.
Education
• Moreno Valley High School 1982
• Riverside City College 1982/83 General ED/ Psychology-no degree
• Bakersfield City College 1983/84 General ED/
Publications
• No! No! No! A Women’s Guide To Personal Defense and Street Safety.
• Long Shots (Semi monthly column in Black Belt Magazine)
International Travel
Korea, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, England, Italy, Ireland, Canada, Bahamas, Mexico, Puerto Rico.
