World Martial Arts Hall of Fame

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"Congratulations to the legendary Cynthia Rothrock on being honored with the 2025 Women's Inspirational Award! 🏆🔥 Your dedication, passion, and unstoppable spirit continue to inspire millions around the world. Thank you for breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations. Wishing you more success and recognition ahead! ❤️🙏 "

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We invite you to take part in the WMGC World Martial Arts Festival -2022 on the occasion of EUROPEAN WEEK OF SPORTS Sept 25-27,2022 in Munich Germany

Bio of Grand Master Cynthia Rothrock, our World Martial Arts Hall of Fame President :
The Queen of Martial Arts
Cynthia Rothrock is a martial arts expert and athlete, who went on to become a film actress, starring in a number of highly successful action movies. She first made a name as an action actress in Hong Kong before going on to wow audiences in her home turf. At the time of her popularity, she was well-known as the “Queen of Martial Arts films”.

Cynthia Rothrock Queen of Martial Arts
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World Champion
Cynthia Rothrock is the World Champion in martial arts Forms and Weapons (1981-1985). Her goal was to be undefeated and retire after five years. With over 100 competitions, she holds the undefeated worldwide record in martial arts Forms competition. In weapons competition, Cynthia is the first and only woman to win number one in North America against the men—at that time, women had to compete with the men. She holds five Black Belts with a rank of 8th dan Grandmaster.

Acting Career
Upon completing her goal of being undefeated in competition, she began her martial arts acting career starring in movies produced and filmed in Hong Kong. Her first movie, Yes, Madam alongside Michelle Yeoh, broke box office records making her a massive star in Hong Kong. After three years of living in Hong Kong, finishing seven films, she returned to the United States to continue her acting career. Today she has starred in over 60 movies and is currently working on upcoming projects.

Celebrated Role Model
Cynthia has been a role model for women in martial arts and film. In 1983, she became the first woman to grace the cover of Karate Illustrated. Cynthia is a proud inductee into the prestigious Black Belt Hall of Fame, along with Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris. In 2016 she was the first martial artist (male or female) to be inducted into the prestigious International Sports Hall of Fame by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dr. Robert Goldman.

On behalf of Grand Master Cynthia Rothrock , Sabum Dinesh Sharma, WMGC , World Martial Arts Hall of Fame & Nepal Fight Club
Congratulations Jean Phoenix Le Grand on your induction to World Martial Arts HOF Award

On behalf of Grand Master Cynthia Rothrock , Sabum Dinesh Sharma, WMGC , World Martial Arts Hall of Fame & Nepal Fight Club
Congratulations Sifu Lion Vikas Gihara on your induction to World Martial Arts HOF Award

Hollywood Action Actress & Dragon Lady of USA, Martial Arts Legends Grand Master Cynthia Rothrock ; Special Guest & Board of Director of Nomination Committee for WMAHoF Award 2020, Kathmandu, Nepal. See you in Kathmandu Gm Cynthia Rothrock !!

Brazilian Karate Legend & International Karate Union IKU President Grand Master GILLES WILLEMIN nominated WMAHoF Award 2020, Kathmandu, Nepal. Congratulations Gm WILLEMIN !!