Kickboxing Champion Kathy Long to Present Seminar on Sparring Concepts at Masters Hall of Fame

LOS ANGELES - July 5, 2019 - PRLog -- Five-time world kickboxing champion Kathy Long will present a seminar on Kickboxing Sparring Concepts at the Masters Hall of Fame 20th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, July 27, at the Hilton Orange County Costa Mesa. Long's seminar will close out the morning sessions, following presentations by Kaiso Frank Dux and Sifu Restita de Jesus.

Long, who was known as "The Punisher" during her time in the ring, began her martial arts training in Aikido, earning a First Dan in the art. She later studied Chinese Kung Fu San Soo, earning an Eighth Dan and the title of Master in the style. She has also studied Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, Tae Kwon Do, Kali, and Wing Chun Kung Fu.

During her time as a professional kickboxer, Long posted an overall record of 18-1, with victories over Denise Taylor (twice), Ramona Gatto, Bonnie Canino, Canadian champion Nora Daigle, French champion Dani Rocard, and Japanese star Kyoko "Kamikaze" Miyazaki. She made a return to the ring as a boxer in the late 1990s, followed by a return to kickboxing and MMA. In addition, Long has worked as an announcer for Ultimate Fighting Championship and was Michelle Pfeiffer's stunt double for the 1992 film Batman Returns.

"It is an honor and a privilege to have Kathy Long presenting at our Masters Hall of Fame Seminars," says Chairman Dr. Daniel Hect. "Kathy has been a huge influence in the martial arts, and we are excited to have her with us for our 20th-Anniversary celebration."

The Masters seminars are free to Masters Guests and Inductees. However, donations will be accepted on behalf of the Royal Family Kids Camp. "This is going to be an awesome seminar series," says Dr. Hect. "These great leaders are giving of their time to share their knowledge and experience with our attendees and inductees. This is just another example of the quality of people in the organization."

The Masters Hall of Fame was founded in 1999 and is recognized as the premier Martial Arts event on the West Coast. The association recognizes exceptional Martial Arts Leaders and Legends through induction into the Masters Hall of Fame. Honorees are chosen for their dedication to the martial arts and their work in the community, as well as their successes. For more information on the Masters Hall of Fame, or to get tickets to this years event, visit the website at www.mastershalloffame.org. For media information, contact Kamatoy Media Group at 619-940-5648 or press@jugglemail.com.

Masters Hall of Fame 20th Anniversary Seminar Schedule

Kaiso Frank Dux: Triangle of Force   8:30 – 9:30 AM

Sifu Resita DeJesus: Chen Tai Chi partner flow  9:30 – 10:30 AM

Sifu Kathy Long: Kick Boxing sparring concepts 10:30 – 11:30 AM

Senior Master of the Arts Bob White: Ed Parker Kenpo 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Sr Professor Ron Sanchez: Ed Parker Kenpo 12:30 – 1:30 PM

Senior Master of the Arts John Sepulveda: Ed Parker Kenpo 1:30 – 2:30 PM

Grandmaster Darren Tibon: Serrada Escrima  2:30 – 3:30 PM