 There aren't many martial artists or martial arts film enthusiasts out there that don't know who Cynthia Rothrock is. She kicked her way into our living rooms through an impressive film career that to date has spanned more than 60 films, but what many don't know is just how influential she truly has been in the arts. She didn't just start on Kung Fu films, she was one of the first American actors and martial artists to break box office records in Hong Kong and has earned her place amongst the legends like Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh, and Jet Li. From 1981 to 1985, she competed in over 100 competitions and retired as a five-year undefeated world champion in forms. Even more impressive, she was the first woman to defeat men in the weapons division. She has several black belts, she has run her own chain of schools, and was the first woman to be featured in the martial arts publication, and she still blazes the trail as a powerful symbol of what hard work can achieve. She truly is martial arts royalty, Wong Kick the Queen.