Not that long ago, it was considered unusual for women to receive martial arts training, especially in the West. Even more rare are women who became masters, champions and mothers. This article is a tribute to all the women who have achieved both. There are too many great moms to name, but here we're giving a shout out to some legendary moms: moms who are martial arts champions.
Graciela Casillas
daughters Serena and Alexandra
Undefeated world boxing and kickboxing champion Graciela Casillas uses her spare time to pursue two master's degrees while training, winning, teaching, and raising her two amazing daughters, Selena and Alexandra. I did.
Maria Dacascos
sons mark and craig
Maria Dacascos Bernal was a world champion in form and martial arts in the 60s and the first woman to compete in the men's division. Her 1974 cover made her the first female contestant to appear on the cover of Black Belt magazine, all while raising two sons with Mark. Craig.
Cynthia Rothrock
daughter sky
Karate Queen Cynthia Rothrock has stood the test of time as an important figure in the martial arts world of entertainment and education. Originally from Scranton, Pennsylvania, she is the world's most successful female martial arts movie star who made her way to the silver screen in the 1980s and never looked back, paving the way for the women of today who are hundreds of thousands of years old. His list of credits includes film, television, and books, and of course, his career includes being a five-time undefeated world champion, black belt Hall of Famer, and Salute to the Queen.
The mother of daughter Skye has not only mastered the form, but has also masterfully balanced many roles.
cat zigano
Son Braden
Cat Gigano is an American mixed martial artist. She is signed to Bellator MMA and competes in the women's featherweight division. Zingano also competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and on April 13, 2013, she became the first woman to win by technical knockout (TKO) in a UFC bout. She is also notable for being her first mother to compete in the UFC.
criss cyborg
daughter gabby
Undefeated for 13 years, Cris Cyborg is one of MMA's greatest ambassadors, male or female. The former Brazilian handball player turned professional fighter continues to compete at her highest level and has now even tried her hand at boxing. Beyond that, Cyborg is a mother to her daughter Gabby, and she definitely continues to be an inspiration to future generations of girls and women.
