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Chloe Bruce: World Kickboxing Champion and Guinness World Record Holder Reveals her Success Mantra "Never Stop Chasing your Dreams!"

Chloe Bruce is an exceptionally talented martial artist, World Kickboxing Champion, a model, style icon, spokesperson, television and film star, a brand ambassador, qualified martial arts instructor, qualified SPA rock climber, qualified PADI divemaster, weapons expert and fight and show choreographer. She is Guinness World Record Holder for most amount of kicks in 1 minute. She is in conversation with Namita Nayyar President Women Fitness.

Ms. Namita Nayyar: You have learned Tang Soo Do and hold a 4th degree black belt and has also been trained in Xtreme Martial arts. You reached the pinnacle of success on becoming the WKA World Champion in Korean Traditional forms, Musical Open hand and Musical Weapons 1996-1999. What factors you consider were responsible that made you achieve that?

Ms. Chloe Bruce: I have always had a highly competitive personality, not only against other people, but also with myself. I love to set challenges, goals and targets and no matter how tough the journey, I won't stop until I reach them. I also have the most supportive family who have been my rock. They support me with everything I do, and I definitely wouldn't be where I am today without their continued love and support.

Ms. Namita Nayyar: Tell us about your trademark "scorpion kick" that is considered as the most dangerous splits one has ever seen. How it has been of help in your fighting style that gave you the winning edge in your fights?

Ms. Chloe Bruce: My scorpion kick is a great trade mark and one in which I am extremely proud of. As it attacks from behind and over the head, no one ever expects it. So it's definitely a great move to give me that winning edge! I have even used it in fight choreography and if you look closely in the end fight scene between Gamora and Nebula in Hollywoods 'Guardians of the Galaxy' you may just see my trade mark in there!!

Ms. Namita Nayyar: In 2009 you captured the Guinness World record for most kicks in 1 minute, that stands at 212 kicks.Tell us about this experience and achievement of yours?

Ms. Chloe Bruce: This was, and still is, one of my greatest achievements. That feeling of being on top of the World is second to none and to get a record with something that means so much to me (kicking) is just incredible.

Ms. Namita Nayyar: What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you shall like to share?

Ms. Chloe Bruce: I do a lot of leg workouts and conditioning. Things like squats and high intensity training I love. I.e - high impact kicks for 1 minute, and rest for 30 seconds, then do around 8 sets of them. Then change exercise and do the same scenario. Other things I love to add into my workout is skipping, lunges, box jumps to really work on not only the strength and power, but speed also.

Ms. Namita Nayyar: Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?

Ms. Chloe Bruce: I don't have a specific diet, however I try to eat clean and organic. The last few years I've really been researching into what's best for the body and so fruit and veg has become a part of my normal everyday life now without fail. I will never eat fast food or processed food either. I also like to make green juices as much as I can to really fuel my body with as much goodness as possible.

Ms. Namita Nayyar: Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding martial artist girls who all are your fans, they shall like to know from you, what they should do for their climb to ladder of success in field of women martial art style of professional fighting?

Ms. Chloe Bruce: If there are young girls out there or women who want to try their hand in martial arts or any combat sport, then I would say give it a go! It will make you a much stronger women, give you more self confidence, and bring you out of your comfort zones, which I believe are so important in today's world. Especially being a women, sometimes we feel more vulnerable, but if you just know in the back of your mind that you know how to handle any situation to the best of your ability then that alone is a great
achievement to get out of the sport. Never stop chasing your dreams!

Ms. Namita Nayyar: In 2004 you won the US Open Championships, Gold Medal in Orlando, USA. Tell us about this special winning encounter?

Ms. Chloe Bruce: This tournament was a special tournament to me as it was my first ever attempt at competing in the US Open. I was a 'no-body' out there and really didn't have anything to lose. So when I won I was just over the moon! I think I was the first non-American to win in absolute years!! I got so much respect from everyone there and was also picked up represent one of the top American Teams out there at the time. Team Straight Up.
 

Ms. Namita Nayyar: You have worked in number of films, namely Thor 2 � The Dark World, Kick Ass 2, World War Z, Clash of the Titans 2, Pirates of the Caribbean 4, Harry Potter, John Carter of Mars, Double Zero and The Purifiers. Which have been your most memorable experience and share with us the same?

Ms. Chloe Bruce: Out of all the movies I have worked on, my most memorable to date have to be Thor 2, and Guardians of the Galaxy. I had a lot to do on both of these and were heavily involved from beginning to end. Both Jaimie Alexander (Sif, Thor 2) and Zoe Saldana (Gamora, Guardians of the Galaxy) were amazing women to work alongside. Both roles were really physical and demanding and I had an incredible time on both movies.

Ms. Namita Nayyar: Tell us how did you feel before and after winning WKA World Champion in Korean Traditional forms, Musical Open hand and Musical Weapons in 1996?

Ms. Chloe Bruce: This was my first world championships. I was 13 years old and unheard of at the time. I had my parents with me and they were so so proud! I remember going through to the finals in gold medal position and my parents saying, "just go out there, put on a show and do your best." That's all they asked of me. I had no pressure, although in my heart I wanted to win. I gave it my absolute all and I remember the whole stadium standing up on their feet to acknowledge my win. It was incredible. No feeling has ever quite matched how proud and blessed I felt standing on the podium with everyone on their feet singing the BRITISH National anthem for me, seeing my parents there in tears of happiness! It was absolutely priceless.

Ms. Namita Nayyar: Who has been your greatest influencer and motivator in your success in the field of your career in competitive women Martial arts?

Ms. Chloe Bruce: My biggest inspiration was an older student and instructor in my school, called Nikki Berwick. Nikki was already at the top when I started training, and I just knew I wanted to be like her. She then started performing and doing stunts when I was around 15/16 years old and I was set that I'd love to follow in her foot steps if it was possible. She is still in the movie industry today and has been such a big influence on my career and job.

Ms. Namita Nayyar: You are world leading and most recognised female martial artist, model, style icon, spokesperson, television and film star, a brand ambassador, qualified martial arts instructor, qualified SPA rock climber, qualified PADI divemaster, weapons expert and fight & show choreographer. How you manage such a remarkable multi-dimensional lifestyle?

Ms. Chloe Bruce: It can be tough, but at the same time it's one of the best feelings. I'm quite fortunate as I believe I have the best of both worlds. Within martial arts and at martial arts events I get a taste of that celebrity lifestyle by having photos and signing autographs constantly... To being at home and in everyday life being able to enjoy my life because the normal public don't have a clue as to who I am. The down part is that I don't get to be at home with my family as much as I'd like to. But if I work hard now, earlier on in life, then hopefully I can retire sooner and enjoy the future with them in the best possible way. In general I have no complaints... Life could be a lot worse. I am lucky to be able to have a career whereby I can practice my hobby day in, day out :)

Ms. Namita Nayyar: What you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and message for its visitors?

Ms. Chloe Bruce: I think womenfitness.net is great. If you are looking to tone up, get in shape or just look for tips on a healthier lifestyle then I would highly recommend it. The site is full of photo's with amazing bodies and all the inspiration you need to work your way towards being in the best shape of your life! Check it out!!

To know more about Chloe Bruce. Check her out at: http://www.chloebruce.co.uk

Check her out at her social network at:

• YouTube www.youtube.com/officialChloeBruce

• Facebook www.facebook.com/officialChloeBruce

Women Fitness Team thanks Chloe Bruce for giving her valuable time for this interview and quenching the thirst of her fans to know more about her and made this interview happen.
 

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Dated 16 October 2014