Chloe Bruce is a world champion Martial Artist from England and has performed stunts in huge movies; such as, World War Z and Pirates of the Caribbean 4. She's even been Motion Captured to provide input to popular video games. How cool is that?
Brandon: Chloe, thank you for taking the time to answer some questions for BKO Kung Fu.
Brandon: What's one of your favorite things about being a stunt actor?
Chloe: One of my favourite things about performing in movies and doubling as an actress is that every experience is completely different. Everyday you are facing challenges, over coming fears, and it's an incredible feeling. On top of that, it has to be when you see the movie in cinema, and you see all your hard work pay off. I always dreamed of that since I was young and now what once was my dream has become my reality :)
Brandon: Which stunt(s) performed in a major movie has given you the most recognition in the stunt world? How does someone spot you?
Chloe: Well I normally get used in movies for my fight skill, so I would like to think that people recognise the way I fight, or my kicks come out. But I have one film coming out next year whereby I'm sure many people will recognise me! :)
Chloe Bruce 2010 Showreel
Brandon: Can you tell us what it takes to become a black belt 4th Dan in Tang Soo Do?
Chloe: A black belt 4th Dan... Well it takes a lot of hard work. Years of dedication and passion!
I have trained for over 20 years now and I received my 4th Dan in 2008 it was an incredible moment in my life.
Brandon: How has your flexibility helped your progress in martial arts?
Chloe: I think flexibility is very important within martial arts. Although without having the strength also, it isn't as beneficial. A combination of the two is deadly. Being flexible can only enhance your kicks, and help you to gain maximum control and precision over your kicks.
Brandon: What are some of the differences in Tang Soo Do and Xtreme martial arts?
Chloe: Tang Soo Do is a traditional Korean martial art. It has a syllabus that you study, whereby you go through the ranks from white belt to black. This usually takes on average around 3/4 years.
Extreme Martial arts, (XMA) on the other hand, is a complete freestyle sport. You take the elements of your traditional background, mix it up with some gymnastics, tricking, powerful kick and hand combos and there you have a beautiful art. The benefit of XMA is that you can totally express yourself however you want. When competing in XMA whether it be with weapons or open hand, you usually perform to music. So it gives you complete control over choreography, music choice, etc to make it your own.
Brandon: What are some difficulties you had to over come while training in martial arts.
Chloe: I haven't had any major set backs within my training. However I am only human, so sometimes things do get hard, or I find it hard to get motivated. But at the end of the day it's not only my career, it's my passion, and hobby also. I'm such a competitive person. So, if I don't train for a few days I feel guilty, and get straight back on it again. Sometimes it's nice to take a break and I come back feeling stronger.
Brandon: What was it like performing along side your sister at the MF championships?
Chloe: It was good fun performing alongside my sister at the MF championships. We haven't performed as much together this last year or so, as we have been really busy with our individual careers, so it's always a pleasure to perform with Grace. She is the best doubles partner over ever had. We can read each other so well, so it's so easy to perform with Grace.
Thank you for taking time out to tell us a little about yourself. We wish you well on your future endevors and look forward to following your career at the Chloe Bruce website.
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