Karen Sheperd
Karen Sheperd | |
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Karen Sheperd receives "Long Beach International Martial Arts Hall of Fame" award, Long Beach CA, July 29, 2023. | |
| Born | November 12, 1961 Greeley, Colorado, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | actress, martial artist |
| Years active | 1981–present |
Karen Sheperd (born November 12, 1961) is an American actress and martial artist with an extensive career in film, theatre and television.
In 1979, Sheperd was the first woman to hold the title of #1 Women's Black Belt Forms Champion for the "Karate Illustrated" ratings, a title she retained again in 1980. Sheperd was also the first woman to be rated #1 Women's Black Belt Forms competitor in the "STAR System" ratings in 1980.