martial arts, sword play, or stunt work when she landed the role of Xena. She did have some experience with horses, having ridden a great deal as a teenager. Blessed with a natural aptitude for the kinds of physical challenges the role demands, Lucy is now working closely with a personal trainer in Auckland. During a brief visit to Los Angeles this summer,
she also trained with martial arts master Douglas Wong ("Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story") to learn basic kung fu moves, as well as fighting techniques with swords and staffs.Lawless also has an aptitude for languages and accents. She speaks English, German, French and some Italian, and has often worked on U.S. co-productions requiring a mid-American accent. Despite having studied opera for several years, Lucy's passion is for jazz.
