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blanko · Joined: 15 Oct 2007

http://youtube.com/watch?v=U6JWODLY61g

http://youtube.com/watch?v=5QrSDEC02aU

http://youtube.com/watch?v=QTV8rMxF0iM

John Frankl is the founder of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Korea. John trained another eight years with Roberto Maia, founder of Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, an original Gracie Barra black belt under Carlos Gracie, Jr., and the cousin of Renzo Gracie and the Machado Brothers. Under Roberto, John received his purple, brown, and black belts. In Boston, he studied and taught at the Gracie Barra Academy, Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He served not only as a Jiu Jitsu instructor but also as head instructor and coach of the Vale Tudo team. He also competed in and won both Sport Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts contests. John is also certified as a Full Instructor with the Straighblast Gym International and serves as their Regional Director for East Asia.

for more information

http://www.straightblastgym.com,
http://www.straightblastgym.com/bjj.htm,
http://www.straightblastgym.com/international.htm#Korea
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http://cafe.daum.net/jfbjj
http://myspace.com/johnfranklbjj
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Paddycakes · Joined: 05 May 2003 Location: Seoul

Ya, but Bruce Lee could kick his arse any day...

traxxe · Joined: 21 Feb 2007

I've rolled in Texas with the Machado bros. Good stuff. Any BJJ practioner won't steer you wrong.

Chris Kwon · Joined: 23 Jan 2008 Location: North Korea

I'd be interested in the near future, so i'll bookmark this.

The Hammer · Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:27 pm Post subject:

John Frankl has a doctorate from Harvard. That's pretty cool!

gochubandit · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:28 am Post subject:

blanko · Joined: 15 Oct 2007

armbar · Joined: 29 Jan 2008

I'm coming to Seoul in late March and I have been in touch with John Frankl about Joining his academy when I get there. I am a Purple belt. Any grapplers?? get a hold of me. Frankl's academy looks and sounds great from what I've read/seen.. Can't wait to get over there...

poohbear · Joined: 08 Feb 2008 Location: toronto for now

now THIS is what im talking about! i trained a while w/ white tiger jujitsu in Toronto, they were the gracie family's representatives in TO at the time (this was a while back, i believe they changed their name to rebelion jijutsu?). how much would the avg monthly fees be at a BJJ school in Seoul?

Bryan · Joined: 29 Oct 2007

Im gonna come out to train at John's starting in September. Blanko, do you know if Frankl comes out and trains during the morning Yonsei University sessions?

blanko · Joined: 15 Oct 2007

4 times a week for 100 dollars (per month so 16 classes a month) and
5 for 110 6 for 120

Yes john does teach at yoensei and at apku depending on his schedule. Both places have classes in english.

TECO · Joined: 20 Jan 2003

blanko · Joined: 15 Oct 2007

armbar · Joined: 29 Jan 2008

Anybody train in Apkujeong? That is the closest academy to where I will be living.. Thanks..