Coon Rapids and Anoka, Minnesota Dojang

Master James Franklin
Birthday: August 8th
Place of Birth: Fort Campbell, Kentucky
Hobbies: Reading, Writing, Drawing, Motorcycles, Quality Family Time, Coaching, Traveling, and Training.

Master James Franklin, owner and instructor at the Coon Rapids Dojang, grew up in a military household all over the world. As an "Army Brat" he got to sample martial arts in different parts of the world - Japan, Kentucky and Germany. In 1994, he watched a demonstration at a mall in Mankato, Minnesota and a week later he was in uniform and hooked for life. Since then, he has trained himself to be the best role model he can be. This helps him teach martial arts and discipline while letting his personality shine to promote a friendly, family atmosphere at his school.

Master Franklin believes in teaching enjoyable, high energy classes and goes the extra mile to make his students and their families welcome at his dojang. Come and see how his classes stand out from the rest and why so many people are training at the World TaeKwonDo Academy!

Accomplishments:
- Certified 5th degree black belt
   Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- CPR Certified
- Level 2 National Security Alliance Kid-Safe Agent
- National Level Athlete / National Level Coach
- USA Taekwondo Certified Referee

2012
Ultra U.S. National Champion

2010
U.S. Nationals Ultra Heavyweight Champion

2009
U.S. Nationals Ultra Heavyweight Champion

2008
U.S. Nationals Ultra Lightweight Champion
U.S. Nationals Elite Lightweight Silver Medalist

2005
U.S. Nationals Ultra Lightweight Champion

2004
WTA Instructor of the Year
MN State Lightweight Gold Medalist

2003
MN State Lightweight Gold Medalist
U.S. Nationals Quarterfinalist

2002
Puerto Rico Open Gold Medalist
MN State Lightweight Gold Medalist

2001
MN State Lightweight Silver Medalist

2000
MN State Lightweight Silver Medalist

1999
U.S. Nationals Forms Bronze Medalist
MN State Championships Gold Medalist

1998
MN State Championships Gold Medalist

1998
MN State Championships Gold Medalist

Master James Franklin instructs at our Coon Rapids, Minnesota World TaeKwonDo Academy location.
3015 Coon Rapids Blvd.
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
(763) 427-5355
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