Owners and Instructors

Lary Franklin

Kwan Jang Nym
5th Degree Black Belt
Owner and head instructor of Kuk Sool Pasadena Kwan Jang Nym Lary has been studying Kuk Sool for 17 years.  He is a two time Kuk Sool World Tournament Champion.  His personal history consists of being an officer and helicopter pilot for the United States Marine Corps.  After serving in the Marine Corps, Kwan Jang Nym continued his career as a corporate and commercial pilot.  He has since retired from American Airlines and is now dedicating his life to the pursuit of Kuk Sool.

Linda Franklin

Jo Kyo Nym
1st Degree Black Belt
Owner and wife of Kwan Jang Nym Lary Franklin

Jo Kyo Nym Linda has been married to Kwan Jang Nym Lary for 39 years and has enjoyed and supported him in every career and adventure he has thus experienced.  Her love of the Martial Art of Kuk Sool  makes her experience as school owner very special.  She daily witnesses the improvement and delight that the students of Kuk Sool Pasadena experience.  Her goal is to “Make the World A Better Place One Student At A Time.”

 

Jason Franklin

Kyo Sa Nym
2nd Degree Black Belt
Owner and Instructor
Oldest son of Kwan Jang Nym Lary

Kyo Sa Nym Jason is prized as an excellent instructor at Kuk Sool Pasadena.  He is a talented martial artist who instills excitement and confidence in each and every one of his students.  Kyo Sa Nym Jason moved his entire family to Texas from Florida solely to help his family teach the art of Kuk Sool in the Pasadena, Texas area.  Being the father of three, Kyo Sa Nym Jason has become a very loved and sought after teacher for the youngest of our students.  His patience and sense of teaching in an enjoyable manner have endeared him to the hearts of his students along with their parents.

Shelley Franklin

Wife of Kyo Sa Nym Jason
Owner and Business Administration

Shelley stays busy making sure that each and every student is taken care of in many, many ways.  She follows their enrollments, testing, attendance and all other requirements expected of them.  Shelley is very personable and loves to get to know the students and their parents.  She looks after them all as just an extension of our own family, serving their needs and assuring them a pleasant and enjoyable experience with Kuk Sool Pasadena, Texas.  She is a dedicated mom who along with everything else makes sure that her own three children attend classes and practice regularly.
                                                                                                 

Edmundo Octaviani

Pu Sa Bum Nym
3rd Degree Black Belt
Instructor

After achieving the rank of Jo Kyo Nym, 1st Degree Black Belt, Pu Sa Bum Nym Ed left for college.  Upon his return he stepped in the front door of our newly opened Do Jang and has been here ever since.  Pu Sa Bum Nym Ed is a dedicated teacher.  He is diligent to the teachings and instruction of Kwan Jang Nym Lary.  He has demonstrated his allegiance over the years to Kuk Sool Pasadena by always being present.  It would indeed be odd to come to class and not seem him on the floor teaching.

 

 

 


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