Owners and Instructors

Lary Franklin

Kwan Jang Nym
5th Degree Black Belt
Head Master - Kwan Jang Nym Lary has been studying Kuk Sool for 18 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.

 

Jason Franklin

Pu Sa Bum Nym
3rd Degree Black Belt
School Master
Oldest son of Kwan Jang Nym Lary

Pu Sa Bum 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. Pu Sa Bum 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.  His patience and sense of teaching in an enjoyable manner have endeared him to the hearts of his students along with their parents.

 

Linda Franklin

Jo Kyo Nym
1st Degree Black Belt
Wife of Kwan Jang Nym Lary Franklin

Jo Kyo Nym Linda has been married to Kwan Jang Nym Lary for 40 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.”                            

 

Shelley Franklin

Wife of Pu Sa Bum 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 her own family, serving their needs and assuring them a pleasant and enjoyable experience with Kuk Sool Pasadena.  She is a dedicated mom who along with everything else makes sure that her own three children attend classes and practice regularly.
                                                                                                 

 

 

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