Gordon Franks, a seventh degree black belt, has over 30 years experience in the martial arts. After earning his black belt in 1972 under instructor Pat Worley, it took him just three years to win the PKA World Super-lightweight championship in full-contact karate.
Gordon Franks is one of the USA KARATE schools (formerly Mid-American Karate) original founders. The organization now operates several schools in the Twin Cities serving over 3000 active members.
Other accomplishments include: feature articles in Karate Illustrated Magazine, Professional Karate Magazine, Sport Karate Magazine, American Karate Magazine, Official Karate Magazine and the Minnesota Business Journal. He is listed in the History of Martial Arts, and Who's Who in American Martial Arts. Franks was the chairman of the PKA Fighters Association and a deputy commissioner on the MN Boxing Commission. His fights have been televised on CBS and ESPN where he has also been the expert commentator for telecasts.
Pat Worley, martial arts instructor and retired top-ranked national competitor, is currently a seventh degree black belt.
Worley, who was rated in the national top ten for fighting from 1970 through 1975, was a two time National Champion and the number one contender for the World Middleweight title from 1974 to 1977.
Worley moved to Minnesota in 1974 and is one of the original founders of USA KARATE (formerly Mid-America Karate). Along with Gordon Franks, he operates several schools with an active enrollment of over 3000 students.
Other accomplishments include: feature articles in Karate Illustrated Magazine, Professional Karate Magazine, Sport Karate Magazine, Official Karate Magazine and the Minnesota Business Journal. He is listed in the History of the Martial Arts, and Who's Who in American Martial Arts. He and Gordon Franks are recognized as the Karate Masters. Their instructional video tape for beginners with the same name is distributed nationwide.
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