Mr. Franco started Franco Kickboxing/Pankration in 2004. Converting a school that was formally known as a traditional karate school to being one of the most reputable Pankration dojos in Canada. Mr. Franco founded the very first school in Canada to teach Pankration and has competed at a world class level. He has trained some of the top MMA fighters to come out of western Canada. Mr. Franco has 8 Pro fighters that he has trained as well as over 20 amateur fighters with over 240 active students. Mr. Franco teaches 80% of all his classes and oversees all his training. Commitment is the first chapter in the book of excellence. more... See more text