About me

It all began in the late 60's, a young child watching " Kato" on a TV show "The Green Hornet". Sparked an interest in the martial arts, Then in 1972 he starts Kenpo Karate on the Island of "Puerto Rico". In 1974 starts to train in Korean Karate " Chi Do Kwan Taekwondo" with GM Danny Ortiz in Ponce, PR. Then in 1977 he starts ITF Taekwondo with GM Orlando Vega with Young brothers TKD Ponce. Obtains his 1st Degree black belt 1980 under GM Young Ill Kong Pioneer in ITF TKD Demo team. Was the middle WT. champ of PR from 1981-1984 also a National team member the same yrs., Joins the U.S. Navy 1985 and competes representing the Navy in USA national tournaments. Was appointed the coach for the Guam national TKD team for the 1988 Olympics.

Has competed in over 300 + tournaments since 1977, obtaining over 1000+ awards. Has obtained a 7th Degree black belt in ITF TKD, 6th Dan Hapkido, Boxing and Kickboxing trainer and a Muay Thai coach. Today Master Franceschi leaves a legacy to his students and shares his knowledge  for future generations to come.