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Who is Sensei Frank M. Kushner? |
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Frank M. Kushner is a Martial Arts Grand
Master with over 42 years of continuous training and has been inducted
into many World Martial Arts Halls of Fame. He has trained in Karate
as well as having extensive training in martial arts weapons with both American
and Oriental Masters. Mr. Kushner spent several years as a top rated National
Karate Competitor who traveled the U.S. and Canada, rarely coming back with
anything but a first place win. He is known for extensive knowledge, precision
and detail of technique, for giving impressive
demonstrations, patience and a connection with young people. Sensei Kushner is
known for his deep humility as he teaches and enlightens his students
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He currently owns and teaches at FMK
Karate and Fitness Center, in Binghamton, N.Y. and trains hundreds of students. Mr. Kushner has a constant influx of high ranking members from
other various martial arts schools who wish to share his unique brand of
intensity, warmth, and humor found in his classes. Sensei Kushner has been inducted into numerous World Wide Martial Arts Halls of Fame, and has been featured on three consecutive years of Martial Arts Masters Collectors cards. (Shown below) He also has had articles published in four world-circulated Martial Arts Magazines. The Broome County Sheriff's Department has selected Mr. Kushner as the official advisor for self-defense and technical advice regarding personal safety in the department. Sensei Kushner is on the BOARD OF DIRECTORS of TWO WORLD WIDE MARTIAL ARTS HALL OF FAME, is a member of NAPMA (National Association of Professional Martial Artists) and a member of the WORLD KARATE UNION. |
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Action Martial Arts Magazine Collector Cards |
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Master Kushner has been
portrayed on the 2000 - 2002 series of collectors cards by Action
Martial Arts Magazine, dedicated to honor many of the
Martial Art Masters. The 2002 edition of the trading cards feature people
like Cynthia Rothrock, Dan "The Beast" Severn and Master
Tsunuyoshi Matsuno.
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| Hall of Fame Inductions |
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Sensei Kushner has been inducted into many
Martial Arts Hall of Fames.
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