SP HAS OFFICIALLY MORPH’D MMA
August 21st, 2009 | Published in FEATURED STORY | 132 Comments
Jason David Frank is well-known to kids and pop culture fans as the longest-tenured Mighty Morphin Power Ranger. Many young MMA fans grew up watching him as one of the Power Rangers, and most have uttered the phrase, “It’s Morphin time!” at one point or another. But Jason’s martial arts skills go beyond stunt doubles and dummies; he’s been training martial arts very seriously since he was 12 years old. He’s started a clothing line called Jesus Didn’t Tap and even created his own form of combat fighting, called Tose Kune Do. Now 35 years old, Jason has decided to step into the world of MMA.
Jason’s main training partner is the UFC’s Melvin Guillard, who has helped to transition his martial arts game to MMA. He’s also been training with Raul Marquez former world boxing champ and BJJ coach Larry Shealy and Charles Dos Anjos. Frank has been doing all of this out of his own school, Rising Sun MMA, in anticipation of his debut in mixed martial arts. We recently spoke with Jason to find out about his feelings on his past with the Rangers, and his move to MMA.
Phil Lanides: Does your experience with the show help or hurt you?
Jason David Frank: As many fans as I have right now, if you look at the demographics of 18-34, which is the MMA demographic, I have that fan base from there. Looking at my age, a short-term career will be good for me because I will be able to give my fans what they want. I went to an anime convention recently, and they were asking me about fighting. They were all over 18 years-old. So I think there will be a lot of interest in my entrance into the sport. As long as the fights look good, I think it’ll be great.
PL: Tose Kune Do (The Way of the Fighting Fists) is your own style of fighting. Tell us about that.
JDF: I modified and adjusted [disarming] gun techniques. People don’t hold guns like they used to on the streets, so I took different moves, got away from the politics of martial arts, and came up with Tose Kune Do. We’re very serious at my gym; you have to earn your belt at my school. Bruce Lee, who created Jeet Kune Do, is an influence of mine, and I like to follow his philosophy. There are many great martial arts out there. But when the time comes, the question is whether or not you can take care of yourself and your family on the streets. That’s the real test. Jute Keen Do is the way of the intercepting fists, focused more on defense. I wanted to cut out the stuff that doesn’t work. I was doing MMA, in essence, before MMA became big. MMA is the philosophy I had in 1994 when I invented Tose Kune Do. We were doing sprawl and brawl at that time, and I’m excited to see how my fighting art will do in competitive MMA.
PL: Is it applicable to MMA?
JDF: I think so. My style was missing the ground fighting. I have my blue belt in BJJ from Gracie Baja now, but we needed to have that ground game integrated into Tose Kune Do. There was a blank there. So we added wrestling, BJJ, etc. to it. Melvin Guillard has really helped add the wrestling. I needed to get with someone who could put it all together for me.
PL: Why have you waited so long to have your first fight?
JDF: I was supposed to fight in 2007, but it fell through. In truth, I’ve wanted to put the work in until I’m ready. I know I have a target on my back. Everyone is going to want to beat up the Green Ranger. But I am no Kimbo: I’ve been training for a very long time. I wanted to get in there before, but I got injured. But I’ll be ready when the time comes.
PL: What is your ultimate goal in MMA?
JDF: Just to go out there and do my best, and prove that I’m a real fighter. I’m not looking for any titles specifically. Ultimately, I want to give my fans something to watch and be proud of.
PL: Why did you sign with Brian Butler [president] and the SuckerPunch organization?
JDF: I’ve worked with Jesus Didn’t Tap, and Brian’s been one guy that I’ve stuck with. He’s stand-up. I believe in him, I believe in his fighters. It’s a first-class operation. Being from one of the top kid’s shows of all time, I want to be with a first-class organization, and that’s SuckerPunch.
PL: Any message you want to leave for your fans?
JDF: Please support my fights, and I hope I put on a good show. It won’t be any putties or monsters at the end of my fists and feet. It’s going to be for real this time.
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August 21st, 2009at 1:13 pm(#)
Congrats to Jason on his upcoming MMA career. We had a great time shooting your promotional photos. Best of Luck!
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August 21st, 2009at 3:31 pm(#)
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August 21st, 2009at 9:09 pm(#)
Yo Jay,
Can’t wait for you to get in the cage bro. Let me know if you need anything.
jeff
August 23rd, 2009at 5:23 am(#)
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August 24th, 2009at 11:46 am(#)
Quite possibly the best MMA news I have heard in a long time ;p
August 24th, 2009at 1:06 pm(#)
So when is his first match?
August 24th, 2009at 1:06 pm(#)
Look to see him in action in the next 2 months.
August 24th, 2009at 1:38 pm(#)
LOL!! I remember him from TV!!
August 24th, 2009at 4:37 pm(#)
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August 24th, 2009at 5:33 pm(#)
Hey guys,
Thanks for writing. I cant WAIT to get in the cage. Thanks for all your support… SP is the S***
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August 24th, 2009at 8:12 pm(#)
If you haven’t seen Jason David Frank in a while you are in for a BIG surprise. The guy is an animal, and is going to shock the hell out of everyone.
I saw Kimbo’s name mentioned earlier….he wouldn’t stand a chance against Fearless Frank!
August 24th, 2009at 9:17 pm(#)
I can’t wait to see Jason fight, I met him and did some martial arts with him at AFO and he’s a great dude and an incredible martial artist. I hope he’ll get some big fights.
August 24th, 2009at 9:29 pm(#)
This is awesome…you have all of my support Jason…..this is gonna be sweet……….this will be on tv right?
August 25th, 2009at 1:28 pm(#)
Dude you should walk out to the Power Ranger theme & have Alpha on your corner. Also while fighting you should yell
out its Morphin time & everytime you throw a punch or kick
you should do it with the suuu suuu kiyaaa sound. Well good luck with your fight.
August 25th, 2009at 9:13 pm(#)
Holy Sh*t this gonna be morphinominal, I can’t wait to see my favorite ranger of all time layeth the smack down in MMA. Good luck Jay!
August 26th, 2009at 4:53 am(#)
Oh man I member watching you on power rangers and having a crush on the green ranger and wanting to be like the pink ranger soo i took some classes in martial arts but only got to the 3 belt 3rd strip haha then i went to cheerleading and then it was not again till after high school i had class in Jeet Kune Do also cuz i love bruce lee…man this is awsome There is no way im gonna miss this fight. I will be cheering you on!
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August 26th, 2009at 4:49 pm(#)
I can’t wait for this! JDF is going to rock SuckerPunch.
August 27th, 2009at 10:40 pm(#)
JDF was my favorite ranger, and if you can succeed in the cage (which I think you will) you’ll definitely will be my fave mma fighter. Btw, any ideas on the nickname? Is it going to be Fearless Frank still or are you going to have an MMPR homage, lol. My the power protect you Jason, but I think your opponents will need it more.
August 28th, 2009at 7:56 am(#)
No cheating now. Can’t use weapons or huge robots.
Congrats bro
Bart
August 29th, 2009at 10:13 pm(#)
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August 30th, 2009at 2:41 pm(#)
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August 30th, 2009at 8:12 pm(#)
What? No Ranger ink, Jason?
Anyway, give em hell!
August 31st, 2009at 5:12 am(#)
Great! Green is my favorite color!!!! Being a jarhead and all. Congrats brother. Looking forward to your future success. I love your clothing line as well, sends a positive christian message.
Train hard and happy hunting.
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September 1st, 2009at 9:13 am(#)
It’s good to hear that we’ll be able to see him in the cage soon, but I thought Jason was injured and would be out of commission for a good 5-6 months. Speedy recovery?
September 1st, 2009at 9:35 am(#)
THAT IS CORRECT THAT HE IS RECOVERING FROM AN INJURY. HE IS IN GREAT SHAPE AND HEALING FAST. HE HOPES TO BE READY TO GO IN A FEW MONTHS. THANKS FOR YOUR QUESTION.
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September 2nd, 2009at 2:46 pm(#)
All of my friends are really into UFC, but I never found it to be as exciting as they have. Now, however, that I’ve found out my childhood hero JDF is going to be tearing up MMA, I’m all about it. I’ll be following your career hardcore, and I wish you the best of luck!
What weight class will Fearless Frank be in?
September 2nd, 2009at 6:40 pm(#)
I’d love to get Jason on a card , he’s a beast!!!
September 2nd, 2009at 7:10 pm(#)
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September 2nd, 2009at 8:42 pm(#)
this is probably the best news ive heard in a while. Jason was the reason i started training at the age of 7 and ive continued to do so(im now 21). good luck with evrything and i’ll be behind you and support all your fights YOUR THE BEST!!!!! hope to see you soon
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September 3rd, 2009at 1:55 am(#)
Hey Jason,
I’ve watched you on PR for years. You are an outstanding martial artist and have great sportsmanship. I wish you all the best and kick some ass for all the US Army from So Cal. I live in Norco, CA and in the US Army in Germany.
Hooah!!!!
September 3rd, 2009at 10:23 am(#)
alright.. so when is this fight and where? i must travel far and near to watch him kick some ass. email me and tell me.
September 3rd, 2009at 11:41 am(#)
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September 3rd, 2009at 4:15 pm(#)
Please Put Jason in Matches Soon Suckerpunch!!!! He’s gonna do great I’ve seen him fight irl!
September 3rd, 2009at 6:25 pm(#)
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September 3rd, 2009at 11:04 pm(#)
Congrats man, can’t wait for your first fight!
ill be rooting for you!
September 3rd, 2009at 11:24 pm(#)
Congrats Jason on being a MMA Fighter can’t wait to see you in the UFC soon.
September 4th, 2009at 1:41 am(#)
i remember when i first saw jesus didnt tap on Pete Spratt. the gear is very cool!!!
September 6th, 2009at 9:25 pm(#)
Your ROCK Jason,
UFC guy’s fight this guy five times a week and his show will be sold out.
September 8th, 2009at 11:11 am(#)
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September 8th, 2009at 5:27 pm(#)
Hopefuly he will have a similar style to lyoto machida? also i would love to see him on TUF 11 or 12 that would be awsome!!x
September 9th, 2009at 4:00 am(#)
Jason is an amazing fighter I know him personally and he will be a force to be reconed with
September 10th, 2009at 6:25 pm(#)
Hey jason I was shock when i heard that you were going to be a UFC fighter. Finally all the fans get to see the real you. Hey man good luck and kick some ass!!!
September 10th, 2009at 9:31 pm(#)
Hi, Jason
I don’t know if you remember me but I was the chick whose schedule you signed at AFO in Orlando last month. I was also the one you asked if I was all right when I was in pain because of my ankle injury during one of your karate workshops that you did at AFO. Anyway, I just want to wish you the best of luck in your MMA career. I don’t normally follow UFC/MMA fights but I’m definitely going to try to watch your matches and cheer you on. Congrats on your MMA career and good luck!!!!
Peace,
Rachel
September 11th, 2009at 9:18 pm(#)
I think its great to see my childhood hero fight in the ufc
now I get to see him fight for real and kick some azz! Bests of luck jason dont worry i will stay tuned to see your fights.
September 18th, 2009at 1:03 am(#)
Go, go, go, Jason!
Can’t wait to see you fight. Would love to see it!
- …John
September 23rd, 2009at 4:53 pm(#)
Awesome!! Yum! lol had a crush on you growing up-haha and I think it’s awesome that you are gonna fight! Can’t wait til your first match! ;0)
October 13th, 2009at 4:49 pm(#)
Jason,
I’ve never been more stoked bro. I’m a huge fan and to see u take this leap is f**k**g awesome. You always have my support man!! JDF for the win!
Chase
October 14th, 2009at 3:38 pm(#)
Hell yeah man! you were my idol when I was a kid its really cool your gonna be professional fighter now hopefully I’ll get to fight you one day I’m trying to get in myself!
October 17th, 2009at 1:11 am(#)
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October 23rd, 2009at 10:46 am(#)
Jason, i’ve been a fan since Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Zeo, Turbo, the Wild Force episode: Forever Red & Dino Thunder. A Massive good luck & congrats to you on your MMA career. Your days as a Power Ranger have finally paid off & myself & the fans get to see the real you as a professional fighter. Looking forward to see you in the UFC.
Stay strong & good luck. Peace
P.S. In the words of Zordon, “May The Power Protect You!”
October 24th, 2009at 7:29 am(#)
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October 29th, 2009at 7:48 am(#)
I just heard your joining the world of MMA, can’t wait to see you fight and dominate the sport.
Jason David Frank: Fact of The Day
JDF is the reason why Waldo is hiding.
GO GREEN RANGER!
November 2nd, 2009at 3:46 pm(#)
hi guys,
Just a update i just got done training with my boxing coach Raul marquez ( google him ) had a great workout. WOW thank you for all the hits. Ill keep checking back here to answer your questions! Thanks guys i WONT let you down !!!
Jason David Frank
Thank you SUCKERPUNCH!!!
November 4th, 2009at 1:52 am(#)
Hey I can’t believe my favorite ranger entered MMA. Can’t wait to see you fight. Always loved seeing you fight the monsters in tights as a kid. Always a fan, still got the green ranger morpher.lol. Good luck and will always have you back win or lose:-)
S. Mercado
November 4th, 2009at 7:13 pm(#)
Man, once i read about Jason David Frank becoming a MMA fighter, i was excited and now i can see what he can really do in fight. I grew up watching him on power rangers and he’s one of my child-hood hero’s. JDF once your first fight is on, i’ll be watching and cheering you on until the end. Win or lose, your still the best fighter i’ve ever seen. GOOD LUCK!!!
November 8th, 2009at 6:39 pm(#)
So far, so good. I met Jason at a convention where he talked about getting into MMA and to be honest I was skeptical. I mean, I know he’s been trained in martial arts and all that but it just didn’t seem like a good idea. I kept track of news about it and the next time I saw him at another convention he was a beast. And the explanation and overview he gave on his training was incredible. He seems less interested in a title and more interested in just fighting against great fighters and earning some respect in his art. Good luck and I’ll be cheering you on. Much love and much respect.
November 17th, 2009at 5:06 pm(#)
love u always. god bless you. VALENCIA CA
November 18th, 2009at 5:35 am(#)
Whoa! Definately huge news! I’m excited to see you fight! To tell the truth I’m not a fan of MMA but you better believe I’ll be watching your fights! Let us know when the first fight will be! I have no doubt that you’ll be kicking A**! Best of Luck Jason!
November 19th, 2009at 6:14 pm(#)
Hey Jason-I can’t wait to see you kick some major butt in MMA. Hope your healing quick and will fight soon. But on a side note-acting side actually. I miss you on the small and big screens. Keanu Reeves is doing a movie called 47 Ronin. Carl Rinsch has just signed to direct. You would be perfect as one of the Ronin’s. How about it???
November 23rd, 2009at 9:48 pm(#)
I hope your match is Jason, i’ve been wating ever since you signed on with SP. Also i hope that you match is on Vs. or spike so i can watch it. Kick some tails for you and your brother. R.I.P Erik Frank!
November 26th, 2009at 9:07 pm(#)
Just wanted to say good luck on your future endeavours. Im excited to see you fight. I used to have a crush on Jason when I was a little girl seeing him on MMPR(I was 4). so its great to see your still doing your thing. Keep GRINDING and I cant wait to meet you one day. COME TO TORONTO, CANADA ONE DAY!!!!
HOLLA JDF
December 1st, 2009at 11:53 pm(#)
I’ve never stopped being a fan of yours. I stopped watching power rangers after “in space” but I always tried to track your career curious and excired to see where your path has taken you. My mom use to call me Tommy because she knew how much I wanted to be just like you. I’m super excited to see you fight being a huge Jason David Frank and UFC fan. I believe in you as a true fighter and regardless how you do you’re always a success and an inspiration. Good luck and break a leg (if they don’t tap). haha
Thank you and God bless.
Kevin
December 7th, 2009at 2:59 am(#)
this is going to be awesome. i have watched from the first time you appeared on mmpr, and i think that you will be fantastic in the ring. i hear that you are going to be great. good luck out there, jason. knock them out.
December 9th, 2009at 11:00 pm(#)
Just wanted to let you know I’m rooting for you Jason.I wish you the best of luck. It’s great to see your productivity in not only your career but your martial arts as well.I know we don’t know each other but I’m actually proud that your doing this, and taking it as seriously as you are. Take care of your self and I’m looking forward to see how you do in the world of MMA and beyond.
December 15th, 2009at 2:33 am(#)
I grew up with Jason David Franks on power rangers. I can’t wait till he gets into the cage and releases hell on whoever he faces. Sucks he got to wait three to six months for his arm. If he does read this thank you for getting to watch you on power rangers and growing up watching that and can’t wait to see what you add to the world of MMA. One word of advice, just don’t get up to Brock Lesner’s weight. lol. He’s a monster. Good Luck man.
December 16th, 2009at 3:36 am(#)
I love watching MMA and now that its goning to feature one of my all time favorite people in the world then it can only just get better. i have watched Jason ever since he started on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and let me just say he has inspired me to become a fighter. Jason is my number one rolemodel. This is bigger that Hulk Hogans return to wrestling. Jason Kicked ASS in Power Rangers and now i cant wait to see him f*ck up everyone in MMA. Remember brother your loyal MMPR fans are behind you every step of the way, and may the power protect you ALWAYS!!
December 16th, 2009at 3:42 am(#)
oh yea and thank you for all the wonderful memories bro. Good luck cant wait to see you fight. By the way i was watching your Power Rangers Q & A at AFO on youtube and thought that i would comment on this page beacuse i like every other Green Ranger fan wants to see you as Champ! Time to add some real gold to your amazing resume.
December 16th, 2009at 3:45 am(#)
and see you fight on bigger cards oh and Please dont tap ever,Thanks again for everything. “DragonZord”!
December 17th, 2009at 4:38 am(#)
I can’t wait to see Jason David Frank fight in MMA, I wasn’t really interested in MMA but if you are in there than I’m watching… Good Luck!!!
December 28th, 2009at 7:06 pm(#)
like i said, i hope you kick major butt. i have watched the show from the beginning and missed some seasons which i am catching up with on youtube. Jason, i hope you kick some major butt. I personally think you are an incredible guy, and a great role model. i actually think i may get into martial arts to help with my focus and disipline because i think that it may help me learn a few things other than self-defense. I hope your injury heals fast and you do your best. So, good luck with your match, Jason. When do you think your first fight will be and what channel will it be on?
December 30th, 2009at 7:55 pm(#)
Thank you guys, I am fighting Jan 30th
Please support me
Im excited!!!
Thanks,
Jason David Frank
P.S I would be nothing without my fans THANK YOU!!!
December 31st, 2009at 4:53 pm(#)
Kyoshi Frank,
I know your going to do great sir, Your Opponent Is Has Something To Fear From You Especially If He Saw Your First Muay Thai When You Were Training With Master Toddy and Who Can Forget The Jose Canseco Fight Right At The Dojo.
Good Luck Sir
One Of Your Faithful Black Belts
Aarone
December 31st, 2009at 4:57 pm(#)
This will be the biggest thing ever to hit mma!!! Jason wins by KO in 10 sec!!!
December 31st, 2009at 5:57 pm(#)
I’ve known JDF for a few years now and have seen him grow in size and skill. I can’t wait to see him get in the cage and have some fun. Great write up & great guy to sponsor. GL from the entire MAUI team!
December 31st, 2009at 6:27 pm(#)
Great to see that Jason is transitioning into MMA. He is a beast, has trained his entire life, and will definately “bring it.”. He will be exciting to watch! Best wishes to you Jason.
December 31st, 2009at 8:22 pm(#)
I believe in you bro, kick some ass!
January 1st, 2010at 4:57 pm(#)
Kyoshi, Much respect and love from RSKA West Coast! We’re all very proud and excited for you, Osu from Sam & Val!
January 1st, 2010at 5:14 pm(#)
Best of luck, Jason. You always achieve what you set out to do.
January 1st, 2010at 7:06 pm(#)
Best of luck Jason, been a fan for some time and hope you do well.
January 2nd, 2010at 5:03 am(#)
Look me and so many of my friends grow up waatching Power Ragers as kids and we all loved Tommy. Now that that we are in to watching and doing MMA i think its great that Jason David Frank is doing it too. Ive all ways looked up to him and i dont say that about alot of people.I love watching him fights and i cant wait to see him fight again.
January 2nd, 2010at 7:20 pm(#)
james clements here, i’m jason’s tattooer. i’ve gotten to know jason pretty well and i know he is very passionate about this. he’s a great guy and a great friend and i know he’s gonna kick some ass out there. so, you know you have my full support jason!
January 3rd, 2010at 9:43 am(#)
I can’t wait to watch Fearless Frank step in to the ring. This guy is an animal, and will difinantly impress.
Get ready MMA world, he is on a mission, and anyone in his way will be punished.
Good luck Master Frank, and can’t wait to be there in Houston on Jan. 30th.
January 3rd, 2010at 5:58 pm(#)
As always, I wish you continued sucess in all you do…IHS.
January 5th, 2010at 6:15 pm(#)
Jason,
I wish you the best of luck. Like I told you at Ikkicon, if I could get down there to see the fight and cheer you on, I would. Best of luck to you. Hopefully, this fight will shut the nay-sayers down and allow you to show them that you really are a martial artist in every respect. Some of us already know this and will support you in all of your future endeavors.
Again, best of luck to you… kick Jonathon “The Mack Truck” Mack’s ass on the 30th!!
January 5th, 2010at 10:00 pm(#)
I finally got to meet you over the weekend at Ikkicon in Austin, Texas. I had a great time. You are so hilarious, especially when you have to keep up with Johnny Yong Bosch and his stories about you.
Good luck on your upcoming fight as well. I only wish it were televised, or streamed on this site so I could see it!
January 6th, 2010at 12:23 am(#)
You know… I watched you when I was a kid, and you were always my favorite. I can’t wait to watch you fight for real… I do have to say this though. It would make my year if you entered to “Go go Power Rangers”. Sorry
Old loves die hard.
January 6th, 2010at 11:39 am(#)
January 30, Man finally get to see you fight, i’ve been waiting for this for a long time. I hope they air your fight on spike or vrs. or at least a network that i can get so i can watch it. It sucks that i can’t drive down to texas to watch it in person. Kick some ass down there Jason, we all know you can do it. Good Luck.
January 6th, 2010at 3:26 pm(#)
Best luck to Jason David Frank!! He is going to kick some major A**!! Let the beatings begin!
January 7th, 2010at 6:35 pm(#)
Jason,
If there was any way I could get to Houston to see your fight, you know I’d be there, cheering you on! Best of luck with this and all your future match-ups—I hope you have many more coming up! Make sure one of your guys has a video camera rolling, okay? We want to see this on your website!
I’ve read several news articles about your decision to move to MMA—very few of them seem to give you any credit for the long years of training that you’ve put in. But you know what? That’s okay. You’ll show ‘em—I know you will. You never do anything halfway, so I’m sure you’re ready, willing, and able to prove to the critics just how much of a real martial artist you are. Let the other fighters underestimate you—think they’re fighting a Power Ranger—it’ll be funnier when you kick their ever-lovin’ asses!
Your friends and true fans know you’re the real deal—we’re all in your corner. Now it’s time to show the rest of the world!
January 7th, 2010at 7:53 pm(#)
I will be in bootcamp when you fight but I will make sure my girlfriends writes me a letter explained in depth how you achieved your victory!
January 9th, 2010at 12:39 am(#)
good luck on your fight kyoshi me and my mom and dad will be cheering you on with the rest of your rska students
hope to be like you one day thats y i am at class every day to be like u one day.
January 9th, 2010at 1:22 am(#)
Awesome! Jan 30th I’ll definately watch if I can! Watching the Green Ranger kick some evil ass right now on DVD, so cant wait to see Jason kill in MMA! Congratulations!!!!!!! Best of LUCK!!!!!! Unleash the fury!
January 9th, 2010at 1:52 am(#)
Any info on what time or channel, if any, the fight will be on is greatly appreciated. Been looking but so far no hits on that info. Thanks for any help you can give me.
January 10th, 2010at 1:41 pm(#)
Best of Luck Jason! I have no doubt you’ll give ‘em hell. I’ve been looking into whether it will be televised and if so what time and channel. If anyone has any info regarding this please let me know. Im in California so let me know whether its pacific or eastern time. Thanks and GOOD LUCK JASON!!!!!!
January 21st, 2010at 12:52 am(#)
hey , Jason good luck your the best ranger ever
January 25th, 2010at 9:23 am(#)
HDNet will be filming his fight on January 30. Inside MMA (on HDNET0 will have a bio on Jason on Feb 12.
January 28th, 2010at 12:57 am(#)
Hey guys. I sat down with Jason and talked with him for while about his MMA career, what he thinks about his past and his opponent. It’s on our site if you’d like to check it out.
http://www.thecagedoor.net
See you all at the fights, and good luck Jason. Fight well.
January 31st, 2010at 3:14 pm(#)
GREAT JOB JASON! CONGRATS ON YOUR VICTORY! keep us posted on youur next fight.
February 1st, 2010at 2:09 pm(#)
Congratz on the win!!…It was ur first match, n personally i thought u did great…U hung in there and u did it for ERIC!!…BIG ups to ur wife as well, she holds u down all day…so does ur supporters, we hold u down all day,everyday
the song u came out to was live too, GAME OVER, u had that…But just a request in the next match, u should come out to Shawty Lo’s track, they know – that song will definetly have u pumped…u could do just the instrumental as well
Here it is, if u have time, take a listen n c if u like, but trust me, this track will have u n ur squad Pumped, even the fans will too!!!
here u go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu83vu5n18g
March 14th, 2010at 12:59 pm(#)
Jason David Frank was basically my hero growing up! He was so awesome as the Green Ranger!
March 26th, 2010at 1:05 am(#)
i wish you goodluck
April 23rd, 2010at 9:49 am(#)
I watched Jason everyday growing up. Seeing him now is like Whoa Timewarp, Im 25 and i feel like im 8 yrs old again. I’ll definitely tune in if hes on TV. Ill order it even.
April 24th, 2010at 7:14 am(#)
Hey Jason! Big fan! I was just wondering where you school is located and how I can become a part of it. I grew up watching Power Rangers, and can’t wait to see more of yours fights! I’m in Afganistan right now doing this military thing, but when I get back I really wish to get into MMA. Well, best of luck to you SUCKERPUNCHENT and the rest of you guys!
~~ Jes
April 25th, 2010at 1:52 am(#)
To Jason Frank,
Congrats on your MMA victory debut. Saw the match highlights on youtube. No doubt SuckerPunch Entertainment now has the face and skills to achieve success.
PS-Thanks for being so kind to all your fanbases and never turning down a fan. It says alot about your character. Good luck and take care.
Sincerely, Ryan Valenzuela
May 26th, 2010at 11:12 pm(#)
Good Luck with your mma stuff hope to see your fights and kick some ass
June 4th, 2010at 1:44 am(#)
Hey Jason, I couldn’t attend your fight with Carlos Horn on May 22, 2010, but I saw your fights on youtube. I was really ecstatic seeing you fight and winning all of them so far. I pray that God continues to bless you and that your clothing line gets known more.
Another fan of yours, Nate N.
June 15th, 2010at 8:55 pm(#)
Dear Mr. Frank,
It always a pleasure to listen to your inside commentary when you speak at conventions. I personally have not been to any conventions but love it when the vids are posted on youtube I always get a kick out of it and have been watching online since your AFO 07 vid. Check em out on youtube.com if you ever get the chance and just type in jason david frank interview. Its really cool. Take care and thanks for the inspiration.
Sincerely, Ryan V.
June 29th, 2010at 7:09 pm(#)
Sup Jason,
Like everyone else, I was a fan of Power Rangers and I recently caught attention of the actors’s lives now and caught up with your life. It’s really interesting to see yours and everyone elses interviews on YouTube at conventions and such. It’s awesome to see my childhood actors being themselves. I’ve seen your MMA fights and just wanted to say that you look legitimate and good luck on your career.
July 5th, 2010at 1:36 am(#)
RIP IT UP JASON!!!! CONGRATS! on becoming an MMA fighter! Good luck!!
July 27th, 2010at 5:27 am(#)
hi jason i just wanted to tell you i grew up watching you and you were always my favourite and i want to be just like you i even tried karate but the only club they had was just push ups and running and i understand the importance of that training but i cant stick too it do you have any tips for me and well done on the mma career and the new way of fighting the way of the fists i thought you were brilliant in all your matches and i hope that you reply to this message. cool tattoo’s.
by charlie gould
July 27th, 2010at 2:29 pm(#)
jason i have watch you fight at mma, play as the green, red turbo and zeo, white and black dino ranger and i have too say you are morphonomianal in every way i watched you on repeats on kids shows and watched you interviewed at the ikkicon with your daughter congrats and i have too say i envy you in every way and i tried to be like you by growing my hair long and going to karate classes and i did it for about 2 months but i learnt nothing of karate just push ups and running but i do understand how important that is so if you know any techniques i could do or if any of your training classes are coming up in the region of pembroke and near cities could you tell me and i wish you the best on your mma career and you fight brilliantly and i hope one day i can be like you hope you right back
charlie gould age 12
July 27th, 2010at 2:30 pm(#)
and also can you tell me when the next ikkicon is and where it is i want to go realy bad.
July 27th, 2010at 4:20 pm(#)
you should also make dvd’s of you training and having fights like a documantary and dvd’s on training and martial arts and the new way of fighting made by you congrats again and i say that you should make dvd’s is youll get more fans people will want to join more of your training sessions even though i bet your jam packed but just to reach people like me where celebs won’t come so we can learn the ways of martial arts hope you do
charlie g
September 3rd, 2010at 9:22 pm(#)
Hi Jason,
Remember you from when you were on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Congrats on going into MMA fighting. I am been into wanting to say thank you for helping me out when I was little I was a going through hard times from being treated different from others. I saw your interviews from one interview from the one con that you went too.
September 5th, 2010at 5:34 pm(#)
Hi Jason,
I watched you growing up, I will continue to support what ever you decided to go into with career chooses and whatever else. You I know you made a major impact on my life as a child growing up. I faced odds I almost die 3 times three years ago. I have that passion to make a difference did you ever want to speak out for others that could not speak out for themselves. I have a Facebook. If you have a Facebook I am friends with Johnny and Blake so you can get a hold of me.
I am a true fan. I grew up watching from the very beginning. I know how much you were my age when you started filming, I just turned 20 years old in May. You were my favorite Ranger.
Alison
October 15th, 2010at 12:14 pm(#)
hello jsaon,
i am writing to tell you that you were my favourtie ranger and that i support you 100% in your fights and that you have been my role model since i was 4 and i always thought you were the coolest ranger in mighty morphin, zeo, turbo and dino thunder. i wish you were still on today. i want you to know that you are better at fighting than bruce lee, even though that is not your intension i just thought you could use some support and honesty for all your fights and your shows and that i hope you win every match.
charlie
October 16th, 2010at 3:38 pm(#)
dear jason
i know this may sound creepy but im your number one fan and i am so jealous of what you accomplished and im really proud of you. i am only 12 but i know that you made the biggest impact on the world than anybody else. you made millions no billions love your show and your fights, you have always been people’s favourite ranger and fighter and i hope you have the best for your fight.
p.s i like your tattoo’s and my favourite episode is when your in a colma when your the black dino ranger because we see the rangers history. it was sad to hear power rangers was ending but the reson people didnt watch it now is that they made it to childish. from mighty morphin to dino thunder were the legends but the ones after were lame exscuses of a fantasy and that is why nobody watched it. good luck in your fights
charlie