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Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Google Review
Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Google Review 4.7 stars from 102 people
  • The mode of training here has a blend of physical as well as mental.With all practical reasons one should always assume that he/she may land up in chaotic situations even though unintentional. And, that is what the training here prepares students for. Mental toughness, readiness to face unexpected and how to handle those are the key takeaways from each of the sessions here. I really enjoy training with fellow students with diff age groups, including school going kids. And that keeps me even more motivated. The environment and the pace here enforces each of us to do even better in every subsequent session. Just one comment about Guruji (Frank Sir)... Believe it or not, its not easy to travel every weekend from Dharwad to Bengaluru for past more than 15 years consistently just with a passion to impart such trainings to people who have subscribed for this. Come, join us for few sessions and you may feel the difference.

    Dheeraj ' AvatarDheeraj '
    2:24 AM | Tue 30, May 23

    Life-changing Krav Maga Experience with Frank Guru Ji I had the incredible opportunity to learn Krav Maga from Frank Guru Ji while I was in Bangalore, and I can confidently say that it was one of the best experiences of my life. Frank's unique approach to teaching seamlessly blends real-life challenges with Krav Maga tactics, providing not only self-defense skills but also fostering personal growth. Under Frank's expert guidance, I learned to be functionally fit. He emphasized the importance of being prepared for any situation and ensured that his teachings would stay with me long after our sessions ended. Even years later, I find myself continuously applying the lessons I learned from Frank Guru Ji in my day-to-day life. Although it has been a while since my last class with Frank, his teachings remain etched in my mind, heart, and reflexes. I am immensely grateful for the impact he has had on my life and cannot recommend him enough to anyone looking to learn Krav Maga or seeking a transformative experience. Do not hesitate to reach out to Frank Guru Ji if you're in Bangalore – it's an investment in yourself that will pay off in countless ways.

    Harshal Patil AvatarHarshal Patil
    2:24 AM | Sat 13, May 23

    Good training program. It was great getting my foot in the door. Looking forward to coming back for more.

    David Martin AvatarDavid Martin
    5:02 AM | Tue 4, Apr 23

    I recently enrolled my kids in the Krav Maga self defence training program with guruji Franklin Jospeh and have been thoroughly impressed with guruji experience. Not only do my kids enjoy the program and look forward to attending each session, but I've also seen noticeable improvements in their physical abilities and overall fitness level. The program is well-structured, with a variety of activities that keep my kids engaged and challenged. Guruji Franklin Jospeh is well knowledgeable and supportive, and he works with everyone to ensure they're making progress and achieving their goals. I appreciate that the program not only focuses on physical fitness but also emphasizes the importance of mental and emotional well-being. My kids have learned valuable skills such as mindfulness and self-discipline that will serve them well in all areas of their lives. Overall, I highly recommend the Krav Maga self defence training program under guruji Franklin Jospeh to any parent looking to help their children develop healthy habits and reach their full potential. It's been a wonderful experience for our family.

    Bala IV7784 AvatarBala IV7784
    5:02 AM | Tue 4, Apr 23

    Being able to defend oneself effectively while getting fit is the best gift one can have. Keep doing the amazing work you do Frank sir.

    Christina Prabhakar AvatarChristina Prabhakar
    5:02 AM | Tue 4, Apr 23

    where is it

    Ayaan Gupta AvatarAyaan Gupta
    5:02 AM | Sat 25, Feb 23

    It's good, top quality training and very honest to students about cost and everything about krav maga. Gives no bs training, keeps it professional and serious at the same time.

    Curß AvatarCurß
    8:09 AM | Fri 20, Jan 23

    Started my training with Joseph sir. He is an excellent teacher with real knowledge and experience . The classes are gripping and action -packed to awake the warrior within.

    rohit subhash Avatarrohit subhash
    8:09 AM | Tue 20, Dec 22

    Self defence in today's world is an absolute must for everyone. There is no excuse for not being able to take care of oneself and no better place to learn this than with Franklin Joseph.

    Abraham Jose AvatarAbraham Jose
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Oct 22

    1. ALL AGE group should join 2. Gender is not an issue 3. Schools should make krav maga compulsory 4. Home makes take time to join 3 months course Guruji Franklin Joseph 1. He gives drills and exercises with realistic experience. 2. Caters to individual needs. 3. Explains technique and skill in easy manner 4. Helps you to recognize your fears and empowers it.

    Ganga Shankar AvatarGanga Shankar
    8:09 AM | Tue 20, Sep 22

    Personally for me, it has been a transformative experience so far.. People there are very respectful and handle some of the most tabooed topics with tact and ease.. Guruji's sense of humour and how much to push us so that we get out of comfort zone however not to make it detrimental, is close to perfect.. It has changed my perspective in so many ways.. For me the best part is the emphasis on the psychology and principles more than tactics.. We take notes as well... (Hate it, sorry Guruji 😂) but as I move on to more capsules I sort of understand the need to maintain notes.. There is something to learn from everything we do there.. Yes it is intense, and yes, I would recommend this 100% cz so many of us are not even aware of the stuff that happens right under our own noses 🤷‍♀️ (a big hit to my ego which used to think I can guage people) There are a lot of things, each one receives it in their own way and each ones' experience is different.. It is definitely worth a try cz it will definitely save you one day (hope it does not come to use, but it is always better to be prepared and alert)... Long way to go but it is a nice journey.

    Priyamvada Janardhan AvatarPriyamvada Janardhan
    8:09 AM | Tue 20, Sep 22

    I remember when I was working in bellary... way back in 2009.. I founded Frank sir... teaching Krav Maga in Banglore....I came in contact with him... and started my training on every sundays... I used to travel every weekend to banglore...but after super training session full of energy...... me and frank sir.... used to have lunch in restrurents..... then we go to different malls in banglore..... as we have lot of time to catch our... trains.... sir... your training was fentastic.... I miss.... every class something new.. comes out... your training method are unique.......... best thing I like is your attitude towards... training...... and everyone... whether he is fresher or old student... everyone feels same..... We used to do basic attack and defence drills, power drills, chocking, bag work, locks, outdoor drills in the garden,stick,knife and gun training, ground fight, situational training, conditioning classe........I remember my practise mates also... We used to enjoy a lot in training......... Sir, I hope.... I would get more chances to train under you.....I think I have been addicted to your training ...... but its good isnt it... hahaha

    Gaurav Singh AvatarGaurav Singh
    5:02 AM | Mon 25, Apr 22

    I have been training in KRAV MAGA for more than 10 years and these years were the best years of my life . Training in Krav Maga is perfect for fitness , self defence and many other things which help in this world a lot. We get a lot of experience like we are actually in a crime situation. In this class we don’t only learn to fight but we also learn how to control ourself and know exactly when to fight. We also get to go to bootcamps to places like jungles and other places with harcorde conditions. These trips help us get rough and tough and a lot more stronger than we are. Thank you so much guru ji for making me the way I am today.

    Suryaansh Srihari AvatarSuryaansh Srihari
    8:09 AM | Sun 20, Feb 22

    Very effective training. Helpful in both ways physically and mentally. Frankly speaking training is worth the time, energy and Expenditure we are spending. Come here to develop the mindset of a warrior.

    PULLAGURA UMA SANKAR AvatarPULLAGURA UMA SANKAR
    8:09 AM | Sun 20, Feb 22

    Jai Hind! Franklin at Krav Maga is an awesome trainer. There is a drastic change in my son's overall personality after being a part of this team. It injects extreme confidence in an individual with a strong sense of self defense mechanism. Thank you and keep rocking with many more people in to the academy!!

    Jyothi G AvatarJyothi G
    8:09 AM | Sat 20, Feb 21

    I did this class for 6 months until I moved away from bangalore. I honestly miss these classes and sir. He is such a cool teacher! I had done kick boxing for a few months before krav maga and was disappointed because all I did waa the same kicks and punchs for 3 months and wasn't learning anything. But the krav maga class was amazing, everyday I was learning something new, either about a new technique, or about the human body, or how to handle different situations, or just getting a new perspective and outlook on your everyday life. It is very useful for women AND men. It not only improves your physical strength but also your mental strength and that is invaluable. It reinforces that all of us can always stand up to unfairness, regardless of where this is coming from. The teacher and all the students are very respectful and friendly. I never ever felt uncomfortable, for being a girl or for being less fit than some others. The whole point to to get stronger! I highly recommend this class, so if you are reading this because you are unsure, don't be, just try it.

    lakshmishree v Avatarlakshmishree v
    8:09 AM | Sat 20, Feb 21

    One of the easy and best self defense. Good for all age. All should learn at least some steps. Trust me , it helps!

    Naveen Verma AvatarNaveen Verma
    5:02 AM | Sat 25, Apr 20

    Life changing experience. Best part is the combat science and building mental strength to deal with crime situations

    Debisha Sharma AvatarDebisha Sharma
    5:02 AM | Sat 25, Apr 20

    This is an excellent place for learning Krav Maga self-defense. The classes are very diverse with different age groups so would fit anyone of any age. Guruji is an excellent teacher with good heart and passionate about Krav Maga. He really knows his stuff! Directions are always clear and he explains each step with truck load of information in a very scientific way. He toughens you up and gets you used to real life situations as real life situations are simulated regularly. All seniors and fellow students are very approachable like family and will help guide you when you may not be getting a move correct. If you are looking for a self-defense class or a way to get fit and learn something new then this is the place to go to Jai Hind

    Purushottam R AvatarPurushottam R
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 20

    If you want to learn real self-defense then Guruji Franklin Joseph’s Krav Maga Self Defense Military Combat Academy is the best place in Bangalore. Guruji Frank and Mr. Swanand are passionate instructors, teaching their students skills that develop confidence & situation awareness, and that could potentially save their life. The environment is very positive and the students and instructors support and encourage one another. There are no-nonsense tricks. You will be pushed out of your comfort zone to handle real life situations. I would strongly recommend this place to learn self-defense. Jai Hind!

    Amolak Sachdeva AvatarAmolak Sachdeva
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 20

    KravMaga is very effective system as it gets improvised frequently to deal with ever changing crime situations. Is it easy - NO. No training is easy, period. We need to work, Work hard. The toughest part is finding the right coach who could shape your skills. Guruji's has amazing knowledge in KravMaga and excellent curriculum & capsules to suit one's need. He brings combat science & psychological aspects in training which are very helpful. Classes are designed to improve physical, Mental strength, develop skills. Weight loss is free !! Me & My daughter have been active KravMaga practitioners in Guruji's academy from past many years. Training brought in confidence and made us more careful, respectful towards to life. Thank you Guruji for your time & effort in this space. Jai hind !

    rishi kt Avatarrishi kt
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 20

    Jai Hind It was a great unique experience learning krav maga tactics. Guruji is highly knowledgeable and explained details about each tactic. He guides every student and makes sure that there no mistakes as there is no room for mistake when you are in real fight. I would recommend this training to everyone out there to protect themselves and their families during any unpredictable situations. It also imparts decipline and helps in personality development.

    Prajyot Prabhu AvatarPrajyot Prabhu
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 20

    I believe if you have to learn self defence which works, this is the place to be. The teaching is very practical and Guruji is an excellent guide in this regard. Every tactic and move is explained in a scientific way and no matter how many times you approach Guruji ,he is very keen on teaching the right way. The training involves warm ups, power drills, tactics and sparring which all prepare you for self discipline, calmness, alertness and reacting to the uninvited stressful situation in a proper way. I have thoroughly enjoyed the classes so far. It surely makes a difference in your life. Jai Hind !!!

    G J AvatarG J
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 20

    I have known Guruji for the past six months now and about to start my fourth month in training here . Guruji is very practical and tells you in the face on the first day itself that he is preparing you for the real life situation on the streets . Right from the warm up , power drills and the various tactics involved , he teaches you about the various science involved behind each and every thing . Tactics can be learnt by anyone but along with the teaching of science involved and the hard core training that goes along with it , it will be imbibed in our muscle memory forever . Also after learning from a personal point of view , I can see a drastic change in how i look and decipher things now . I have become more self disciplined and calm simultaneously and know when and where to channelise my aggression . Also the sparring sessions after classes helps us in our own learning on what mistakes we can do while looking at others . I would urge everyone out there who wants to learn self defence to please come and try learning from Guruji. Jai Hind

    Nikhil Ramesh AvatarNikhil Ramesh
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 20

    It is essential that we all know how to defend ourselves. For professionals hard pressed for time, this has to be done in as short a duration as possible. Self defence always had interested me. When I went through the options I realised that Krav Maga is the simplest and most practical option for me as it goes straight to the point. The courses by Mr Frank are very practical and is oriented towards what we face in real life. I have liked it and learnt a lot.

    Dr Sandeep Nayak AvatarDr Sandeep Nayak
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 20

    Want to defend yourself or want to transform oneself as a warrior? Warrior doesn’t mean how its depicted in movie like trained to beat any or every!! It’s a journey to explore oneself like meditation or mindfulness, but in a tough way…You are in right place! It is not easy, it’s a struggle and a constant learning. I’m 4 months old here, I feel I learnt so much at the same time its total void. Guruji Frank providing an opportunity to transform ourselves and fight for living – fight one’s - insecurities, comfort, pain, fears, stress and one’s own filthy wicked mind. His teaching is different, not only teaches the technique but also the science, impact, pain and effects. Prepare you to face real life instances, to tackle situations on street – it’s all in our mind. This will have an impact on your personality!! For a woman like me, this helped me to be vigilant about the situations and surroundings. Different capsule training helps you to self defend against different types of crimes. I got trained along with men, combat with men, this helped in breaking the comfort, build confidence, strength to deal with any kind of person. You get educated about the crimes etc and prepare you to be strong for the worst. Women need these trainings to come out of the comfort zones considering the crimes happening. Sometimes in the training, you would be exhausted with the drills or motivated by the talk. Everyone has a fair amount of exposure towards “Bad”, but there is whole lot of different ways to be “BAD” he throws light on what is being “Bad” and how dark it is !! What is required to beat the Bad, u have to be KICKASS Strong !! mentally!! This training would prepare you to a level, at least, one can face “Bad”, one’s mind is ready for it. You will feel good doing it, cry with pain, body will ache, your mind will shout to give up, but trust me you will end up loving this dynamic feel. Pain will be your friend, chaos will be comfort well comfort is so annoying 😊 I wish I had this class daily.. Weekends, even I feel lazy, for after effects of 2 hrs class and to let my week’s stress/frustration out – I did not give up. This training helping me explore myself – one class I’ll be confident next day I’m a looser. Guruji, keeps you motivated not being nice, hitting hard on your pain!! 😊It’s fun and painful at the same time. Don’t come with an expectation that u will be a warrior with 2-3months, it’s a slow and steady process !! THIS KNOWLEDGE DOES NOT TELL YOU TO FIGHT ON THE GROUND INSTEAD HELPS TO JUDGE THE SITUATION - HOW TO TACKLE IT, EVEN IT COULD BE WITH A TALK OR A HUG. Trained doesn’t mean you are ready to hit anyone, its situation judgement to react or respond – very important! Guruji I wish for your long life and keep training people who seek this combat knowledge. Thank you for coming to Bangalore and teaching us “civilians” these techniques which are only meant for privileged Group of people. Jai Hind !!

    M madhuri AvatarM madhuri
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 20

    The best teacher in Krav maga. Sir always explains the science, body structure and pain point to make an effective strike. The real life experience shared are invaluable lessons for life. Highy recommend to join the class. A perfect combination of Mr Han and Master Shifu if you understand my reference. Thanks Sir. Jai Hind

    Naveen P AvatarNaveen P
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 20

    Great place to condition yourself mentally and physically to deal with the possible crime situations that can happen anytime. The drills are great for fitness and flexibility and encourage a “never give up” attitude. Overall emphasis on situational awareness and preemptively avoiding hazardous situations is an important skill to have. Jai Hind !

    Paarth Vatsa AvatarPaarth Vatsa
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 20

    Want to help yourself get confident ? Want to know simple yet effective techniques to face off in a fight? Want to know what military training is like then you have to meet Franklin !

    Syed Taukir AvatarSyed Taukir
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 20

    "Krav Maga" Overall personality Development Class,Its very Effective when it Comes to Self Defense vch is the Primary Objective,By Clearly Defining Facts of Real Fight Scenario,It Also Helps in Increasing Once Analytical way of Thinking,Increases Once Focus,Discipline,Self Conifidence, Guruji FRANKLIN JOSEPH Clear Seggregattes Class in to Systematic Process As 1) Warmup 2)Practice of Tac Tic 3)Theoratical/Analytical Part 4)Analysis on Case Studies 5)Important Points to Remember 6)Sparring Totally Krav Maga Helps to Rock in All Aspects of life.

    anil kumar Avataranil kumar
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 20

    Best place to learn n most importantly understanding the science behind every technique behind a move N best part is no prerequisite knowledge about any martial art Or any physical fittness Perfect for a common man/women /any human to deal real life unexpected crime situation with proper knowledge

    Deepesh BL AvatarDeepesh BL
    5:02 AM | Thu 25, Apr 19

    Generally I don't give reviews unless place or thing is too good or tooo bad... I have been following Badazz Krav Maga for quite sometime but due to knee surgery I had to wait to join the class for another 6-7months.. it's been 1month since I have joined the class trust me you will see the difference with how you think and your entire approach or behavior towards your day to day activity changes... What guruji teaches in the class is pure science where we just use our instinctive reflexes to escape from a difficult situation... Just like we don't train ourself to brush a teeth similar way our body reflex never changes and we use our body reflexes to our advantage in Krav Maga classee.... Yes the class will be tough but we have seniors and Guruji to always help us... What you learn in martial arts for several years the same thing we learn here in weeks.... Edit Dec 30th: writing this review again after 2months of my training with Guruji... I have completed Family protection capsule and now I have started with Anti Assault and Anti Robbery with guruji.... The way guruji trains is so good that you will remember the training at any given point... The main thing guruji focus is to change our mindset and that it helps a lot in our life...

    Pravien Bk AvatarPravien Bk
    5:02 AM | Thu 25, Apr 19

    I have been training with Franklin guruji for 6months now. I have attended camps and completed various capsule training sessions. It's not like the rest of the classes out there who teach only the combat skills. Here we get to learn the science behind every move we learn and use this skills to apply in various situations. The streets can be pretty rough and there are scumbags out there who don't care about anything except themselves. These classes help a person to be able to defend against any such situations and be able to get out of it. Guruji is very pragmatic. I urge everyone to join his classes so you can learn to defend yourselves at the time of need. This helped me calm down and assess situations from a broader perspective. Hope you all start training soon!! Cheers 💯

    Sharath Raj AvatarSharath Raj
    8:09 AM | Wed 20, Feb 19

    I've known guruji frank since 2013. He is one of the best krav maga instructors in the country. His classes are a good mix of theory, practical sparring, combat mechanics, and self defence techniques. Despite krav maga adopting its techniques from several other forms of martial arts, what we learn here is the science behind combat and how to effectively use the assailants power against him using raw combat mechanics. Simple to learn, takes time to master and highly effective in real life scenarios. I highly recommend him for anyone who is serious about self defence. Jai hind.

    Sahas Ranganathan AvatarSahas Ranganathan
    8:09 AM | Wed 20, Feb 19

    It's my fifth week of training here as I write this review and am very impressed already. The training here effectively helps you handle ( fight back, defend ) real life crime situations/attacks which mostly come as a surprise. The practice is also mixed with theory ( Combat Science ) which I find very important . It helps you deconstruct /analyse a crime scene/attacker and then improvise technique accordingly to give you maximum advantage.

    Sreejit S AvatarSreejit S
    8:09 AM | Wed 20, Feb 19

    The experience with Frank Sir has been amazing. The type of drills, knowledge, weapons techniques he teaches is something I only wished (much like most people after watching in movies) to have learnt. That wish came true through BadAzz which not only helps you with the physical defense but also the mental strength to deal with difficult situations which we always hope not to face in real life. Some people might find it difficult at beginning considering it's unorthodox. We think of offense straight away while Krav Maga teaches us to be defensive first and then offensive if needed. The main point is to avoid a threatening situation and if we can't avoid, to get away from it without getting hurt. People who come expecting this is martial arts, would be disappointed though Krav Maga incorporates moves from most martial arts technique. Krav Maga is not for people who want to show off, it's for people who want to stay safe. People who understand the serious threats we might face in our daily lives, understand the dangerous world we live in, should meet Frank sir and entrust him for teaching some of his vast knowledge that he gained from numerous real life experiences. I am absolutely grateful for all the learning I have gained so far.

    Jai Bansal AvatarJai Bansal
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    If you want to be prepared for real life crime scenario, this is the place to join. Its a no nonsense rigorous course. Krav Maga also helps you in enhancing your fitness and strength. Guru Frank has dedicated his whole life to Krav Maga. You can learn a lot from him.

    somsubhra ganchoudhuri Avatarsomsubhra ganchoudhuri
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    I always wanted to learn a self defense technique , found out Krav Maga training in google by coincidence. I gave it a try, it's been few months now. Every weekend i look forward to attending the class. Guruji Franklin is an expert in Krav Maga, he is the right person from who you can get trained. The training sessions are not easy, if you desire to learn a self defense form then you should give a try to this.Hope my review helps the fellow readers.:)

    Bajrang Harithsa AvatarBajrang Harithsa
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    A great place to learn how to deal with real-life situations on the street. Guruji prepares you mentally and physically for the street. We do not just learn combat effectiveness and efficiency but we also learn about how to deal with anything that life throws at us. If you are reading this review please read this carefully..... The training is hardcore. You will deal with pain and fatigue in every session. It is not going to be easy. But then, if it was easy then all the elite commandos (IDF, Marcos, Marines) and other elite armed forces across the globe would not be adopting Krav Maga massively. There is no dry land swimming in Krav Maga classes, everything is tried and tested on actual situations and people. Krav Maga is real, effective and evolving with time. Criminals and other anti-social elements are always thinking of new and effective ways of hurting us. We should not restrict ourselves from learning new ways to defend ourselves and our loved ones. There is an ancient saying that says - ""It is better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.” – Unknown"

    Pronoy Dey AvatarPronoy Dey
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    Joining Badazz Krav Maga has been one of the best decisions of my life... The training is focused on real life threat scenarios and Guru Frank ensures that each student is ready for the actual threat both physically and mentally... Guru Frank has a plethora of experience in self defense which is reflected in the class. He pushes students out of their comfort zones while ensuring everyone's safety at each stage... Thanks to Guru Frank for he has completely changed my life...

    Manuj Jha AvatarManuj Jha
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    I have been wanting to learn martial arts for quite some time and was confused on which one to pursue. I started doing my research and eventually began watching lot of Krav Maga videos online. I slowly started developing an interest in this and found it very effective. The videos tell you to tackle the opposition as soon as possible; but this can be possible only with flawless technique, regular practice and a dedicated approach in learning this art form. This went on for a couple of months before I actually approached Guru Frank. So I decided to visit Guruji one day and attend one of his classes to see how things are done versus what happens in the online videos that I have been watching. Well I would definitely say that Guruji’s classes are tough, there is a lot of exertion (both mental and physical) and overcoming these hurdles and pursuing it is a decision one has to make before joining. But if you are eager to learn this form of combat and master it, this is the minimum you need to do. And I have already taken the first step by joining these classes. I should say that some of the internal orientations/sessions/games that Guruji conducts are very effective and aligns to the actual life scenarios (you can literally relate to this). This is my third month and I feel inquisitive to get there every weekend and learn; not just from Guruji but even from the seniors too. I don’t know if Krav Maga fits the bill of martial arts, but it is definitely a way of life for me and I will definitely teach my son the same things I learn from Guruji. I really appreciate the patience, time and effort one takes to travel such a long distance to teach this combat form every weekend; hats off to Guruji - Jai Hind!

    Anoop Jayaprakash AvatarAnoop Jayaprakash
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    It was an important decision for me, and I'm glad I took it. Two months into BadAzz Krav Maga training and I feel more at ease with every situation , Guruji (Franklin Joseph) is a teacher par excellence ! To join his class, was one of the smartest decisions I've taken in my life. On the lighter side, my mum worries less about me 🙂

    shaktik shenoy Avatarshaktik shenoy
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    Its the real deal ! It is only for those who seriously want to learn hand combat in real life situations. This is not yet another fitness program, you cannot learn this unless are committed and emotionally strong. Guru Frank is tough, disciplined, believes in being hands on and is very dependable, to help shape you up a combatant attitude. Small injuries and pain is rather common but the feeling is liberating and you will walk in the open with increased sense of confidence and maturity.

    Rajdeep Ghosh AvatarRajdeep Ghosh
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    Training is tough and based on real life scenario. Flexible timings and centers are spread across all over Bangalore. Trainer is punctual and has very good knowledge on the subject. I was looking long time for a good martial art/ self-defense class, and this one fulfills all of my requirements.

    Soura Roy AvatarSoura Roy
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    I have been training in this institution from almost an year and i haven't ever felt a little bit of disappointment with the teaching. When I joined Krav Maga my Guruji had clearly told me everything about the classes, how it goes, how hectic it is, what is the end result of training, what exactly we deal with. I sounded a bit scary but then same time he made me understand that all such things happen in a street fight and to defend yourself from the bad guys you need to become a bad guy.(Bad here doesn't mean a criminal) I started my training and I sprained both my hands in the third week of my session. I couldn't move them. But still I fought through my pain and came back to my class. And the classes are soo much fun and interesting that everyday single day you learn something new and and everyday you become a better warrior. And the best part is my Guruji doesn't spoon feed us with everything. He lets us think , how we could deal with the situation And what would be the end result of it. That helps us alot in a street fight. You think according to the situation and deal with it. Couple of months ago we had workshop in cubbon Park "Anti terror and Hostile situation" I was soo excited about it. Was full prepared for the rough day. I went reported to my Guruji and the session began. First 15min of the class I jumped and landed on a stone which was covered with dry leaves and wasn't seen and broke my ankle. I was heartbroken. Still I ran with the broken leg and tried to stay in the training. But unfortunately I couldn't stand longer and I was asked to get back home. Doctors told me there is a old fracture and now a ligament tear and I need to take very good rest for few months. I was very sad not that I broke my ankle, sad that I dint complete the whole workshop. Now I have recovered from my injury and I'm all set to go back to my training and kick some asses. Remember this famous saying "When you fall you don't fail, but choosing not to get up is failure" Thank-you everyone and thank you Guruji. I hope more people join these classes and become a Gentleman warrior Jai hind

    adwaith uthappa Avataradwaith uthappa
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    About a year before joining BADAZZ KRAV MAGA Training, I came to know about Krav Maga.An Israeli DEFENSE SYSTEM and not an OLYMPIC SPORT, it really caught my attention more than the conventional martial arts! I had a good reason to learn Krav Maga. There's a story behind it! I won't describe the whole story as i already shared it to guruji and to all the students in my centre on my very first day (thanks to guruji for stopping the training, for a moment, and letting me share my story to everyone present there at the centre on my first day). I want to share what exactly happened on that day that was not part of our beautiful vacation! It was my first trip to Cherapunjee with my cousin brother and his family! We had a great time together! On our way back, something unexpected and terrible happened! Our car's co-driver window was smashed with a big rock by a 6 feet maniac with a good physique! It happened so quickly and unexpectedly that we just froze! As my cousin brother's wife and their 4 year old daughter was in the co-driver seat, their daughter got saved because his wife covered her when that happened(otherwise, their daughter could've been blinded for life with those shattered pieces of glass from the window), by god's grace, but her face was covered by pieces of glass from the shattered window and had multiple stitches later ! This happened in 2013 and we really felt helpless that day! Not only this, before that, I used to get bullied upon till my college days. Had been through some tough times and felt helpless in numerous occasions. I have seen and experienced how things go bad, you're down and nobody comes forward to help you! The streets are rough, merciless and bloody brutal !! I came across BADAZZ KRAV MAGA about two months back in the internet and I didn't give a second thought! I immediately called Guruji and showed up at the centre next weekend. I had a lot of questions, doubts in the beginning and I used to ask a lot of questions to Guruji all the time and focus went adrift. One day he simply smiled and told me - " clear your mind, keep your cup empty, be patient, keep your fears aside for a while and believe in yourself. You'll get your answers on your own! " I did that and started focussing on the training! Gradually, I started to see the change in me - my techniques started becoming effective and efficient, I was better off at making better decisions quickly while sparring and unprecedented situation training where we're put in a simulated environment where we are already pinned down by our attacker (In real life, the situations going to be far worse than training! ). In BADAZZ, the training's tough for both men and women and we push our limits beyond our imagination! Training with seniors who has been training with guruji for 3-8 years. More than our body, it prepares our mind ! I have seen girls in Krav Maga train better than boys, specially in outdoor training! We all train here with our heart and soul, with a heightened spirit, with zeal and enthusiasm, we train with a smile on our faces and most importantly, with a reason, a purpose that no matter what we won't give up, we won't back down and get it done! Guruji always tells us two things : 1.) Always use this knowledge and skill-set only as a last resort. 2.) Neutralise the threat and get the hell out of there! Never show off or try to become a hero! We stand in a line, in attention after every training session in the weekend, and shout "JAI HIND" before leaving. This let my hidden sense of patriotism to come out for a moment. Feels great! Feels powerful, yet responsible as well ! We also have lunch with guruji, sometimes, after training. 🙂 We enjoy fish most of the time, but sometimes, we go for other unique non-veg dishes as well ! 😀 I didn't want to feel helpless again! I chose to become a weapon myself! We all warriors now wait for the REAL TESTS IN OUR LIVES in which we'll realise the true purpose of our blood-and-sweat in the training! I feel honoured and privileged to be your student, guruji! JAI HIND !!!!!

    Preetam Baruah AvatarPreetam Baruah
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    Guys this center is worth every penny you pay. His classes are very Realistic he is teaching you to be street smart. It's not one of those fancy kickboxing or cross fit class let's face reality crime happens everyday we as students are just learning how to be smart and retaliate and get out of the situation ASAP. If you could learn this I'm sure you could learn a lot of stuff about life. If your one of those person who is greedy for knowledge and wants to grow in life then guys go for it ..

    MOHAN M AvatarMOHAN M
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    Guru Franklin sir is the best dedicated teacher i have come across. V learn how to handle situations on our own by the training. I got to learn many things from the class. Training is really gud n i never knew i was capable of such workouts

    shoaib ahmed Avatarshoaib ahmed
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    I went through the website of Badazz Krav Maga. It awesome and will join very soon . But I have 2 queries - Does clearing only level 1 training will help me deal with most of the real life combat situations and dangers. And last query is it possible to clear level 1 and 2 by training both the weekends in a span of 6 months ? jai hind

    Hemjyoti Das AvatarHemjyoti Das
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    Guru Frankiln is a game changer and a person transformer. While the technique he teaches is self defense, what the students learn is self confidence, total ability to preserve oneself and most importantly, they come back as brave people who are ready to protect themselves fearlessly when intimidated. I am glad I met him and even more grateful that his techniques were taught to us. If you want your children to be better fearless people and if you want to change your life to make oneself a better person, it is never late to learn from Guru Franklin.

    S Arun AvatarS Arun
    8:09 AM | Fri 20, Feb 15
  • Krav Maga is considered the deadliest close combat martial art in the world. Nothing gets more lethal or deadlier than this. Guruji Frank with his real life experience and advanced Krav Maga training moulds students to the level of professional fighters. He emphasises on tactics but more importantly he advocates the ability of a krav maga student to understand and implement the theory and the basics in a real life situation. This is not a sport and he doesn`t prepare you for one. He prepares you to fight a life and death battle, he makes sure that when you have a knife or a gun to your back, you get out alive and your opponent is lying on the ground writhering in pain. I am lucky to have gotten the opporunity to learn something so coveted. It helps inspire self confidence and a sense of security in our steadily growing insecure world. My respect and thanks to Guruji Frank and his entire team at Badazz Combat Academy Bangalore.

    Abhinv Das AvatarAbhinv Das
    8:09 AM | Fri 20, Feb 15

    The training seems very good and effective especially in a non-rules based street fight or crime scenario. I got to learn lots of things about Krav Maga Israeli Self Defense with Guru Franklin. During my training, I am learning many things from Franklin sir, and I feel a bit safe on the streets. And on top of it, training helps me in keeping my mind in control and calm under stress.

    Vinay koraddi AvatarVinay koraddi
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 14

    Krav Maga is the most real system I have the honor to practice. My aim to help protect myself or my family against most crimes. BadAzz Combat Academy helps me keep my focus on the reality aspect of crime like stress factors, surprise elements, pain etc. which most other centers have either no knowledge or little knowledge about. All thanks to our Guru Franklin Joseph who has extensive knowledge of street crime and has researched on safety since 1986 especially on Women related crime & abuse.

    Gene Lobo AvatarGene Lobo
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 14

    Ultimate Krav Maga Self Defense Training taught by Frank sensei, amazing to be part of this Training Academy. This is the kind of academy where you learn something new every class. Wished I had joined earlier. Frank sensei's contribution and dedication to Martial Arts shows in the class. You just don't learn Krav Maga, but Knife Skills, Weapon Skills, Ground Fighting, Ninja Kubaton, among many more survival skills required in the street. Its only been a month, and I'm confident that I can self defend against anyone. To imbibe this kind of confidence within a month shows the effectiveness of the training by Sensei Frank. Its a unique experience, best place to add close combat skills into your life.

    Bharat Rajashekar AvatarBharat Rajashekar
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 14

    Almost six months ago, to the day, I followed two friends, into the studio on Curley Street. My first thoughts were immediate fear, and the assumption that I wouldn't stay for longer than a month. Yet now, almost half a year later, I stand with absolutely no regrets, a lot more confidence and a lower weight. Learning under Sensei Frank has, and continues to be an amazing experience. There is simply no other way to put it. Every sunday afternoon, I return home battered, but always with a grin on my face, because that's just what Badazz does to you. Every class emphasizes on the gravity and dangers of real life, yet Sensei always makes it a class to remember. There are far too many stories to tell, and lessons to recount, so instead of all that, I'd just prefer to say this; Being a part of the Badazz Combat Academy is one of the greatest experiences in my life. Sensei makes sure not to discriminate, he pushes everyone to the max, no excuses, no bullshit, and it pays off. I could go on, but nothing I say can truly do justice to the academy. Join the academy to understand the world and its dangers from many perspectives, share stories and experiences, and learn to protect yourself and those you love. Live it, and I guarantee you will Love it.

    Akshay Gurjer AvatarAkshay Gurjer
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 14

    Amazing camaraderie, intense workouts. Frank Sir always comes up with some new way to train. The classes are a must for anyone interested in Self Defense, Fitness or Safety

    Tushar Roy AvatarTushar Roy
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 14

    It is an honor to be a student of Sensei Franklin Joseph who has a vast experience and an in-depth knowledge of the art of Krav Maga. The classes are intense which involve a mixture of endurance training and technique training. Your will power is tested and you are brought to an uncomfortable position and pushed to perform in it. It definitely is not something for the faint hearted but will definitely convert a weak one to a strong one. Apart from the mixed martial arts, Krav Maga basically teaches you the art of self-defense, going by the principle "the best defense is the strongest offence". After attending the classes, you'll realize a how drastically your overall self-confidence is boosted, your fitness level is increased and how you are now able to deal with several kinds of stresses from all domains of life.

    Vikram Jit Singh AvatarVikram Jit Singh
    8:09 AM | Wed 20, Feb 13

    A great place to train Self Defense. A honest Guru. Franklin Joseph told me in the first day itself, there are three things you will get training under him. Pain, pain and pain. 1st Pain of fighting all the insecurities of being not fit, too small or too big, too fat or too thin etc. 2nd Pain of fighting of a bad element who will cheat i.e., who does not follow the rules of martial arts nor he will be honorable as a martial artist. 3rd Pain of fighting actual pain i.e., a bad element would hurt you bad, so you must know how to handle punishment. BadAzz!! 🙂

    RAKESH S AvatarRAKESH S
    8:09 AM | Wed 20, Feb 13

    First and foremost LOVE the name of my academy. BADAZZ Combat Academy. This organisation does not believe in turnovers or profits. My teacher Sensei Franklin Joseph openly says to everyone here the number of practitioners are very less as he will NOT compromise the class where practitioners pretend to fight or they just learn some fancy tactics. We stick to learning few tactics but in real life scenario based conditions. So, if the fight is on the street, we are always encouraged to get exposed to street elements. FEAR, PAIN, FATIGUE, BLOOD and SURPRISE are our best friends in class. The Criminal on the street want to use these three to intimidate you to turn you in to a victim. BadAzz Combat Academy uses Krav Maga tactics and Real Life Scenario based drills to expose you to those elements and pushes your limits till the time either you will want to quit the class or find courage beyond fear. Why do I get up every Weekend to come to Krav Maga? Every day I RE-DISCOVER me!

    Swanand Iitk AvatarSwanand Iitk
    8:09 AM | Wed 20, Feb 13

    Sensei Frank and his self defence class has been the change i was looking for. I wait for every single weekend for the class and it is truly a great experience to learn under him. His commitment to encourage students and push our bodies and mind is amazing. Loved every bit of training and will continue to do it for a long long time. The best thing to happen to most of us. Kida

    Shashank Shetty AvatarShashank Shetty
    8:09 AM | Wed 20, Feb 13

    An excellent program that builds physical and mental conditioning, while teaching street-tested self-defense tactics. The instructor, Sensei Franklin Joseph is a highly dedicated individual, who will ensure the best quality of education is imparted to all students, in his own, unorthodox, yet highly effective method.

    Aditya Ganesh AvatarAditya Ganesh
    8:09 AM | Wed 20, Feb 13

    I remember when I was working in bellary... way back in 2009.. I founded Frank sir... teaching Krav Maga in Banglore....I came in contact with him... and started my training on every sundays... I used to travel every weekend to banglore...but after super training session full of energy...... me and frank sir.... used to have lunch in restrurents..... then we go to different malls in banglore..... as we have lot of time to catch our... trains.... sir... your training was fentastic.... I miss.... every class something new.. comes out... your training method are unique.......... best thing I like is your attitude towards... training...... and everyone... whether he is fresher or old student... everyone feels same..... We used to do basic attack and defence drills, power drills, chocking, bag work, locks, outdoor drills in the garden,stick,knife and gun training, ground fight, situational training, conditioning classe........I remember my practise mates also... We used to enjoy a lot in training......... Sir, I hope.... I would get more chances to train under you.....I think I have been addicted to your training ...... but its good isnt it... hahaha

    Gaurav Singh AvatarGaurav Singh
    5:02 AM | Mon 25, Apr 22

    I have been training in KRAV MAGA for more than 10 years and these years were the best years of my life . Training in Krav Maga is perfect for fitness , self defence and many other things which help in this world a lot. We get a lot of experience like we are actually in a crime situation. In this class we don’t only learn to fight but we also learn how to control ourself and know exactly when to fight. We also get to go to bootcamps to places like jungles and other places with harcorde conditions. These trips help us get rough and tough and a lot more stronger than we are. Thank you so much guru ji for making me the way I am today.

    Suryaansh Srihari AvatarSuryaansh Srihari
    8:09 AM | Sun 20, Feb 22

    Very effective training. Helpful in both ways physically and mentally. Frankly speaking training is worth the time, energy and Expenditure we are spending. Come here to develop the mindset of a warrior.

    PULLAGURA UMA SANKAR AvatarPULLAGURA UMA SANKAR
    8:09 AM | Sun 20, Feb 22

    Jai Hind! Franklin at Krav Maga is an awesome trainer. There is a drastic change in my son's overall personality after being a part of this team. It injects extreme confidence in an individual with a strong sense of self defense mechanism. Thank you and keep rocking with many more people in to the academy!!

    Jyothi G AvatarJyothi G
    8:09 AM | Sat 20, Feb 21

    I did this class for 6 months until I moved away from bangalore. I honestly miss these classes and sir. He is such a cool teacher! I had done kick boxing for a few months before krav maga and was disappointed because all I did waa the same kicks and punchs for 3 months and wasn't learning anything. But the krav maga class was amazing, everyday I was learning something new, either about a new technique, or about the human body, or how to handle different situations, or just getting a new perspective and outlook on your everyday life. It is very useful for women AND men. It not only improves your physical strength but also your mental strength and that is invaluable. It reinforces that all of us can always stand up to unfairness, regardless of where this is coming from. The teacher and all the students are very respectful and friendly. I never ever felt uncomfortable, for being a girl or for being less fit than some others. The whole point to to get stronger! I highly recommend this class, so if you are reading this because you are unsure, don't be, just try it.

    lakshmishree v Avatarlakshmishree v
    8:09 AM | Sat 20, Feb 21

    One of the easy and best self defense. Good for all age. All should learn at least some steps. Trust me , it helps!

    Naveen Verma AvatarNaveen Verma
    5:02 AM | Sat 25, Apr 20

    Life changing experience. Best part is the combat science and building mental strength to deal with crime situations

    Debisha Sharma AvatarDebisha Sharma
    5:02 AM | Sat 25, Apr 20

    This is an excellent place for learning Krav Maga self-defense. The classes are very diverse with different age groups so would fit anyone of any age. Guruji is an excellent teacher with good heart and passionate about Krav Maga. He really knows his stuff! Directions are always clear and he explains each step with truck load of information in a very scientific way. He toughens you up and gets you used to real life situations as real life situations are simulated regularly. All seniors and fellow students are very approachable like family and will help guide you when you may not be getting a move correct. If you are looking for a self-defense class or a way to get fit and learn something new then this is the place to go to Jai Hind

    Purushottam R AvatarPurushottam R
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 20

    If you want to learn real self-defense then Guruji Franklin Joseph’s Krav Maga Self Defense Military Combat Academy is the best place in Bangalore. Guruji Frank and Mr. Swanand are passionate instructors, teaching their students skills that develop confidence & situation awareness, and that could potentially save their life. The environment is very positive and the students and instructors support and encourage one another. There are no-nonsense tricks. You will be pushed out of your comfort zone to handle real life situations. I would strongly recommend this place to learn self-defense. Jai Hind!

    Amolak Sachdeva AvatarAmolak Sachdeva
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 20

    KravMaga is very effective system as it gets improvised frequently to deal with ever changing crime situations. Is it easy - NO. No training is easy, period. We need to work, Work hard. The toughest part is finding the right coach who could shape your skills. Guruji's has amazing knowledge in KravMaga and excellent curriculum & capsules to suit one's need. He brings combat science & psychological aspects in training which are very helpful. Classes are designed to improve physical, Mental strength, develop skills. Weight loss is free !! Me & My daughter have been active KravMaga practitioners in Guruji's academy from past many years. Training brought in confidence and made us more careful, respectful towards to life. Thank you Guruji for your time & effort in this space. Jai hind !

    rishi kt Avatarrishi kt
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 20

    Jai Hind It was a great unique experience learning krav maga tactics. Guruji is highly knowledgeable and explained details about each tactic. He guides every student and makes sure that there no mistakes as there is no room for mistake when you are in real fight. I would recommend this training to everyone out there to protect themselves and their families during any unpredictable situations. It also imparts decipline and helps in personality development.

    Prajyot Prabhu AvatarPrajyot Prabhu
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 20

    I believe if you have to learn self defence which works, this is the place to be. The teaching is very practical and Guruji is an excellent guide in this regard. Every tactic and move is explained in a scientific way and no matter how many times you approach Guruji ,he is very keen on teaching the right way. The training involves warm ups, power drills, tactics and sparring which all prepare you for self discipline, calmness, alertness and reacting to the uninvited stressful situation in a proper way. I have thoroughly enjoyed the classes so far. It surely makes a difference in your life. Jai Hind !!!

    G J AvatarG J
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 20

    I have known Guruji for the past six months now and about to start my fourth month in training here . Guruji is very practical and tells you in the face on the first day itself that he is preparing you for the real life situation on the streets . Right from the warm up , power drills and the various tactics involved , he teaches you about the various science involved behind each and every thing . Tactics can be learnt by anyone but along with the teaching of science involved and the hard core training that goes along with it , it will be imbibed in our muscle memory forever . Also after learning from a personal point of view , I can see a drastic change in how i look and decipher things now . I have become more self disciplined and calm simultaneously and know when and where to channelise my aggression . Also the sparring sessions after classes helps us in our own learning on what mistakes we can do while looking at others . I would urge everyone out there who wants to learn self defence to please come and try learning from Guruji. Jai Hind

    Nikhil Ramesh AvatarNikhil Ramesh
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 20

    It is essential that we all know how to defend ourselves. For professionals hard pressed for time, this has to be done in as short a duration as possible. Self defence always had interested me. When I went through the options I realised that Krav Maga is the simplest and most practical option for me as it goes straight to the point. The courses by Mr Frank are very practical and is oriented towards what we face in real life. I have liked it and learnt a lot.

    Dr Sandeep Nayak AvatarDr Sandeep Nayak
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 20

    Want to defend yourself or want to transform oneself as a warrior? Warrior doesn’t mean how its depicted in movie like trained to beat any or every!! It’s a journey to explore oneself like meditation or mindfulness, but in a tough way…You are in right place! It is not easy, it’s a struggle and a constant learning. I’m 4 months old here, I feel I learnt so much at the same time its total void. Guruji Frank providing an opportunity to transform ourselves and fight for living – fight one’s - insecurities, comfort, pain, fears, stress and one’s own filthy wicked mind. His teaching is different, not only teaches the technique but also the science, impact, pain and effects. Prepare you to face real life instances, to tackle situations on street – it’s all in our mind. This will have an impact on your personality!! For a woman like me, this helped me to be vigilant about the situations and surroundings. Different capsule training helps you to self defend against different types of crimes. I got trained along with men, combat with men, this helped in breaking the comfort, build confidence, strength to deal with any kind of person. You get educated about the crimes etc and prepare you to be strong for the worst. Women need these trainings to come out of the comfort zones considering the crimes happening. Sometimes in the training, you would be exhausted with the drills or motivated by the talk. Everyone has a fair amount of exposure towards “Bad”, but there is whole lot of different ways to be “BAD” he throws light on what is being “Bad” and how dark it is !! What is required to beat the Bad, u have to be KICKASS Strong !! mentally!! This training would prepare you to a level, at least, one can face “Bad”, one’s mind is ready for it. You will feel good doing it, cry with pain, body will ache, your mind will shout to give up, but trust me you will end up loving this dynamic feel. Pain will be your friend, chaos will be comfort well comfort is so annoying 😊 I wish I had this class daily.. Weekends, even I feel lazy, for after effects of 2 hrs class and to let my week’s stress/frustration out – I did not give up. This training helping me explore myself – one class I’ll be confident next day I’m a looser. Guruji, keeps you motivated not being nice, hitting hard on your pain!! 😊It’s fun and painful at the same time. Don’t come with an expectation that u will be a warrior with 2-3months, it’s a slow and steady process !! THIS KNOWLEDGE DOES NOT TELL YOU TO FIGHT ON THE GROUND INSTEAD HELPS TO JUDGE THE SITUATION - HOW TO TACKLE IT, EVEN IT COULD BE WITH A TALK OR A HUG. Trained doesn’t mean you are ready to hit anyone, its situation judgement to react or respond – very important! Guruji I wish for your long life and keep training people who seek this combat knowledge. Thank you for coming to Bangalore and teaching us “civilians” these techniques which are only meant for privileged Group of people. Jai Hind !!

    M madhuri AvatarM madhuri
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 20

    The best teacher in Krav maga. Sir always explains the science, body structure and pain point to make an effective strike. The real life experience shared are invaluable lessons for life. Highy recommend to join the class. A perfect combination of Mr Han and Master Shifu if you understand my reference. Thanks Sir. Jai Hind

    Naveen P AvatarNaveen P
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 20

    Great place to condition yourself mentally and physically to deal with the possible crime situations that can happen anytime. The drills are great for fitness and flexibility and encourage a “never give up” attitude. Overall emphasis on situational awareness and preemptively avoiding hazardous situations is an important skill to have. Jai Hind !

    Paarth Vatsa AvatarPaarth Vatsa
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 20

    Want to help yourself get confident ? Want to know simple yet effective techniques to face off in a fight? Want to know what military training is like then you have to meet Franklin !

    Syed Taukir AvatarSyed Taukir
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 20

    "Krav Maga" Overall personality Development Class,Its very Effective when it Comes to Self Defense vch is the Primary Objective,By Clearly Defining Facts of Real Fight Scenario,It Also Helps in Increasing Once Analytical way of Thinking,Increases Once Focus,Discipline,Self Conifidence, Guruji FRANKLIN JOSEPH Clear Seggregattes Class in to Systematic Process As 1) Warmup 2)Practice of Tac Tic 3)Theoratical/Analytical Part 4)Analysis on Case Studies 5)Important Points to Remember 6)Sparring Totally Krav Maga Helps to Rock in All Aspects of life.

    anil kumar Avataranil kumar
    8:09 AM | Thu 20, Feb 20

    Best place to learn n most importantly understanding the science behind every technique behind a move N best part is no prerequisite knowledge about any martial art Or any physical fittness Perfect for a common man/women /any human to deal real life unexpected crime situation with proper knowledge

    Deepesh BL AvatarDeepesh BL
    5:02 AM | Thu 25, Apr 19

    Generally I don't give reviews unless place or thing is too good or tooo bad... I have been following Badazz Krav Maga for quite sometime but due to knee surgery I had to wait to join the class for another 6-7months.. it's been 1month since I have joined the class trust me you will see the difference with how you think and your entire approach or behavior towards your day to day activity changes... What guruji teaches in the class is pure science where we just use our instinctive reflexes to escape from a difficult situation... Just like we don't train ourself to brush a teeth similar way our body reflex never changes and we use our body reflexes to our advantage in Krav Maga classee.... Yes the class will be tough but we have seniors and Guruji to always help us... What you learn in martial arts for several years the same thing we learn here in weeks.... Edit Dec 30th: writing this review again after 2months of my training with Guruji... I have completed Family protection capsule and now I have started with Anti Assault and Anti Robbery with guruji.... The way guruji trains is so good that you will remember the training at any given point... The main thing guruji focus is to change our mindset and that it helps a lot in our life...

    Pravien Bk AvatarPravien Bk
    5:02 AM | Thu 25, Apr 19

    I have been training with Franklin guruji for 6months now. I have attended camps and completed various capsule training sessions. It's not like the rest of the classes out there who teach only the combat skills. Here we get to learn the science behind every move we learn and use this skills to apply in various situations. The streets can be pretty rough and there are scumbags out there who don't care about anything except themselves. These classes help a person to be able to defend against any such situations and be able to get out of it. Guruji is very pragmatic. I urge everyone to join his classes so you can learn to defend yourselves at the time of need. This helped me calm down and assess situations from a broader perspective. Hope you all start training soon!! Cheers 💯

    Sharath Raj AvatarSharath Raj
    8:09 AM | Wed 20, Feb 19

    I've known guruji frank since 2013. He is one of the best krav maga instructors in the country. His classes are a good mix of theory, practical sparring, combat mechanics, and self defence techniques. Despite krav maga adopting its techniques from several other forms of martial arts, what we learn here is the science behind combat and how to effectively use the assailants power against him using raw combat mechanics. Simple to learn, takes time to master and highly effective in real life scenarios. I highly recommend him for anyone who is serious about self defence. Jai hind.

    Sahas Ranganathan AvatarSahas Ranganathan
    8:09 AM | Wed 20, Feb 19

    It's my fifth week of training here as I write this review and am very impressed already. The training here effectively helps you handle ( fight back, defend ) real life crime situations/attacks which mostly come as a surprise. The practice is also mixed with theory ( Combat Science ) which I find very important . It helps you deconstruct /analyse a crime scene/attacker and then improvise technique accordingly to give you maximum advantage.

    Sreejit S AvatarSreejit S
    8:09 AM | Wed 20, Feb 19

    The experience with Frank Sir has been amazing. The type of drills, knowledge, weapons techniques he teaches is something I only wished (much like most people after watching in movies) to have learnt. That wish came true through BadAzz which not only helps you with the physical defense but also the mental strength to deal with difficult situations which we always hope not to face in real life. Some people might find it difficult at beginning considering it's unorthodox. We think of offense straight away while Krav Maga teaches us to be defensive first and then offensive if needed. The main point is to avoid a threatening situation and if we can't avoid, to get away from it without getting hurt. People who come expecting this is martial arts, would be disappointed though Krav Maga incorporates moves from most martial arts technique. Krav Maga is not for people who want to show off, it's for people who want to stay safe. People who understand the serious threats we might face in our daily lives, understand the dangerous world we live in, should meet Frank sir and entrust him for teaching some of his vast knowledge that he gained from numerous real life experiences. I am absolutely grateful for all the learning I have gained so far.

    Jai Bansal AvatarJai Bansal
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    If you want to be prepared for real life crime scenario, this is the place to join. Its a no nonsense rigorous course. Krav Maga also helps you in enhancing your fitness and strength. Guru Frank has dedicated his whole life to Krav Maga. You can learn a lot from him.

    somsubhra ganchoudhuri Avatarsomsubhra ganchoudhuri
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    I always wanted to learn a self defense technique , found out Krav Maga training in google by coincidence. I gave it a try, it's been few months now. Every weekend i look forward to attending the class. Guruji Franklin is an expert in Krav Maga, he is the right person from who you can get trained. The training sessions are not easy, if you desire to learn a self defense form then you should give a try to this.Hope my review helps the fellow readers.:)

    Bajrang Harithsa AvatarBajrang Harithsa
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    A great place to learn how to deal with real-life situations on the street. Guruji prepares you mentally and physically for the street. We do not just learn combat effectiveness and efficiency but we also learn about how to deal with anything that life throws at us. If you are reading this review please read this carefully..... The training is hardcore. You will deal with pain and fatigue in every session. It is not going to be easy. But then, if it was easy then all the elite commandos (IDF, Marcos, Marines) and other elite armed forces across the globe would not be adopting Krav Maga massively. There is no dry land swimming in Krav Maga classes, everything is tried and tested on actual situations and people. Krav Maga is real, effective and evolving with time. Criminals and other anti-social elements are always thinking of new and effective ways of hurting us. We should not restrict ourselves from learning new ways to defend ourselves and our loved ones. There is an ancient saying that says - ""It is better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.” – Unknown"

    Pronoy Dey AvatarPronoy Dey
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    Joining Badazz Krav Maga has been one of the best decisions of my life... The training is focused on real life threat scenarios and Guru Frank ensures that each student is ready for the actual threat both physically and mentally... Guru Frank has a plethora of experience in self defense which is reflected in the class. He pushes students out of their comfort zones while ensuring everyone's safety at each stage... Thanks to Guru Frank for he has completely changed my life...

    Manuj Jha AvatarManuj Jha
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    I have been wanting to learn martial arts for quite some time and was confused on which one to pursue. I started doing my research and eventually began watching lot of Krav Maga videos online. I slowly started developing an interest in this and found it very effective. The videos tell you to tackle the opposition as soon as possible; but this can be possible only with flawless technique, regular practice and a dedicated approach in learning this art form. This went on for a couple of months before I actually approached Guru Frank. So I decided to visit Guruji one day and attend one of his classes to see how things are done versus what happens in the online videos that I have been watching. Well I would definitely say that Guruji’s classes are tough, there is a lot of exertion (both mental and physical) and overcoming these hurdles and pursuing it is a decision one has to make before joining. But if you are eager to learn this form of combat and master it, this is the minimum you need to do. And I have already taken the first step by joining these classes. I should say that some of the internal orientations/sessions/games that Guruji conducts are very effective and aligns to the actual life scenarios (you can literally relate to this). This is my third month and I feel inquisitive to get there every weekend and learn; not just from Guruji but even from the seniors too. I don’t know if Krav Maga fits the bill of martial arts, but it is definitely a way of life for me and I will definitely teach my son the same things I learn from Guruji. I really appreciate the patience, time and effort one takes to travel such a long distance to teach this combat form every weekend; hats off to Guruji - Jai Hind!

    Anoop Jayaprakash AvatarAnoop Jayaprakash
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    It was an important decision for me, and I'm glad I took it. Two months into BadAzz Krav Maga training and I feel more at ease with every situation , Guruji (Franklin Joseph) is a teacher par excellence ! To join his class, was one of the smartest decisions I've taken in my life. On the lighter side, my mum worries less about me 🙂

    shaktik shenoy Avatarshaktik shenoy
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    Its the real deal ! It is only for those who seriously want to learn hand combat in real life situations. This is not yet another fitness program, you cannot learn this unless are committed and emotionally strong. Guru Frank is tough, disciplined, believes in being hands on and is very dependable, to help shape you up a combatant attitude. Small injuries and pain is rather common but the feeling is liberating and you will walk in the open with increased sense of confidence and maturity.

    Rajdeep Ghosh AvatarRajdeep Ghosh
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    Training is tough and based on real life scenario. Flexible timings and centers are spread across all over Bangalore. Trainer is punctual and has very good knowledge on the subject. I was looking long time for a good martial art/ self-defense class, and this one fulfills all of my requirements.

    Soura Roy AvatarSoura Roy
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    I have been training in this institution from almost an year and i haven't ever felt a little bit of disappointment with the teaching. When I joined Krav Maga my Guruji had clearly told me everything about the classes, how it goes, how hectic it is, what is the end result of training, what exactly we deal with. I sounded a bit scary but then same time he made me understand that all such things happen in a street fight and to defend yourself from the bad guys you need to become a bad guy.(Bad here doesn't mean a criminal) I started my training and I sprained both my hands in the third week of my session. I couldn't move them. But still I fought through my pain and came back to my class. And the classes are soo much fun and interesting that everyday single day you learn something new and and everyday you become a better warrior. And the best part is my Guruji doesn't spoon feed us with everything. He lets us think , how we could deal with the situation And what would be the end result of it. That helps us alot in a street fight. You think according to the situation and deal with it. Couple of months ago we had workshop in cubbon Park "Anti terror and Hostile situation" I was soo excited about it. Was full prepared for the rough day. I went reported to my Guruji and the session began. First 15min of the class I jumped and landed on a stone which was covered with dry leaves and wasn't seen and broke my ankle. I was heartbroken. Still I ran with the broken leg and tried to stay in the training. But unfortunately I couldn't stand longer and I was asked to get back home. Doctors told me there is a old fracture and now a ligament tear and I need to take very good rest for few months. I was very sad not that I broke my ankle, sad that I dint complete the whole workshop. Now I have recovered from my injury and I'm all set to go back to my training and kick some asses. Remember this famous saying "When you fall you don't fail, but choosing not to get up is failure" Thank-you everyone and thank you Guruji. I hope more people join these classes and become a Gentleman warrior Jai hind

    adwaith uthappa Avataradwaith uthappa
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    About a year before joining BADAZZ KRAV MAGA Training, I came to know about Krav Maga.An Israeli DEFENSE SYSTEM and not an OLYMPIC SPORT, it really caught my attention more than the conventional martial arts! I had a good reason to learn Krav Maga. There's a story behind it! I won't describe the whole story as i already shared it to guruji and to all the students in my centre on my very first day (thanks to guruji for stopping the training, for a moment, and letting me share my story to everyone present there at the centre on my first day). I want to share what exactly happened on that day that was not part of our beautiful vacation! It was my first trip to Cherapunjee with my cousin brother and his family! We had a great time together! On our way back, something unexpected and terrible happened! Our car's co-driver window was smashed with a big rock by a 6 feet maniac with a good physique! It happened so quickly and unexpectedly that we just froze! As my cousin brother's wife and their 4 year old daughter was in the co-driver seat, their daughter got saved because his wife covered her when that happened(otherwise, their daughter could've been blinded for life with those shattered pieces of glass from the window), by god's grace, but her face was covered by pieces of glass from the shattered window and had multiple stitches later ! This happened in 2013 and we really felt helpless that day! Not only this, before that, I used to get bullied upon till my college days. Had been through some tough times and felt helpless in numerous occasions. I have seen and experienced how things go bad, you're down and nobody comes forward to help you! The streets are rough, merciless and bloody brutal !! I came across BADAZZ KRAV MAGA about two months back in the internet and I didn't give a second thought! I immediately called Guruji and showed up at the centre next weekend. I had a lot of questions, doubts in the beginning and I used to ask a lot of questions to Guruji all the time and focus went adrift. One day he simply smiled and told me - " clear your mind, keep your cup empty, be patient, keep your fears aside for a while and believe in yourself. You'll get your answers on your own! " I did that and started focussing on the training! Gradually, I started to see the change in me - my techniques started becoming effective and efficient, I was better off at making better decisions quickly while sparring and unprecedented situation training where we're put in a simulated environment where we are already pinned down by our attacker (In real life, the situations going to be far worse than training! ). In BADAZZ, the training's tough for both men and women and we push our limits beyond our imagination! Training with seniors who has been training with guruji for 3-8 years. More than our body, it prepares our mind ! I have seen girls in Krav Maga train better than boys, specially in outdoor training! We all train here with our heart and soul, with a heightened spirit, with zeal and enthusiasm, we train with a smile on our faces and most importantly, with a reason, a purpose that no matter what we won't give up, we won't back down and get it done! Guruji always tells us two things : 1.) Always use this knowledge and skill-set only as a last resort. 2.) Neutralise the threat and get the hell out of there! Never show off or try to become a hero! We stand in a line, in attention after every training session in the weekend, and shout "JAI HIND" before leaving. This let my hidden sense of patriotism to come out for a moment. Feels great! Feels powerful, yet responsible as well ! We also have lunch with guruji, sometimes, after training. 🙂 We enjoy fish most of the time, but sometimes, we go for other unique non-veg dishes as well ! 😀 I didn't want to feel helpless again! I chose to become a weapon myself! We all warriors now wait for the REAL TESTS IN OUR LIVES in which we'll realise the true purpose of our blood-and-sweat in the training! I feel honoured and privileged to be your student, guruji! JAI HIND !!!!!

    Preetam Baruah AvatarPreetam Baruah
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    Guys this center is worth every penny you pay. His classes are very Realistic he is teaching you to be street smart. It's not one of those fancy kickboxing or cross fit class let's face reality crime happens everyday we as students are just learning how to be smart and retaliate and get out of the situation ASAP. If you could learn this I'm sure you could learn a lot of stuff about life. If your one of those person who is greedy for knowledge and wants to grow in life then guys go for it ..

    MOHAN M AvatarMOHAN M
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    Guru Franklin sir is the best dedicated teacher i have come across. V learn how to handle situations on our own by the training. I got to learn many things from the class. Training is really gud n i never knew i was capable of such workouts

    shoaib ahmed Avatarshoaib ahmed
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    I went through the website of Badazz Krav Maga. It awesome and will join very soon . But I have 2 queries - Does clearing only level 1 training will help me deal with most of the real life combat situations and dangers. And last query is it possible to clear level 1 and 2 by training both the weekends in a span of 6 months ? jai hind

    Hemjyoti Das AvatarHemjyoti Das
    8:09 AM | Mon 20, Feb 17

    Guru Frankiln is a game changer and a person transformer. While the technique he teaches is self defense, what the students learn is self confidence, total ability to preserve oneself and most importantly, they come back as brave people who are ready to protect themselves fearlessly when intimidated. I am glad I met him and even more grateful that his techniques were taught to us. If you want your children to be better fearless people and if you want to change your life to make oneself a better person, it is never late to learn from Guru Franklin.

    S Arun AvatarS Arun
    8:09 AM | Fri 20, Feb 15
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About Specialist Franklin Joseph

Franklin Joseph
FRANKLIN JOSEPH
Social Entrepreneur, C.E.O. & Specialist
Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science
Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph is a Social Entrepreneur, Founder and C.E.O. of Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science (I.I.S.T.A.C.T.S.), Dharwad. The main organization - I.I.S.T.A.C.T.S. have various projects that focus on empowering the men, women and children to prevent, avoid or escape from crime, violence, sexual harassment and sexual abuse. Some projects are Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy, Power To Women Corporate Workshops & iTeachiPower.in Girl Safety Empowerment & Girl Self Defence Wellness Education Workshops for Schools and Colleges.
Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy, Bengaluru, Hubballi & Dharwad
In 2007, Mr. Franklin Joseph migrated from Delhi to Karnataka & founded Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy. He recently started Krav Maga Self Defense in Hubballi Dharwad too. In these academy, apart from learning Israeli Military Krav Maga Self Defence tactics, these one-of-a-kind unique life saving skill-set exclusively incorporated by Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph are added to your training.
  • Pro-active Combat Science
  • Guerrilla Hit & Run Deception Strategy
  • Neuro-Behavioral Crisis Management
  • Warrior Mindset
  • Fear Counterinsurgency
  • Pro-Failure Conversion Technique
  • Psychological Anti-Stress Conditioning
  • Pre-Conflict Situational Awareness
  • Post-Battle Quick Response
  • Violence De-Escalation Techniques
  • Stealth & Evasive Tactics
  • Verbal Modulation Instructions
  • Crime Radar Deterrence Manoeuvre
  • Emotional & Critical Balance
  • Criminal Profiling
  • Rope & Hammer Combat Fitness
  • Tyre Bone Rugged Drills
  • Body & Mind Pain Conditioning
  • Decrypting Pre-Crime Sequence
  • Battle Strength Training etc.
Mr. Franklin Joseph started his Krav Maga training in 2003 under Mr. Vicky Kapoor, Chief Instructor of Krav Maga in India. He was internationally certified as a Senior Civilian Maga Self Defence Instructor (2003 batch) and was the Regional Director of the International Krav Maga Federation ('I.K.M.F.') at Bangalore from 2007 onwards till 2012. He had also trained under and was certified by the Grandmaster Avi Moyal, Chief Instructor, I.K.M.F., Israel and has attended countless workshops by Krav Maga legends & stalwarts like Grandmaster Eyal Yanilov, Chief Instructor, K.M.G., Israel, Master Shlomi Moyal, Master Gabi Noah and Master Amnon Darsa etc. Now, he founded & run an independent organization - Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy in Bengaluru, Hubballi and Dharwad.
'Guruji' and 'Dr. Safety' are honorary alias given to him by his Krav Maga Self Defence practitioners. He also added Ninja Kubaton Pressure Points Self Defence Tool in his Krav Maga capsules to help promote its unique and amazing tactics.
Franklin Joseph Power To Women Self Defense Corporate Workshops
Mr Franklin Joseph has conducted 400+ Power to Women Corporate Self Defence Workshops. These corporate women Self Defense workshops have been conducted PAN India from Jaipur to Hyderabad or Delhi to Bengaluru or Chennai to Kolkata etc. Lot of women who have learned Women Self Defense have shared their point of views on the training, hardships & rewards of learning from Guruji Franklin Joseph & Krav Maga Self Defense along with other elements uniquely & exclusively added in their training.
Many a times, Mr. Joseph has been invited as a guest lecturer on Girl-Child Self Defense in various universities and colleges like Indian Institute of Management - Bengaluru, National Institute of Technology - Trichy, S.I.E.S. College of Arts Science and Commerce - Mumbai, S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology - Chennai, Mithibai College & Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology - Mumbai, Christ University & Jain University - Bengaluru etc.
Krystal Joseph & Franklin Joseph iTeachiPower.in Girl Safety Empowerment & Girl Self Defence Wellness Education Workshops
Franklin Joseph founded iTeachiPower.in - Girl Safety Empowerment & Girl Self Defense Wellness Education Workshop for schools & colleges. Ms. Krystal Joseph is the C.E.O. of iTeachiPower.in and is also the youngest Instructor of Krav Maga & iTeachiPower.in in Karnataka. Together we have conducted some online & workshops in various school & NGO like Unacademy, The Baale Mane, Kendriya Vidyalaya, D.V.B School etc.
Few of the objectives of iTeachiPower.in Girl Safety Empowerment & Girl Self Defense Wellness Workshop are
  • Empower the girls with Krav Maga Self Defense based on reflex-action science
  • Recruit the best toppers as an instructor within the establishment
  • Train the staff, Certify the institution & establish a GIRL SAFE ZONE
  • Future Plans – Networking, Mentorship & Advance Training Boot Camps
Franklin Joseph's Award, Achievement, Recommendations & Clientele
In 2017, Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy was granted 'Best Service Excellence Award 2017' by Luxury Travel Magazine, London, United Kingdom.
Mr. Franklin Joseph has imparted his training as an Assistant Instructor with National Security Guard (N.S.G.) or Black Cat Commandos.
He was also the Senior Krav Maga instructor training the I.P.S. & I.A.S. probationers officers in S.V.P. National Police Academy, Hyderabad. He has also trained Krav Maga Self Defence to women personal of the Hubballi-Dharwad Police.
United States of America Department - O.S.A.C. organization's Indian Women Safety Report 2014 stating a recommendation -"Franklin Joseph is a good Self Defence instructor that also focuses on psychological empowerment in his workshops".
Mr. Joseph was honorarily awarded a plaque for his commitment towards women entrepreneurship and economic empowerment by Government of Karnataka in ThinkBig 2016 Women Entrepreneurs Convention Exhibition.
Among Franklin Joseph prestigious clients include Government of India Indian Railways, Defence Research Development Organization (D.R.D.O.), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (H.A.L.) and Bangalore Commissioner of Police along with Vanitha Sahayavani N.G.O.
Franklin Joseph workshops have been conducted in more than 100 corporate PAN India clients - NASSCOM, TATA, Amazon, L&T, Wipro, HP, APC, HSBC, Dell, TNT, Amazon, GE, COLT, Alcatel-Lucent, Harman, Syngene, Titan, P&G, Ebay Paypal, Cisco, Qualcomm, Dupont, Yahoo, 3M, ABB, Dupont, HCL, Deutsche Bank, ITC Group, Accenture, Cognizant, Monsanto, Tavant, NIIT, NESS, Infosys, Goldman Sacs, Thomson Reuters, Total etc.
Experiences that forged Franklin Joseph's spirit
Mr. Franklin Joseph was born into the slums of New Delhi, India, and from an early age, he was unwillingly exposed to some elements of sexual abuse and violent crime. After surviving 22-25 years in street violence and abusive circumstances, he gradually converted his bad experiences into positive knowledge. Today many of his projects have their base in what he learned from his grass-root level experience from crime, violence & abuse from his past merged with cutting edge scientific knowledge & skill set he has acquired since then.
In his TEDx talk video, he showcases his dark humour, skills and knowledge of 'Combat Science' with a jaw-dropping opening line "I See Dead People" indirectly referencing to the fact that lack of preparation against crime could be a fatal mistake. He is voluntarily self-retired after 11 years of working in the IT industry as a Creative Director, Project Manager, Senior Website Designer and Search Engine Optimization Specialist.
He also worked as a freelancer with Mr Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel Peace Prize Winner 2014 for 7 years when his quest to educate others to help them understand and deal with crime and violence was born.
Franklin Joseph's Modern yet Radical Approach
Mr Franklin Joseph, in essence, represents the changing face of self-defence especially women self-defence education. He is among the pioneers who have recognized just as crime is dynamic, changing and adapting, so too should crime prevention methodology and fighting tactics. He has tirelessly, and often at a great personal sacrifice to his financial growth or his family life, overcome enormous hurdles to advance the cause of helping improve safety for men, women & children. No matter what the cost, he is clear that he will achieve his mission of a safer world through proper education, training and a holistic approach to self-defence.
Press, TV & New Media presence of Franklin Joseph
Mr. Franklin Joseph has been featured in various articles or videos showcasing his goal of a safe world, free of abuse and crime, especially for girl-child and women. Some media names are Times of India, Hindustan Times, Bangalore Mirror, DNA, Deccan Herald, The New Indian Express, Deccan Chronicle etc., Magazines like Tehelka, 080 Bangalore, Bengaluru Pages, LiveMint.com, GlobalPost.com, TimeOut Bengaluru etc., TV shows and News Channels like ZeeTv, CNN-Ibn, NDTV 24×7, TV9 News, Swarna Channel, Aaj Tak, Headlines Today, Times Now etc.