In 1994, Ken began to train Frank in submission fighting. Frank accompanied his brother to bouts in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and grew to love the sport. He became a member of Ken's training school, the "Lion's Den", and made his debut in the Pancrase organization in December 1994.
He debuted as a fighter in Pancrase on December 16, 1994, winning a decision victory over Holland's Bas Rutten. Shamrock went on to defeat Minoru Suzuki on January 28, 1996 to become the Provisional King of Pancrase. Before a sellout crowd in Yokohama he managed to lock a kneebar on Suzuki to secure the win and gain the provisional title that had been created because Rutten was unable to defend the title due to injury

Today, Frank Shamrock is one of the most celebrated mixed martial artists of our time.

Twice inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Frank Shamrock has appeared on MSNBC, Real TV, CBS, ESPN2 and countless other pay per view events as a competitor, commentator and expert on combative martial arts.

Besides being an Undefeated Ultimate Fighting Champion and Five Time World Champion, Frank Shamrock has proven to be an inspired and savvy businessman. Previously featured in California CEO Magazine, Frank Shamrock has developed and created successful businesses in the fields of fitness, law enforcement training, internet marketing, sporting equipment and apparel.

Overcoming immense odds, Frank Shamrock’s achievements are a testament to the empowerment of the human spirit. Achieving his dreams and his goals are an example of the determination and accomplishment that is possible with the right focus, goals and game plan.

Past presentation topics included Empowerment, Stress Management, Heroic Leadership, Secrets of Personal Success, Individual Achievement and Relax the Body-Focus the Mind.

My Name is Frank Shamrock I am American mixed martial arts fighter. Shamrock was the first Middleweight champion in the UFC and retired as the 5-time undefeated champion. Shamrock was also crowned a temporary king of Pancrase. He is the current Strikeforce Middleweight Champion.
Frank is martial arts instructor and combat sports fan. I teach and train each day at my school the Shamrock Martial Arts Academy. I have been fighting since 94' and have fought in Japan, Brazil, The US and around the world.

Frank Shamrock is a 7th Dan in Submission Fighting and the highest ranking instructor of the style in the United States. Adding that to his world championships and world records, Mr. Shamrock is internationally known as one of the best teachers of martial arts alive today.

Gifted as a teacher Mr. Shamrock is the Head Instructor for the Shamrock Martial Arts Academy where he still teaches every night.

As the founder of a multitude of martial systems including: SSF, Wild Cats, SODCS, F2. Mr. Shamrock takes the responsibility of being a teacher very seriously.

Traveling nationally and internationally for his renowned seminars; Mr. Shamrock has made a huge impact on a great many lives with his energetic style of interactive instruction.

Although Mr. Shamrock has achieved many accolades as a competitive athlete his proudest moment is to seeing the growth and success of his students; in their study of choice and especially in their lives.

“Some of the most influential people in my life were teachers; in school and elsewhere. By teaching and sharing my knowledge and life experiences I hope to give that same gift to as many people as I can” says Frank.

Catch Wrestling
Pancrase
Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record
Wins
21
By knockout
1
By submission
13
Losses
7
Draws
1
TITLES HELD
World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) Light Heavy Weight Champion 2003
Undefeated 5-Time UFC Middleweight World Champion - 1999
1 st UFC Middleweight Champion - 1997
4 th King of Pancrase - 1996
WKC Submission Champion - 1995
SPECIAL AWARDS & RECOGNITION
2004 - Worlds Best Pound for Pound NHB Fighter - The Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee
2002 - Premier Full Contact Fighter - United States Martial Arts Association Hall of Fame
1999 - Named "Fighter of the Decade" for the 1990's - Wrestling Observer
1998 - Best Full Contact Fighter - Blackbelt Magazine Hall of Fame
Three time "Fighter of the Year" - Full Contact Fighter Magazine
World Records for 14 and 20 second championship victories in Full Contact Fighting