RIP Green Ranger. The emblem of the Power Ranger, Jason David Frank aka Tommy Oliver has passed away at the age of 49. The world of the martial arts is united in grief and sadness.
Bad news.
What a sad news I have to share with you people, one of the most incredible action performers of our generation, contributor of spreading martial arts through movies and tv series, is gone at the age of 49. I was expecting to write about the project of Legend of the White Dragon, a movie that resulted thanks of the friendship between Jason David Frank and Aaron Shoenke, and then…
The Green Ranger
JDF was not only the Green Ranger, but “THE” Power Ranger, no one like him has given so much hearth in the tv series during the years. A constant presence, who promote martial arts through his alter ego Tommy Oliver from 1995. With a consistent list of styles like: Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, Aikido, BJJ, Muay Thai and Jeet Kune Do, JDF give birth also at his own style, named Toso Kune Do, a hybrid American Karate style. Demonstrating his value in the MMA circuit, JDF was considered one of the best representators of the martial artists inside and outside the cinematic industry.
A Wonderful Human Being
Due his spirit and his desire, JDF was known by a huge number of stuntmen and martial artists, who had the occasion to train with him. JDF was also very present for the fans in a wide range of conventions and events. He was a very active man, beloved worldwide.
I really hope to see the project Legend of the White Dragon in the future, enjoying his original work for a last time.
RIP Green Ranger. What is your favorite Tommy’s Ranger? Do you remember the first time that you watch the Mighty Morphin Power Ranger?
If you live day by day and do the best you can, then you’ll have a great future. If you worry about the future, and you don’t live the best day, you’re not going to have a future.
Jason David Frank