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Meet Grandmaster Frank Pollara
Owner & Head Instructor — Eastgate Kenpo Self-Defense
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Grandmaster Frank Pollara has dedicated more than 45 years to teaching practical self-defense and helping students grow through martial arts. As the Owner and Head Instructor of Eastgate Kenpo Self-Defense, he has guided thousands of children, teens, and adults while building a culture centered on confidence, discipline, and lifelong personal growth.
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Degree Black Belt
39+
Years of Teaching
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Location Worldwide
1987
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Grandmaster Frank Pollara discovered martial arts at the age of 18, and by the time he earned his first belt, he knew he had found his life's calling. Through years of dedicated training—often spending four to five hours a day—he earned his Black Belt in Ed Parker's American Kenpo and committed himself to a lifetime of learning.
In 1987, he co-founded Eastgate Kenpo, creating a place where students could learn practical self-defense while developing the confidence, discipline, and character needed for success beyond the training floor. Since 1988, he has continued his own education under Senior Grand Master Skip Hancock, demonstrating that great instructors never stop learning.
As a Certified Path to Excellence Teacher, Grandmaster Pollara believes martial arts should help people become better in every area of life. His approach combines practical self-defense with leadership, responsibility, and personal accountability, giving students skills that extend far beyond class.
Over the past four decades, he has trained more than 10,000 students and developed many of his own students into instructors. His experience has also taken him beyond Oregon, teaching at martial arts camps and seminars across the United States as well as online classes for students in Canada and Belgium.
Today, Grandmaster Pollara continues to lead Eastgate Kenpo with the same purpose that inspired him decades ago: helping every student follow their own Path to Excellence through consistent growth, positive mentorship, and practical self-defense that prepares them for everyday life.
Experience & Expertise
Credentials &
Achievements
A lifetime of training, teaching, and building a global martial arts organization — these are the milestones that defineour founder's legacy.
8th Degree Black Belt
Earned the rank of 8th Degree Black Belt in Kenpo through decades of dedicated training, teaching, and continued study.
Owner & Head Instructor
Has led Eastgate Kenpo Self-Defense since co-founding the school in 1987, serving generations of Springfield families.
45+ Years of Teaching Experience
Has spent more than four decades helping children, teens, and adults develop practical self-defense and lifelong confidence.
Certified Path to Excellence Teacher
Certified to teach The Path to Excellence curriculum, integrating character development into every student's journey.
Instructor Under Senior Grand Master Skip Hancock
Has continued advanced training with Senior Grand Master Skip Hancock since 1988, reflecting a lifelong commitment to learning and improvement.
The Journey
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Age 18
Began his martial arts journey and discovered the passion that would become his life's work.
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Within 9 Years
Earned his Black Belt in Ed Parker's American Kenpo after years of dedicated daily training.
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1987
Co-founded Eastgate Kenpo, beginning a mission to serve Springfield through practical self-defense and character development.
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1988
Started training with Senior Grand Master Skip Hancock and continues that training today.
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Leads Eastgate Kenpo Self-Defense while mentoring students, developing instructors, and helping families pursue their own Path to Excellence.
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The Foundation of eastgate
What We Believe
At Eastgate Kenpo Karate, we believe martial arts should develop the whole person — not just physical ability.
discipline
Progress comes from consistency, effort, and respect for the process. We don't rush development — we build it step by step. Every milestone achieved is a reflection of hard work, dedication, and growth.
Structure
Clear systems create real improvement and measurable results. Our structured curriculum gives students a clear path forward, helping them understand where they are, what they're working toward, and how to keep progressing.
Confidence Through Achievement
Results are earned through commitment and perseverance — not shortcuts or participation trophies. The confidence developed through that process extends far beyond training and positively impacts school, work, and everyday life.
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A supportive and encouraging environment helps students stay motivated and reach their potential. Here, you're never just a student — you're part of a community that supports, challenges, and celebrates each other's success.
We don't chase hype. We build real skill.
More Than Techniques
We Develop the
Martial Artist.
At Eastgate Kenpo Karate, we carry the founder's original mission into every single class — no gimmicks, no shortcuts, just real structured martial arts training that changes lives.
โ World-class curriculum
โ Certified, background-checked instructors at every class
โ A respectful, disciplined academy culture
โ Emphasis on character, focus, and self-control — not just kicks
โ No gimmicks — traditional martial arts values, modern delivery
Train Under a System Built on Decades of Excellence
Work With Our Team.
Train under a system built by our head instructor and led by our directors. Your trial is the best way to experience the difference.
Eastgate Kenpo Karate
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Energy & Fatigue Recovery
Nervous system and detox support that addresses why your body is stuck in survival mode — not just masking exhaustion with caffeine and supplements.
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Metabolism & Weight Loss Resistance
If you're eating right and exercising but nothing moves, there's a deeper reason. We find it — and fix it — using functional labs and a personalized protocol.
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Hormone Balance
Hormone issues are signals of something deeper — drainage, nervous system dysregulation, or metabolic burden. I help you address the root, not just the numbers.
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Why clients get results when
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I combine 20+ years as a pharmacist with a root-cause, whole-body approach — bridging conventional medicine with the deeper healing most practitioners never address.
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Regulate before you detox
Nervous system and drainage are the non-negotiable foundation. Skip this step and nothing else sticks.
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Healing is low and slow
Real detox doesn't happen overnight. Sustainable results come from doing it right — at the pace your body can actually handle.
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Symptoms are signals, not diagnoses
Hormone imbalances, weight gain, fatigue — your body is communicating. We listen, then address what they're pointing to.
"I get it, because I've been there — and I know exactly where conventional medicine stops and real healing begins."
โ Pharmacist-level fluency in your labs, medications, and diagnostics
โ Functional medicine lens that asks why , not just what
โ Whole-body protocols — nervous system, detox, and metabolism together
โ 1:1 consultations using the Root Cause Method, not cookie-cutter plans
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