The Martial Arts Woman Podcast · December 20, 2020 · 1 hr 10 min

Fran Charlton - A Woman's Tumultuous Upbringing Morphs into a Budo Mindset

Today I have the honor of presenting probably one of the most compelling interviews of a woman whose life is filled with ups and downs but who seems to conquer all, Fran Charlton of Sweden. Fran's interview is compelling. She will capture you with her beautiful story-telling and captivating personality. She was born into a family of creative individuals; however, her childhood was riddled with trauma, drama and abuse in her family. She heard the abuse her mother endured and some of these sounds she can never forget. But her mother turned to karate and learned enough to protect herself against her abuser. She then suggested that Fran learn karate and Fran has never looked back. Fran discusses her extreme competition regiment and malnutrition, her long track to get to university, an unplanned pregnancy, and she talks about the effect of long term or chronic injuries on health and life. She shares about her hip surgery from which she recovered at a rapid pace. Her styles include karate, Aikido and Kung Fu. She delves into why women stop practicing martial arts. She opened a karate clinic with an open communication concept, a sports and injury clinic, and her new Budo Mindset program that provides tools for a better mindset as well as creating a physical tracker to assist in creating a unique program for individual needs. Go here to read more about Fran's story: www.themartialartswoman.com