He began his martial arts life in Judo before switching after two years to karate. He joined the famous Scottish Budokan Club under the instruction of Alex McGreggor (6th Dan JKA), who at the time boasted some of Britain's top WUKO fighters- luminaries such as Jerry Fleming, Gene Dunnit, Alistair Mitchell and Steve McCahill to name but a few.
At the start of Ross' career there were no junior fighting events so he had to be content with entering Kata, which he did to great acclaim and success winning many titles including both the Scottish Kumite and Kata titles.
In the 1980's, Britain was undoubtedly the dominant force in world karate, winning the world team title on five successive occasions in 1982, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990 under the guidance of Ticky Donovan- . Sensei Ross Frame was a key member of these world championship team winners along with other great fighters such as Vic Charles O.B.E., Jeoff Thompson, Pat Mckay, Gerry Fleming, Mike Sailsman, Mervyn Ettiene, Willie Thomas & Wayne Otto.