Forty Years of Building Leaders
Pro Black Belt Academy was founded on a single conviction: martial arts is one of the most powerful tools for developing character, discipline, and leadership — and it deserves to be scaled.
40+
Years Experience
4
Martial Arts Systems
10,000+
Students Trained
Grand Master Buddy Hudson
Grand Master Buddy Hudson is a 9th-degree black belt in Taekwondo and American Karate, a globally recognized martial artist, entrepreneur, and mentor. With a career spanning over 40 years, Hudson has shaped the martial arts world through his innovative teaching methods, leadership programs, and contributions to the industry.
As the founder and CEO of the Pro Black Belt Academy Franchise, Hudson blends martial arts tradition with modern business strategies — offering franchisees a turnkey solution that stands out in the martial arts, kids' fitness, and after-school care industries.
PBBA operates nationwide, with national headquarters in Prosper, TX. All franchisees have direct access to Grand Master Hudson and the full PBBA headquarters team — from launch through ongoing operations.
Parents See the Results. That's Why They Stay.
Confidence
Parents see it in weeks. The belt progression creates measurable milestones that keep students — and their families — enrolled for years.
Discipline
Schools notice. Parents notice. The habits built on the mat follow students into classrooms and careers. That's word-of-mouth you can't buy.
Fitness
Every class ends with Knockout Workout — branded circuit training. Students get fit while they train. Parents get two programs for one enrollment.
"Building leaders one black belt at a time — in the community, in business, and in life."
This mission guides every location, every program, and every franchise partnership.
Four Complete Martial Arts Systems
Most schools specialize in one discipline. PBBA trains students in four — opening the market to every background and interest.
Taekwondo
Korean striking art. Fast kicks, dynamic movement, Olympic sport.
American Karate
Full-contact competitive style with deep roots in US martial arts.
Kickboxing
Stand-up striking combining boxing and kicks. Fitness and self-defense.
Jiu-Jitsu
Ground-based grappling. One of the fastest-growing disciplines globally.
Ready to Be Part of the Story?
Two paths to joining the Pro Black Belt Academy family.