buddy hudson

Grand Master Buddy Hudson, a 9th degree black belt in Taekwondo and American Karate, is recognized as one of the top martial arts trainers in the world. He is recognized in the latest book Martial Arts Masters & Pioneers as well as the latest book, The World's Greatest Martial Artists: Volume 2.​

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Hudson is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pro Black Belt Academy. He holds a 9th degree black belt in American Karate and American Taekwondo and is an international instructor and champion in the martial arts.​He attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello where he began teaching.​In 1981, he received his National Instructors Certification. He owned and operated his first full time professional academy in Pine Bluff, Arkansas until 1985, when he was asked to become the director of operations of the United States Taekwondo Federation located in Little Rock, Arkansas.​

 

Over the past 35 + years, Master Hudson has trained thousands of students to nationally certified black belt levels as well as nationally certified instructor levels. He has also trained with many of the most noted Grand Masters and Martial Arts Pioneers in the world,

including:

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• General Choi Hong Hi (Founder)

• Grand Master Nam Tae Hi

• Grand Master Jhoon Rhee

• Grand Master Park Chung Tae

• Grand Master J.Pat Burleson

• Grand Master Bo Hardy

• Grand Master Ron Turchi

• Grand Master Scott McNeely

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​Grand Master Hudson has been inducted into the International Karate Hall of Fame and Masters Hall of Fame in honor of his significant contributions and achievements in martial arts. He previously served as President of both the United Taekwondo Alliance and the United States Taekwondo Federation.

 

​Hudson resides in Prosper, Texas with his wife Pamela and works with their family of local academies within the community.