Ellen II

• Master Ellen began his Martial Arts journey in August of 1984 at age 11 after watching “The Karate Kid” while on a family vacation. From childhood to adulthood, Master Ellen’s dedication to the Martial Arts has been unwavering. He shares this passion with his daughter Skylar, passing down the lessons learned from a lifetime of training and experience. Master Ellen brings a unique perspective as both a child and adult student to his role as the Chief of Instruction at the West Prosper Academy and Vice President of the Professional Black Belt Association. In his role with the Academy, Master Ellen is actively engages with our schools and community events though character talks, teaching PE classes, and PTO events like Break-a-thons and self-defense classes. Competition has been a part of his Martial Arts journey as long as he can remember. Since his first tournament in 1984 as a yellow belt, he has loved competing. Later as a Black Belt, Master Ellen has been nationally ranked in both patterns and point fighting and continues to personally compete today. He also loves to inspire his students to strive for greatness through competition. After training in the ATA from 1984-1993, he began training with Master Dale Lee Craig of Martial Arts Research Systems where he not only continued his Taekwondo training, but added Weeping Willow Jiujitsu (a Japanese-style of jiujitsu) and Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT).​​

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• Master Ellen has also enjoyed time in the “Corporate World” in banking for 13 years climbing to a Regional Vice President over 12 locations and 100+ FTE (Full-Time Employees). While in banking earned his MBA (Masters’ of Business Administration) from the University of Texas at Dallas with a focus in Marketing and Management. He also spent another 10 years in advertising sales and design. Now, training under the direction of Grand Master Buddy Hudson, Master Ellen continues his learning in Taekwondo/Karate, Kickboxing, Self-Defense, and Instruction. He also trains in BJJ under the direction of Master James Wadley of the Grappling Zone Association.

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• He has had the honor of training with some of the greatest Martial Artist of our time:

• •Mr. Harry Brandon - El Dorardo, AR

• •Mr. Bob, Ms. Patricia, and Mr. Bill Remo - Benton, AR

• •Grand Master Jason Wadley - Benton, AR

• •Grand Master HU Lee - Little Rock, AR •Masters Bob and Wick Blankenship - Conway, AR •Master Dale Lee Craig - Benton, AR

• •Grand Master Burl Parsons - Benton, AR

• •Grand Master Buddy Hudson - Prosper, TX Master Ellen brings a unique and diverse skillset in business and in the martial arts to the Association, the Academy and the Communities we serve! Master Ellen lives in McKinney, with his wife Yvonne and his younger daughter Skylar. His older Daughter Allison lives in Conway, AR with her Husband Nick and their sons Liam and Beckham! Master

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• Ellen would love the opportunity to serve you and your family as your Martial Arts Instructor!