Player Name

Elliott, Jeremy

Type

Athlete

Sport

Martial Arts

Is Part Of

Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall of Fame

Inducted

2025

Era

1985 – 2025

Era

40 years

Description

Jeremy Elliott is a celebrated martial artist, athlete, and mentor whose career spans nearly four decades. Born and raised in Niagara Falls by his single mom Pat, he began martial arts in 1985 and quickly became a dominant competitor, earning a 7th-degree black belt and multiple National Blackbelt League (MBL) World Championships in black belt defense. He has competed internationally, which includes going up against Japanese catch wrestling champion Minoru Suzuki as well as the Super Grands World Games. Elliott's achievements earned him a place in the Sport Karate Museum in Texas alongside legends like Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris. Named an official "History General", he is one of only Two Canadians to receive this honour. He also received the NBL Diamond Achievement Award in 2006. Elliott also earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and has competed in Abu Dhabi Combat Club submission grappling events. Beyond martial arts, he is well known for his success in pro wrestling, appearing in matches in over 24 states & provinces and earning a spot among the Top 500 wrestlers by Pro Wrestling Insider in 2012 & 2013.
In 1999, he founded United Family Martial Arts in Niagara Falls, where he trained generations of students to black belt status and world titles. His mentorship extends beyond sports - he supports youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and launched the "Embrace Our Journey" awareness campaign.
Jeremy Elliott's career embodies excellence, mentorship, and inclusion, leaving a profound impact on both martial arts and the Niagara community.

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Subject

Awards

Sports - Martial Arts

Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall of Fame

Portraits - Biographical