Meka Ullerick started her martial arts journey by earning her junior black belt in Taekwondo in the late 1990’s. Her journey with Kenpo started in the summer of 2015, after signing up her son with Grand Valley Kenpo. She immediately fell in love with the art and became a fixture within the academy going forward. “Ms. Meka”, as she’s known in the school, has earned the respect of students, peers and parents with her affable, yet disciplined teaching style – as well as competing in fighting and forms in many competitions throughout the western US. Meka has worked at the school as an assistant, a junior instructor and in the field of special education as a Registered Behavior Technician outside of the school. Mrs. Ullerick will be graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio art in May 2024 and then will be working on her Master of Social Work. Her dedication to not only learning in a college school setting but also in the kenpo studio setting.
Meka Ullerick earned her 1st Degree Black belt on April 15th, 2022