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Elton began training martial arts at age 13 and studied several traditional styles of martial arts until discovering Muay Thai shortly after graduating college in 1998. Since then Muay Thai has been the primary focus of Elton’s training while also cross-training in boxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with several coaches and gyms across the US. In particular, Elton trained Muay Thai extensively with Ajarn Jason Webster and is ranked as a full instructor by Webster. Elton was a Muay Thai coach at the Competitive Training Center (CTC), a Miletich Fighting Systems (MFS)-affiliated gym and now coaches at Austin Muay Thai & BJJ. Elton trains several amateur and professional fighters for kickboxing and MMA competition, including several fighters who have competed in WEC, Bellator, Strikeforce, and UFC.