I just want to give a big congrats to the guys who went down to Morgantown last weekend!
 
We only had to guys competing – Jason Cable and Bobby from Logan.  However, they both won their divisions and looked really good.
 
Cable not only won his no gi division but was also the first featured Superfight, which was also a victory.  He won all of his matches by submission and represented everyone tremendously!
 
Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication.

I just want to welcome:
 
Wagner’s Martial Arts Academy
19025 St Rt 339
Waterford, Ohio 45786
740-512-293
 
to the Butch Hiles Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA, LLC network.  If you are in the area, please stop by and train with them.  We also look forward to working with them on many future projects and training opportunities.
 
Train Hard!
Butch Hiles
www.advancedbkj.com

Contact Information: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Butch Hiles              April 21, 2010
Coordinator for the “West Virginia Games”.
http://www.advancedbkj.com/wv-games-2010
304-549-9370
advancedbkj@gmail.com

The 2nd Annual WEST VIRGINIA GAMES To Be Held Labor Day Weekend in Charleston, WV

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The city of Charleston will host the 2nd annual West Virginia Games Labor Day weekend, September 3-4, 2010.  The WV Games is the largest collection of sanctioned sports and sporting events in the entire state, and it has replaced the Regatta as the new featured event for the community and out of state visitors on Labor Day weekend.
 
The majority of the sporting events will take place on Magic Island, which is located on the Kanawha river in downtown Charleston.  However, many other near-by locations will be hosting events and the full schedule, with locations, will be released soon. 
 
Confirmed and featured events will include: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission wrestling, volleyball, USA Boxing, the Charleston Distance Run, 5K, gymnastics, and much more.  There are also on going talks with many more event promoters and some other possible events include a fishing tournament, power lifting, Crossfit and many more.  In fact, all event promoters are welcome to contact Butch Hiles if they are interested in possibly hosting their event during this time, because The WV Games is looking to feature a wide variety of events that would draw interest from all walks of life.

“The WV Games is a fun filled weekend of strength and athletic competition and it is a family friendly event that people will enjoy from all over.  It’s a lot of exposure for the event promoters and it’s a great way for people to see events and sports that they may have not been exposed to or would have ever thought about attending before,” States Butch Hiles, the WV Games event coordinator.
 
The WV Games is an important event for the state of West Virginia, because many competitors from both in and out of the state compete and participate.  Because of this large influx of out of state participants and spectators, there is a very large and positive economic impact for our state and city.  Last years event brought many more people to the surrounding hotels and establishments that would not have otherwise been there.
 
“We attracted thousands of athletes and spectators at last years event and obviously we hope to continue to exceed that number each and every year.  I can only see this event getting bigger and bigger as word of mouth gets out and it’s an absolute pleasure to see people from our state, as well as all of the surrounding states, coming together to participate in something so positive and important as physical fitness and friendly competition,” exclaimed Hiles. 

 
The Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau is assisting with services on this event and for an up-to-date calendar of upcoming events in the city of Charleston, as well as the WV Games, please look at www.charlestonwv.com
For more information on the WV Games, including sponsorship, or hosting an additional event, please contact:
Butch Hiles at 304-549-9370 or via email at advancedbkj@gmail.com. 

Guys

We now have our team shirts available to raise more money for the “Race for the cure.”  All the money raised will ho directly to this cause.

Here is some more information as well as the shirts and how you can get them:
http://www.advancedbkj.com/race-for-the-cure-shirts

Please pass this on and help support a good cause.

Butch Hiles
www.advancedbkj.com

Effective immediately, the morning BJJ schedule will change to the following days:

All classes start at 9am and will be held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Hope to see you guys there and hope to see some new faces!

Train Hard!

Butch Hiles

www.advancedbkj.com

This last weekend, my friends and fellow members of the gysm, Scott Owens, Hunter Owens, and Tristen Owens all ran the 5K “Spring Thaw” sponsored by the YMCA of Charleston.  It was a great event and most importantly it got people together to do something positive and healthy.  With all of the negative press surrounding West Virginia and obesity, I really think an event like this deserves more attention.

There were people out there who were and great shape and those who were not, but the important thing was they all gave it there best.  I couldn’t be more proud of the people who race and finished.

Of course, I want to give a special shout out to the Owens family.  I think it’s really special to see a whole family participating in something healthy and positive.  It’s a great event for kids and it was really inspiring to see Hunter and Tristen finish the race, especially because this was the first time they have ever ran a race or a 5K!

Thanks for the great memories and I’ll see you at the next one.  Next up for me is the Race for the Cure on May 1st.  However, you never know is something else may pop us before then.

Train Hard!

Butch Hiles

www.advancedbkj.com

Guys,

I am sorry if you get this email more than once but I will be sending it out to all of my contacts.  We are putting a team together for the “Race for the Cure” on May 1.  You can register online to be part of our team by going to the register link and choosing our team : “Butch Hiles Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA, LLC”

You can also donate money for the cause via our team and individual members who are on our team.

Here is the link to donate to our cause without having to enter – Race for the Cure:

http://komenracewv10.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=334862&lis=1&kntae334862=44BA23262493466FAE58D6B7815C172C&supId=0&team=3711367&cj=

This would be a great event for our gym and friends to do together.  It’s healthy and positive and it’s for a great cause.  The easiest way to get to the register link is via this link (remember to choose our team):
http://komenracewv10.kintera.org/faf/home/waiver.asp?ievent=334862&lis=1&kntae334862=F26662BC923B46DEB00B5BEE7BF3EC9C
The more complicated way but the main site:  http://komenwv.org/race.html

Thanks guys… now more info:
You can be with me on Race Day, join my Team and walk/run in person or in spirit as a “Sleep In’ member.  Make a donation in support of my participation.

You can make the difference in a life saving mammogram or research.
Did you know that up to 75% of donations stay right here in WV to support breast health programs? Or that up to 25% goes to research toward a cure and technology advancement? Your donation is 100% tax deductable.
Our WV Affiliate is 100% volunteer. 

I need my friends to support my efforts to make a difference.
Thank You
Butch Hiles
www.advancedbkj.com

Jason Hall with the legendary BJJ coach, Marcello Monteiro

Guys,
 
Marcello Monteiro will be doing a special seminar April 1st at our Charleston location.

This is a Thursday evening.
 
Please pre-register as soon as possible.  He will be taking 20$ deposits to hold your spot for the seminar and we can take this ASAP.
 
I hope to see you guys there!

1000 tournament pics linked on my facebook page courtesy of Heavy Leather Gear http://bit.ly/94w2zO