On March 4-5, 2011 Butch Hiles BJJ & MMA once again competed in several different cities and two different states all in one weekend. They finished off the weekend going 4-0 in professional boxing, won three first place trophies at the Arnold Grappling contest, two seconds, two 3rd place finishes, and had a 3rd place finish in state wrestling tournament!
Congradulations to everyone who competed and won. This was many competitors first time on the grappling mat. We want to give a special congratulations to those from our affiliates – Waterford, Logan, and Weirton who went out and competed and medaled this weekend!
Monday, February 21, 40 amatuer and professional boxers from across the state gathered to spar and train. This is something that we hope to make a regular occurance, so if you are interested in joining on the sessions please let us know.
Matt Garretson of Butch Hiles BJJ & MMA fights this Saturday night vs Robert Nickerson in Lexington, KY. This fight is at AllTech Arena, Kentucky Horse Park and the doors open 630pm Fights start at 800pm www.aamma.net
Someone recently sent me a video of our battles against the WV State Boxing Commission and it reminded me of just how long this has been going on. Over 10 years ago I started my fight to get this sport legalized here. I have went to court, done interviews, and represented cases and bills. It’s been a long time coming and hopefully we will have the last word in the upcoming senate vote.
Here is a video from about 10 years ago showing some of the battles we had. I also brought in UFC fighters Royce Gracie and Tim Lajcik to help.
Our friend and training partner, Scooter Berry, will be doing an autograph signing this Saturday at the Charleston mall from 2-4. Please go out and support him and tell all of your friends who like WVU football!
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On January 29, 2011, in front of a sold-out crowd in Clarksburg, WV, Mike Sheppard defeated Justin Howes for the state heavyweight boxing title. This was Mike’s second state title but one of his most dominating victories in a long time.
“It feels good to go out and win this one for all of my friend and supporters. Justin is a tough guy and he hits hard but luckily it was my night,” says Sheppard.
Mike Sheppard has a long list of accomplishments that include boxing titles, kickboxing titles, and huge MMA victories. WV should be proud to have him as one of our own. He is trained by Leon Ramsey and often works with the guys at Butch Hiles Gym in Charleston.
Butch Hiles Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA, LLC is pleased to announce it’s partnership with Rich Sports Management. Rich currently has several players in the NFL and has several in each and every draft, including many big names entering this years draft from WVU and Marshall.
The players are getting top notch training and and new tools that will help them continue to progress and better themselves.
We would like to thank the players and Rich Sports Management for being part of the team.
Our very own, Mike Sheppard, will be fighting for the WV State Heavyweight title this Saturday in Clarksburg, WV. Please come out and support our team!
Congratulations on a this high achievement! Butch has been a longtime fixture in WV BJJ and MMA and has most certainly put in the requisite time and sweat, and the product speaks for itself. Butch has served as a leader in the BJJ community for many years now, and I have no reason to believe he will not continue to be the consummate coach and instructor for years to come. WV BJJ community is a richer community for having Butch and I feel honored to call him my friend. While the black belt, or any other belt for that matter, is a nice landmark, it is in and of itself not a destination, but a landmark on the journey. May your journey continue. Congratulations, Butch, on this highest of achievements.
