Butch Hiles BJJ & MMA, LLC will be teaching a self-defense seminar to the general public. Â This is a street self-defense seminar that will focus on escapes from holds, chokes, pins, attacks and more!
All proceeds will go to a fellow gym member who needs our support in some tough times.
***Don’t miss your chance to save some money and lock in your spot!!!
Accomplishments:
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Biography of Marcello C Monteiro owner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Coach International Association
      – Marcello grew up in the country that created BrazilianJiuJitsu…
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At the age of 6 years old Marcello started learning BrazilianJiuJitsu with Alvaro Barreto (Carlos and Helio Gracie’s student) at the Corpo Quatro Academy in Copacabana Rio De Janeiro/ Brazil. But at that age, Marcello was just a small kid that used to train on and off and he didn’t know how BJJ would change his life.
At the age of 16, Marcello started to take BJJ very serious in his life.
Many years ago, some of Carlson Gracie’s best students in Brazil were Sergio Souza “Bolao”, Ricardo De La Riva and Ricardo Juca. These were among many BJJ Masters that he had the opportunity to train with and helped his game. Marcello likes to speak about these 3 old masters.
Sergio Souza helped Marcello’s game for about 1 year. Sergio Souza is best known in Brazil for his “butterfly” guard.
De La Riva is best known for his “De La Riva Hook” and Ricardo Juca is best known in Brazil for his fighting strategies for back attacks and mount attacks. Juca also published in the very first BJJ book in Brazil.
For many years Marcello was considered De La Riva’s protege at his academy in Rio De Janeiro/Brazil.  De La Riva showed Marcello all the secret details of his De La Riva Guard game. Juca showed Marcello all his fighting strategies while focusing on teaching Marcello the way he should think during a match.
Marcello helped De La Riva give lessons at his school for many years, until achieving his Black Belt.
In 1998 Marcello opened his first school in Nova Friburgo in Rio De Janeiro/Brazil where he has turned regular students into State, National and World Champions.
“Marcello always says that he was in the right place at the right time. He learned BJJ from the right sources, before it was regarded worldwide as a premier fighting art. Since 2003 Marcello has resided in Indianapolis/IN in the U.S. where he is continuing to fulfill his dream of spreading his knowledge of BrazilianJiu–Jitsu. He hopes to continue fulfilling his dream until the day he dies.
And hopes that even after he’s gone, his knowledge will continue to spread.”
While in Brazil, Marcello attained many accomplishments:
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 He is the author of the first No Gi BrazilianJiu–Jitsu book called “Secret Positions.” Gracie Magazine launched Secret Positions on how to teach BJJ positions without a Gi. The Gracie magazine sold the Secret Positions No Gi Book (at the Gracie Shop) in Brazil for approximately five years from 1998-2003. Marcello was the first peson ever to show the Anaconda choke in a printed publication.
He took part in a documentary about De La Riva’s life and his created guard position known as the “De La Riva Hook”. In the documentary, Marcello was demostrating some positions with De La Riva himself. In the video, Marcello was featured along side many great masters such as Rickson Gracie, Carlson Gracie, Royler Gracie, Renzo Gracie, Ze Mario Sperry, Murilo Bustamante and Rodrigo Nogueira (Minotauro), telling about De La Riva’s life. That documentary is still currently sold in Japan.
Marcello won the first and only Carlson Gracie Competition Team “Tournament” in the lightweight division in Brazil. The tournament was organized by Ricardo Liborio to honor Carlson Gracie in 1997. Marcello won his final match against his friend Ari Galo (current Carlson Gracie coach at Carlson’s academy in Rio De Janeiro/ Brazil since 2001).
4th Degree Black Belt Diploma from F.J.J.RIO “Rio De Janeiro JiuJitsu Federation† – Signed by 9th Degree Red Belt-  Master Robson Gracie.  Master Carlos Robson Gracie. The current president of the federation is 9th Degree Red Belt Grandmaster. The F.J.J.RIO is the oldest BJJ Federation in Brazil (where everything started) founded by Helio Gracie.
4th Degree Black Belt Diploma from J.J.G.F “JiuJitsu Global Federation” – Signed by 8th Degree Red & Black Coral Belt – Master Rickson Gracie. The President and Founder of the JJGF with a well-respected background in Martial Arts and Jiu–Jitsu.  A record that combines jiu-jitsu, vale tudo, challenge and submission matches is 460 x 0, Rickson is known as having the highest expression on Jiu–Jitsu in the world. He continues inspire generations of jiu-jitsu fighters, practitioners and instructor around the world.
4th Degree Black Belt Diploma from IBJJF “International BrazilianJiuJitsu Federation† – Signed by IBJJF President  7th Degree Red & Black Coral Belt-  Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and Signed by 9th  Degree Red Belt-  Master Oswaldo Alves
4th Degree Black Belt Diploma from C.B.J.J.O  “Confederacao Brasileira de JiuJitsu Olimpico† – Signed by 9th Degree Red Belt-  Master Walter Matos Nogueira. Master Walter is 9th Degree Red Belt Grandmaster and the president of C.B.J.J.O in Brazil (Fada’s Lineage)
Achieved his Black Belt under Marster Ricardo De La Riva in April 1999.
Registered as a Physical Education Professor from “Conselho Regional de Educacao Fisica – CREF-010016P/RJ-Brazil.
Marcello is best know as an instructor that has turned regular students into State, National and World champions.
Currently, Marcello lives in Indianapolis/IN in the US and he is determined to spread his style of BrazilianJiuJitsuworldwide. His most recent accomplishments include his Online BJJ Training Facility and his step by step, White to Black Belt BrazilianJiuJitsu Curriculum for students and instructors.
Cap:Â This event will be capped, so don’t miss your chance to train and learn from one of the best!
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***Save as much as $70 by choosing to pre-register for the seminar and ADCC!!!
Accomplishments:
 Mixed martial arts
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UFC Vet
Bellator Vet
ROC Heavyweight Championship
ROC Light Heavyweight Championship
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First person in NJ to win an Adult Black Belt Pan American title
Second person in NJ history to win ADCC North American Trials
2007 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Champion
2007 World Championships Mundials 3rd place Brown Belt
2007 No Gi World Champion Brown Belt
2008 Pan American Champion Brown Belt
2009 Abu Dhabi North American Trial Champion
2009 Abu Dhabi Combat Club Veteran
2009 Bronze Medalist No Gi World Champion Black Belt
2013 Grapplers Quest National Champ
2013 No Gi Pan American Black Belt Ultra Heavy Champion
2013 No Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championship Bronze medal Super Heavy Black Belt Adult
2013 Grapplers Quest Worlds Expert Division Ultra heavy Champion
2014 Professional Grappling League Super Fight Champion (defeated 370 lb Mark Tarmann)
2014 ADCC NY super fight Champion (defeats Babalu Sobral)
2014 ADCC North American Champion 99 Kg
2015 Defended The Good Fight Submission only Heavyweight Championship: 206+ lbs Defeated Rodrigo Correia (Submission 60:56)
2015 Conquest Submission series drew Joao Asiss
2015 Inducted into NJ Martial Arts hall of fame
2015 No Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championship Black Belt Ultra Heavy Masters Bronze medal
2015 No Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championship Black Belt Open Class Masters Champion
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For more information contact:
Butch Hiles
304 549 9370
Butch @ ButchHiles . com (remove the spaces)
More about the ADCC on 6/11/16
ADCC Gi & No Gi US Nationals
  (Brought to you by the WVGO)
Featuring Adult, Masters, & Children’s Gi & No Gi Divisions
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The Upcoming ADCC Super Fights Are Amazing!
The Olympics of Grappling return to Charleston, WV with the best Super Fights the state, and region, has ever seen!
Many want to “talk” about being the best, but the proof is in the talent and the results.  The ADCC has consistently provided the world with the best grappler’s and tournaments for many years now, and this year will be no different.  Do NOT miss these incredible athletes showcase their skills in gi and no gi action!
Ricardo Almeida VS Michael Mihas
Ricardo Almeida is one of ADCC’s most accomplished athletes. Â He has fought in Pride, Pancrase, the UFC, and is a black belt under the legendary Renzo Gracie.
He holds many grappling titles and has victories over many of the other top grapplers in the world such as: Josh Barnett, Rigan Machado, Dean Lister, Vitor Shaolin, Comprido, and many others.
Michael Mihas, also known as “Mr. Jiu-Jitsu”, across the internet is a black belt under Marcello Monteiro. Â He has competed since the mid 90’s and owns several grappling titles regionally and nationally. Â He is looking to make his mark by beating a legend.
Nikki Sullivan VS Amanda Leve
Nikki Sullivan is one of the best grapplers around. Â She is an ADCC Pro Trials Winner, NoGi Pan winner, and a multiple time IBJJF medalist. Â We know that she will put it all on the line and that is why we are excited to have her in the first women’s super fight in WV history.
Amanda Leve is being called “The Next Big Thing” by many in the grappling and MMA community. Â She routinely competes against, and beats, male competotors. Â She has won numerous NAGA, Grappler’s Quest, and IBJJF titles and had an epic 20 minute match with UFC superstar Cat Zingano while she was still in High School!
Both of these ladies have won the NoGi Pans and are expected to put on an amazing show for all of the fans!
Tom DeBlass VS Noah DeVore
Tom DeBlass is one of the most respected grapplers and trainers in the world. Â He is a former Bellator and UFC fighter with an impressive grappling record as well.
Tom is a NoGi world champion, a Pan American champion, an ADCC champion, and owner of several other world titles. Â It’s really hard to find many people as accomplished as he is in his weight class.
Noah DeVore has been making waves on the grappling scene for awhile. Â He is definitely an upcoming star but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t accomplished a lot already. Â He won the ADCC Nationals and followed that up by winning several cash tournament across the east coast.
Noah is looking to show the world who is after this ADCC!
Dante Rivera VS Jesseray Childrey
Dante Rivera is an Ultimate Fighter 7 competitor, a UFC fighter, a Bellator fighter, and a black belt under Ricardo Almeida. Â He has won several NAGA titles, Grappler’s Quest titles, and many more.
Dante is looking to get back on the grappling scene and showcase his talents!
Jesseray Childrey is another local grappler who’s looking to show the world what he has. Â He has several MMA titles, and several grappling titles in the WVGO, ADCC, EGO, and more. Â He recently beat UFC fighter, Matt Mitrione, in a No Gi war as well.
Jesseray is hungry to show the world he is a force to be reconned with!
Christina Linn VS Maddalyn Bean
For the first time ever, we will feature two youth super stars in an orange belt super-fight.
Christina “Lil-Bit” Linn comes from Team Ribeiro in Virginia and she has been tearing it up in competitions everywhere. Â She is making a big making a big name for herself and we are proud to have her showcase her skills for you!
Maddalyn “Jumping” Bean has made huge waves in the Ohio/Pennsylvania region and trains with a great team out of Next Level. Â She is non-stop action and she’s always looking for the finish!
 This super-fight will feature how amazing the youth competitors are becoming and we can’t wait for them to put on a show for everyone in attendance.
We are blessed to have so many amazing competitors and matches to show case. Â Don’t miss this epic event on June 11th!
Don’t Miss This Tournament
Clearly, these are the best Super Fights to ever hit the state, or region, and if you are a fan of high level grappling you do not want to miss this event!
The Olympics of grappling are ready to return this June 11, 2016 in Charleston, WV and will feature the best grapplers the state has ever seen.
Date: Saturday, June 11, 2016
Time:Â Kids Tournament 10am, Kids Rules Meeting 9:30am, Adult Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 9:30am, Adult Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am. Â Doors will open at 8am and professional grappling divisions will start between 1030-11. Â Kids will start before the pros and we will work from the most advanced divisions on down.
Cost: Only 65$ if you pre-register and you can compete in as many divisions as you want, and only 55$ for women and children. It is 85$ for those not pre-registered and 70$ for women and children (the final date to pre-register is June 9, 2016)
Format: Official ADCC rules and scoring in all No Gi divisions (Click Here), and modified IBJJF rules in all gi divisions
Location: WV State University – Flemmin Hall Gym, 5000 Fairlawn Ave, Institute, WV 25112 (Detailed instructions here)
Butch Hiles Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA Receives 2013 Best of Charleston Award
Charleston Award Program Honors the Achievement
CHARLESTON July 20, 2013 — Butch Hiles Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA has been selected for the 2013 Best of Charleston Award in the Jiu-Jitsu Training category by the Charleston Award Program.
Each year, the Charleston Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Charleston area a great place to live, work and play.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2013 Charleston Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Charleston Award Program and data provided by third parties.
About Charleston Award Program
The Charleston Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Charleston area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.
The Charleston Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U.S. economy.
Butch Hiles and the WVGO will be hosting a submission only gi & no gi tournament in Bluefield, VA on 4/20/13. Â This is the first time that a tournament of this nature has come to the area, so don’t miss it!
Butch Hiles will be teaching a self-defense seminar to the general public (anyone is welcome) on 2/16/13 @ 1pm. The seminar will be designed to help individuals feel more confident through self-defense techniques. Â Techniques will include escapes from grabs, choke, hold downs, attacks, and much more
The price is only $10 per person, if you pre-register.
To pre-register, click here:
Contact Butch Hiles for more details:
Butch Hiles
304-549-9370
Butch@ButchHiles.com www.advancedbkj.com
See news clips from a couple of our latest self-defense seminars:
I want to apologize for my late post, or my lack of responses to other posts on social media sites, etc. Â I was extremely sick for at least a week and it progressively got worse with all of the things we had going on. Â So, I wanted to take a quick minute and write a better thank you note to everyone while I had a moment and am just about back to normal.
This past weekend we had Marcello Monteiro in for a BJJ seminar, had a gym cookout, and held a public self-defense seminar for Crossfit WV and the surrounding community. Â As usual, all the events went great and I want to thank everyone for their continued support and help. Â We have really done some amazing things and we couldn’t do it without a true team effort.
We haven’t been able to have Marcello in for awhile due to our crazy schedules and multiple injuries, but having him in reminds me why I love Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Â BJJ is truly an art where you never stop learning and sometimes it’s an eye opening experience knowing that there is still so much to learn.
In 2004, I had just got my purple belt in BJJ and was feeling pretty good. Â I had attended a large event in North Carolina, where I had rolled with, and tapped, dozens of other very good blue belts in order to get my purple belt. Â I finally felt like I hit my groove, so when a friend recommended that I meet Marcello Monteiro, and have him down to train, I thought “Great, I want to see how I stack up against this other BJJ black belt now.”
I had already rolled with several black belts, and, of course, I had never won but on several occasions I did really good with them. Â So, after doing so well in North Carolina, I was sure that I would really impress this guy. Â Well, long story short, I didn’t do well at all. Â I was tapping out every few seconds and getting thrown around the gym left and right by a guy who was half my size. Â I had never felt or seen anything like it. Â At that point, even though I was extremely disappointed in myself, I also learned that there was so much to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that I didn’t know. Â In fact, I wasn’t even scratching the surface. Â So, I had to make a choice right there and then… Would I continue on the path of learning or be content with what I already knew? Â Because, I literally felt like I needed to relearn BJJ all together.
To most, that should seem like an easy answer, but when I look around at other gyms, especially traditional martial arts gyms, too many people are content on doing the same old thing every day. Â They don’t continue to advance their game and they avoid learning the new stuff. Â They are literally content being the “master” of what they already know.
Throughout the years, we have had dozens on black belts or brown belts from other martial arts gyms stop by to try out their jiu-jitsu. Â Obviously, they find out that what they thought they knew wasn’t exactly what they thought it was. Â The brown or black belt they have on their waste doesn’t equate into what they thought it did. Â I always assume that they will make the choice to switch over, but 99% of the time they say, “I have spent too much time and energy in this art to walk away now” OR “I am only a few months away from my black belt and I hate to lose that opportunity.”
So, I have seen dozens of people offered the same choice as I was and they choose to walk away. Â These guys are probably already the “tough guy” in their little group and, for them, maybe that’s enough. Â Luckily, I chose to keep learning and passing on what I could to everyone I know. We are now eight years past the day I made that decision, and even though I am a first degree BJJ black belt, I still feel like I don’t know a thing when Marcello comes down to teach. Â I am learning more now than I ever did before.
For those who don’t do true Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you may not even know what I mean by this and, quite frankly, it is difficult to explain to those who don’t. Â Anyone can get on YouTube and study moves and anyone can get with a guy who’s done a little rolling and have him teach you what he knows, but the true understanding of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an amazing thing. Â It’s an art that is ever evolving and changing and you need to keep up with the times.
Someone who does Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu never truly becomes a master of the art. Â In my opinion, that would mean that they stopped learning and have mastered everything. Â On the contrary, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner never stops learning and every day is a new adventure.
For example, yesterday, we formed a small group to study and piece together our new material. Â It reminded me of a group who was doing research on medical cures or treatments. Â Meaning, we had certain theory’s and we tried them out, for better or worse, to see if we were on the right track, just like a researcher mixing chemicals and hoping for the best.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is truly for everyone. Â If you truly understand the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you will understand that you do not have to be big and strong, you just have to be smart and crafty. Â Technique will ultimately reign supreme once you begin to learn when and how to apply them.
I want to thank Marcello Monteiro for helping realize what Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is all about. Â I want to thank him for making me continue to learn for myself and for the people who train with me. Â I look forward to all the years of continued learning and training.
Finally, I want to thank all the people who celebrated with us that weekend and those who helped with, and attended, my self-defense seminar at Crossfit WV. Â Our celebration wasn’t about me, it was about all of the things we have done together and continue to do. Â Thanks for everything and thank you for all of the things we will continue to do.
Look for more big things in 2013 and all the years to come!
We would like to thank Crossfit WV for bringing in Butch Hiles to teach a self-defense class. Â It was a huge success and a lot of fun! Â If you, or your business, would like to host a class please contact us for more details. Â We would love to help you out:
