Congrats to our very own, Cayden Dexter, for winning the conference championship in wrestling.  He has been working his butt off with his team and dad, Bill Dexter.

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Our new custom gi’s are finally here but they are selling fast.  In fact, a couple of sizes may be gone or be getting very close to being gone.

I hope to have some new pics of the gi’s soon but here’s a basic one so you can get the feel of the gi:

Here’s a link to the merchandise section:

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.

Contact: Butch Hiles by phone or email 549-9370

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

Please come out and support Matt!

Tickets can be bought here: http://www.aamma.net/Absolute_Action_Events.html

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!

Butch Hiles
www.advancedbkj.com – BJJ, boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, judo, and more
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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.

To check out their website and a list of the players click here: http://www.richsportsmgmt.com/Players.html

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!

Wanderlei Silva is awesome and we all had a blast.  The seminar at Butch Hiles BJJ & MMA set a record as Wanderlei’s largest seminar in history.  There was over 200 people there and we all witnessed some great techniques and sparring.  The experience was topped off by a great night at Quaker Steak & Lube as well as Impulse Night Club in Charleston, WV.

Butch Hiles BJJ & MMA would like to personally thank each and every person for coming out and supporting Wanderlei as well as MMA in WV.  Events like these are important for WV.  Ironically, in a state where we cannot compete in the sport that we love we broke an attendance record for an MMA seminar.  There were also thousands of people at Quaker waiting to see him and thousands more at Impulse.

Quaker Steak & Lube, Impulse Night Club, and Leon Ramsey also deserve big recognition for making a special day an even more special night.  Thanks for
everything guys!

 Here’s a personal note from Wanderlei followed by some pictures:

Butch:
 
I wanted to thank you and Lisa for a wonderful time this past weekend.  Your entire crew were absolutely amazing to work with.  We really appreciate all you did and thank you for making our trip there so special.
 
Our WV experience was incredible and by far the greatest seminar I’ve ever attended!  
 
God Bless!

Butch Hiles
www.advancedbkj.com