Testimonials

tough to find the right place when you don't have any local contacts, and I was afraid I would find a school that had a lot of punks with an ego problem. To my surprise, the quality of instruction and technique of the students is terrific. Most of the senior students are either doctors, lawyers, or respected businessmen, so there has never been an issue with ego. Butch Hiles has one of the most prestigious gyms I have ever visited.
Robert Silas
Teays Valley, WV

Tim Lajcik
UFC Fighter/ Actor
Ed Rogers
Take care bro and good luck...
Loren Bradley
We have known and trained with Butch Hiles for about 6 yrs now and have grown to be friends with many of you as well as considering ourselves teammates. If it was not for Butch we would not have accomplished what we have in Parkersburg and may not have ever had a gym. Butch's insite and guidance have been invaluable to us over the years and for that we thank him. We also have developed friendships with others in Charleston that we hold just as dear. The training you all have provided us has always been top notch and we have always enjoyed being part of the team.
I help run a school and I have a responsability to those who train with us to provide them with the best training I can. I hold Butch's evaluation of someone in the BJJ community in high regard and that is why I contacted Marcello. Butch relayed to me through his words and by joining with Marcello his actions that he felt Marcello is the best so I called him and set up a seminar.
Our doors are open to anyone who comes in to train, share and learn.
We want to thank Butch for continuing to train BJJ with us. Also thanks to all the guys that come and workout when they can.
Mike Stump
Police Officer
I help run a school and I have a responsability to those who train with us to provide them with the best training I can. I hold Butch's evaluation of someone in the BJJ community in high regard and that is why I contacted Marcello. Butch relayed to me through his words and by joining with Marcello his actions that he felt Marcello is the best so I called him and set up a seminar.
Our doors are open to anyone who comes in to train, share and learn.
We want to thank Butch for continuing to train BJJ with us. Also thanks to all the guys that come and workout when they can.
Mike Stump
Police Officer
One of the reasons Butch has been so successful is that he has never been out for personal gain and has been a selfless rep for the Art of BJJ. One thing alot of people who train in the martial arts miss is the benefits and growth you can achieve off of the mats. Butch has inspired me to train since the time I first found his name on the web and has supported and mentored the Parkersburg crew from the beginning. He took us under his wing always answered our questions and offered advice and not once did he ask for anything in return. We didnt have alot of people or money but Butch you will always have one thing from us that we can give and that is our friendship and loyalty. Thanks again for all the help over the years and again congrats.
Mike Stump
Police Officer
Mike Stump
Police Officer
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.
Ashley Lockwood
Ground Zero Huntington
Ashley Lockwood
Ground Zero Huntington
David Lowery
Charleston, WV

I’ve been a part of this gym since November of 2005, and I look forward to every class I can make….
Arden Casto
St Albans, WV
I have to honestly say that i have seen GREAT patience from all of Malachi's instructors to include Butch. I am very thankful to Butch because i know that i can go and take Malachi to his classes and also bring all of my family along without being made to feel as if i am an inconvenience WE ARE ALL ALWAYS WELCOME! and i am also thankful that Malachi has finally found what makes him happy a positive outlet for all of the things that other people sometimes view to be negative.
Thank you Butch, Ed, and Tim for all that youve done to make my life a little bit happier!
April Miller
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