Hello Mr Hiles, I am Thomas Sisemore’s father. I’m sure you recall spending a few minutes with my son during the day at Saturday’s WVGO Breast Cancer Benefit. Anyway, I wanted to express my deepest appreciation for the manner in which the event was conducted. From the people who attended to the ethical grappling to the manner in which you and your family managed the event, it reminded me of when I was a boy in Texas competing in outdoor motocross in the late 70’s. Everyone there was the… Read more

“Thanks Butch Hiles and WVGO. You are doing a outstanding job by sharing you art of BJJ. This process is turning out many individuals with the tools to better equip them into becoming better citizens an also your community outreach with various events is helping to spread the love. Honored to know you.”

“Mr. Hiles I would like to thank you for bringing grappling to the Bluefield area. I’m sure the other grapplers in the area are appreciative as well, seems everyone had a great time. I sure hope you hold more events in the area. Thanks!”

Great tourney Butch.. My guys enjoyed it, was run very smooth.

“Awesome tournament today! Great people, ran smoothly great party afterwards I’m glad I was a part of it”

This was my husband’s 2nd tournament with your organization. Both have had tremendous competition and he’s enjoyed the opportunity to compete

“Thanks WVGO! You hosted another fun tournament!”

My daughter competed in her second tournament at the WV Grappling Open on 3/23/13. She had a great time. She had a couple of tough matches that helped her understand just how tough she really is. She is a student of Jeb Tonkin, at Ground Zero in Bridgeport. I wanted to say thank you for the opportunity for her to find out something about herself.

Fantastic tournament.  My boy had a great time, and told me so several times before we got home.  My first tournament, and I commend you on the totally relaxed environment that you cultivated.  Will definitely be returning.  

“Had a great time at the tournament, thanks a million for the opportunity”