“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.”

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

“Well done guys, awesome tournament.”

Thank you WVGO for Another great tournament!

“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!”

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.

“Great job putting on the tourney Butch, see ya at the next one…”

“Excellent event ! Thank you Carlos, Butch Hiles and Peter of the ADCC”

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

Thank You. This Was An Awesome Event and Showcased Excellent Competitors!