Wagner's Martial Arts

Butch Hiles Commendation

8. November, 2011|WMA Blog|No comments

Just received another great commendation that we wanted to post on the site…


	Deane Wagner is one of the best martial artists in West Virginia both on and off the mat. He is a true gentleman with experience in ALL aspects of martial arts that cannot be rivaled. Deane has been doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for quite some time now and just began training with myself and fellow BJJ black belt, Marcello Monteiro. We are impressed with his enthusiasm to give back to his students and his constant urge to learn. If you are lucky enough to train with Mr. Wagner, you are guaranteed that he is going to give you his all and treat you with the utmost respect. Because of all these attributes I am thankful to call him my friend and teammate. Respectfully, Butch Hiles www.advancedbkj.com – Butch Hiles Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA, LLC www.theWVgames.com – An annual event featuring the greatest sports and athletes WV has to offer

Wagner’s Martial Arts is Coming to Parkersburg, WV

4. November, 2011|WMA Blog|One comment

What: Modern Kajukenpo, FCS Kali, and Brazilian Jujitsu Classes

Where: The ROCK Family Worship Center in Parkersburg Gymnasium

When: Classes begin January 6th & will be held Tuesdays & Saturdays

Tuesdays: 6pm-7:30pm
Brazilian Jujitsu 7:30pm-9pm
Modern Kajukenpo & FCS Kali

Saturdays: 10am-11:30am
Brazilian Jujitsu 11:30am-1pm
Modern Kajukenpo

How: The cost is a $40 annual registration fee and then it’s $65 per month. The ages are 14 and up. No kids classes.

Pre-Registration: Tues. December 6th | 7pm

The ROCK Gym
1305 37th Street
Parkersburg, WV 26104

Contact: Instructor Deane Wagner | 740-512-2993

We here at Wagner’s Martial Arts Academy would like to give a huge congratulations to our Head Instructor Deane Wagner for achieving his 7th Degree Black Belt in Modern Kajukenpo! Deane has trained very hard at perfecting his technique to make Kajukenpo an extremely effective reality-based combat style. We would also like thank everyone on the Black Belt panel for testing Deane. Keep training and stay tuned for more exciting events!!! The Marietta Times wrote an article about Deane’s accomplishment. You can read it here: http://www.mariettatimes.com/page/content.detail/id/539739/Q-A–Martial-artist-earns-seventh-degree-black-belt.html

New Commendation – Larry Kearns

2. November, 2011|WMA Blog|No comments

We just had a letter of commendation sent to us that we thought was pretty awesome. Just had to post this:


	This training is not for everyone. If you enjoy being a victim, this is not for you. However, if you are an honest citizen in need of the skills necessary to protect yourself and your loved ones from evil, this training is for you. If your profession is to protect good people from those who would do them harm, this is the advanced training you need to succeed where others would fail. I find this a fine balance of the skills necessary not just to survive, but to win! I was introduced to Deane Wagner in 1995 by a mutual friend while seeking a serious training partner. Deane was a great fighter then, and the years of training since have distilled him into a more efficient “Artist” than I could have imagined. I’ve studied numerous martial arts since 1986, and I find Deane’s system one of the most relevant to the real world I’ve encountered. When the only acceptable outcome to a violent attack is for you to win, you need a professional “Warrior” with the heart of a teacher. I can recommend Deane as an Instructor without hesitation. Sgt. Larry D. Kearns Deputy Sheriff/ SWAT

A Day at Wagner’s Martial Arts

26. April, 2011|WMA Blog|No comments

Just wanted to post some recent pictures from a day of training at the academy. Read more

Clinch Seminar

25. April, 2011|WMA Blog|No comments

This past March, Wagner’s Martial Arts hosted a seminar taught by Sifu Shawn Kitzman. It was an great time, with some very useful instruction. We have posted some pictures along with some words that Sifu Kitzman has shared about WMA. Read more

FCS Kali Seminar

25. April, 2011|WMA Blog|No comments

This past February, Wagner’s Martial Arts hosted a seminar taught by Guro Ernie Lake of FCS Kali in Kentucky. It was an amazing time, with some top-notch instruction. We have posted some pictures below along with some words that Guro Lake has shared about WMA. Read more