🏆 VOTING IS NOW CLOSED — THANK YOU! 🏆

A huge thank you to everyone who cast their vote for Shin Gan Dojo and Urban Defense Academy in the Best of Liberty Hill 2026 awards! Your support means the world to us.

📢 Results Day: October 15, 2026

Regardless of the outcome, we’re deeply grateful for your participation and continued trust in our schools. Here’s what we accomplished this year:

→ Shin Gan Dojo — Finalist for Best Martial Arts (5th consecutive year on the ballot)

→ Urban Defense Academy — First-ever Community Choice nomination

Our Track Record:

| 2022 | Runner-Up |

| 2023 | WINNER 🏆 |

| 2024 | WINNER 🏆 |

| 2025 | Runner-Up |

| 2026 | Waiting for results |

Whether you’ve trained with us for years or simply know our name around town, being recognized by our neighbors in Liberty Hill honors everything we strive for: quality instruction, community involvement, and genuine care for each student’s growth.

This journey wouldn’t be possible without families who show up, students who commit, and community members who speak up. From our family to yours—thank you. ❤️

👀 STAY TUNED! We’ll share the official results on our page October 15th. Keep an eye on your feed and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the big reveal!

In the meantime, keep training hard and represent the martial arts spirit.

With gratitude and respect,

Sensei Brian & Gigi Simmons

Urban Defense Academy | Shin Gan Dojo

Gigi Simmons Managing Director / Instructor

Gigi Simmons is an Instructor and Director of Operations at Shin Gan Dojo in Texas. With 18 years of experience in Ninpo Taijutsu and traditional Japanese Ryu Ha, she specializes in Jujutsu and practical self-defense. Gigi is dedicated to preserving traditional lineage while fostering discipline and confidence in her students.

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