Best of Liberty Hill 2026: We would be grateful for your nomination!

Greetings All!

We are deeply grateful for the dedication and support our students and families bring to training every single day.

The Liberty Hill Independent has officially opened nominations for the Best of Liberty Hill 2026, and we would be honored to have your support across two categories!

Step 1: Nominate by Sept. 18
Visit https://bestoflh.lhindependent.com/ to submit your nominations:

* Shin Gan Dojo for Best Martial Arts
* Urban Defense Academy as a Write-In for Best Firearms Training
(located at the end of the category section)

Step 2: Vote starting Sept. 21
Mark your calendars to return to the site when official voting opens on September 21 to help bring both titles home.

Thank you for being such an essential part of our community and for helping us share our mission across Liberty Hill!
With gratitude,

Sensei Brian & Gigi Simmons

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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