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 Director of Operations | Range Safety Officer | Instructor

Gigi Simmons is the Director of Operations and an Instructor at Urban Defense Academy in Liberty Hill, Texas. With a background in corporate HR and over 15 years of firearms experience, Gigi cultivates a professional, ego-free environment focused on empowerment and fortitude. An annual Range Safety Officer for the Texas 3-Gun Championship and a veteran martial arts instructor, she provides the operational excellence and technical guidance to help every student Be Ready.

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