An evening of achievement, performance, and legacy

Strength. Discipline. Respect.

Cypress WarriorsBlack Belt Ceremony

Join us as Bob Huff, Hunter Cannon, and Zane Van Avery step into their next chapter. Reserve tickets for the show, support the ceremony, or give directly to Cypress Warriors so more students can train with the equipment and resources they deserve.

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Cypress Warriors Martial Arts — Strength. Discipline. Respect.

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Honorees

Three journeys. One black belt moment.

This ceremony recognizes years of discipline, community, and consistent training inside Cypress Warriors Martial Arts.

Black Belt Candidate

Bob Huff

Bob brings the same relentless focus he applies to every pursuit to his martial arts journey. Training with Cypress Warriors across multiple weekly sessions, he has built a well-rounded game that balances precise technique with the competitive edge forged through tournament experience. As he reaches black belt, Bob plans to continue teaching with Cypress Warriors and investing back into the students coming behind him — including his own sons, Spencer and Journey, who are on their own black belt journeys.

Black Belt Candidate

Hunter Cannon

Hunter has distinguished himself through a precise, technically demanding approach to every aspect of training. His dedication to drilling the fundamentals has built a foundation that shows up in every sparring round and every kata performance. The discipline he brings to the mat week after week is exactly what the Cypress Warriors black belt standard demands, and he will carry that mindset with him when he joins the armed forces in July.

Black Belt Candidate

Zane Van Avery

Zane's progression through the Cypress Warriors curriculum has been marked by steady, purposeful growth. From his earliest training to the candidate stage, he has consistently elevated his technique and composure under pressure. As he reaches this milestone, Zane is also adding to a martial arts legacy started by his father, Ben Van Avery, who teaches with Cypress Warriors and brings multiple black belts across many styles along with more than 40 years of martial arts experience. Zane is also touring colleges and pursuing his long-term goal of becoming a stage performer and actor.

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Saturday, June 27, 2026 — 5:00 PM

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George Bush Community Center

16756 Westheimer Pkwy, Houston, TX 77082

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Supporters can donate directly to Cypress Warriors even without attending — scroll down to the donations section.

Cypress Warriors Mission

Support the program beyond one night.

The wider goal is bigger than the ceremony itself. Donations can help buy equipment, strengthen training opportunities, and keep students moving forward under the Cypress Warriors values of strength, discipline, and respect.

Equipment

Pads, shields, and gear that keep training sessions safe, practical, and well-equipped.

Student Support

Resources that help students stay engaged, prepared, and able to continue their martial arts journey.

Event Production

Venue, staging, and presentation costs needed to make the ceremony feel worthy of the milestone.

Tickets

Ceremony attendance options

General admission is $10. A $2 online convenience fee applies to purchases made here.

Buy from the candidates — Tickets are also available for cash directly from Bob, Hunter, or Zane.

Online ticket pickup — Tickets purchased here will be available for pickup from the candidates before the event.

General Admission

Ceremony Ticket

Admission to the Cypress Warriors Black Belt Ceremony on Saturday, June 27th at 5 PM at George Bush Community Center.

Ticket$10.00

Online fee+$2.00

Total

$12

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Donations

Give even if you can’t attend.

Supporters can contribute directly to Cypress Warriors Martial Arts to help fund equipment, offset event expenses, and create better training experiences for current and future students.

Equipment

Pads, shields, and gear that keep training sessions safe, practical, and well-equipped.

Student Support

Resources that help students stay engaged, prepared, and able to continue their martial arts journey.

Event Production

Venue, staging, and presentation costs needed to make the ceremony feel worthy of the milestone.

Donate via PayPal

Back the mission directly.

All amounts are welcome. Every contribution goes directly toward equipment, student resources, and keeping quality martial arts training accessible in the Cypress area.

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