Haleigh "Halestorm" Bodin
Haleigh “HALESTORM” Bodin — NTX MMA Kids Coach & Champion Athlete
Meet Haleigh “HALESTORM” Bodin, the powerhouse behind NTX MMA’s Kids 3–7 Fundamentals Program. Fierce on the mats and inspiring in the classroom, Haleigh combines world-class skill, relentless drive, and a passion for teaching the next generation of martial artists.
Haleigh began her martial arts journey at just 4 years old in 2015, quickly expanding her expertise from Jiu-Jitsu to Judo and Wrestling. Over the years, she has become one of the nation’s most decorated youth athletes, earning titles across multiple disciplines.
Championship Accolades
Judo
3× #1 Judo Champion for the United States
1× Pan American Medalist
1× Presidents Cup Champion
3× Junior Olympics Champion
2× Texas State Judo Champion
2× Junior Olympics International Champion
1× US Open Champion
2× Texas A&M Judo Champion
3× Youth Nationals Champion
Jiu-Jitsu
5× PAN Kids Champion
2× JJ CON Kids Champion
2× AGF Kids World Champion
4× AGF Nationals Champion
1× 3rd Coast Grappling Champion
Wrestling
2× TX-USA Wrestling State Champion
1× USA Wrestling Regional Champion
Elite Training & Sponsored Athlete
Haleigh is a sponsored athlete with the American Grappling Federation (#teamagf), training six days a week to sharpen her skills in Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling. She also trains under Justin “JFLO” Flores, one of the country’s most respected coaches:
2020 USA Olympic Team Coach
3× UFC World Champion Coach
3× USA Judo National Champion
Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Former Division 1 Wrestler (University of Nebraska)
Once a month, Haleigh travels to California for a week of intensive one-on-one training with Justin, honing her takedowns, grappling, and overall competitive strategy to stay at the top of her game.
Her nickname—“HALESTORM”—reflects her fearless intensity, unmatched work ethic, and unstoppable energy on the mats.
Next-Level Coaching
Haleigh recently completed the Masterminds Coaching Certification Course under Justin “JFLO” Flores, an advanced program focused on teaching safe, effective, and modern takedown systems. She is the youngest coach ever accepted into this prestigious program, demonstrating her commitment to mastering not just martial arts, but the art of teaching it.
As the lead instructor for NTX MMA’s Kids 3–7 Fundamentals Program, Haleigh instills:
Discipline
Confidence
Respect
Effort
Sportsmanship
Her students thrive under her guidance, gaining strong fundamentals, self-confidence, and a love for martial arts that will last a lifetime.
Train With a Champion
Whether your child is just starting out or ready to compete, learning from Haleigh “HALESTORM” Bodin gives them the advantage of a coach who leads by example—someone who has competed at the highest levels, trained with world-class mentors, and knows how to make every class exciting, safe, and effective.
Join Haleigh and the NTX MMA team and watch your child grow into a confident, skilled, and passionate martial artist.