Tukong Martial Arts

04/30/2026

Tukong has been in business for 40 years serving the Permian Basin. April 1986-2026

We’ve never been the loudest.
We don’t chase attention or flood timelines.

But year after year… we’re still here.
Teaching. Training. Sweating. Bleeding.

Building people the right way. Everyday.

Consistency speaks louder than promotion ever could. We don’t worry about rank or achievements.

As we have all learned.. The reward is in the journey..

We appreciate every family, every student, and every supporter who’s been part of that these forty!!

— Tukong Martial Arts

10/21/2025

The weekend adventure..

Four dudes..

5 Golds..
3 Silvers..

And another belt.

TUKONG

01/20/2025

ATTENTION--- TUKONG --- ATTENTION

SERVICES FOR MASTER COTTON HAYES WILL BE WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22ND
1:11 AT ACRES WEST.. PLEASE LET FRIENDS & FAMILY KNOW..

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT & DEDICATION

TUKONG

01/14/2025

ATTENTION---- TUKONG MARTIAL ARTS ----ATTENTION

After a long fight, Master Cotton Hayes bowed out to go be with his wife on 1-12-25.. He originated Tukong Martial Arts Odessa in 1986, which has served the Permian Basin for almost forty years. Also known for his sign shop Cotton's Studio, which he started in 1974.. Dad was nationally known for his pinstriping and unique designs on signs. He was the oldest sign painter in town, that really used paint before moving into wraps, decals, banners, n lettering trucks with vinyl. As he always ventured into a new direction with wielding or his wood works. He was a creator; the man could literally build anything just with a thought or a sketch..

Tukong was what we did in the evenings. For four decades he has dedicated his days to a style that he believed in more than any. Having many degrees from various styles, he only claimed one. Working his way to the top rank of 7th degree, he was known as Master Hayes.

"Tukong is what we are"
"Tukong is what we will be"

To the ones that know Cotton, his wife Pam, and his son DJ...
You all know the love and the connection we had as one.
Whatever time you were there training with us...
You know the flow.

I made a video to explain the process of the end.
As I bowed my Dad out one more time solo...

There is soo much more to say for our family.

I will explain more details for services at a later date
The days are hard.. Yet, We Keep Moving Forward.

Classes are still on schedule..

TUKONG

07/06/2024

Tomorrow is the day..
A day to celebrate a life that helped build Tukong!!
The memorial for the original Tukong Mom.. Miss Pam..
Join us for the memories of positive thoughts and times..

Tomorrow morning at the Dojo from 10:00-11:00

This was one of the last pictures we took with Mom..
As she was always happy to be with her babies!

06/18/2024

Have you ever wondered what's in this building and what we do?

Here is a quick run through of last Tuesday's classes. From kids to adults, this is just another day. Now back to full schedule..
We are here to make you better. Come Join Today!

Team Tukong

06/17/2024

As you spend so many years watching Dad do what he does..
Never knowing.. One day you become him..

Happy Father's Day

Team Tukong

06/06/2024

We don't post much, Yet you must know...

The one behind the whole plan has moved on to a better land...
Miss Pam passed away last week after a long fight with cancer..
She was diagnosed six years ago with only six months left yet kept pushing forward through her faith and belief. Her positive mindset and bright outlook on life always changed perspectives for all that were around her. From all the kids in the Dojo, to all the sports, till her final eight years working at Sam's.. She helped everybody.. Mom showed moms how to be better moms...
Always helping others have a better day..

Her guiding light will shine through many..
As she will always be missed and never forgotten..

We will have a memorial for her July 6th
Highlighting her life and the dedication to Tukong!

For almost forty years she helped build Tukong.
It wouldn't be, without her..

Pamela Jean Paquette/Hayes
12-7-56 5-25-24

01/31/2023

Classes will be canceled for today..

Stay Safe.. Stay Warm..
See yall Thursday!!

TUKONG

10/19/2022