The Difference Between Great Competitors & Great Coaches

Want to Be a Great Coach? Make Others Around You Better When committing to a martial arts or MMA school, there’s a common misconception that if a coach is a successful competitor, then that must mean they’re a great coach. But being a great coach is a completely different skill set from being a successful […]

SBG Judo Team Competes in Inland Empire Tournament

SPOKANE, WA, MAY 27, 2017 – Inland Empire Judo Tournament Straight Blast Gym Judo Team’s impressive skills were on display at Spokane’s Inland Empire Judo Tournament on Saturday, May 27th. This was the third year in a row that the team sent its most experienced athletes to the regional tournament with Ryan Asay and Stella […]

PRESS RELEASE: SBG Judo Competitors Make Impressive Wins At US Nationals

Salt Lake City, UT, April 29, 2017 – US Judo Nationals Straight Blast Gym of Montana’s Judo Team competed at US Judo Nationals in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 29th with each of their competitors collecting medals for their divisions. Keith Treece had two tough fights in a round robin against a 35-year black […]

PRESS RELEASE: SBG Teams From Across the Nation Dominate NW Submission Challenge

Boise, ID, April 29th & 30th, 2017 – NW Submission Challenge SBG Montana joined teammates from across the country in Boise’s Northwest Submission Challenge jiu jitsu tournament on April 29th & 30th. Of the six adult competitors who competed, four placed first in their division. In her first competition as a blue belt Marnic Mann […]