This Is How You Teach Kids To Be Fearless
There are no bad kids, just kids with bad habits. Kids develop survival skills in the worst home environments, and even in the best home environments, they are mimicking the behavior they see in their parents. Whether I’m coaching kids or raising my own, I look for moments when they show interest in something. When […]
How To Raise the Kind of Leader Others Want to Follow
By Head Coach Kisa Davison In my Spider Monkeys class in Whitefish, I gave a child Move of the Day, because he did well in class. But I learned not long after, that he was hitting another student when the two of them were lined up for their breakout session. Both children were responsible, but […]
The Best Summer Activity for Happy Parents & Happy Kids
Summer vacation for families is a stressful and busy time of year. Montana summers, in particular, is a short season to pack in so much recreation. We get it. With kids out of school and vacations on the calendar, you can barely manage routine activities. That’s when we hear from parents that they “just want […]
What Is The True Meaning Of Tribe?
If you scroll through social media, you may notice that the word “tribe” is very popular right now. You see it on coffee cups, t-shirts, and Instagram posts. People are using #squad and #tribelife and using it as a catchy phrase. Tribe is something people desire but they don’t know what it is or how […]
How A Single Mom Became A Leader in Missoula Martial Arts
When I first started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu it wasn’t something I took seriously. Five years later I’m running a martial arts gym in Missoula. What I found at SBG was something more than self defense skills, a great workout, or learning a new skill. I pushed myself farther than I could have imagined. More importantly […]
How To Give Your Child A Successful Start In Life
Many kids martial arts schools won’t take children younger than 5. It’s thought that kids that young won’t be able to pay attention, follow instructions, or even understand or remember the martial arts skills. When we tell parents about our Growing Gorillas classes for 3-4 year olds, they may ask us, Are they too young? […]
Strong Bonds & Team Spirit At Gorilla Cup Tournament
Columbia Falls, MT, April 14, 2018 – SBG Montana Gorilla Cup BJJ Tournament Straight Blast Gym of Montana held it’s largest Gorilla Cup Tournament in its 8 year history on Saturday, April 14th. The tribe spirit was energetic and celebratory in the gymnasium of Columbia Falls High School. With locations in Kalispell, Whitefish, Bigfork, and […]
What Is the GBC & How Does It Support Our Tribe?
At our most recent Gorilla Cups, the Gorilla Booster Club raises close to $2,000 in donations with the support of our competitors, spectators, volunteers, and their families. And with each tournament this event grows. Our Gorilla Cups have grown so much that this spring it will be held at Columbia Falls High School to accommodate […]
Meltdowns Matside: Signs of Anxiety in Kids
How many times have you heard your kids say these things when dropping them off for jiu jitsu?: I feel sick. My tummy hurts. I need to pee. My legs hurt. My arms hurt. But I don’t want to! Or meltdowns, lots and lots of meltdowns. I know you have all dealt with this, because […]
PRESS RELEASE: SBG Builds Kids’ Confidence to Bust Bullies
KALISPELL, MT, February 23, 2018 – Straight Blast Gym Bully Buster Seminar Approximately 50 children attended Straight Blast Gym of Montana’s Bully Buster Seminar on Saturday, February 23rd. Children ages 5-13 from all over the valley attended the free event with the support of their peers who are students in SBG’s kids martial arts program. […]