Coaching Yoga Warriors: the Hearts & Minds Behind SBG’s Kids Yoga

On April 23rd our Growing Gorillas re-launched it’s kids yoga curriculum so that it implements the most successful elements of the kids martial arts promotion: ranking and promotion. The improvements will encourage kids to deepen their yoga practice so that the benefits last a lifetime. I sat down with Coaches Kisa, Sunni, and Cheryl to […]

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 […]

Tournament Victories Mark Growth Of SBG In Montana

Tacoma, WA, November 4th & 5th, 2017 – Revolution XXXV Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament As SBG celebrates the opening of new locations in Bigfork and Missoula, they sent twenty competitors to the Revolution Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament in Tacoma, WA. This marked a special event for SBG’s teams in Montana as BJJ athletes from all […]

PRESS RELEASE: For SBG Elite Athletes, IBJJF A Tournament Of Successful Firsts

LAS VEGAS, NV, AUGUST, 26, 2017 – IBJJF Masters World Tournament On the day he cornered UFC Fighter Conor McGregor in the biggest fight in sports history, SBG Ireland’s Coach John Kavanagh made the time for SBG athletes from around the world, who competed in the IBJJF Masters World Competition Kavanagh, who is known for […]