SBG’s Mann Defends MMA Title Against Graves

GREAT FALLS, MT, NOVEMBER 10, 2018 – Fusion Fight League’s Border Wars SBG Montana’s Marnic Mann defended her title against Veronica Graves at Fusion Fight League’s Border Wars MMA event. Mann won by a unanimous decision after 5 rounds of back-and-forth, technical fighting, retaining her belt and her title. Graves started the fight strong with […]

For SBG Athletes, Confidence in Competition Expands at Oregon Open

HILLSBORO, OR, SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 – Oregon Open Jiu Jitsu Championship Students from Straight Blast Gym traveled to the Oregon Open Jiu Jitsu Championship in Hillsboro, Oregon on Saturday, September 8th. SBG Whitefish’s Isabella Downing won gold in both the Gi and No Gi divisions. SBG Kalispell’s Bryn Anderson won bronze in the beginner No […]

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 […]

PRESS RELEASE: SBG Athlete Takes Gold in Washington State Championship

KENT, WA, FEBRUARY 17, 2018 – Washington State Judo Championships Straight Blast Gym of Montana’s Stella Davison is one step closer to making the USA Olympic Judo Team. Davison placed 1st in the International Judo Federation Junior Division at the Washington State Judo Championships. The 16-year-old athlete and green belt in Judo is reaching for […]

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 […]

SBG Bigfork Head Coach Takes Double Gold In Seattle IBJJF Open

SEATTLE, WA, AUGUST, 5, 2017 – Seattle International Open IBJJF Championship Straight Blast Gym’s Cody Bessette dominated the Seattle International IBJJF Championship in Seattle. The local athlete took gold in both the Masters 2 Medium Heavy and Masters 2 Absolute division. Bessette said of the experience: “The biggest emotion I felt after my performance was […]