You Have Your Best Work To Look Forward To
By Head Coach Kisa Davison Earlier this year, my cousin Jenny died of cancer. When I saw her a few months ago, I said, “Are you afraid?” and she said, “No, I’m not afraid of dying. I’m mad because I’m not done yet.” We have work to do, and a lot of that work isn’t […]
Why You Need to stay focused and Passionate
By Head Coach Travis Davison When Kisa started yoga and I started martial arts, nobody told me that there was a possibility of making a living doing the thing was passionate about. I worked construction and I spent our money to do martial arts. Pursuing your passion wasn’t considered practical. That’s what I thought the […]
When You Are A Better Person, the World Is A Better Place
By Head Coach Kisa Davison Everything I know about learning from difficulty, I learned from the Kansas state motto. Ad astra per aspera. To the stars through difficulty. I used to think that come hell or high water, no matter what the difficulty was, by gun I was going to get to those stars! Now, […]
3 Fantastic Ways Buddy Week Will Transform Your Life
At first Tawny Haynes was very reluctant to start BJJ. Her friend Nelson had been trying to talk her into it, but it always looked intimidating to her. She was so afraid of getting hurt that she put it off for a long time. SBG’s Buddy Week helped her summon that courage. “I came in […]
How to Think More Positively & Ditch Negative Thoughts
Do you ever catch yourself in a negative thought pattern? Do you notice disparaging thoughts or worrying about things that haven’t happened? I wish my friends would call me. Why doesn’t my spouse appreciate me more? I have so much to do today. I’ll never get caught up. Why is there so much freaking laundry?!? […]
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 […]
SBG Expands Growing Gorillas To Kids Yoga Warrior Program
WHITEFISH, MT, APRIL 23, 2018 When the kids yoga class at SBG Whitefish begins on a Thursday afternoon, the 7-10 year olds fill the room with excited voices and playful energy. Ten-year-old Benjamin Joy hangs upside down on a set of ropes and pretends he’s shooting from a Star Wars fighter jet. As Coach Sunni […]
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 […]
Breakfast Hacks For Stellar Nutrition
Fueling the body is as important as moving it. Start your day with protein to keep it fueled throughout the day. Quick Scramble. Eggs are easy to prepare and filled with good fat and protein. A simple scramble can take just a few minutes. Toss on shredded cheese and add a side of sauteed greens, […]
The Elements of Backbending
By Coach Julia Seaward There are some folks who have the natural ability to fold forward, kiss their shins, and look as peaceful as can be. They are actively resting, enjoying the stretch and quiet of a forward bend. That’s not me. In a back bend we are doing more than flopping over backwards like […]