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 […]
What A True Fight Looks Like
Why Your Ego Is Not Your Amigo When all you know of violence is what’s on TV, it gives you false notions about what real fighting is. You might think to yourself, “I could do that” or “if I were in that situation…” Even if you’ve never been in that situation, you’ll have unrealistic expectations […]
Messy Emotions & Raising Resilient Children
At least once a day, a kid cries in one of our classes. Every day it’s a different child, and every day it’s for a different reason. Maybe they got hit in the face with a dodge ball. Maybe they got fed up because backrolls are a struggle. Maybe they’re hungry, tired, or had a […]
PRESS RELEASE: Women’s Free Self-Defense Seminar Makes Women Into Warriors
KALISPELL, MT, OCTOBER 28, 2016 – Straight Blast Gym of Montana and SBG North celebrate Women’s Health Month every October to help educate and motivate women in the Flathead Valley. SBG provides free classes, inspiring content, community events, and advice from experts on how to enrich their lives and stay healthy. To culminate the month, […]
Tip for Student Success at the Gym: Find Your Friends
Many of the SBG Montana Coaches recently traveled to Berkeley, California for our annual fall camp. At the Q&A session on the last day, instructors from all over the world answered student questions on a panel. One of our new students asked what one piece of advice each coach would give to a student that was […]
Building a Better Self Image
In my line of work, I come face to face on a regular basis with women and men who suffer from an array of challenges that are based in an inaccurate view of their bodies. From disordered eating to over-exercising, the behaviors are sometimes veiled by their efforts to “get in shape” or “eat healthy”. […]
Time to Get Motivated And Get Moving
Get the Motivation to Make the Biggest Change of Your Life When people call us inquiring about our programs, they’re all looking for an activity that gives them the motivation to get off the couch. But there’s a huge difference between the people who don’t get off the couch and those who do. Those that don’t […]