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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Reach Your 2018 Goals With SBG
How To Have The Freedom To Reach Your Goals When you hear me talk about goals such as doing planks, spending time in the sauna, intermittent fasting, or working out with my family in the morning, you may tell yourself “I couldn’t do that” or “I’m not a morning person” or even “I hate planks”. […]
Kill Your Cravings With Healthy Substitutes
Healthy Alternatives to Your Favorite Comfort Food Have you found yourself craving food that you know is terrible for you? Often late at night or when you are the most exhausted? People eat for reasons other than hunger. Food can be a remedy for emotional pain, boredom, and sometimes simply a deeply ingrained habit. In […]
Self Care For The Warrior Woman
Most people are quick to treat physical pain and injuries yet easily ignore psychological pain until it can have lasting negative consequences. We are always hardest on ourselves. When your own inner dialogue shifts toward self-destructive patterns or maybe you just have a case of the “blahs” here are some immediate steps to practice self […]