Begin Your BJJ Journey at SBG Kalispell in Kalispell, Montana

Are you ready to kickstart your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) journey in Kalispell, Montana? Look no further than Straight Blast Gym Kalispell (SBG). Immerse yourself in an extraordinary BJJ experience that surpasses expectations. As a beginner, you’ll thrive in our supportive environment, fostering growth and camaraderie among fellow students. Start your Jiu Jitsu journey with […]

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GRACIE AND SBG KALISPELL BJJ

When people think of Brazilian jiu jitsu, the Gracie family is one of the first names that comes to mind. Because of the incredible accomplishments of Helio Gracie and the generations that came after him, Brazilian jiu jitsu has become prominent in the martial arts world. While the Gracie name remains well-respected in the community, […]

THE BEST MARTIAL ART FOR WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE: BJJ TRAINING AT SBG KALISPELL

Maria Howard knows she can handle herself in any situation. At 52 years old, she started training Brazilian jiu jitsu for the first time when a friend recommended it to her. She enrolled in Coach Leah Taylor’s 12-week Women’s BJJ Foundations class and quickly fell in love with it! She found that jiu jitsu not […]

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BJJ AND JUDO AT SBG KALISPELL

Martial Arts Class - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu , MMA, Fitness

At SBG Kalispell, our competitive Judo program trains kids and adults to become disciplined and well-rounded martial artists. With the expertise of Judo Black Belt Coach Sean Saadi some of our students go on to compete in judo tournaments across the country. But before our students become judokas, they become practitioners of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. […]

THE BENEFITS OF TRAINING WITH SBG KALISPELL FITNESS

Martial Arts Classes In Kalispell

Whether you want to lose weight, gain confidence, or improve your performance in the sport you love, SBG Kalispell Fitness will give you the best chance for success. Our fitness classes offer countless health and wellness benefits for all areas of your life! More strength. You don’t have to train like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson […]

HOW TO SET YOUR BJJ GOALS: TRAINING AT SBG KALISPELL

Brazilian jiu jitsu students at SBG Kalispell each have their reasons for training. Most people love BJJ because it’s a great way to stay in shape and have fun. Some people train at a competitive level, and others love the challenge of the grappling arts. Other students, such as women and law enforcement officers, train […]

Is Aikido Good For Self-Defense? Martial Arts at SBG Kalispell

BJJ Classes in Kalispell

Thanks to Steven Segal movies from the 80s and 90s, Aikido is a part of mainstream culture and has become appealing to many people. When people think of martial arts for fight and self-defense, Aikido often comes to mind. However, like most fight scenes  you see in movies and on TV, the martial arts is […]

Is Karate Good For Your Child? Kids Martial Arts at SBG Kalispell

Is taekwondo right for your child

As a kid growing up in the 80s, Karate became well-known thanks to The Karate Kid. With the reboot, Cobra Kai, Karate is once again popular in mainstream culture. Cobra Kai has fans nostalgic for a story and characters that they loved as kids. The downside of Karate is that, like Taekwondo, it relies heavily […]

Is Taekwondo Right For Your Child? Kids Martial Arts art SBG Kalispell

SBG Kalispel Taekwondo Post

Oftentimes when parents say they are looking for kids Taekwondo programs, what they are really looking for is a kids martial arts program that will teach them respect, discipline, but most of all, self defense, and these parents have the right idea. Now more than ever, children need the confidence, resilience, and grit that helps […]

TO GI OR NO GI? HOW WE TRAIN AT SBG KALISPELL

Gi and No Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ( BJJ )

The Gi versus No Gi debate in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has gone back and forth over the past 10-20 years, especially with 10th Planet and Eddie Bravo bringing No Gi to the forefront of jiu jitsu. If you are training BJJ as a beginner or for self-defense, then training in the Gi is the best […]