STRAIGHT BLAST - WHO WE ARE

We are not an MMA gym, BJJ federation, JKD school, firearms facility, self-defense academy or fitness center. We are each, and all of those and much, much more; integrated and systematically comprehensive through the blood, sweat, trials and critical thinking of training through, and with, aliveness.

 

We are legally, philosophically and ethically run by no one personality, ritualized tradition, dogma or subjective belief structure. I personally do not know of any other existing international MMA, BJJ, or JKD organization that can say the same and prove it through its' legal corporate status and structure, working curriculum and principles or its varied and positive array of members worldwide.

 

We are small businesses, huge centers, store-front academies, neighborhood garages, warehouse studios, park gatherings, study groups, and individuals, united through an affiliation more rooted in experimentation, innovation, and creation than any mechanistic or personality-driven organization could ever hold together, let alone manage.

 

We have motivated, united and kept together some of the most creative and proven coaches world wide and as an organization, produced entire curriculums on MA topics and interests ranging from specific sport and self-defense applications to field tested and evolutionary tactics and strategies for both sworn and non-sworn law enforcement agencies and professions. (PAW, Intelligent Monkey, ISR, STAB, SMAC, etc.)

 

On any given week somewhere in the world, we have athletes of all ages competing in various boxing, kickboxing, MMA, BJJ, Judo, and/or submission grappling events while simultaneously elsewhere running pee-wee classes, women's rape-prevention courses, instructing peace officers, training specialized military units, running fitness and well-being classes, etc.

 

We coach, learn and train every aspect of our curriculum with a method and approach paramount to learning the way nature intended, through the self-discovery and experienced guidance of progressive but direct immersion and the priceless self-knowledge there gained or re-discovered.

 

We structure that method (the I-method)and approach (non ABT - non attribute based technology) in a manner that allows teaching to be learning and visa versa.

 

We are currently building the processes to assure the longevity and integrity of the organization, and as such, are still learning and evolving as we speak. SBGi emerged with its emphasis on alivenessand then naturally, moved towards its sequential expression and validation in proof, through performance and objective measurement.

 

Clearly, SBGihas now evolved, once again, naturally, to make contribution its main emphasis; sharing its' discoveries and its own growth with all those who choose to take part.

 

The SBGi (Straight Blast Gym International) is a group of individuals dedicated to, and held together by their common belief in training ALIVE. The SBGi is not any one particular Gym. It is not a group of buildings. It is not a club, or social Organization. The SBGi is people. It is made up of some of the most talented, intelligent, inspired, honest, and functional Martial Arts Coaches you will ever, or could ever meet.

 

Although the SBGi does place a large emphasis on the beautiful, practical, and gentle Art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and most of the top Coaches for the SBGi hold Black or Brown belts in this magnificent Art; the SBGi is not just a BJJ school.

 

Although the SBGidoes place a large emphasis on the grandfather of all stand up fighting Arts - Boxing, and most of the SBGi Coaches have a strong background in Boxing, Muay Thai, Savate, and other boxing based Arts; (including former golden gloves boxers, pro boxers, as well as Muay Thai Coaches and fighters who have competed in places like Thailand and Japan) the SBGi is not just a Boxing, or Kickboxing Gym.

 

Although the SBGidoes place a large emphasis on the much neglected Art of fighting in the clinch, including strikes (elbows, knees, hands, headbutts, etc), takedowns and throws (as drawn from Greco Roman wrestling, freestyle, and BJJ), and positional domination (as drawn from Greco Roman, and Muay Thai), the SBGi is not a wrestling Gym, or MMA "fight club".

 

The SBGi is about people, and our goal is to offer the cutting edge in self defense, combat athletics, fitness, and personal growth, to every type of human body that walks through our door. Not just 22 Year old Athletes (although they will certainly find their niche here as well), but to professionals who have to work 45 hour weeks. To women of all ages. To older people, looking to get into shape, have fun, and learn self defense. To children of all ages who can learn the Arts in a positive atmosphere of friendship and fun.