SBGi 20 years of excellence culminating in ONE AMAZING camp experience!

It’s true, there will be one more World Class SBG Coach

at Camp!

That’s right, SBG Coach, SBG BJJ black belt and world class MMA Coach John Kavanagh WILL BE at the Spring Camp in April! John’s flight is booked, and to quote:

“I am looking forward to showing everyone some of the newest things we have been working on for both BJJ and MMA.”

Get ready for one AMAZING event!

Book your space now:   http://www.straightblastgym.com/camps.ht

Congratulations Gunnar!

As most of you probably already know, SBG International athlete from Iceland’s Mjolnir Academy, Gunnar Nelson, has won yet another UFC fight!

This comes as no surprise to SBG’rs who are used to Gunnar’s talent. But for those unfamiliar with his game, his calm attitude and mastery of the fundamentals may be something new.

BJJEE did an excellent interview with his coach, SBG BJJ black belt John Kavanagh. You can read it here:   http://www.bjjee.com/interview/interview-with-john-kavanagh-bjj-black-belt-pioneer-of-bjj-in-ireland-coach-of-gunnar-nelson/

John Kavanagh runs the Straight Blast Gym Ireland and was the first Irish person to be awarded a black belt in BJJ. John fought in MMA to get a basic knowledge and experience of it before he moved into coaching, and where his true love lies in teaching. The fighters he coaches are among the top that compete in Irish MMA and are belt holders in the major Irish promotions such as Cage Contenders. He has trained notable fighters, such as Gunnar Nelson, Paul McVeigh, Cathal Pendred, Aisling Daly, Conor McGregor, Chris Fields and Owen Roddy. Eastern Europe spoke with John to find out a bit more about BJJ in Ireland, How he met Matt Thornton in a strip club, Gunnar Nelson etc..

Question:  What sets apart the Straight Blast Gym training methods and mentality from other BJJ academies?

“Well i have Matt Thornton to thank for that. check out straightblastgym.com for more! also we might be a little different in that there are not too many academies out there producing champions in IBJFF gi/no gi, grappling, submission and mma pro and amateur.”

Question:   Please tell us about how you first met Gunnar Nelson. I heard that even though he was your student, you were ok with the fact that Renzo Gracie promoted him to black belt instead of you, why is that so?

“I met Gunni about 7yrs ago. Actually I just recently saw a video of the first private lesson i gave him, and it funny seeing him all awkward and beginnerish. Also funny seeing him use the techniques I showed him to win a UFC fight 7yrs later! It was of course a great honor to have someone like Renzo Gracie recognize his abilities and and award him his black belt. I probably have a different view of belts in BJJ than most people, losing a family member to cancer is serious…BJJ is not.”

From all of us at SBG, well done Gunnar!

Link to original article:  http://sbgi-pdx.com/news/

SBG’s Conor McGregor signs with the UFC!

SBG BJJ black belt John Kavanagh has signed yet another of his SBG athletes to the UFC. Cage Warriors Champion Conor McGregor!

If you’ve never seen Conor fight yet, get ready for some amazing action and talent when he steps in to make his octagon debut. Here is a post fight interview with Conor:

http://severemma.com/2013/01/03/video-exclusive-post-fight-interview-with-conor-mcgregor/

You can follow Conor on twitter @TheNotoriousMMA

And you can bet that SBG members from Ireland, the UK, Scandinavia, Canada and of course the USA will all be rooting for him as he steps up to face the competition!

Original link: http://sbgi-pdx.com/news/2013/02/19/sbgs-conor-mcgregor-signs-ufc/

SBGi’s

Spring Training & Martial Arts Management Camp 2013 is filling up fast! You will want to register NOW

 This year’s Camp promises to be the best event SBG has ever put on!

The information, programs and training modules will be divided up, with sessions on Coaching, Competition, general training, as well as Business Management.

Whether you are an Academy owner, competitor, or just someone who enjoys Martial Arts as a hobby and wants to experience some of the planets best coaches in a fun, three day training environment,

this camp is for YOU!

 

Sections will include:

  • SBG’s Brand NEW Coaching University Program

 This two day, six hour training course will be held in a private room, and feature the first section (level 1) of the SBG Coaching Curriculum.

Graduates will receive the entry level coaching certificate, and be eligible for the expanded 20 hour level 2 course to be held later in the year.

 

  • SBG’s Brand NEW Business Management Program

This three hour section, held in a comfortable, private classroom setting, will offer an overview of the new Business Management Program that SBG is launching. Speakers will include Steve Whittier, Travis Davison and Matt Thornton.

During this section we will offer a comprehensive guide to how the entire operation of Academy management works.

Whether you’re familiar with business or not, our niche is unique.

Understanding how it works, from top to bottom, will dramatically change your bank account and your life.

This will be a MUST see event if you are involved in the business aspects of what we do. * (note: recommended to Gym owners only, not employees of staff)

 

  • SBG’s Brand New Submission Samurai Children’s Program!

SBG BJJ Black Belt & VP Travis Davison, a father of four and manager of one of the most successful Children’s BJJ Teams in our Organization, has gathered his years of experience teaching kids Jiu Jitsu, and put together a

Children’s Martial Arts & Life Skills Program that covers every aspect an Academy owner needs to know.

          A complete curriculum which follows the IBJJF belt system for children

          Lesson plans for the classes

          Minute by minute breakdowns of how the classes should be run

          A business model which handles everything from the initial lesson, to the interview with the parents, to the sign up procedure

          A leadership team program

          A competition team program

          A marketing package designed to drive traffic to your Academy

          A massive list of sport specific games for kids BJJ

          And a step by step Life Skills Program that will help the child succeed in all aspects of their life, both the kids and the parents will LOVE it, no longer will the your Martial Arts program be viewed as a seasonal luxury by parents!

          PLUS much-much more.

Travis will be offering a class and overview for all Coaches that are interested in, or already involved in teaching children Martial Arts. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for kids is one of the most rewarding things you can be involved in as a Coach. Don’t miss this chance to learn firsthand from someone who has created the most extensive & successful Children’s BJJ team out there!

  • SBG’s Brand NEW Striking & Kickboxing Program

SBG is known for its world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program.

However, having a unified, sensible striking curriculum, that works students through various levels of progressive training, without weeding them out, is something that has been missing from the organization as a whole.

Don’t get us wrong, MANY SBG Coaches have had some top notch stand up programs.

However, an approach & curriculum that covers all the bases, from brand new beginner, to competitive athlete, isn’t something we’ve ever offered before.

NOW we have it!

And we will be unveiling the first portions of it at this Camp!

  • World Class BJJ training sections!

We’re planning on having no less than

TWELVE SBG BJJ Black Belts on the mat

for Spring Camp 2013!

What does that mean to you?

It means while the Coaching, Business and Children’s Martial Arts & Life Skills Programs are running there will be various coaches offering sessions for students of ALL experience levels, from first day members to brown belts with ten years in the game. Topics will include: APE Guard, Passing the Guard, Defending Submissions, Escapes from the bottom, and more Iron Coffin Top Game.

All aspects of BJJ, from Self Defense to IBJJF Tournament strategy will be covered!

  • The Premiere of a brand new Documentary on the SBG & Matt Thornton

 

For the first time ever, the new documentary that has been in the works regarding SBG and its history will PRIMIER for the whole Spring Camp group.

NOBODY has seen this yet!

This will be followed by a short talk with SBG Founder Matt Thornton that will give you the bigger picture regarding how we organize the training, curriculum and priorities of SBG. Plus, it will be a first time sneak peek into the talk Matt will be offering to University students in 2013.

This will be a fun, and hopefully vision expanding discussion for everyone present.

These separate Programs,

the SBG Coaching University Program,

Business Management Program,

Children’s Martial Arts & Life Skills Program,

& SBG Stand Up & Kickboxing Program,

will be offered as

extensive three and four day training events

at future dates in 2013-2014.

This Camp will be the first time anyone gets a look into what we’ve been working so hard on in SBG for the last several Years;

and

as a special offer to existing SBG members, the entire weekend,

INCLUDING ALL THE COURSES

listed above, will be offered for

one flat fee!

Attendees can then register for whichever sections they like prior to Camp time by contacting Travis at sbgmontana@gmail.com

         If you’re a Coach, you’ll not want to miss the Intro to Coaching University! If you’re a gym owner, you’ll want ALL your teaching staff to attend as well.

 

         If you’re a Gym OWNER, you’ll not want to miss the Business overview talk, it will forever change how you view the business side to what we do, and directly impact your financial bottom line.

 

         If you’re at all involved in teaching Children’s Martial Arts, then the section Travis will be offering will be something you’ll want to be taking notes for!

 

         And if you’re an athlete or hobbyist who doesn’t run a school or teach yet, regardless of experience level, you’ll have classes running from morning until evening (while the other programs are going on in different areas) with some of the World’s top coaches, which you’ll have a blast!

Bring a notebook, bring a gi, bring gloves, and bring a mindthat is ready to be blown away,

because this Camp is going to

ROCK!

You CAN Register NOW:

CLICK:  http://www.straightblastgym.com/camps.htm

 

Once again we will NOT be allowing anyone to

sign up AT the door.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST PRE-REGISTER!

Camp begins 6pm Friday, and runs 10am-6pm Sat & Sun

Cost for All three days & any Programs you opt into:

Pre-registered by March 15th, 2013:

SBGI Members(student or staff at any listed Academy): $342.00

Non- Members: $489.00

After March 15th, 2013:

SBGI Members: $399.00, Non-Members: $589.00

Considering the quality of information will be offering at this Camp, these prices are a steal, and the event will fill up fast

(we already have a waiting list for pre-reg!)

So you’ll want to sign up immediately!

Coach Travis has also secured an awesome deal at an excellent hotel for all Camp Members:

Red Lion Hotel Kalispell will be providing discounted rates for camp attendees using the Straight Blast Gym block. The rooms are 2 queens or 1 king for 84.95/night and include breakfast. The hotel is walking distance to the gym, shopping, and restaurants.

Do not wait to book airfare or hotel as prices will only rise and space is limited.

Based on the interest so far and the attendance of last year’s spring camp this may sell out.

As a bonus to those who register early the crew at SBG Montana will provide shuttle to and from the airport!

Don’t miss out on your chance to see what the future holds for SBG!

 


 

 

 

See you THERE!