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As SBG enters into its 25th year, we are closing in on more than 100 locations. We can be found on every continent on the planet (except Antarctica). We have some of the world’s biggest and best MMA champions. Our BJJ athletes can be found medaling, every weekend, all across the planet. Our coaches…

Matt Thornton

  • Sep 8, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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Ep 36 (Audio) - The Story of Straight Blast Gym International

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 76:50


From leaving Jeet Kune Do, to being one of the first MMA gyms, coaching Randy Couture and spreading the SBG organization across the whole globe including places such as Korea, Africa and Australia - this is the story of Straight Blast Gym International and how it came to be, told by its founder Matt Thornton

EP 35 (Audio) - The Depth of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu • John Frankl and Matt Thornton

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 46:47


Join two long time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu experts John Frankl and Matt Thornton as they discuss the depths of Jiu Jitsu, exploring such questions as how to train with students that are less experienced than you, benefits of training with your eyes closed, the changes that happened in BJJ over time and much more. For more SBG International BJJ and MMA instructional videos check: www.sbguniversity.com  

EP 34 (Audio) - Policing in the climate of 2020 • Ft. Ray Price and Matt Thornton

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 72:03


Currently there are a lot of discussions surrounding policing and law enforcement in United States. In this talk between Matt Thornton and Raymond Price (active police officer) various subjects are discussed about the current situation of policing and law enforcement, misunderstandings and possible solutions to various challenges. For more SBG International BJJ and MMA instructional videos check: www.sbguniversity.com  

EP 33 (Audio) - Conversations During Covid • Best of SBG Podcast June 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 44:18


Tune into the best parts of latest SBG podcasts with Burton Richardson, Andy Stumpf, Paul Sharp, Chris Conolley, Adam Singer, Jason Paterniti and Matt Thornton talking about everything from martial arts and leadership to how BJJ principles apply in fighting with rhino poachers. 00:00 Being Honest About Your Martial Art | Ft. Burton Richardson 08:10 Essential Qualities For Leadership | Ft. Andy Stumpf 18:08 The Emotional Aspect of Self Defense | Ft. Paul Sharp 29:25 Difference Between Fighter and Martial Artist Ft. Chris Conolley 34:09 Dilemma of Balancing Traditional and Practical Martial Arts | Ft. Adam Singer 40:27 BJJ Principles In Fighting Rhino Poachers | Ft. Jason Paterniti For more SBG International BJJ and MMA instructional videos check: www.sbguniversity.com Also, check the BJJ Q&A with founder of SBG Matt Thornton here: https://youtu.be/pghir7WyisY

EP 33 - Conversations During Covid • Best of SBG Podcast June 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 44:17


Tune into the best parts of latest SBG podcasts with Burton Richardson, Andy Stumpf, Paul Sharp, Chris Conolley, Adam Singer, Jason Paterniti and Matt Thornton talking about everything from martial arts and leadership to how BJJ principles apply in fighting with rhino poachers. 00:00 Being Honest About Your Martial Art | Ft. Burton Richardson 08:10 Essential Qualities For Leadership | Ft. Andy Stumpf 18:08 The Emotional Aspect of Self Defense | Ft. Paul Sharp 29:25 Difference Between Fighter and Martial Artist Ft. Chris Conolley 34:09 Dilemma of Balancing Traditional and Practical Martial Arts | Ft. Adam Singer 40:27 BJJ Principles In Fighting Rhino Poachers | Ft. Jason Paterniti For more SBG International BJJ and MMA instructional videos check: www.sbguniversity.com Also, check the BJJ Q&A with founder of SBG Matt Thornton here: https://youtu.be/pghir7WyisY

EP 32 (Audio) - Leadership, Motivation, BJJ and more With Andy Stumpf

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 54:36


Former Navy SEAL now Skydiver / BASE jumper, founder of the Cleared Hot Podcast and expert on leadership - Andy Stumpf talks to Matt Thornton, founder of Straight Blast Gym International in a Q&A answering questions related to leadership, motivation, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and much more.

EP 32 - Leadership, Motivation, BJJ and more With Andy Stumpf

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 54:35


Former Navy SEAL now Skydiver / BASE jumper, founder of the Cleared Hot Podcast and expert on leadership - Andy Stumpf talks to Matt Thornton, founder of Straight Blast Gym International in a Q&A answering questions related to leadership, motivation, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and much more.

EP 31 (Audio) - Importance of Critical Thinking • Peter Boghossian and Matt Thornton

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 80:16


In this SBG Monthly podcast episode Matt Thornton - founder of Straight Blast Gym International sits down to talk with Peter Boghossian - American philosopher, critical thinking expert. For more SBG International BJJ and MMA instructional videos check: www.sbguniversity.com

EP 31 - Importance of Critical Thinking • Peter Boghossian and Matt Thornton

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 80:16


In this SBG Monthly podcast episode Matt Thornton - founder of Straight Blast Gym International sits down to talk with Peter Boghossian - American philosopher, critical thinking expert. For more SBG International BJJ and MMA instructional videos check: www.sbguniversity.com

EP 30 - 9 BJJ Coaches Share Their Top Fundamentals • SBG Niagara Falls Camp

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 51:28


9 high level BJJ coaches from SBG International met at Niagara Falls to share their top BJJ games. Get a chance to take a glimpse at what they have to offer in this SBG monthly podcast video.   For full camp and over 500 more SBG International BJJ and MMA instructional videos check: www.sbguniversity.com Here is the list of the coaches in order of appearance: John Frankl Travis Davison Matt Thornton Steve Whittier Phillipe Gentry Matt Inman Ben Power Adam Singer Jun Dazai

EP 30 (Audio) - 9 BJJ Coaches Share Their Top Fundamentals • SBG Niagara Falls Camp

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 51:28


9 high level BJJ coaches from SBG International met at Niagara Falls to share their top BJJ games. Get a chance to take a glimpse at what they have to offer in this SBG monthly podcast video.   For full camp and over 500 more SBG International BJJ and MMA instructional videos check: www.sbguniversity.com Here is the list of the coaches in order of appearance: John Frankl Travis Davison Matt Thornton Steve Whittier Phillipe Gentry Matt Inman Ben Power Adam Singer Jun Dazai

EP 29 (Audio) - The Power of Fundamentals in BJJ | Rickson, Haueter, Akins, Thornton, Kavanagh

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 27:18


Fundamentals in BJJ if learned well can be a game changer. While many practitioners like to keep looking for new techniques, in this SBG monthly podcast episode listen to some of the greatest BJJ coaches on why it is important to remember and keep practicing your fundamentals. For BJJ and MMA instructional videos from SBG International coaches check the SBG University: sbguniversity.comThe episode features these BJJ masters: Rickson Gracie, Chris Haueter, Henry Akins, Matt Thornton and John Kavanagh. Make sure to check the new BJJ Q&A with Matt Thornton series on what are BJJ Fundamentals:

EP 29 - The Power of Fundamentals in BJJ | Rickson, Haueter, Akins, Thornton, Kavanagh

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 27:18


Fundamentals in BJJ if learned well can be a game changer. While many practitioners like to keep looking for new techniques, in this SBG monthly podcast episode listen to some of the greatest BJJ coaches on why it is important to remember and keep practicing your fundamentals. For BJJ and MMA instructional videos from SBG International coaches check the SBG University: sbguniversity.com The episode features these BJJ masters: Rickson Gracie, Chris Haueter, Henry Akins, Matt Thornton and John Kavanagh.

EP 28 (Audio) - Self Defense, Mental Fortitude, BJJ and More | Paul Sharp and Matt Thornton

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 69:28


Paul Sharp and Matt Thornton sit down to answer some fascinating questions ranging from self defense, mental fortitude, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, knife based self defense and much more. To see their previous talk check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QsgQ... Paul Sharp is a self defense expert with years of experience in the police force. He is also the founder of SBG Illinois. Matt Thornton is the founder of SBG International and head coach of SBG Portland. Subscribe to SBG Portland BJJ and MMA videos YouTube channel for more videos like this one!

EP 28 - Self Defense, Mental Fortitude, BJJ and More | Paul Sharp and Matt Thornton

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 69:28


Paul Sharp and Matt Thornton sit down to answer some fascinating questions ranging from self defense, mental fortitude, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, knife based self defense and much more. To see their previous talk check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QsgQ... Paul Sharp is a self defense expert with years of experience in the police force. He is also the founder of SBG Illinois. Matt Thornton is the founder of SBG International and head coach of SBG Portland. Subscribe to SBG Portland BJJ and MMA videos YouTube channel for more videos like this one!

EP 27 (Audio) - Motivation in BJJ and MMA | Ft. John Kavanagh and Matt Thornton

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 5:07


Keeping motivation in BJJ and MMA can be a difficult task. John Kavanagh, coach of Conor McGregor is here to share his opinion about motivation in a talk together with founder of SBG International - Matt Thornton. Join the SBG Tribe online! Check SBG University: www.sbguniversity.com Learn more about Matt Thornton and his main gym Straight Blast Gym Portland here: http://sbgi-pdx.com/

EP 27 - Motivation in BJJ and MMA | Ft. John Kavanagh and Matt Thornton

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 5:08


Keeping motivation in BJJ and MMA can be a difficult task. John Kavanagh, coach of Conor McGregor is here to share his opinion about motivation in a talk together with founder of SBG International - Matt Thornton. Join the SBG Tribe online! Check SBG University: www.sbguniversity.com Learn more about Matt Thornton and his main gym Straight Blast Gym Portland here: http://sbgi-pdx.com/

EP 26 (Audio) - Matt Thornton Q & A

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 38:09


Matt Thornton answers the top questions from fans: when he first realized Aliveness was the most important factor in martial arts, how his global seminar circuit originally was the primary method for connecting with all the SBG gyms throughtout the world (4:17), the most important qualities of a good teacher (5:54), stance on strength and conditioning (9:45), the real story behind the anarchist's A on the original SBG gorilla (11:10), his feelings about the Gracies (13:25), how SBG has evolved over the years (14:45), how he handles kicking someone out of SBG (18:02), what is and what is not a fundamental (20:18), and shares his single toughest challenge regarding SBG (34:40). For direct access to SBG Founder Matt Thornton, please visit www.sbguniversity.com

EP 26 - Matt Thornton Q & A

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 38:10


Matt Thornton answers the top questions from fans: when he first realized Aliveness was the most important factor in martial arts, how his global seminar circuit originally was the primary method for connecting with all the SBG gyms throughtout the world (4:17), the most important qualities of a good teacher (5:54), stance on strength and conditioning (9:45), the real story behind the anarchist's A on the original SBG gorilla (11:10), his feelings about the Gracies (13:25), how SBG has evolved over the years (14:45), how he handles kicking someone out of SBG (18:02), what is and what is not a fundamental (20:18), and shares his single toughest challenge regarding SBG (34:40). For direct access to SBG Founder Matt Thornton, please visit www.sbguniversity.com

Ep 25 (Audio) - Real Self Defense vs Fantasy Self Defense with Paul Sharp

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 29:38


It may be difficult to distinguish real self defense based on experience vs fantasy self defense systems which look good, but actually are based on poor theory and practice. Join us together with Paul Sharp, a self defense expert who has decades of real life experience in self defense and learn the difference. For more information or to enroll in MDOC Online, please visit: SBGUNIVERSITY.COM

EP 25 - Real Self Defense vs Fantasy Self Defense with Paul Sharp

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 29:39


It may be difficult to distinguish real self defense based on experience vs fantasy self defense systems which look good, but actually are based on poor theory and practice. Join us together with Paul Sharp, a self defense expert who has decades of real life experience in self defense and learn the difference. For more information or to enroll in MDOC Online, please visit: SBGUNIVERSITY.COM

EP 24 (Audio) - Matt Thornton Q & A

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 38:09


Matt Thornton answers the top questions from fans: when he first realized Aliveness was the most important factor in martial arts, how his global seminar circuit originally was the primary method for connecting with all the SBG gyms throughtout the world (4:17), the most important qualities of a good teacher (5:54), stance on strength and conditioning (9:45), the real story behind the anarchist's A on the original SBG gorilla (11:10), his feelings about the Gracies (13:25), how SBG has evolved over the years (14:45), how he handles kicking someone out of SBG (18:02), what is and what is not a fundamental (20:18), and shares his single toughest challenge regarding SBG (34:40). For direct access to SBG Founder Matt Thornton, please visit www.sbguniversity.com

EP 24 -Matt Thornton Q & A

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 38:09


Matt Thornton answers the top questions from fans: when he first realized Aliveness was the most important factor in martial arts, how his global seminar circuit originally was the primary method for connecting with all the SBG gyms throughtout the world (4:17), the most important qualities of a good teacher (5:54), stance on strength and conditioning (9:45), the real story behind the anarchist's A on the original SBG gorilla (11:10), his feelings about the Gracies (13:25), how SBG has evolved over the years (14:45), how he handles kicking someone out of SBG (18:02), what is and what is not a fundamental (20:18), and shares his single toughest challenge regarding SBG (34:40). For direct access to SBG Founder Matt Thornton, please visit www.sbguniversity.com

EP 23 (Audio) - Matt Thornton in conversation with Steve Whittier

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 37:57


EP 23 - Matt Thornton in conversation with Steve Whittier

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 37:58


Episode 22 (Audio) - BJJ Mount Ft. SBG Head Coach Matt Thornton

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 35:25


This month's SBG University Podcast will help make the mount your go-to position. Coach Matt Thornton spent over a year teaching only his mount curriculum and saw people's mount game significantly improve in days. Coach Matt credits the success of his curriculum to those BJJ greats that came before him. To get on the waitlist for Matt's Mastering the Mount Online Course, visit: https://mattsmount.kickoffpages.com

EP 22 - BJJ Mount Ft. SBG Head Coach Matt Thornton

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 35:26


This month's SBG University Podcast will help make the mount your go-to position. Coach Matt Thornton spent over a year teaching only his mount curriculum and saw people's mount game significantly improve in days. Coach Matt credits the success of his curriculum to those BJJ greats that came before him. To get on the waitlist for Matt's Mastering the Mount Online Course, visit: https://mattsmount.kickoffpages.com

EP 21 (Audio) - Fundamentals, middle principle, and connection in BJJ

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2018 32:43


SBG Portland Striking Foundations Coach Zach Thornton in conversation with Jack Taufer on fundamentals, middle principle, and connection in BJJ. BJJ Black Belt Jack Taufer is available for seminars globally, and private lessons within the SoCal area.

EP 21 - Fundamentals, middle principle, and connection in BJJ

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2018 32:44


SBG Portland Striking Foundations Coach Zach Thornton in conversation with Jack Taufer on fundamentals, middle principle, and connection in BJJ. BJJ Black Belt Jack Taufer is available for seminars globally, and private lessons within the SoCal area.

EP 20 (Audio) - Matt Thornton in Conversation with Henry Akins

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2018 44:49


EP 20 - Matt Thornton in Conversation with Henry Akins

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2018 44:50


EP 18 (Audio) - Q&A with Head Coach Matt Thornton

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2018


EP 18 - Q&A with Head Coach Matt Thornton

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2018 37:25


EP 19 - Matt Thornton in Conversation with Chris Haueter

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2018 29:59


One of the dirty dozen of jiu jitsu and Matt Thornton's coach, Chris Haueter. Coach Haueter was one of the first people to openly share the so-called secrets of BJJ with Americans.

EP 19 (Audio) - Matt Thornton in Conversation with Chris Haueter

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2018 29:58


One of the dirty dozen of jiu jits and Matt Thornton's coach, Chris Haueter. Coach Haueter was one of the first people to openly share the so-called secrets of BJJ with Americans.

EP 15 (Audio) - Real Fight Club Changed My Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018 36:43


You've lost the drive you once had. Remembering what it feels like to be on the edge, to be truly alive, is getting harder. Vowing to change their lives, Scott along with a group of 10 men and women accept a challenge to step into the cage and fight for the first time. For real. It's 5:30 in the morning and SBG coaches, Rick Davison & Brian Walsh spend the next 90 minutes running Scott, Kris and the rest of the group through training. Designed to take a person with no fight experience, and, after 26 weeks of intense training, transform them from wimp to warrior. They soon learn the path to greatness is paved with failure and fear, but beyond they discover the extraordinary. They rediscover the extraordinary within.

EP 17 (Audio) - Jim Sheppard in Conversation with Pro MMA Fighter Matt Inman

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018 51:25


Jim Sheppard in Conversation with Matt Inman, SBG Black Belt Under Karl Tanswell. Career MMA Fighter, Matt Inman, shifts his focus from professionally taking care of business in the ring as one of the UK's top fighters to shaping the lives of SBG Manchester and SBG Trafford students as head coach of both gyms. For more informations about Matt Inman and SBG Manchester/SBG Trafford please visit: www.sbgmanchester.com www.sbgtrafford.com Information about Jim Sheppard and SBG Buford: www.sbgbuford.com Coming soon: Tribute to one of the world's greatest MMA coach, Karl Tanswell.

EP 17 - Jim Sheppard in Conversation with Pro MMA Fighter Matt Inman

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018 51:25


Jim Sheppard in Conversation with Matt Inman, SBG Black Belt Under Karl Tanswell. Career MMA Fighter, Matt Inman, shifts his focus from professionally taking care of business in the ring as one of the UK's top fighters to shaping the lives of SBG Manchester and SBG Trafford students as head coach of both gyms. For more informations about Matt Inman and SBG Manchester/SBG Trafford please visit: www.sbgmanchester.com www.sbgtrafford.com Information about Jim Sheppard and SBG Buford: www.sbgbuford.com Coming soon: Tribute to one of the world's greatest MMA coach, Karl Tanswell.

EP 16 (Audio) - Jim Sheppard in Conversation with Chris Conolley and Rory Singer

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2018 47:49


This month's podcast is hosted by SBG Buford's Jim Sheppard, and shot on location during the SBG Spring Camp, hosted this year by SBG Athens. Two pioneers of the fight game, Coach Conolley (coaches UFC fighter Eryk Anders) from SBG Birmingham and Rory SInger (Ultimate Fighter) from SBG Athens, share their insights on coaching professional MMA fighters, and how nurturing their ever growing tribes trumps all.

EP 16 - Jim Sheppard in Conversation with Chris Conolley and Rory Singer

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2018 47:49


This month's podcast is hosted by SBG Buford's Jim Sheppard, and shot on location during the SBG Spring Camp, hosted this year by SBG Athens. Two pioneers of the fight game, Coach Conolley (coaches UFC fighter Eryk Anders) from SBG Birmingham and Rory SInger (Ultimate Fighter) from SBG Athens, share their insights on coaching professional MMA fighters, and how nurturing their ever growing tribes trumps all.

EP 13 - Street vs Sport

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2018 96:41


SBG’s video podcast the month, episode #13 - Street vs Sport, more than a fallacy? An in depth, 90 minute conversation with old school, original SBG coach, Paul Sharp. Very few people have the extensive, real world, martial arts and law enforcement experience Paul brings to the table. Topics include: - What if any differences exist in training when we switch to self-defense/ “street”. - How to properly maneuver in a self-defense situation. - Is Krav Maga worthwhile? - How to handle armed opponents. - Does BJJ hinder your street skills? - How to set up a self-defense drill. - When to go physical. - The predator mindset. - Macro level solutions. - The importance of mentors. - The proper survival mindset. - Self defense for older people. + Much more.

EP 14 - BJJ Efficiency ft. John Frankl

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2018 75:06


EP 13 (Audio) - Street versus Sport

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2018 96:41


An in depth, 90 minute conversation with old school, original SBG coach, Paul Sharp. Very few people have the extensive, real world, martial arts and law enforcement experience Paul brings to the table. Topics include: - What if any differences exist in training when we switch to self-defense/ “street”. - How to properly maneuver in a self-defense situation. - Is Krav Maga worthwhile? - How to handle armed opponents. - Does BJJ hinder your street skills? - How to set up a self-defense drill. - When to go physical. - The predator mindset. - Macro level solutions. - The importance of mentors. - The proper survival mindset. - Self defense for older people. + Much more.

EP 13 - Street versus Sport

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2018 96:41


An in depth, 90 minute conversation with old school, original SBG coach, Paul Sharp. Very few people have the extensive, real world, martial arts and law enforcement experience Paul brings to the table. Topics include: - What if any differences exist in training when we switch to self-defense/ “street”. - How to properly maneuver in a self-defense situation. - Is Krav Maga worthwhile? - How to handle armed opponents. - Does BJJ hinder your street skills? - How to set up a self-defense drill. - When to go physical. - The predator mindset. - Macro level solutions. - The importance of mentors. - The proper survival mindset. - Self defense for older people. + Much more.

EP 12 (Audio) - How To Diet, Exercise, and Compete As A Father In Your Forties

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2018 59:12


Vice President Travis Davison talks about his challenge with SBG Korea's John Frankl, to get back in shape and compete in IBJJF masters words. "I never give up." -Travis Davison Travis then commentates his matches, what he was thinking at the time, and where the results left him after IBJJF Masters Worlds. Then watch as Travis shifts from competitor and coach to what it's like being a father of athletes. He talks about the stress involved in watching your children compete, and breaks commentates the SUG matches featuring his twins Ricky and Stella . SBGMONTANA.COM SBGALABAMA.COM Straightblastgym.com

EP 12 - How To Diet, Exercise, and Compete As A Father In Your Forties

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2018 59:12


Vice President Travis Davison talks about his challenge with SBG Korea's John Frankl, to get back in shape and compete in IBJJF masters words. "I never give up." -Travis Davison. Travis then commentates his matches, what he was thinking at the time, and where the results left him after IBJJF Masters Worlds. Then watch as Travis shifts from competitor and coach to what it's like being a father of athletes. He talks about the stress involved in watching your children compete, and breaks commentates the SUG matches featuring his twins Ricky and Stella. SBGMONTANA.COM SBGALABAMA.COM Straightblastgym.com

EP 11 (Audio) - Wrestling for your life Ft Adam Singer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2017 28:29


EP 11 - Wrestling for your life Ft Adam Singer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2017 28:29


EP 10 - Paul Sharp, a Man on a Mission

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2017 44:31


Visit sbgillinois.com for more info on Paul Sharp and SBG Illinois

EP 10 (Audio) - Paul Sharp, a Man on a Mission

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2017 44:31


Visit sbgillinois.com for more info on Paul Sharp and SBG Illinois

EP 9 (Audio) - The Road to BJJ Gold

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2017 29:13


This month's podcast features martial arts scientist Leah Taylor on her road to winning a gold medal at the IBJJF Championship in Las Vegas. Like all SBG black belts, coach Leah walks the walk when it comes to the first principle in SBG's core concepts: Truth. Even after being awarded a hard earned SBG black belt in BJJ, Leah remained uncertain of her ability in real combat and compels her to accept and compete in two amateur MMA bouts just months before vying for gold in Vegas. Taylor's road to BJJ gold is paved with pure heart and fire. Coach Taylor teaches at SBG Montana, Kalispell. Go visit sbgmontana.com to learn more about Leah and SBG Montana.

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