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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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:
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.
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!
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!
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/
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/
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
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
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
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