SBG Articles And News
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Sportsmanship: How We Treat People When the Result Matters
October’s Lifeskill is Sportsmanship. At SBG Bend, we practice honest effort, respect for our partners, and the ability to learn from a result we didn’t want. Here’s how children, parents, and coaches can put those ideas to work.
Women’s-Only BJJ in Bend: Build Skill, Confidence, and Community
Discover women’s-only BJJ at SBG Bend—a safe, welcoming place to build skill, confidence, and friendships. With supportive female coaches and fun, engaging training, our program welcomes beginners and experienced students alike.
My Child Is Nervous About Martial Arts: A Parent’s Guide in Bend
A clear first step can make a new activity easier to understand. Here are practical questions to ask before your child tries martial arts, and what to look for as they begin.
Can You Learn BJJ by Training Twice a Week? A Practical Guide for Bend Adults
Two classes a week can be a workable start. Learn how to use your mat time, ask better questions, and recognize progress without chasing someone else’s schedule.
SAFE Bully Proofing at SBG Bend: Confidence, Kindness, and Self-Defense
Children deserve the skills to stand up for themselves and the support to feel safe. Explore how Rich Beaupit’s SAFE Bully Proofing System brings together boundaries, kindness, and responsible self-defense—and how SBG’s approach to training and scientific research inform our work with kids at SBG Bend.
Where Your Treasure Is: What Jiu-Jitsu Teaches Us About What We Value
Where Your Treasure Is: What Jiu-Jitsu Teaches Us About What We Value
Adaptability: Learning From What Is
Adaptability begins with a willingness to learn from what actually happens. At SBG Bend, live training teaches us to question assumptions, respond to feedback, and adjust our approach while staying grounded in our values—on the mat and beyond.
9Round Bend Oregon Has Closed: Looking for a Kickboxing Alternative in Bend?
9Round Bend Oregon has closed. If you’re looking for kickboxing in Bend, SBG Bend offers beginner-friendly Muay Thai and kickboxing classes focused on real skills, fitness, safety, and a supportive community.
Kindness in Martial Arts: Strength, Respect & Leadership | SBG Bend
Kindness is August’s Lifeskill at SBG Bend. Learn how martial arts builds control, courage, respect, healthy boundaries, leadership, and stronger communities.
Homeschool Martial Arts & Leadership in Bend, Oregon
SBG Bend’s new Homeschool Leadership Academy gives children ages 8-12 a place to move, think, work with others, and practice real leadership. Classes begin September 10, 2026, and meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30-3:00 PM.
Personal Responsibility: The Skill That Makes Training Honest
Personal responsibility is not self-blame. It is ownership. At SBG Bend, alive training gives honest feedback, the I-Method gives that feedback structure, and the tribe gives us a culture where adults, teens, and kids can turn responsibility into real growth.
KidStrong Bend Alternative | Kids Confidence & Focus Programs | SBG Bend
Looking for KidStrong in Bend? Here’s Another Way To Help Your Child Build Confidence
The Room Is Not the Rank List: What Actually Builds Skill in Jiu-Jitsu and MMA
What actually builds skill in Jiu-Jitsu and MMA? Not just higher belts, harder rounds, or more intensity. Real development comes from alive training, progressive resistance, smart coaching, and the right problems at the right time — for adults, competitors, and kids alike.
Why MMA Striking Is Better Than “Just Muay Thai” (If What You Actually Want Is Real Standup)
Muay Thai is one of the most effective striking arts on earth — but rule-sets create habits, and habits become your default. If what you actually want is functional standup and self-defense, MMA striking is often the better vehicle because it includes Muay Thai and forces it to survive a bigger reality: smaller gloves, unpredictable clinches, and opponents who can grab, crash distance, or change levels. At SBG Bend, we train for truth — not choreography.
Perseverance: The Skill Inside Commitment
Perseverance isn’t stubbornness—it’s staying engaged when the learning curve gets steep. At SBG Bend, alive training and the I-Method create honest feedback, structured progress, and a zero-ego culture that helps you push through plateaus and build real skill over time.