SBG Articles And News
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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.
Christmas at SBG Bend: The Gift of Tribe (One Tribe, One Vibe)
Christmas has a way of reminding you what actually matters. Not the perfect schedule.
Don’t Stop at Striking: Why Comfort Training Keeps You From Real Fighting Skill
Striking is fun, fast to learn, and easy to feel “good” at—especially if you never have to lose. But fighting is standup, clinch, and ground. At SBG Bend we train all three, because the range you avoid is the range that exposes you.
Growing Gorillas Leadership Team
The Growing Gorillas Leadership Team at SBG Bend is our next-level kids program for youth and teens who are ready for more than just learning moves. Through coaching, teaching, healthy lifestyle habits, and real community service, kids go from students to role models—building confidence, communication skills, and resilience that carry far beyond the mats, into school, home, and life.
Bend BJJ for Beginners: Your First 90 Days at SBG Bend
Starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a new gym can feel intimidating. This beginner-friendly guide walks you through your first 90 days of Bend BJJ at SBG Bend—from your very first shrimp to building a real “A-game,” understanding our Foundations program, and settling into the community of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Bend, Oregon.
BJJ Near Me in Bend, Oregon: How to Choose the Right Gym (And Actually Stick With It)
Choosing a BJJ gym in Bend isn’t hard because there aren’t enough options—it’s hard because there are so many. From MMA gyms to family academies, the real difference isn’t the logo, it’s the culture, curriculum, and fit with your life. This guide breaks down how to choose the right Bend BJJ gym for the long haul—and why so many people end up calling SBG Bend home.
Little BJJ, Big BJJ: How the Mat Teaches Us to Live Better
On the mats, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches us techniques, discipline, and perseverance — but the lessons don’t stop there. At SBG Bend, we’ve seen how the “little” habits and challenges in training translate into “big” wins off the mat: patience at work, humility in relationships, resilience under pressure, and community that lasts a lifetime. This post explores how BJJ becomes more than a martial art — it becomes a framework for living better.