SBG Articles And News
The latest news and articles to keep your mind fit
Jiu‑Jitsu Scientists – The Intellectual Side of SBG Bend’s Training
Unlock the “lab‑coat” side of BJJ: at SBG Bend we turn rolls into experiments, fusing Matt Thornton’s Truth‑Aliveness‑Adaptability ethos with Chris Haueter’s combat‑base science to build thinkers who can fight—and fighters who can think.
Practical vs. Fantasy – Keeping Martial Arts Real at SBG Bend
Cut through the flash and train for reality: SBG Bend’s “Aliveness” method swaps kata and choreographed moves for pressure‑tested drills against resisting partners—merging BJJ, Muay Thai, and wrestling into functional skills you can trust inside the cage or on the street.
The SBG Difference in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA
Feel the “One Tribe, One Vibe” pulse the moment you step on SBG Bend’s mats. Backed by Matt Thornton’s “university of fighting” ethos and a worldwide roster of UFC‑tested coaches, we blend Ivy‑League‑level instruction with an ego‑free community—delivering proven BJJ & MMA skills for hobbyists, kids, and future champions alike.
One Tribe, One Vibe: Chris Haueter’s Combat‑Base DNA Runs Through SBG Bend
From Chris Haueter’s “combat‑base” lab‑coat mindset to Matt Thornton’s Truth‑Aliveness‑Adaptability triad, SBG Bend channels a lineage where science meets sweat—40+ hours of BJJ, MMA, and Muay Thai each week inside a tribe that turns honest questions into battle‑tested technique.
Krav Maga: Reality Based Martial Arts
Krav Maga bills itself as “reality‑based,” but is it? Use three quick litmus tests—watch the attacker’s realism, ask if an average person could pull it off, and check for a live sport component—to spot fantasy techniques before they spot you.
SBG Bend Kids Karate Classes
Thinking about kids’ karate for confidence and bullying? Discover why SBG Bend’s age‑grouped Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes trump line‑drilled punches: breath‑control for nerves, live yet safe drilling against resistance, and proven techniques that let children de‑escalate—or control—without causing harm, all while parents train on their own mat nearby.
