PRESS RELEASE: SBG’s Conor McGregor Makes History Again

LAS VEGAS, NV, AUGUST, 26, 2017 – Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather To fans of boxing, the historic match between MMA’s top fighter, Conor McGregor, and boxing legend, Floyd Mayweather, may look like a loss. Mayweather beat McGregor by TKO, when McGregor fatigued in the 10th round. But fans of MMA know that McGregor won … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: SBG’s Conor McGregor Makes History Again

PRESS RELEASE: SBG Athlete Opening Bigfork’s First Martial Arts School

Bigfork, MT, AUGUST 15, 2017 Bigfork is about to see it’s first ever martial arts school. Town locals Cody and his wife Mya Bessette are opening up the newest facility of Straight Blast Gym, which specializes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for kids and adults. For now, SBG Bigfork will only offer kids martial arts, but … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: SBG Athlete Opening Bigfork’s First Martial Arts School

SBG Judo’s Stella Davison Charges USA Junior Olympic Nationals

SPOKANE, WA - 2017 USA Junior Olympic National Championships Straight Blast Gym of Montana’s Stella Davison competed in the 2017 USA Junior Olympic National Championships for the first time, displaying her skill and training at this highly competitive event. Davison, age 15, spent three days rigorously competing in the competition's events, which included: the USA … Continue reading SBG Judo’s Stella Davison Charges USA Junior Olympic Nationals

SBG Athletes Medal at IBJJF World Competition

WALTER PYRAMID, LONG BEACH, CA, JUNE 1ST-4TH, 2017 - International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation’s World Championship Straight Blast Gym athletes and coaches traveled to Long Beach, CA to compete with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitors from around the world in the IBJJF’s international tournament. Leah Taylor took the bronze medal in Women’s Black Belt Medium Heavy … Continue reading SBG Athletes Medal at IBJJF World Competition

SBG Judo Team Competes in Inland Empire Tournament

SPOKANE, WA, MAY 27, 2017 - Inland Empire Judo Tournament Straight Blast Gym Judo Team’s impressive skills were on display at Spokane’s Inland Empire Judo Tournament on Saturday, May 27th. This was the third year in a row that the team sent its most experienced athletes to the regional tournament with Ryan Asay and Stella … Continue reading SBG Judo Team Competes in Inland Empire Tournament

PRESS RELEASE: SBG Judo Competitors Make Impressive Wins At US Nationals

Salt Lake City, UT, April 29, 2017 – US Judo Nationals Straight Blast Gym of Montana's Judo Team competed at US Judo Nationals in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 29th with each of their competitors collecting medals for their divisions. Keith Treece had two tough fights in a round robin against a 35-year black … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: SBG Judo Competitors Make Impressive Wins At US Nationals

PRESS RELEASE: SBG Teams From Across the Nation Dominate NW Submission Challenge

Boise, ID, April 29th & 30th, 2017 – NW Submission Challenge SBG Montana joined teammates from across the country in Boise’s Northwest Submission Challenge jiu jitsu tournament on April 29th & 30th. Of the six adult competitors who competed, four placed first in their division. In her first competition as a blue belt Marnic Mann … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: SBG Teams From Across the Nation Dominate NW Submission Challenge

PRESS RELEASE: SBG Athletes Compete In Fusion Fight League’s Ladies’ Night

Billings, MT - Saturday, April 1st Three amateur fighters out of Kalispell’s SBG Montana competed in Fusion Fight League’s first all female fight card. Leah Taylor went up against Jordan Branstetter of Billings, MT, defeating her by TKO in the first round. Marnic Mann fought Lean Alford of South Dakota, winning in the first round … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: SBG Athletes Compete In Fusion Fight League’s Ladies’ Night