SBG Podcast
As SBG enters into its 25th year, we are closing in on more than 100 locations. We can be found on every continent on the planet (except Antarctica). We have some of the world’s biggest and best MMA champions. Our BJJ athletes can be found medaling, every weekend, all across the planet. Our coaches have helped to revolutionize law enforcement and military curriculums. And SBG as a whole has helped to lead a revolution in the Martial Arts. What Bruce Lee talked about when he spoke of Jeet Kune Do, is what SBG became – science based, focused on truth, where the individual, not the established style or system, reigns supreme. And while all of us who are part of SBG are proud of all of that, it sits a distant second to the thing that matters most within this organization – its people.
Latest episodes
Dec 13, 2019 • 51min
EP 30 (Audio) - 9 BJJ Coaches Share Their Top Fundamentals • SBG Niagara Falls Camp
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
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Jun 24, 2019 • 27min
EP 29 (Audio) - The Power of Fundamentals in BJJ | Rickson, Haueter, Akins, Thornton, Kavanagh
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:
Jun 24, 2019 • 27min
EP 29 - The Power of Fundamentals in BJJ | Rickson, Haueter, Akins, Thornton, Kavanagh
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.
May 7, 2019 • 1h 9min
EP 28 (Audio) - Self Defense, Mental Fortitude, BJJ and More | Paul Sharp and Matt Thornton
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!
May 7, 2019 • 1h 9min
EP 28 - Self Defense, Mental Fortitude, BJJ and More | Paul Sharp and Matt Thornton
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!
Apr 11, 2019 • 5min
EP 27 (Audio) - Motivation in BJJ and MMA | Ft. John Kavanagh and Matt Thornton
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/
Apr 11, 2019 • 5min
EP 27 - Motivation in BJJ and MMA | Ft. John Kavanagh and Matt Thornton
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/
Mar 7, 2019 • 38min
EP 26 (Audio) - Matt Thornton Q & A
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
Mar 7, 2019 • 38min
EP 26 - Matt Thornton Q & A
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
Feb 6, 2019 • 30min
Ep 25 (Audio) - Real Self Defense vs Fantasy Self Defense with Paul Sharp
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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