SBG Podcast
68 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsAs 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.
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Ep 36 (Audio) - The Story of Straight Blast Gym International
September 08, 2020 13:04 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBFrom leaving Jeet Kune Do, to being one of the first MMA gyms, coaching Randy Couture and spreading the SBG organization across the whole globe including places such as Korea, Africa and Australia - this is the story of Straight Blast Gym International and how it came to be, told by its founder Matt Thornton
EP 35 (Audio) - The Depth of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu • John Frankl and Matt Thornton
August 24, 2020 23:15 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBJoin two long time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu experts John Frankl and Matt Thornton as they discuss the depths of Jiu Jitsu, exploring such questions as how to train with students that are less experienced than you, benefits of training with your eyes closed, the changes that happened in BJJ over time and much more. For more SBG International BJJ and MMA instructional videos check: www.sbguniversity.com
EP 34 (Audio) - Policing in the climate of 2020 • Ft. Ray Price and Matt Thornton
August 24, 2020 23:10 - 1 hour - 66 MBCurrently there are a lot of discussions surrounding policing and law enforcement in United States. In this talk between Matt Thornton and Raymond Price (active police officer) various subjects are discussed about the current situation of policing and law enforcement, misunderstandings and possible solutions to various challenges. For more SBG International BJJ and MMA instructional videos check: www.sbguniversity.com
EP 33 (Audio) - Conversations During Covid • Best of SBG Podcast June 2020
August 11, 2020 18:19 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBTune into the best parts of latest SBG podcasts with Burton Richardson, Andy Stumpf, Paul Sharp, Chris Conolley, Adam Singer, Jason Paterniti and Matt Thornton talking about everything from martial arts and leadership to how BJJ principles apply in fighting with rhino poachers. 00:00 Being Honest About Your Martial Art | Ft. Burton Richardson 08:10 Essential Qualities For Leadership | Ft. Andy Stumpf 18:08 The Emotional Aspect of Self Defense | Ft. Paul Sharp 29:25 Difference Be...
EP 33 - Conversations During Covid • Best of SBG Podcast June 2020
August 11, 2020 17:23 - 44 minutes - 333 MB VideoTune into the best parts of latest SBG podcasts with Burton Richardson, Andy Stumpf, Paul Sharp, Chris Conolley, Adam Singer, Jason Paterniti and Matt Thornton talking about everything from martial arts and leadership to how BJJ principles apply in fighting with rhino poachers. 00:00 Being Honest About Your Martial Art | Ft. Burton Richardson 08:10 Essential Qualities For Leadership | Ft. Andy Stumpf 18:08 The Emotional Aspect of Self Defense | Ft. Paul Sharp 29:25 Difference Be...
EP 32 (Audio) - Leadership, Motivation, BJJ and more With Andy Stumpf
June 08, 2020 18:36 - 54 minutes - 50 MBFormer Navy SEAL now Skydiver / BASE jumper, founder of the Cleared Hot Podcast and expert on leadership - Andy Stumpf talks to Matt Thornton, founder of Straight Blast Gym International in a Q&A answering questions related to leadership, motivation, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and much more.
EP 32 - Leadership, Motivation, BJJ and more With Andy Stumpf
June 08, 2020 18:35 - 54 minutes - 538 MB VideoFormer Navy SEAL now Skydiver / BASE jumper, founder of the Cleared Hot Podcast and expert on leadership - Andy Stumpf talks to Matt Thornton, founder of Straight Blast Gym International in a Q&A answering questions related to leadership, motivation, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and much more.
EP 31 (Audio) - Importance of Critical Thinking • Peter Boghossian and Matt Thornton
April 02, 2020 14:08 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBIn this SBG Monthly podcast episode Matt Thornton - founder of Straight Blast Gym International sits down to talk with Peter Boghossian - American philosopher, critical thinking expert. For more SBG International BJJ and MMA instructional videos check: www.sbguniversity.com
EP 31 - Importance of Critical Thinking • Peter Boghossian and Matt Thornton
April 02, 2020 13:51 - 1 hour - 344 MB VideoIn this SBG Monthly podcast episode Matt Thornton - founder of Straight Blast Gym International sits down to talk with Peter Boghossian - American philosopher, critical thinking expert. For more SBG International BJJ and MMA instructional videos check: www.sbguniversity.com
EP 30 - 9 BJJ Coaches Share Their Top Fundamentals • SBG Niagara Falls Camp
December 13, 2019 18:49 - 51 minutes - 736 MB Video9 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
EP 30 (Audio) - 9 BJJ Coaches Share Their Top Fundamentals • SBG Niagara Falls Camp
December 13, 2019 16:30 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MB9 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
EP 29 (Audio) - The Power of Fundamentals in BJJ | Rickson, Haueter, Akins, Thornton, Kavanagh
June 24, 2019 16:44 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBFundamentals 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 ...
EP 29 - The Power of Fundamentals in BJJ | Rickson, Haueter, Akins, Thornton, Kavanagh
June 24, 2019 16:40 - 27 minutes - 140 MB VideoFundamentals 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...
EP 28 (Audio) - Self Defense, Mental Fortitude, BJJ and More | Paul Sharp and Matt Thornton
May 07, 2019 04:19 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBPaul 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 MM...
EP 28 - Self Defense, Mental Fortitude, BJJ and More | Paul Sharp and Matt Thornton
May 07, 2019 04:15 - 1 hour - 374 MB VideoPaul 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 MM...
EP 27 (Audio) - Motivation in BJJ and MMA | Ft. John Kavanagh and Matt Thornton
April 11, 2019 00:26 - 5 minutes - 7.03 MBKeeping 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/
EP 27 - Motivation in BJJ and MMA | Ft. John Kavanagh and Matt Thornton
April 11, 2019 00:24 - 5 minutes - 27.1 MB VideoKeeping 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/
EP 26 (Audio) - Matt Thornton Q & A
March 07, 2019 16:45 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBMatt 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 evolv...
EP 26 - Matt Thornton Q & A
March 07, 2019 16:39 - 38 minutes - 229 MB VideoMatt 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 evolv...
Ep 25 (Audio) - Real Self Defense vs Fantasy Self Defense with Paul Sharp
February 06, 2019 23:11 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBIt 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
EP 25 - Real Self Defense vs Fantasy Self Defense with Paul Sharp
February 06, 2019 23:10 - 29 minutes - 251 MB VideoIt 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
EP 24 (Audio) - Matt Thornton Q & A
January 17, 2019 01:05 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBMatt 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 evolv...
EP 24 -Matt Thornton Q & A
January 17, 2019 01:00 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBMatt 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 evolv...
EP 23 (Audio) - Matt Thornton in conversation with Steve Whittier
January 17, 2019 00:56 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBEP 23 - Matt Thornton in conversation with Steve Whittier
January 17, 2019 00:54 - 37 minutes - 155 MB VideoEpisode 22 (Audio) - BJJ Mount Ft. SBG Head Coach Matt Thornton
November 08, 2018 17:39 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBThis month's SBG University Podcast will help make the mount your go-to position. Coach Matt Thornton spent over a year teaching only his mount curriculum and saw people's mount game significantly improve in days. Coach Matt credits the success of his curriculum to those BJJ greats that came before him. To get on the waitlist for Matt's Mastering the Mount Online Course, visit: https://mattsmount.kickoffpages.com
EP 22 - BJJ Mount Ft. SBG Head Coach Matt Thornton
November 08, 2018 17:36 - 35 minutes - 308 MB VideoThis month's SBG University Podcast will help make the mount your go-to position. Coach Matt Thornton spent over a year teaching only his mount curriculum and saw people's mount game significantly improve in days. Coach Matt credits the success of his curriculum to those BJJ greats that came before him. To get on the waitlist for Matt's Mastering the Mount Online Course, visit: https://mattsmount.kickoffpages.com
EP 21 (Audio) - Fundamentals, middle principle, and connection in BJJ
October 04, 2018 18:34 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBSBG Portland Striking Foundations Coach Zach Thornton in conversation with Jack Taufer on fundamentals, middle principle, and connection in BJJ. BJJ Black Belt Jack Taufer is available for seminars globally, and private lessons within the SoCal area.
EP 21 - Fundamentals, middle principle, and connection in BJJ
October 04, 2018 18:32 - 32 minutes - 204 MB VideoSBG Portland Striking Foundations Coach Zach Thornton in conversation with Jack Taufer on fundamentals, middle principle, and connection in BJJ. BJJ Black Belt Jack Taufer is available for seminars globally, and private lessons within the SoCal area.
EP 20 (Audio) - Matt Thornton in Conversation with Henry Akins
September 11, 2018 22:27 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBEP 20 - Matt Thornton in Conversation with Henry Akins
September 11, 2018 22:08 - 44 minutes - 301 MB VideoEP 18 (Audio) - Q&A with Head Coach Matt Thornton
August 11, 2018 20:51EP 18 - Q&A with Head Coach Matt Thornton
August 11, 2018 20:50 - 37 minutes - 219 MB VideoEP 19 - Matt Thornton in Conversation with Chris Haueter
August 11, 2018 20:41 - 29 minutes - 166 MB VideoOne of the dirty dozen of jiu jitsu and Matt Thornton's coach, Chris Haueter. Coach Haueter was one of the first people to openly share the so-called secrets of BJJ with Americans.
EP 19 (Audio) - Matt Thornton in Conversation with Chris Haueter
August 11, 2018 20:32 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBOne of the dirty dozen of jiu jits and Matt Thornton's coach, Chris Haueter. Coach Haueter was one of the first people to openly share the so-called secrets of BJJ with Americans.
EP 15 (Audio) - Real Fight Club Changed My Life
June 07, 2018 00:45 - 36 minutes - 67.2 MBYou've lost the drive you once had. Remembering what it feels like to be on the edge, to be truly alive, is getting harder. Vowing to change their lives, Scott along with a group of 10 men and women accept a challenge to step into the cage and fight for the first time. For real. It's 5:30 in the morning and SBG coaches, Rick Davison & Brian Walsh spend the next 90 minutes running Scott, Kris and the rest of the group through training. Designed to take a person with no fight experience, and, ...
EP 17 (Audio) - Jim Sheppard in Conversation with Pro MMA Fighter Matt Inman
June 06, 2018 20:58 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBJim Sheppard in Conversation with Matt Inman, SBG Black Belt Under Karl Tanswell. Career MMA Fighter, Matt Inman, shifts his focus from professionally taking care of business in the ring as one of the UK's top fighters to shaping the lives of SBG Manchester and SBG Trafford students as head coach of both gyms. For more informations about Matt Inman and SBG Manchester/SBG Trafford please visit: www.sbgmanchester.com www.sbgtrafford.com Information about Jim Sheppard and SBG Buford: www.sbgbuf...
EP 17 - Jim Sheppard in Conversation with Pro MMA Fighter Matt Inman
June 06, 2018 20:18 - 51 minutes - 152 MB VideoJim Sheppard in Conversation with Matt Inman, SBG Black Belt Under Karl Tanswell. Career MMA Fighter, Matt Inman, shifts his focus from professionally taking care of business in the ring as one of the UK's top fighters to shaping the lives of SBG Manchester and SBG Trafford students as head coach of both gyms. For more informations about Matt Inman and SBG Manchester/SBG Trafford please visit: www.sbgmanchester.com www.sbgtrafford.com Information about Jim Sheppard and SBG Buford: www.sbgbuf...
EP 16 (Audio) - Jim Sheppard in Conversation with Chris Conolley and Rory Singer
May 24, 2018 18:04 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBThis month's podcast is hosted by SBG Buford's Jim Sheppard, and shot on location during the SBG Spring Camp, hosted this year by SBG Athens. Two pioneers of the fight game, Coach Conolley (coaches UFC fighter Eryk Anders) from SBG Birmingham and Rory SInger (Ultimate Fighter) from SBG Athens, share their insights on coaching professional MMA fighters, and how nurturing their ever growing tribes trumps all.
EP 16 - Jim Sheppard in Conversation with Chris Conolley and Rory Singer
May 24, 2018 17:57 - 47 minutes - 211 MB VideoThis month's podcast is hosted by SBG Buford's Jim Sheppard, and shot on location during the SBG Spring Camp, hosted this year by SBG Athens. Two pioneers of the fight game, Coach Conolley (coaches UFC fighter Eryk Anders) from SBG Birmingham and Rory SInger (Ultimate Fighter) from SBG Athens, share their insights on coaching professional MMA fighters, and how nurturing their ever growing tribes trumps all.
EP 13 - Street vs Sport
May 15, 2018 22:33 - 1 hour - 279 MB VideoSBG’s video podcast the month, episode #13 - Street vs Sport, more than a fallacy? An in depth, 90 minute conversation with old school, original SBG coach, Paul Sharp. Very few people have the extensive, real world, martial arts and law enforcement experience Paul brings to the table. Topics include: - What if any differences exist in training when we switch to self-defense/ “street”. - How to properly maneuver in a self-defense situation. - Is Krav Maga worthwhile? - How to handle armed opp...
EP 14 - BJJ Efficiency ft. John Frankl
March 08, 2018 20:25 - 1 hour - 343 MB VideoEP 13 (Audio) - Street versus Sport
February 08, 2018 14:52 - 1 hour - 133 MBAn in depth, 90 minute conversation with old school, original SBG coach, Paul Sharp. Very few people have the extensive, real world, martial arts and law enforcement experience Paul brings to the table. Topics include: - What if any differences exist in training when we switch to self-defense/ “street”. - How to properly maneuver in a self-defense situation. - Is Krav Maga worthwhile? - How to handle armed opponents. - Does BJJ hinder your street skills? - How to set up a self-defense drill....
EP 13 - Street versus Sport
February 08, 2018 14:40 - 1 hour - 279 MB VideoAn in depth, 90 minute conversation with old school, original SBG coach, Paul Sharp. Very few people have the extensive, real world, martial arts and law enforcement experience Paul brings to the table. Topics include: - What if any differences exist in training when we switch to self-defense/ “street”. - How to properly maneuver in a self-defense situation. - Is Krav Maga worthwhile? - How to handle armed opponents. - Does BJJ hinder your street skills? - How to set up a self-defense drill....
EP 12 (Audio) - How To Diet, Exercise, and Compete As A Father In Your Forties
January 09, 2018 16:41 - 59 minutes - 135 MBVice President Travis Davison talks about his challenge with SBG Korea's John Frankl, to get back in shape and compete in IBJJF masters words. "I never give up." -Travis Davison Travis then commentates his matches, what he was thinking at the time, and where the results left him after IBJJF Masters Worlds. Then watch as Travis shifts from competitor and coach to what it's like being a father of athletes. He talks about the stress involved in watching your children compete, and breaks comment...
EP 12 - How To Diet, Exercise, and Compete As A Father In Your Forties
January 09, 2018 16:34 - 59 minutes - 309 MB VideoVice President Travis Davison talks about his challenge with SBG Korea's John Frankl, to get back in shape and compete in IBJJF masters words. "I never give up." -Travis Davison. Travis then commentates his matches, what he was thinking at the time, and where the results left him after IBJJF Masters Worlds. Then watch as Travis shifts from competitor and coach to what it's like being a father of athletes. He talks about the stress involved in watching your children compete, and breaks comm...
EP 11 (Audio) - Wrestling for your life Ft Adam Singer
December 08, 2017 18:01 - 28 minutes - 65.2 MBEP 11 - Wrestling for your life Ft Adam Singer
December 08, 2017 17:56 - 28 minutes - 177 MB VideoEP 10 - Paul Sharp, a Man on a Mission
November 02, 2017 00:13 - 44 minutes - 593 MB VideoVisit sbgillinois.com for more info on Paul Sharp and SBG Illinois
EP 10 (Audio) - Paul Sharp, a Man on a Mission
November 01, 2017 23:04 - 44 minutes - 102 MBVisit sbgillinois.com for more info on Paul Sharp and SBG Illinois