From 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

Join 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

Currently 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

Tune 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 Between Fighter and Martial Artist Ft. Chris Conolley 34:09 Dilemma of Balancing Traditional and Practical Martial Arts | Ft. Adam Singer

40:27 BJJ Principles In Fighting Rhino Poachers | Ft. Jason Paterniti

For more SBG International BJJ and MMA instructional videos check: www.sbguniversity.com

Also, check the BJJ Q&A with founder of SBG Matt Thornton here: https://youtu.be/pghir7WyisY

Tune 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 Between Fighter and Martial Artist Ft. Chris Conolley

34:09 Dilemma of Balancing Traditional and Practical Martial Arts | Ft. Adam Singer

40:27 BJJ Principles In Fighting Rhino Poachers | Ft. Jason Paterniti

For more SBG International BJJ and MMA instructional videos check: www.sbguniversity.com

Also, check the BJJ Q&A with founder of SBG Matt Thornton here: https://youtu.be/pghir7WyisY

Former 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.

Former 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.

In 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

In 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

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