Is Karate Good for My Child? Kids Martial Arts at SBG Whitefish
Many people are familiar with The Karate Kid, a classic underdog story of Daniel, who starts at a new school and quickly becomes a target of the school bully. He builds confidence and learns how to defend himself by training in karate with Mr. Miyagi, faces his bully in a karate tournament, and triumphs. The […]
SHOULD YOU TRAIN GRACIE JIU JITSU? SBG WHITEFISH BJJ CLASSES
The Gracie name is the most well-respected name in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and for good a reason. Helio Gracie and the generations of Gracie athletes who proceeded him created jiu jitsu as we know it. As a young man training in Japanese jiu jitsu, Helio’s health problems left him smaller and weaker than his training […]
THE BEST ADVICE FOR BEGINNER BJJ STUDENTS AT SBG WHITEFISH
For beginner BJJ students, you will be exposed to new a lot of new experiences. It’s not easy to learn a new sport while wearing funny pajamas with an opponent who is in your personal space trying to dominate you. At SBG Whitefish, we want you to get your jiu jitsu journey off to the […]
YOGA, BREATHWORK, & SAUNA AT SBG WHITEFISH
At SBG Whitefish we are dedicated to using the most efficient and effective practices for health, happiness, and longevity. On Saturday, May 21st and Sunday, May 22nd we are offering a workshop called “The Pulse”, a yoga, breathwork, sauna, and cold plunge seminar hosted by our yoga instructor, Selena Garafino. YOGA It’s a common misconception […]
The Benefits of Gi and No Gi Training At SBG Whitefish
Brazilian jiu jitsu practitioners have strong opinions about the Gi versus No Gi debate, and as a beginner BJJ student, you may be wondering what the difference is between the two. Jiu jitsu techniques vary depending on the type of uniform. There are solid reasons for training in both uniforms, and either one can make […]
The Truth About Training Martial Arts for Self-Defense
When it comes to training martial arts for self-defense, you have many styles to choose. Some schools emphasize the lethality of their techniques and promote it as being the best martial art for self-defense. The truth is that those lethal fighting techniques aren’t safe to use in a real-life, self-defense situation. You want to avoid […]
IS TAEKWONDO THE BEST MARTIAL ART FOR KIDS? KIDS MARTIAL ARTS AT SBG WHITEFISH
Just like learning how to swim, cook, or drive a car, self-defense skills are vital skills to teach kids. Martial arts offers a healthy and supportive environment where students can build character and learn the self-defense skills that will keep them happy and healthy. Taekwondo is one of the most popular martial arts, and it […]
Be A Victor, Not a Victim: 4 Rules for Women’s Self Defense
Despite popular opinion, eye gouges and groin strikes are not go-to techniques for women’s self-defense. While physically defending yourself is a must, engaging in a physical altercation should be a last resort. There are measures you can take so that someone with harmful intentions won’t even target you. With verbal, mental, and situational awareness skills, you can […]
So You Want to Train Krav Maga? Here’s What You Need to Know
When it comes to training for self-defense, Krav Maga has gained a lot of attention for its supposedly deadly techniques and use of lethal force against multiple attackers. People looking for self-defense classes that investigate Krav Maga are on the right path. However, when digging deeper, you’ll find that Krav Maga is just a repackaging […]