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Expert team led by founder Matt Thornton, with head BJJ coaches Rick Davison, Chris Stearns, John Diggins, Cane Prevost, and others. Each brings competition experience, medals from Pan Ams and Worlds, and a focus on fundamentals and individual attention for beginners to pros.
Portland's first and best martial arts gym located at 1812 NE 43rd Ave, established since 1992. Part of the passionate SBG family with over 50 global locations, offering world-class BJJ and MMA training.
SBG was founded by Matt Thornton, the first BJJ black belt in Oregon, who introduced BJJ to Iceland and Reunion Island. SBG has trained UFC champions like Randy Couture and Forrest Griffin, and boasts Europe's top MMA coach John Kavanagh as Matt's second black belt. With over 50 locations worldwide, SBG represents a global tribe pioneering MMA and BJJ.
The gym offers professional training spaces suitable for all levels, though specific amenities like showers or lockers are not detailed.
Women are welcome in all classes with specialized Women's Self Defense sessions. Co-owner Salóme Ás Thornton teaches yoga, and coaches like Destiny Abbott focus on fundamentals for all students.
Specialized kids programs for ages 4-7 and 8-11, taught by dedicated coaches like Ella Prevost emphasizing self-defense and fundamentals. Adaptive methods cater to children's needs for fun, effective martial arts training.
Offers MMA, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Boxing, Self-Defense, Women's Self Defense, and Yoga alongside BJJ. Comprehensive programs build practical skills, functional fitness, and real-world self-defense for all ages.
SBG was founded by Matt Thornton, the first BJJ black belt in Oregon, who introduced BJJ to Iceland and Reunion Island. SBG has trained UFC champions like Randy Couture and Forrest Griffin, and boasts Europe's top MMA coach John Kavanagh as Matt's second black belt. With over 50 locations worldwide, SBG represents a global tribe pioneering MMA and BJJ.
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