Max Shank is one of the leaders at SBG Sandy Springs. He’s vocal, he’s confident, and his bubbling energy is contagious. He got his start several years ago when he wanted to try something new. His mom, Kiersten, tells us about Max’s first couple months in jiu jitsu: “We knew Coach Daren f...
Mark Shields has come a long way. It wasn’t long ago that his doctor told him that it was imperative that he take action to improve his health. “I started walking 20 mins a day at the recommendation of my doctor and eating better (more leafy green foods, eating less overall) at the recommendation o...
The first time I saw Coach Sean Coleman do a squat, it wasn’t pretty. His back would curve, he’d feet would come all over the place and the weight that he was lifting…well it wasn’t very much. I didn’t think anything of it. He’s a jiu-jitsu guy, so it didn’t matter that he wasn’t an exercis...
Women’s Self-Defense and Empowerment Seminar Straight Blast Gym Sandy Springs is hosting a free Women’s Self Defense and Empowerment Seminar April 19th from 2PM – 4PM This will be the first SBG Women’s Self-Defense and Empowerment Seminar taught at our newest location in Sandy Springs b...
New Breed Jiu Jitsu Tournament Results We rocked the Newbreed Jiu Jitsu tournament last weekend. This was largely a kids Jiu Jitsu tournament but, our adults performed well too. The parent’s of our Growing Gorilla’s crew are absolutely amazing! Kids thrive on encouragement and ultim...
