Kooroosh Sharghi came to Straight Blast Gym in Sandy Springs looking for something different. He didn’t want to be a part of a big box gym, as he knew that wouldn’t captivate him and keep his interest. He had a little bit of boxing experience at a previous gym, which almost did more harm than good....
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...
Last Friday Jared Gooden fought in his 5th profession MMA bout against a very game Tanner Saraceno. Walking away victorious Jared added another finish to his 12 fight MMA (7 Ammy and 5 Pro) win streak. Gooden displayed yet again a wide array of weapons standing, in the clinch and on the ground and n...
