Best Straight Blast Gym International Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 36 (Audio) - The Story of Straight Blast Gym International 1:16:50

3+ y ago1:16:50

1:16:50

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…

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EP 35 (Audio) - The Depth of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu • John Frankl and Matt Thornton 46:47

3+ y ago46:47

46:47

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 …

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EP 34 (Audio) - Policing in the climate of 2020 • Ft. Ray Price and Matt Thornton 1:12:03

3+ y ago1:12:03

1:12:03

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 Inte…

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EP 33 (Audio) - Conversations During Covid • Best of SBG Podcast June 2020 44:18

3+ y ago44:18

44:18

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…

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EP 33 - Conversations During Covid • Best of SBG Podcast June 2020 44:17

3+ y ago44:17

44:17

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…

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EP 32 (Audio) - Leadership, Motivation, BJJ and more With Andy Stumpf 54:36

4y ago54:36

54:36

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.By Matt Thornton

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EP 32 - Leadership, Motivation, BJJ and more With Andy Stumpf 54:35

4y ago54:35

54:35

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.By Matt Thornton

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EP 31 (Audio) - Importance of Critical Thinking • Peter Boghossian and Matt Thornton 1:20:16

4y ago1:20:16

1:20:16

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.comBy Matt Thornton

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EP 31 - Importance of Critical Thinking • Peter Boghossian and Matt Thornton 1:20:16

4y ago1:20:16

1:20:16

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.comBy Matt Thornton

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EP 30 - 9 BJJ Coaches Share Their Top Fundamentals • SBG Niagara Falls Camp 51:28

4+ y ago51:28

51:28

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 ap…

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EP 30 (Audio) - 9 BJJ Coaches Share Their Top Fundamentals • SBG Niagara Falls Camp 51:28

4+ y ago51:28

51:28

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 ap…

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EP 29 (Audio) - The Power of Fundamentals in BJJ | Rickson, Haueter, Akins, Thornton, Kavanagh 27:18

5y ago27:18

27:18

Fundamentals in BJJ if learned well can be a game changer. While many practitioners like to keep looking for new techniques, in this SBG monthly podcast episode listen to some of the greatest BJJ coaches on why it is important to remember and keep practicing your fundamentals. For BJJ and MMA instructional videos from SBG International coaches chec…

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EP 29 - The Power of Fundamentals in BJJ | Rickson, Haueter, Akins, Thornton, Kavanagh 27:18

5y ago27:18

27:18

Fundamentals in BJJ if learned well can be a game changer. While many practitioners like to keep looking for new techniques, in this SBG monthly podcast episode listen to some of the greatest BJJ coaches on why it is important to remember and keep practicing your fundamentals. For BJJ and MMA instructional videos from SBG International coaches chec…

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EP 28 (Audio) - Self Defense, Mental Fortitude, BJJ and More | Paul Sharp and Matt Thornton 1:09:28

5y ago1:09:28

1:09:28

Paul Sharp and Matt Thornton sit down to answer some fascinating questions ranging from self defense, mental fortitude, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, knife based self defense and much more. To see their previous talk check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QsgQ... Paul Sharp is a self defense expert with years of experience in the police force. He is also t…

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EP 28 - Self Defense, Mental Fortitude, BJJ and More | Paul Sharp and Matt Thornton 1:09:28

5y ago1:09:28

1:09:28

Paul Sharp and Matt Thornton sit down to answer some fascinating questions ranging from self defense, mental fortitude, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, knife based self defense and much more. To see their previous talk check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QsgQ... Paul Sharp is a self defense expert with years of experience in the police force. He is also t…

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EP 27 (Audio) - Motivation in BJJ and MMA | Ft. John Kavanagh and Matt Thornton 5:07

5y ago5:07

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Keeping motivation in BJJ and MMA can be a difficult task. John Kavanagh, coach of Conor McGregor is here to share his opinion about motivation in a talk together with founder of SBG International - Matt Thornton. Join the SBG Tribe online! Check SBG University: www.sbguniversity.com Learn more about Matt Thornton and his main gym Straight Blast Gy…

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EP 27 - Motivation in BJJ and MMA | Ft. John Kavanagh and Matt Thornton 5:08

5y ago5:08

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Keeping motivation in BJJ and MMA can be a difficult task. John Kavanagh, coach of Conor McGregor is here to share his opinion about motivation in a talk together with founder of SBG International - Matt Thornton. Join the SBG Tribe online! Check SBG University: www.sbguniversity.com Learn more about Matt Thornton and his main gym Straight Blast Gy…

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EP 26 (Audio) - Matt Thornton Q & A 38:09

5y ago38:09

38:09

Matt Thornton answers the top questions from fans: when he first realized Aliveness was the most important factor in martial arts, how his global seminar circuit originally was the primary method for connecting with all the SBG gyms throughtout the world (4:17), the most important qualities of a good teacher (5:54), stance on strength and condition…

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EP 26 - Matt Thornton Q & A 38:10

5y ago38:10

38:10

Matt Thornton answers the top questions from fans: when he first realized Aliveness was the most important factor in martial arts, how his global seminar circuit originally was the primary method for connecting with all the SBG gyms throughtout the world (4:17), the most important qualities of a good teacher (5:54), stance on strength and condition…

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Ep 25 (Audio) - Real Self Defense vs Fantasy Self Defense with Paul Sharp 29:38

5y ago29:38

29:38

It may be difficult to distinguish real self defense based on experience vs fantasy self defense systems which look good, but actually are based on poor theory and practice. Join us together with Paul Sharp, a self defense expert who has decades of real life experience in self defense and learn the difference. For more information or to enroll in M…

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EP 25 - Real Self Defense vs Fantasy Self Defense with Paul Sharp 29:39

5y ago29:39

29:39

It may be difficult to distinguish real self defense based on experience vs fantasy self defense systems which look good, but actually are based on poor theory and practice. Join us together with Paul Sharp, a self defense expert who has decades of real life experience in self defense and learn the difference. For more information or to enroll in M…

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EP 24 (Audio) - Matt Thornton Q & A 38:09

5+ y ago38:09

38:09

Matt Thornton answers the top questions from fans: when he first realized Aliveness was the most important factor in martial arts, how his global seminar circuit originally was the primary method for connecting with all the SBG gyms throughtout the world (4:17), the most important qualities of a good teacher (5:54), stance on strength and condition…

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EP 24 -Matt Thornton Q & A 38:09

5+ y ago38:09

38:09

Matt Thornton answers the top questions from fans: when he first realized Aliveness was the most important factor in martial arts, how his global seminar circuit originally was the primary method for connecting with all the SBG gyms throughtout the world (4:17), the most important qualities of a good teacher (5:54), stance on strength and condition…

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EP 23 (Audio) - Matt Thornton in conversation with Steve Whittier 37:57

5+ y ago37:57

37:57

By Matt Thornton

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EP 23 - Matt Thornton in conversation with Steve Whittier 37:58

5+ y ago37:58

37:58

By Matt Thornton

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Episode 22 (Audio) - BJJ Mount Ft. SBG Head Coach Matt Thornton 35:25

5+ y ago35:25

35:25

This month's SBG University Podcast will help make the mount your go-to position. Coach Matt Thornton spent over a year teaching only his mount curriculum and saw people's mount game significantly improve in days. Coach Matt credits the success of his curriculum to those BJJ greats that came before him. To get on the waitlist for Matt's Mastering t…

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EP 22 - BJJ Mount Ft. SBG Head Coach Matt Thornton 35:26

5+ y ago35:26

35:26

This month's SBG University Podcast will help make the mount your go-to position. Coach Matt Thornton spent over a year teaching only his mount curriculum and saw people's mount game significantly improve in days. Coach Matt credits the success of his curriculum to those BJJ greats that came before him. To get on the waitlist for Matt's Mastering t…

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EP 21 (Audio) - Fundamentals, middle principle, and connection in BJJ 32:43

5+ y ago32:43

32:43

SBG Portland Striking Foundations Coach Zach Thornton in conversation with Jack Taufer on fundamentals, middle principle, and connection in BJJ. BJJ Black Belt Jack Taufer is available for seminars globally, and private lessons within the SoCal area.

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EP 21 - Fundamentals, middle principle, and connection in BJJ 32:44

5+ y ago32:44

32:44

SBG Portland Striking Foundations Coach Zach Thornton in conversation with Jack Taufer on fundamentals, middle principle, and connection in BJJ. BJJ Black Belt Jack Taufer is available for seminars globally, and private lessons within the SoCal area.

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EP 20 (Audio) - Matt Thornton in Conversation with Henry Akins 44:49

5+ y ago44:49

44:49

By Matt Thornton

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EP 20 - Matt Thornton in Conversation with Henry Akins 44:50

5+ y ago44:50

44:50

By Matt Thornton

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EP 18 (Audio) - Q&A with Head Coach Matt Thornton

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By Matt Thornton

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EP 13 (Audio) - Street versus Sport 1:36:41

6y ago1:36:41

1:36:41

An in depth, 90 minute conversation with old school, original SBG coach, Paul Sharp. Very few people have the extensive, real world, martial arts and law enforcement experience Paul brings to the table. Topics include: - What if any differences exist in training when we switch to self-defense/ “street”. - How to properly maneuver in a self-defense …

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EP 13 - Street versus Sport 1:36:41

6y ago1:36:41

1:36:41

An in depth, 90 minute conversation with old school, original SBG coach, Paul Sharp. Very few people have the extensive, real world, martial arts and law enforcement experience Paul brings to the table. Topics include: - What if any differences exist in training when we switch to self-defense/ “street”. - How to properly maneuver in a self-defense …

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EP 12 (Audio) - How To Diet, Exercise, and Compete As A Father In Your Forties 59:12

6+ y ago59:12

59:12

Vice President Travis Davison talks about his challenge with SBG Korea's John Frankl, to get back in shape and compete in IBJJF masters words. "I never give up." -Travis Davison Travis then commentates his matches, what he was thinking at the time, and where the results left him after IBJJF Masters Worlds. Then watch as Travis shifts from competito…

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EP 12 - How To Diet, Exercise, and Compete As A Father In Your Forties 59:12

6+ y ago59:12

59:12

Vice President Travis Davison talks about his challenge with SBG Korea's John Frankl, to get back in shape and compete in IBJJF masters words. "I never give up." -Travis Davison. Travis then commentates his matches, what he was thinking at the time, and where the results left him after IBJJF Masters Worlds. Then watch as Travis shifts from competit…