Matt Thornton: “Krav Maga Is Just Really Bad MMA”
Feb 25, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a discussion on martial arts effectiveness, Straight Blast Gym founder Matt Thornton shared his observations on Krav Maga instructors who trained at his facility: I would put them on the mat with...
How Rickson Gracie Passes the Guard: The Most Effective Way of Passing The Guard Explained
Dec 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Sometimes, the „real“ BJJ secrets or not-so-obvious details to getting a lot better get revealed. This guard passing detail, presented by SBG’s Matt Thornton, falls into that category –...
SBG’s Matt Thornton Explains How To Pass Guards – Without Using Your Hands
Nov 30, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
SBG’s Matt Thornton always seems to have great advice on the details that can make your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu game better by a large margin; be it in your defensive or offensive game. In this...
Matt Thornton On The Evolution Of BJJ & Improving Training Methods
Mar 14, 2013BJJEE
Matt Thornton is known in the BJJ world as the founder of Straight Blast Gym International, an association of over 35 gyms worldwide engaged in training athletes in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing and...
