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Boxing Classes In Athens GA

Boxing Classes In Athens, Georgia When it comes to stand up fighting and “throwing hands”, boxing classes in Athens, GA is by far one of the best martial arts on planet Earth. Champions like Mike Tyson, Vasiliy Lomachenko, Floyd Mayweather, Muhammed Ali, and Tyson Fury are devastating punchers sure to knock out most any human […]

Looking to branch out?

This is the story of SBG Athens tribe-member Ashley Healen. Ashley found SBG while she was injured. Working out at a different gym, Ashley had been exposed to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts as ways to stay fit. She quickly realized that she was more than casually interested in training martial arts, though. […]

SBG: A Multi-Generational Tribe

This is the story of Sam Tally as told by his father Dr. William Tally: licensed orthopedic surgeon, GA Regents Med-School Professor, and father of Sam, a young SBG Tribe member. William found SBG while looking for an outlet for his sons.His oldest son, Sam, had long struggled expressing himself and focusing on tasks. William […]

Looking to take your workout to another level?

This is the story of SBG Athens coach Lee McMichael. Lee felt like he was in a rut before joining SBG Athens. A lifelong athlete active in several sports, Lee had always been in decent shape. After leaving school, however, he says that he never developed a satisfying routine. He would vacillate between being completely […]

Looking for stability? Structure?

This is the story of Josh Norris, SBG Athens athlete and assistant coach. Before coming to SBG, Josh felt literally lost. From ages 18 to 24, Josh had lived in ten different places in five states. One of his parents had passed away, and the other disappeared from his life. “I had lost my family […]

Want to challenge the limitations you set for yourself?

This is the journey of Dr. Ben Fuqua: PhD, Professor of Literature, and martial arts student at SBG Athens. Before joining SBG Athens, Ben struggled with anxiety and lacked healthy outlets. Ben was convinced that people were meant to choose a path and never deviate from that path. He found success in the classroom, earning […]

Are You Lost in the Weight Room and/or Lacking Self Defense Skills?

This is the journey of Lucas Federico: GM of SBG Athens, Kid’s Coach, and BJJ Brown Belt.  Before joining SBG he was lost in the weight room, unmotivated, and lacking self defense skills. Lost in the weight room, Lucas went through the routines and motions, but without direction or understanding didn’t know how those things […]

Do You Struggle with Drinking and Lack of Motivation?

Before joining SBG Athens, Greg struggled with binge drinking, lack of motivation, and an unsure future. A former martial artist from his youth, Greg was afraid of getting taken down and not knowing what to do. He knew he couldn’t solely rely on his stand-up, Karate knowledge. Additionally, he needed a physical outlet for his […]