SBG Whitefish - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Martial Arts - Gym

5729 U.S. 93 S, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA

4.9 (75 reviews)

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SBG Whitefish, MT, is a leading BJJ, MMA & Self Defense Gym. We train all ages, Kids to Adults, no matter your experience level. You'll find your tribe at SBG.

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Parker Hanson

As someone who has been to many gyms, in many different places. I can wholeheartedly recommend SBG. I popped in for a class while on vacation. They have a great atmosphere, the staff are top notch and the community is special. If you are looking for a gym to learn and grow with, look no further.
Posted 8 months ago
Tristin Lihme

I spent a summer training here In 2024 I have since been moving fairly regularly to different parts of the country. My biggest concern in moving is that I will never be able to find another jiu-jitsu gym like SBG! Coach Michael is awesome and Cole at the front desk is an amazing training partner! Every time I’m back in Montana, I will come back here to train!
Posted 1 year ago
John Moos

SBG has been an incredible space and community to get back into BJJ. I first knew about SBG from Daniel, and finally rejoined the foundations classes with Michael and Jake. Cole was welcoming, informative, and helpful in exploring my options. I've since committed to come more regularly to foundations and private trainings with Michael, and it's been incredible. The whole team here is top-tier. The culture is inclusive, collaborative, educational, and competitive in the best way. I've been to other gyms and had decent experiences, but SBG Whitefish stands out above the rest. I loved it so much, I ended up bringing my 3 kids and brother-in-law for an introductory private with Michael, and they were hooked. I can't wait to keep growing in the sport, and more specifically at SBG Whitefish. Thank you for rekindling my love for this sport and sparking my desire to develop my BJJ skills.
Posted 1 year ago
austin winn

SBG Whitefish exceeded all expectations. Michael was incredibly welcoming and professional, creating a positive and respectful training environment. The gym culture is great and the facility includes a nice lifting area which was spotless and well-maintained. A fantastic place for anyone looking to train martial arts!
Posted 1 year ago
Seth Pirc

I visited for a day with a friend of mine while visiting from Seattle. This is a great gym and friendly group of training partners! Michael was super friendly and welcoming. His instruction was well thought out and easy to understand. Thanks for the session!

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Posted 1 year ago
Ben OConnor

Hard to beat this place. Daniel and Michael are very experienced and friendly. The facility is extremely clean. Perfect for all levels.

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Posted 1 year ago
Michael Heinz

Top notch gym! Best gym in the area for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Kids and Adults; gi or no gi. Also features a fantastic Muay Thai Kickboxing program.

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Posted 1 year ago
John Davis

Vacationing or a permanent move SBG has the best teachers, coaches, and practitioners around. Very versatile and great at breaking down fundamentals. This is the gym to join and grow with!!

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Posted 2 years ago
Aaron Farrow

An amazing small place! The coaches are all awesome at teaching the kids in terms and ways they understand with firmness and discipline. It has been an absolute amazing transformation in our child's confidence of her physical ability and ability to adapt and try new things. It's been so good!

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Posted 2 years ago
Matt Hawkins

Dropped into a fundamentals class while on vacation. I was really impressed with the facility: good quality mats and super clean. The instructor did a great job teaching both technique and underlying concepts. Everyone was very welcoming. I will definitely be back the next time I am in the area.

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Posted 2 years ago
Andrew Lott

Clean, Friendly, and great training partners! Will be sure to stop by again whenever I'm nearby!

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Posted 2 years ago
Kendle Baker

Amazing instruction and down to earth people coach was awesome

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Posted 2 years ago
S

Amazing people!! Beyond kind and very knowledgeable! Love doing fight camp here!! Coming all the way from Canada, this place makes us feel like home!!

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Posted 2 years ago
Amber Comstock

Great facility, friendly staff. My son loved the kids class- Stella mixed in a lot of games and involved the technical skills making it a lot of fun.

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Posted 2 years ago
Tashia Shupert

Hands down one of the best decisions I've made in my adult life was to train jiu jitsu at SBG. So empowering and a lot of fun. The coaches are here to make you a better version of yourself but without pressure or stress. Since moving out of Montana I still come back most summers and make a stop at SBG just to train with them. If you're thinking about it just go for it!

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Posted 2 years ago
Garrett Hartley

As a 20 year Jiu Jitsu practitioner, I have to say that SBG Whitefish was An amazing experience! Very friendly, extremely clean, excellent technique, and highly professional. When traveling through Northwest Montana I will always stop here.

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Posted 2 years ago
T K

Great facility and instruction, thanks for having us!

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Posted 2 years ago
Branden Kitchens

My wife and I were visiting the Whitefish area and decided to drop in. Nothing but good things to say. Gym very clean coaches are humble. Was a good variety of skill level on the mats . Plenty of round's. Great Vibes ! Check them out ! They have showers with slides and towels !

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Posted 2 years ago
Samuel Milkovich

Gym is clean and professional, Michael is a great instructor I will definitely come back

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Posted 2 years ago
Matthew Muns

I’ve been to a few different gyms in my life of training and by far one on the most top notch gyms I’ve seen. The atmosphere was good but the instructor is so amazing. I give a huge shout out to SBG. Thank you for allowing me to be a part. Appreciate all of you! Till next time.

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Posted 2 years ago
Tony Chin

I went there today as a total stranger from a different country and Both Daniel and Michael were awesome to deal with. They were so easy going and down to earth, There teaching style and knowledge are also top notch. Do not hesitate to go there to train if you are in the area. I have been training for 13 years in various locations and this is by far top of the class for me.

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Posted 2 years ago
Jayne Lamberson

My year at SBG was amazing. All the coaches are great. The classes are very flexible to fit any schedule. The whole gym feels like a family. Everyone is so nice and makes you feel comfortable. They have lots of opportunities with seminars frequently and an in house tournament to get comfortable with competing. I absolutely love SBG Whitefish.

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Posted 2 years ago
Lane Mcnealey

Dropped in for a sparring class Tuesday night. As always the instructor as well as the students there are great to train with. Everyone is very respectful. Thanks Micheal for letting me drop in.

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Posted 2 years ago
David Ash

I did a couple of drop in jiujitsu classes over the Christmas holidays as we were spending a week in the area. Can’t say enough good things about the gym and the coaches. I was made to feel welcome right from the get go. Whether you’re someone passing through the area or a local who’s thinking of getting into a martial art I cannot recommend this place enough. Give them a shot and I’m sure you won’t be disappointed. Personally I cannot wait to go do some more classes there again the next time I’m in the area.

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Posted 2 years ago
Jae Park

Great gym! I had fun in the training class. Friendly coaches, staffs, and students. Also, it’s very clean!

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Posted 2 years ago
Jacob Lewis

Friendly staff, clean facility, great instruction and training from Daniel. I would highly recommend this gym!

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Posted 2 years ago
Ryan G

It was an honor to be able to train at this gym while visiting on vacation. The gym had a great vibe and no egos. The coaches and students were very friendly and made you feel welcome. The coaches were great! The classes were well structured and full of good knowledge and instruction. I couldn’t recommend this place enough. I look forward to coming train here again on future vacations.

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Posted 3 years ago
Matthew Heilman

Dropped in for a no gi class — felt welcomed and really enjoyed it — good modern instruction and safe training environment.

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Posted 3 years ago
Zach Krebs

Awesome gym! Very clean and the staff is nice. VERY technical instruction!!!

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Posted 3 years ago
logan camp

I am a active fighter passing through and this was a great place to stop by and get some good work in while on vacation!

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Posted 3 years ago
Daniel Presley

I liked the class, it was a good group of people and a fun experience overall.

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Posted 3 years ago
Alex Martin

Great place to train! I have been training for 17 years and was lucky enough to train here with my wife while in town for vacation. The staff was very welcoming. Facility is first rate - clean, nice locker room, weight room and heavy bags. Instruction was sharp - picked up a couple nice details from the coaches. If you live in whitefish you are already lucky, even more that you get to train with this crew.

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Posted 3 years ago
Jake Barzen

Super clean, super friendly, great instruction. Great school!

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Posted 3 years ago
Gregory Anderson

I’ve been doing jiu jitsu for nearly 20 years and own an academy outside of Seattle. I’ve been doing jiu jitsu for long enough to know the most important aspect of an academy isn’t how good anyones jiu jitsu is but rather the vibe and culture they create on their mats. SBG Whitefish has the best of both worlds. Professor Daniel is clearly a wealth of knowledge. He taught me some great details on guard pulling and sweeping a standing opponent while simultaneously having nothing but positive energy and building a welcoming environment. I visit Montana often and SBG will be my home away from home when I’m visiting 👊🏼🙏🏻

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Posted 4 years ago
Tom Mazzarisi

I've been in law enforcement for 20+ years. The last 3 years training at SBG Whitefish has definitely improved how I deal with potentially dangerous people I come across on the job. I had a potentially dangerous encounter recently, but the skills I've developed over the last three years created a level of confidence beyond what i though i was capable of. This encounter had the potential to turn violent, but I found myself calmer than i have ever been in my career. The mental aspect of training mixed martial arts has definitely put me in a place where I'm less likely to use or quickly transition to higher levels of force knowing that I have the hand to hand combat skills to defend myself. Thanks SBG Whitefish 👊 🥊 🥋

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Posted 4 years ago
Zadok Burke

Got to train here for a week while visiting the area. This place is legit. Everyone i met and rolled with were wonderful people. The mats and facility are top notch. Most of the classes i attended were with Coach Dan. His classes were both eye opening and enjoyable. Also Jits with Hits was a new experience for me and i would recommend it to anyone who trains BJJ to try it. Thank you Coach Dan and Coach Michael for welcoming me in for the time i spent at your gym and for sure would train here again if i am in the area.

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Posted 4 years ago
Matt Showalter

I dropped in for a nogi class while visiting a friend. The place was clean and everyone was very friendly. Detailed instruction and everyone was willing to roll with the visitor, even the black belt instructor. Thanks for letting me come roll guys!

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Posted 4 years ago
Drew Weatherhead

Fantastic training and an amazing atmosphere 👏

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Posted 4 years ago
Carl Goolsby

Visited Whitefish from Georgia and wanted to roll for 59th birthday. Was shown great hospitality and had a great time rolling with new BJJ friends. Will definitely be back to see Coach Michael Ransom when I’m back in town!

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Posted 4 years ago
KODIAKCAN

Sbg literally changed my life! This is by far the best gym for mma jujitsu and boxing!

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Posted 4 years ago
Kandice Henson

Best investment in my child and her future! Her confidence is high and she is so excited about going to the gym. Yay!!!!

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Posted 5 years ago
Josh Schreiner

Great environment for all ages. Clean facility with patient staff! Perfect for the budding profesional to the complete newbie.

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Posted 5 years ago
Daniel Therrien

Top tier

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Posted 5 years ago
Emma Arts (Snickerz)

An amazing gym!! Great equipment, great classes, great instructors, great people, and great merchandise!! Would recommend to anyone wanting to take martial arts or yoga!

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Posted 5 years ago
Paul Downing

The best BJJ gym around, clean, friendly and verity of workouts. Highly recommend for all ages.

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Posted 5 years ago
k compton

This place is hands down the cleanest gym in the valley! Not only that all the coachs are super sportive and friendly . They always have fun classes and a great schedule. 👍🏻

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Posted 6 years ago
Jessie Kane

I can’t say enough about how awesome this place is. The coaches and staff are amazing role models for our kids and ourselves. This gym is also immaculately clean! My kids are constantly spilling water on the floor and when I wipe it up with a paper towel I can tell you that floor is CLEAN! My kids and I take several of their classes and they are great but also challenging at the same time. Staff is professional , friendly and helpful. It’s an awesome tribe to be a part of. ❤️

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Posted 6 years ago
Cheryl Anne burgess

The best decision I have ever made was to join SBG! The values I've learned from their programs were so helpful at a very intrical turning point in my life! I am greatful for the coaching staff and teammates I have the pleasure of seeing on a daily basis and also the ones that I only get to see now and then if you haven't checked out SBG yet you are missing out !

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Posted 6 years ago
Jennifer Neadeau

Amazing coaching staff! Top notch facility. If I could rate 10 stars, I would.

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Posted 6 years ago
Garret Hadley

Fun and competitive the comradery here in the martial arts program is great! The coaching staff is friendly and experienced and spend their lives continuing to develop their knowledge and understanding to share and teach to the tribe. And the yoga program is unlike anything I'd ever seen, using anatomy and research they practice Iyengar yoga to develop a strong skeletal muscular structure, helpful in maintaining a strong aging body. I feel strong, confident and proud to say I train here. Thank you guys!

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Posted 6 years ago
Thomas

Cannot recommend SBG Whitefish enough. Extremely clean, great training mates, and high-level instruction with Coach Daniel. In short, the gym was super welcoming and made us feel like family. If you’re simply visiting Whitefish or looking for a new place to train, I highly recommend a visit.

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Posted 6 years ago
Melissa Oeding

As a smaller female, I’m usually hesitant to try new gyms while traveling, but at SBG I was immediately welcomed and felt comfortable training with everyone in the gym. Excellent instruction from coach Daniel. Highly recommend!

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Posted 6 years ago
Shyan Daniels

This gym is amazing. I would recommend it to anyone looking to train to fight professionally or anyone who would like to train for their own safety.

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Posted 7 years ago
Marcus E

Great community of hard working, supportive and honest people.

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Posted 7 years ago
Anthony Mead

Been meaning write this review for a while: What can I say? We have a world class BJJ school right here in Whitefish, MT. Like so many others, you'll begin wanting self defense and realize it becomes more about physical fitness goals and mental health. The staff and coaches are uber-professional. The owners' passion is absolutely transparent.

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Posted 8 years ago
Jim Sheppard

I've trained in a lot of different martial arts gyms, and have NEVER been a part of a community of people that is this close-knit. The coaches, and even the owners, really go out of their way to let me know that they care about my success and not just my money. I've been spoiled, and I don't think I'll ever be ever to train anywhere else now.

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Posted 8 years ago
Bianka Zundel

SBG Whitefish is an amazing place to learn new things with new people. The coaches are excellent, always looking out for your best interest in martial arts. They keep you motivated and make sure to push you hard all the while in a fun environment! Highly reccomend taking classes and joining the tribe! “One tribe, One vibe”

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Posted 8 years ago
K D

We have been members of SBG in Whitefish since the very beginning. Their classes, coaches and staff are top notch. They have taught both my husband and I as well as both of our children so much from jiu jitsu, yoga, fitness, striking and judo. We enjoy everything they have to offer.

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Posted 8 years ago
Patrick Brooks

I love training here. Coach Dan is awesome. He brings a great attitude to classes that makes me excited to train. As a smaller guy in grappling it's nice to not worry about some huge wrestler smashing you during regular class. I would recommend over and over.

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Posted 8 years ago
j k

Incredibly knowledgeable coaching staff, who come from both a jiu jitsu and yoga pedigree that is world-renowned. Classes are accessible, well-structured, and masterfully taught. Cannot be recommended highly enough.

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Posted 12 years ago
Hagin Law

I've been training at the Kalispell SBG location for some time now and Travis, Kisa and the SBG team have created a wonderful, fun and inclusive martial arts community for the entire family. My time at SBG has enriched my life as it has for many others. The community of Whitefish is extremely fortunate to have the quality and depth of fitness and martial arts programs SBG offers: world-class youth and adult brazilian jiu jitsu instruction, yoga and fitness classes.When you become a member of SBG you become a member of a warm, safe, fun and exciting family. I really can't recommend it enough!

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Posted 12 years ago
Becky Rygg

Beautiful brand new facility...so open and spacious! The professional staff are friendly, fun and knowledgeable. Great instructors, great classes! Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Whitefish is awesome!

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Posted 12 years ago
Mason Packwood

Good people that know their martial arts, but the business end of things has some questionable and, in my opinion, dishonest practices. Really disappointing ending with them.

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Posted 3 years ago