In the South African BJJ scene, there’s a lot of talk about medals and tournament prep. But if you head over to the hills of Morninghill and step into Straight Blast Gym (SBG) Bedfordview, you’ll realise pretty quickly that they’re playing an entirely different game. It’s not just about the medals and glory, it’s about the person you become on the way to getting one. The Legacy Behind SBG Bedfordview SBG is famous globally for “Aliveness,” but at the Bedfordview gym, that philosophy is backed by some serious combat history. Leading the tribe is Head Coach Sergio De Freitas. He’s

Your First MMA Class: What Beginners Can Expect at SBG Bedfordview Nervous about starting MMA? Discover exactly what happens in your first MMA class at SBG Bedfordview, from warm-ups and technique training to beginner-friendly coaching.  So you’ve been thinking about it for a while. Maybe a friend trains. Maybe you’ve watched too much UFC late at night. Maybe you just want to get fit and the treadmill isn’t cutting it anymore. Whatever brought you here, you’re now seriously considering walking into your first MMA class — and if we’re honest, a small part of you is terrified. That’s completely normal.