SBG South Shields

About SBG South Shields

SBG South Shields is the town's dedicated mixed martial arts gym, based on King Street in the town centre. Part of the international SBG (Straight Blast Gym) network, it runs kickboxing, boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling and MMA from a purpose-built space that includes a large matted area for grappling, a training cage, a boxing ring and striking equipment. A structured beginner course means newcomers are introduced to the fundamentals at a sensible pace rather than being thrown into full classes.

For younger members the gym runs age-banded children's programmes, including a Growing Gorillas group for roughly five to ten year olds and a Primates Academy for eleven to fifteens, before students progress into the adult classes from sixteen. The emphasis across all ages is on discipline, fitness and problem-solving as much as self-defence, and beginners are encouraged to book an introductory session to try before committing.

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