My poor son stood around most of the time doing nothing. The coaches care more about chatting up girls than actually teaching. There is no trial class to see if you like it or not. I paid a $349 cancellation fee just so my son can leave. They preach about being a family but when approached about their coaches not coaching, all I got back was “Oh, no, they are good”. Don’t waste your money here.

Was very welcoming and very helpful when getting started! Great deals and even better coaches. Every time I step out that door, I feel so refreshed and feel like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. A great choice if starting, returning, or switching gyms.

Love this gym! I’ve been training there Since January this year. Due to busy work schedule I can only attend once a week but I’m trying to be consistent . I love it Everytime when I walk in there. Everyone’s great! Nick.

This place has become our new home away from home. If you're even on the fence about joining just jump in and give it a try. There's a wealth of knowledge and experience here to draw from. From kids to adults it has everything you'd need. Been a true game changer for all of us.

They are very unprofessional. I went in there one day, and without hearing me out or caring what I had to sa Y they blew me off and shoo me out the door. If it was this gym or anything they cared about they would want to be heard, but could not afford that basic decency to me. Therefore, I would consider going elsewhere They thought I was selling something because I came before I went to my job. He blew me off and said I don’t care about none of that. It’s cool I moved out of state and will learn from people that give a dam about me

SBG is by far the best gym I’ve ever been at! I take kickboxing classes with Coach Carmen and Performance with Coach James and they are the reason I stay at this gym. I come every morning to the 9:30 class and it’s perfect, I get my workout in and then I’m ready for the day. You know when you walk in your better be ready for a good workout and you’re definitely gonna feel it when walking out. I have pushed myself further than I would have working out by myself and I credit that to the awesome coaching staff that they have. You will never find a better gym than Straight Blast Gym.

I’ve been at SBG for 6 months and couldn’t be more grateful to the coaches and the Tribe. Alex, Carmen and James are amazing, encouraging and patient coaches who are truly invested in your success. The Tribe is a great mix of people from world-class athletes to folks that are getting back in shape. It’s a great atmosphere and I look forward to every class. 💥🥊

When my husband and I started at SBG 6 months ago, everyone had nothing but the most positive things to say about the coaches, instruction, and members at both the Buford and Atlanta locations. Coming from a different gym with about 4 years of previous martial arts experience, the members didn't realize how right they were. Everything at SBG is on a whole other level from quality to an elevated sense of being part of a team that they refer to as TRIBE. The beginners feel this right away and people like myself with experience see how valuable a community like this is. This is truly a place for everyone with the attention and detail they put into each person from their first day to the professional competition level and everything in between.

Everything about this gym is amazing. Great coaches. Carmen kills it in kickboxing.I don’t understand how someone so sweet can be that ruthless (in the best way possible)but we love her for it. Alex is a phenomenal Muay Thai coach and great teacher. And James in performance will not hesitate to step in and correct your form so you can get the most out of your workout and is hands down one of the most knowledgeable trainers I’ve ever worked with. The over all feeling of this gym is a huge sense of belonging. My son started years ago and after watching him bloom in self confidence under the leadership of this incredible team of coaches I joined shortly after. Not only are the workout spaces always clean but the bathrooms and showers are also and always well stocked. Highly recommend checking it out

I could not recommend this gym enough. I started training MMA in Lynchburg, VA where I went to college. Coming home to Georgia for the summer typically meant training at home, but this past summer I was determined to find a good local gym. After trying multiple gyms in the area, I did the free trial at SBG Buford and was immediately drawn to it and its culture. After explaining my current position and future aspirations, it only took 2 classes for me to have full access to all the classes I needed to make my dreams a reality. That dream being, the opportunity to compete in my first kickboxing fight. Lucky for me, multiple fighters at the time were preparing for the local IKF fight in Atlanta. Fast forward to the day of the fight, it was such an amazing experience. I ended up winning the fight, but beyond that, the coaches truly made me feel like a professional fighter. This experience is something that I will remember forever and will always be extremely thankful for! All of that to say, if you are in the Buford area and are looking for a high-level gym with high character people, check out SBG Buford!

Dope gym, started doing Muay Thai here in 2022 and picked up the BJJ as well. Coaches and staff are cool and willing to help selflessly. Would recommend to anybody around who wants to start martial arts.

SBG is hands down one of the top gyms in the state of Georgia. An awesome, top-notch facility with amazing instructors and a wide range of classes. There's truly something for everyone with every type of goal. In all my years, I've never walked into a place where I've felt so welcomed by everyone. A true team/family atmosphere.

The instructors are very fun, knowledgeable and get the most out everyone. Coach Alex is does a great job coaching the Muay Thai classes as well as the kickboxing classes. Since I’ve started I have learned so much and become much more disciplined in my fitness regimen.

Being part of SBG for about 3 years has meant health, entertainment, familiarity, discipline, and a lot of learning. the best environment, the best coaches, the best gym.

SBG is an amazing gym with a great vibe! It is the first gym where I have actually been able to truly see noticeable results from all the work that I put in. The kickboxing classes taught by Coach Carmen and the weight training classes taught by Coach James are both awesome classes! They have both motivated and helped me achieve goals that I didn’t even know were possible! If you want to see real results and have fun while doing it, I highly recommend checking them out!!

My family and I've been members since 2015. My daughter has been in the Kid's BJJ program since she was 8 years old and now she is 16. We love all the programs and the culture there, especially Performance and Fitness Kick Boxing. I stayed strong and in shape through out these years because of their amazing fitness programs. I had the opportunity to jump into Carmen's Fitness kick boxing class today and I have to say that I enjoyed it. The energy and the intensity of her class was fun, but also tough. It made me sweat and cry at the same time (in a good way, lol). Her workout had me constantly moving. It helps burns all the extra calories which is exactly what I needed. What a great 1 hour workout. I am coming back for more.

We love SBG! The staff is amazing, and the culture is great. Montana is awesome and has such a great way with kids. Going to SBG has given my kids such confidence.

SBG is the best gym around, whether you want to compete, or have a place to introduce your kids to martial arts, this is the place to be. I’ve trained at many gyms before, and SBG is just superior in so many ways. Everyone on the SBG staff are amazing people and excellent at what they do. I highly recommend anyone who’s new to martial arts or a seasoned competitor to join the SBG tribe.

I've been attending this gym for a couple of months now and really enjoy it! I highly recommend the strength classes with James. You'll be challenged (in a good way). I have trained at various gyms in Atlanta and this is at the top of my list. I only wish they had regular boxing classes in addition to kickboxing!

Whether you're an experienced martial artist or new to training you are treated with respect and seen as a part of the tribe right away. Sure, you need to get to know people but that's the difference at this gym - people are willing to get to know you. The skill of the instructors and their ability to impart what they know to you in a digestible fashion is incredible. The instructors are constantly working on new techniques and refining old ones. I have been attending class for about 6 weeks and intend on staying at SBG Buford. Period. It's the right gym for me and recommend it to anyone interested.

Have been training Muay Thai here for a few weeks now and love the gym it’s been great to keep me disciplined and on a schedule, I do highly prefer the classes where coach Montana is coaching unfortunately he seems to only get to teach Muay Thai once or twice a week but he takes the time to go around and make sure everyone is learning and doesn’t let anyone fall behind and this stops people from developing bad habits in training that could end up getting them hurt, overall good gym, just needs more coaches that care like Montana

Great environment and instruction. Made me feel welcome from the start. Great vibe for family as I have two kids, one who is a member. Highly recommend!

I've been a member of SBG Buford since 2012 and I'm amazed at how they continue to grow and improve their teaching methods. This year, they added an "Advanced" class series that focuses entirely on just one position for 3 months straight. After attending these classes for the past 9 months, my game has improved tremendously and I am convinced this is the way of the future. It's a great feeling to be training for 10+ years and still feel like there is so, so much more to learn here!

Hands down the best gym I have trained at, even after only having been here for around four months. Not only is it an amazing facility with great equipment and amenities (pads, weights, shower, sauna), but also filled with top tier instruction. I have trained in martial arts for over 12 years from five different gyms, and none of them come close in terms of the quality of the coaches in every aspect of mixed martial arts, from Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, to putting it all together in a mixed martial arts or self-defense context. For years I thought of myself as someone who merely did martial arts for fun and self-defense, but I lacked the confidence and desire to compete. What SBG made me realize is that it is easier to find the confidence to compete when you are in a good environment with a real sense of camaraderie. Everyone I have interacted with at the gym has been extremely welcoming from day one. I truly feel like part of a team here where we all make each other better martial artists and people. The instructors also go out of their way to make you feel appreciated and supported whether you are a new member or a veteran of the gym. Whether you are someone looking for great workouts to stay in shape, to learn self-defense, or to pursue martial arts seriously and competitively, I cannot recommend this gym enough. It strikes the sweet spot between being family-friendly while also having a number of extremely skilled amateur and professional fighters. I drive over 40 minutes to get to this gym and it is well worth it even if you are slightly further.

Just joined SBG Buford and had an amazing first class! It is a real glimpse of a true MMA lifestyle that I have I missed for quite some time. Thankful for the welcome!

I love the energy and culture of this gym! SBG has quality staff, instruction, and training partners. I highly recommend coming to try out this gym!!

Great experience for the whole family! The staff is attentive and professional while dedicated to get the best from you or your kids. Also, SBG is super clean without that grimes gym smell.

I've been a student of coach phillipe for 11 years. I started my bjj journey at a different gym but I wanted to look for a place to train safe and learn more techniques. Coach Phillipe is an excellent instructor and a great leader. Not only he cares about your martial art journey, he truly cares about you as a person. I learned so much from him and all the friends I met at SBG buford. I look forward to continue my training here and would recommend SBG buford to anyone!