RICH BEAUPIT

A Coach Who Leads With Heart

Coach Rich Beaupit has spent decades building a space where beginners feel welcome, families feel supported, and every student learns to challenge themselves.

His leadership, energy, and care shape the heart of SBG Niagara — where training is about more than martial arts… it’s about becoming your best self.

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Martial Arts as a Way of Life

For Coach Rich Beaupit, martial arts has always been more than a skill — it’s been a way of life. Since opening SBG Niagara in 1994, his mission has been simple and unwavering: to help people grow into stronger, more confident, and more capable versions of themselves.

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Coaching the Individual, Not Just the Technique

Rich’s coaching style blends technical precision with genuine care. He believes in meeting every student where they are — whether it’s a nervous first-timer, a child learning confidence, or a seasoned athlete refining their game.

His approach is built on the SBG philosophy of aliveness: training with honesty, energy, and purpose so you develop skills that truly work — on the mats and in life.

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Building a Tribe, Not Just a Gym

Through decades of teaching, Rich has built more than a gym — he’s built a tribe. His greatest pride isn’t in medals or titles, but in seeing his students succeed, grow, and carry the lessons of martial arts into everything they do.

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The Heartbeat of SBG Niagara

You’ll often hear him say it, because he lives it every day:

Get Up. Show Up. Never Give Up.

That’s not just a motto. It’s the heartbeat of SBG Niagara.