🥋 Why Niagara Parents Are Raving About Our Beginner-Friendly Martial Arts and Life Skills Program
If you’re a Niagara parent looking for a way to help your child build confidence, discipline, and focus—without the pressure of competition or needing to “be tough”—you’ll want to hear about this.
At Straight Blast Gym Niagara, we’ve built something unique: a martial arts program that teaches more than just kicks and takedowns. Our Growing Gorillas Martial Arts and Life Skills Program is helping kids across the Niagara Region grow into confident, respectful, and resilient young leaders—and parents are taking notice.
✅ What Makes Growing Gorillas So Different?
Each week, we focus on a core life skill theme—things like:
- Respect (for self, others, and the mat)
- Focus and discipline (in class and at home)
- Perseverance (“Get Up, Show Up, Never Give Up” isn’t just a motto—it’s how we train)
- These lessons are woven into every class, not tacked on. That’s what makes it stick.
💬 What Niagara Parents Are Saying“
The owner Rich Beaupit is a great man who truly cares about people. I am amazed at his dedication to the sport. His attention to detail and inate ability to teach children cannot be matched. My child's jiu jitsu had improved ten fold and he LOVES going to class. I wholeheartedly endorse SBG Niagara! If you want someone to train your kids and teach them important life skills.......look no further! - Brent Beamer
My three boys have been training at SBG Niagara for more than half their life now. They started as absolute beginners and have grown immensely both as martial artists but more importantly as young men. Rich Beaupit is a gifted coach and an even better human being. His classes focus on fundamental principles as well as vital life skills in a fun and engaging environment. He has a genuine passion for his work which rubs off on his students. My kids love coming to the gym and have bonded with the community that is SBG. I wouldn't dream of having my kids anywhere else. - Sarah Christie
💡 Why Beginner-Friendly Matters
Let’s be honest—martial arts can be intimidating. That’s why we’ve designed our gym around welcoming beginners, especially kids who’ve never done a sport or struggled to find one they love.
There are no tryouts, no egos, and no pressure to be perfect.
Our coaches are experts in:
- Making first-timers feel at home
- Coaching kids with different learning styles
- Helping even the most hesitant kids thrive on the mat
- We call it the “SBG Difference.” You’ll call it a success.
🎯 Ready to See the Difference for Yourself?
We offer 1 WEEK FREE so you and your child can experience the Growing Gorillas program first-hand—no pressure, no contracts.
📍 Serving the Niagara Region for 31 years
✅ Beginner-friendly, life skill focused
📅 Free trial classes available weekly
Give your child the tools to thrive—on and off the mat.
We’d love to welcome you to the SBG Niagara family.