Coach Rich Beaupit

SBG Niagara Founder | Head Coach | SBG BJJ Black Belt 

40+ YEARS HELPING PEOPLE GROW STRONGER

Coach Rich Beaupit is the founder and head coach of Straight Blast Gym Niagara — proudly known as Niagara’s most beginner-friendly martial arts gym.  For over four decades, Rich has dedicated his life to helping kids and adults build confidence, resilience, self-defense skills, and personal growth through martial arts.

CREATOR OF THE S.A.F.E. BULLY PROOFING SYSTEM

Coach Rich created the S.A.F.E. Bully Proofing System — a practical and compassionate approach to helping kids build awareness, confidence, and communication skills to prevent bullying.  
The S.A.F.E. system has impacted over 31,000 youth and adults and has been taught continuously for 34 years in public and Catholic school boards.

MORE THAN MARTIAL ARTS

At SBG Niagara, Rich combines Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, striking, and self-defense with life lessons that help students grow stronger both on and off the mats.

HELPING KIDS BUILD CONFIDENCE

Coach Rich also leads the Growing Gorillas Martial Arts & Life Skills Program, helping kids develop focus, confidence, discipline, and perseverance through fun and structured training.  Parents love the positive impact the program has on their children both inside and outside the gym.

THE MISSION

Whether helping a child stand up to bullying or guiding an adult toward greater confidence and health, Coach Rich’s mission remains simple:

Help people learn, grow, and thrive in a safe, supportive environment that feels like home.