Today, you'll learn methods for strengthening and optimizing your body to endure years of jiu jitsu training well into your 70s.

Without the knowledge of how to optimize your training for longevity you’ll likely end up injured, overtrained, and ultimately, off the jiu-jitsu mat indefinitely.

Most people rely on conventional strength and conditioning knowledge, however, many of these methods are short sighted and lack a sustainable approach to ensure longevity.

Steve Maxwell is one of the world’s best combat sports strength and conditioning coaches who’s methods have allowed him to continue training well into his 70s.

Coach Maxwell shares his secrets to BJJ longevity in the latest episode of the Order & Progress Podcast.

In this episode you will learn:

• What methods to use for BJJ longevity
• How to program to ensure continued progress well into your later years
• How to prevent injuries and overtraining
• Recovery methods for optimal health and longevity
• Advice Coach would give to his 40 year-old self

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This episode introduces a method for fortifying your body for jiu-jitsu beyond what  conventional strength and conditioning teaches.

Training for jiu-jitsu requires you to be strong and resilient at all angles. It’s an unpredictable sport with uneven loads and non-linear forces.

Yet most people neglect training at the odd angles you’ll experience in a combat sport like BJJ. When tissues and joints aren’t subject to this type of training stimulus, they’re vulnerable to injury and pain.

Mark Wildman is a world-class clubbell expert who has taught thousands of people how to fortify their bodies through heavy club training. He was worked with world-famous actors, stuntmen, and martial artists who need to be ready for action in all directions.

Learn about Mark and his training methods here, in the latest episode of the Order & Progress Podcast.

In this episode you will learn:

• The benefits of club swinging for BJJ
• The movements that all grapplers need to be training
• How to progress and program club training for continued results
• How to integrate clubs into your routine to make what you’re currently doing even better
• Why clubs are so good for fortifying your body for combat

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Im going to share a movement that produces a strong, mat-ready core, while at the same time building shoulder stability and resilience.

It’s no secret that you need a strong, functional core for grappling and jiu-jitsu. It’s the source of nearly every movement you do while rolling, and essential for a healthy lower back.

Durable, stable shoulders are an absolute must for framing and defending. Plus, for enduring shoulder locks and the dynamics of high-intensity grappling.

Getting both qualities in one movement is a massive time-saver, but also delivers the type of functional training that directly translates to the mat.

Enter the The Turkish Sit Up.

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You have to balance your strength and conditioning, mobility, and corrective work with your time on the mat.

There are only so many hours in the day and you want to spend time on things that deliver a high return on investment. 

Ideally, things that can provide strength, mobility, injury prevention, correctives, and training in multiple planes of motion all in one.

The Shin Box is one of those things.

Let’s look at the benefits of the Shin Box for a grappler, or anyone interested in resilience and longevity.

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You don’t need to spend a ton of time getting all of your physical preparation needs for jiu-jitsu.

In fact, if you spent time segmenting each aspect of your BJJ needs like strength, mobility, corrective exercise, power, prehab, etc, you would have no time or energy left for training.

The problem is that you need to develop qualities off the mat that you can’t get while training BJJ.

So, how do you get everything you need without losing mat time and motivation?

After training for 13 years, countless hours of research, dozens of certifications, and enduring a lot of pain, I have found the best tools and methods that deliver exactly what you need for BJJ without demanding a bunch of your time.

Listen here for the best methods for BJJ training.

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I used to believe that the foundational human movements were squat, push, pull, hinge, and carry.

Much of my training over the last 10 years was built around these movement patterns.  Maybe yours are too.

And if you study most “functional” programs today, they are all still built on these movements.

The problem for me was, after 10 years of training this way, I was riddled with pain and feeling much older than a “healthy” 30-something should.

My body ached constantly, I was throwing out my back every few weeks, and I was tricking myself into believing “this is just what happens when you get older.”

The truth is, I was misinformed.

Learn how to unleash your athletic power and build durability in this episode.

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David Weck is a fitness innovator, biomechanist, BJJ blue belt, and a world-class performance coach to professional athletes worldwide. 

His methods of the coiling core, rotational movement training, and bilateral torsion training are based on the understanding of the Spinal Engine Theory.

This theory poses that movement originates in the core. The core is what powers humans forward through space. The standing belief amongst the greater fitness industry is that the core mainly transfers force, and it’s primary function is to resist rotation.

David believes this “braced core” model is the cause of increases in non-contact sports injuries, and robs athletes of power, strength, and durability. His methods, in contrast, develop pure athletic ability, including strength, power, and longevity.

Learn about David Weck and his innovative training methods here, in the latest episode of the Order & Progress Podcast.

In this episode you will learn:

• What is the Spinal Engine Theory
• Why the standing “braced core” model is wrong, and may be causing the rise of non-contact injuries
• Why it’s still important to do bilateral training like deadlifts
• What is the coiling core, rotational movement training, and bilateral torsion training
• How these methods will help your BJJ performance
• How his methods reduce injuries and improves longevity
• How to get started with the Weck Method

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We all know that when you step on the mat you’re accepting the risk that comes with live combat. 

We all signed the waiver.

But Im not talking about the random twists and freak accidents that happen. Although painful, and sometimes life changing, those aren’t the things that ruin your body.

Im talking about negative effects that the innate positions of jiu-jitsu have on your body over months and years.

I agree that the responsibility is on you, the grappler, to take your health into your own hands, however, I do believe there are many factors that make regular jiu-jitsu practice bad for your body.

Ultimately, I believe jiu-jitsu is destroying your body.

Listen why, or read this article here.

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 World-class health coach Rodrigo Perez uses a holistic health approach with pro athletes to everyday people to ensure prolonged performance and longevity.

If you want to have a lifetime of optimal health and performance you need to take a holistic approach, which includes training, mobility, nutrition, hydration, and recovery.

Most people have a few of these areas covered, and you can get away with neglecting some of the others when you’re young. But, if you want to stay on the mats for a lifetime, you need to give attention to all aspects of your health and wellness.

Coach Rod is a black belt who has been on the mats since the 90s in Brazil. He is now coach to professional surfers, skaters, motocross, and fighters. But he’s focused on prolonged performance well beyond an athlete’s prime.

Learn from him here in the latest episode of the Order & Progress Podcast.

In this episode you will learn:

• What makes up a holistic training approach for optimal health and longevity
• The two most important aspects that are often neglected
• When to use mobility drills or foam rolling to achieve better outcomes
• How to hydrate properly for your life’s demands
• The crucial importance of hip internal/external rotation for everyone
• Clearing up mobility restrictions to prevent injuries
• Why to spend more time on single-leg exercises
• How to design a time-efficient holistic program

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At 53 years old, kettlebell expert and BJJ brown belt, Steve Cotter, has developed a holistic training method that allows him to train 6 days a week! 

Most of us would be lucky to get even 3 days after we pass the half-century mark. 

The years of wear and tear from the aggressive nature of combat sports takes its toll on the body. 

But as Steve shares, it doesn’t have to.

Most people neglect a holistic approach to their BJJ cross-training. 

As you age you cant afford to neglect any aspects of a complete program. 

Strength, mobility, flexibility, recovery and nutrition are all required to stay on the mats.

As the world’s most experience kettlebell expert, Coach Steve shares exactly how to extend your BJJ longevity in a time-efficient way in the latest episode of the Order & Progress Podcast.

In this episode you will learn:

• Why he focuses on breathing and posture as the foundation of health
• The 3 vital and often neglected components of a complete workout 
• The importance of decompression after jiu jitsu training 
• How he’s able to train BJJ 6x / week at age 53
• Programming effective cross-training to stay injury free 
• Why kettlebells are your best option for BJJ cross-training 
• The amazing benefits of “loaded mobility” for BJJ resilience 
• How to undo the negative effects of jiu-jitsu 

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