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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 longevityHow to program to ensure continued progress well into your later yearsHow to prevent injuries and overtrainingRecovery methods for optimal health and longevityAdvice Coach would give to his 40 year-old selfLearn more at seekprogress.com and follow us at @seek.progress

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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 BJJThe movements that all grapplers need to be trainingHow to progress and program club training for continued resultsHow to integrate clubs into your routine to make what you’re currently doing even betterWhy clubs are so good for fortifying your body for combatLearn more at seekprogress.com and follow us at @seek.progress

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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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