The Order & Progress Podcast

Alex Sterner is the owner and head coach of Electrum Performance, a strength and conditioning gym in San Diego focused on performance training for professional BJJ athletes and fighters.   He is also the head strength & conditioning coach at Atos headquarters and has worked with some of the best Jiu Jitsu fighters in the world like Andre Galvao, Kaynan Duarte, and Gustavo Batista. In this epis...

Maurizio is a long time fitness coach, fitness inventor and innovator, and 53 year old badass who has the body of someone 20 years younger. Through his unconventional training methods Maurizio has helped countless athletes, including jiu-jitsu fighters like Clark Gracie and Andre Galvao, maintain peak performance and ripped physiques, all while stay injury-free doing some of the most demanding  ma...

Lucius Tirey is Rafael Lovato Juniors strength & conditioning coach and has worked extensively with combat athletes like Xande Ribeiro and James Puopolo. He is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and formerly had a successful career in power lifting and strong man competitions.  Lucius breaks down exactly how he been able to keep Rafael performing at his best into his late thirties while stil...

Ryan Hurst is the founder and head coach of GMB Fitness as well as lifelong martial artist. Ryan holds black belts in Kendo, Judo, and Kempo, a purple belt in Jiu Jitsu, and practiced 10 years as a competitive gymnast.  After a career ending Judo injury he dedicated his life to fitness and helping people master their bodies so they can continue to do the activities they love.  Ryan takes a unique...

Bill Maeda is a 53 year old personal trainer who has developed a specific training method incorporating asymmetrical loads, rotational movements, and specific breathing patterns. His methods have allowed him to achieve and maintain an absolutely incredible physique, impeccable movement quality, and a more robust and functional life all while staying injury-free well past the half-century mark. His...

Jason Hunt is a jiu jitsu and judo black belt with over 30 years of experience on the mat. He is the head instructor of Meraki Jiu Jitsu Academy in Los Angeles and trained extensively under Ramon Lemos and the original Atos competition team in Brazil in 2008. Jason is now into his 40s and trains daily with his students. He has figured out useful ways to stay injury free so he can continue to train...

Mark Wildman is a celebrity trainer who works mainly with action heroes who perform stunts and fight scenes. He has developed a system of training to help actors look amazing for their role but also to withstand the demands of stunt work and long grueling days on set.  Mark is also a life long martial artist and has practiced many different styles including jiu-jitsu, kung fu, and weapons training...

Dr. Mike Piekarski, aka Doctor Kickass, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He is a former MMA fighter and now works to educate combat athletes on injuries and issues that happen from grappling, striking and fighting.  Dr Kickass is an expert in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and movement optimization for grappling and combat sports. In This Episode We Disc...

In episode 9 we spoke with BJJ world champion, Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa. Lucas is known for being insanely strong, and has competed against and beat some of the best grapplers in the world. He trains full time at Atos Jiu-Jitsu in San Diego and recently became a vegetarian.  In This Episode We Discuss: How he has been training during the pandemic. The strategy he used recently to beat Leandro Lo. How...

In episode 8 we spoke with BJJ black belt and S&C Coach, Ben Zhuang. Coach Ben is the head S&C coach at the Muscle Pharm headquarters and training facility in Los Angeles, CA.  Coach Ben has been training competitive and hobbyist grapplers and MMA fighters for years. He began training in 2005 under Professor Rodrigo Teixeira and was awarded his black belt in 2015 by Gracie Barra. In This E...

In episode 7 we spoke with expert strength and conditioning coach, Alex Sterner. Alex is the head S&C coach of the Atos Jiu-Jitsu team and co-owner of Electrum Performance in San Diego.  Coach Sterner has trained with some of the best grapplers on earth like Andre Galvao, JT Torres, Lucas Barbosa, and many more. In this episode he shares the exact methods he uses to prepare grapplers for the m...

In episode 6 we heard from IBJJF No-Gi World and KASAI Pro Champion, Gianni Grippo. Gianni, who is known for having an incredible work ethic, is an elite black belt under Marcelo Garcia and has been competing at the top level for years.  Gianni has done extensive training with sports psychologists to forge a champion's mindset, and believes the mental aspect is what gives him the edge to win....

In episode 5 we interviewed Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Mark DiSalvo. Mark trains jiu-jitsu athletes like Marcos Tinoco and Matheus Lutes for pro-level competition out of his fitness studio in New York City. He also trains jiu-jitsu himself under Marcelo Garcia.   Mark came up learning first hand from world-famous fitness coach and black belt, Steve Maxwell, and is now an exp...

In episode 4 we interviewed former Olympic wrester and All-American, Kyle Cerminara. Kyle now trains jiu-jitsu under John Danaher and is wrestling coach to ADCC champion Gordon Ryan.  Kyle has a ton of experience training athletes for the highest level of competition including wrestlers, jiu-jitsu athletes, and MMA fighters. He is the current head wrestling coach at Long Island MMA and has a wealt...

In episode 3 of the Order & Progress Podcast we interviewed MMA strength & conditioning coach Phil Daru on how to optimize your BJJ and grappling performance. Phil is a very experienced S&C coach who has worked with some of the best fighters in the world including, Dustin Porier, Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Jr. Dos Santos, Colby Covington, King Mo Lawal, and many others like judo Olympians and...

In episode 2 we interviewed jiu-jitsu black belt and 2019 IBJJF No-Gi World Champion, Dante Leon.  Dante is known for his gritty grappling style, as well as being incredibly strong. Dante uses a very specific training method to develop the quality he thinks is most important for jiu-jitsu athletes; strength. In the episode we talk about: Why the grappler should strength train. The strength trainin...

Welcome to the Order & Progress Podcast! In episode 1 we explain why we started the show and what you can expect.  We explore the latest methods to improve your jiu-jitsu performance! From strength and conditioning, mobility and flexibility, and mental training, to nutrition, recovery methods, and anything you can do to gain an edge for BJJ.  We interview the best jiu-jitsu and grappling compe...