Meet the coaches
About The Coaches
Joel Chong
Co-owner & Coach
B.s Exercise science
Powerlifting America Referee
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Joel Chong is a dedicated fitness professional with a B.S. in Exercise Science from Georgia State University and a rich background in athletics. Starting with Taekwondo to enhance his skills and fitness, he competed regionally for seven years before branching into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and, more recently, rock climbing.
As a powerlifting coach and competitor, Joel holds two Georgia state deadlift records (USPA 82.5kg Jr. and USAPL 90kg Jr.) and has competed nationally three times. Since 2021, he has coached athletes to achieve remarkable results, including three Georgia state records and numerous athletes into national and international level meets. His passion lies in helping others succeed, building connections, and solving challenges together.
Joel specializes in coaching intermediate to advanced lifters, particularly full-time students and young professionals aged 16-40 with at least a year of lifting experience. He blends powerlifting expertise with strength and conditioning for high school and college athletes, offering a mix of online and in-person coaching to suit individual needs.
Joel identifies as an ENFP (The Inspirer) on the MBTI and a Type 5w6 (The Thinker & The Loyalist) on the Enneagram. His playlist reflects his dynamic personality, featuring tracks like THRASH by ISOKNOCK, Nobody Gets Me by SZA, and Kilby Girl by Backseat Lovers. He also enjoys watching anime in his free time, his favorite shows include Vinland Saga, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, and Attack on Titan.
With a commitment to unlocking potential, Joel is ready to guide you on your fitness and powerlifting journey.
Gregory Luu
Co-owner & Coach
B.S.E health & physical education
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Gregory Luu, with a Bachelor’s in Health and Physical Education specializing in Sports Coaching, is dedicated to empowering others through fitness. His athletic journey spans five years of competitive swimming with Dynamo Swim Club and three years of soccer, experiences that shaped his passion for coaching and personal training.
As a coach, Gregory has guided athletes to impressive achievements, including Collegiate Nationals qualifications and helping one athlete set 12 state records in her age and weight class.
Gregory also qualified for USAPL Raw Nationals in 2016 and 2017, showcasing his dedication and experience in the sport.
Gregory specializes in helping clients, from beginners to advanced lifters, refine their technique with tailored, effective cues. Though his focus is online coaching, he values in-person sessions for their detail-oriented approach. He has a knack for combining his love for teaching and fitness, honed through five years of coaching swimming and teaching water safety to children.
Gregory is an ISFP (The Adventurer) on the MBTI and a Type 9 (The Peacemaker) on the Enneagram. He brings a calm and supportive energy to his work. His playlist includes Eternity Leave by Makari and Lightyears by Juice WRLD, reflecting his diverse interests.
Whether you're refining your powerlifting form or beginning your fitness journey, Gregory is here to support and guide you every step of the way.
What is the Enneagram and MBTI?
The Enneagram and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) are two different personality tests. Although neither tests are perfect, it provides a comprehensive enough way to get to know our personalities. The coaches thrive not only by providing a great service through programming and technical feedback, but also through personal connection and understanding the athlete as a person as well, not just someone who lifts weights.
To learn more about the Enneagram and MBTI, click the links below to learn more (Forge S&P is not affiliated with Enneagram or MBTI):
I don’t know which coach to choose from!
Both Gregory and Joel provide a top notch coaching service. Your best bet is interviewing with both coaches and see who you mesh with the best, personality-wise, and who you gravitate more towards in terms of coaching system and style.
Wrap Party
You did it! Even though the Singularity is infinite, there will be a Warp Party to gather with all the friends you’ve made on your journey.
Sand
This is your chance to take home a piece of the Singularity! Join us on an expedition to bottle up the sand on the event horizon for our permanent collections.
The tours will be led by experts in the field, leading us down a winding trail full of discourse on the upcoming unforeseeable changes to human civilization.
Infinity Meet and Greet
Slip into the Singularity with one of our signature Infinite Cocktails, while you’re whisked away by the hypothetical future sounds of irreversible technological progress.
As day turns to night and time collapses in on itself, a wide collection of gourmet food trucks will be available to delight even the most spherical palate.