The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting

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270 - Oleg Taktarov, the Sambo OG of the UFC May 31, 2020

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I'm absolutely thrilled to welcome Oleg Taktarov to the podcast. Oleg used his Sambo skills to win UFC 6, beat Dolph Lungren in a widely publicised boxing match, and fought at the infamous Pentagon Combat event which ended in a riot and got MMA banned in Rio de Janeiro.

Oleg is also a great teacher - I personally use techniques and concepts I learned from him more than 20 years ago almost every day that I step onto the mats.

Today we cover dealing with fear in MMA matches, the path to mastering striking as well as grappling, training the Russian special forces, the advantages of leglocks, working in the movies, and the role he would most like to play.

If you enjoy this episode then giving it a rating on your favorite podcast platform would be super-appreciated. Stuff like that really helps!

Stephan Kesting

269 - My BJJ Manifesto in 100 Words May 28, 2020

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Learn a technique and study all its aspects including set-ups, grips, body position, timing, balance, counters and recounters. Get help from your instructor, class-mates, the internet and instructional media.

Repetition makes you smooth. Smooth makes you fast.

Isolate the technique in sparring. Start with the smallest,least experienced person in the club. When the technique works consistently, move on and try it on the second smallest or second least experienced person. Repeat.

In grappling, observe problems you encounter with the technique. Then take time to analyze, brainstorm and discuss with coaches and training partners. Test solutions with more live sparring.

Stephan Kesting

P.S. Grab my free app to learn BJJ on the go at https://www.grapplearts.com/masterapp. Lots of technique in there but also a podcast player so you can catch my mellifluous voice any time you want ;)

268 - Opening Jiu-Jitsu Up Again During Covid-19, with Dr Chris Moriarty (BJJ Black Belt and Competitor) May 04, 2020

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Chris Moriarty is a doctor, a competitor, and a BJJ black belt. His 6 step procedure for reopening academies is available at https://www.grapplearts.com/openingupbjj

0:00:00 Introduction 0:00:56 Chris Moriarty's Medical and BJJ Background 0:08:24 Is Covid a Fake Pandemic? 0:18:30 The whitehouse.gov/openingamerica Guidelines 0:26:43 Phase 1 0:06:09 Phase 2 0:46:17 Testing for the Virus and Antibodies 0:54:59 Phase 3 1:05:39 Phase 4 1:14:05 High Risk Groups 1:16:08 Phase 5 1:16:56 Phase 6

267 - Joel Gerson on the Biggest Upset in Japanese Shooto History Apr 29, 2020

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On March 1st, 1998 unknown Canadian fighter Joel Gerson defeated superstar Rumina Sato in Shooto, Japan's oldest MMA promotion. Even more astounding was that this was basically Joel's first fight. We go deep into that fight and the differences in MMA training between then and now. I think you'll really like this one!

Check out Joel's school at revmma.com and follow him on Instagram at @joelgerson.

To learn BJJ on your phone download my free app, The Grapplearts BJJ Master App!

iOS users click here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bjj-master-app-by-grapplearts/id1308072068

Android users click here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grappleartcontainer

Take care!

Stephan

266 - ADCC and IBJJF World Champion Yuri Simoes on Switching to MMA Apr 20, 2020

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Yuri Simoes is a two time ADCC World Championship, a two-time IBJJF black belt Absolute No-Gi World Champion, and a two-time Pan American Champion.

In our chat we go deep into developing the motivation required to train at such a high level, the importance of self defense, how he took down a Olympic Judo champion in competition, and much more.

I hope you enjoy it!

00:44: Growing up in Brazil 03:07: Training self defense 05:38: On making BJJ your way of life 10:08: Judo and BJJ cross training 14:40: Yuri's match against Travis Stevens 17:30: On making the switch to no gi grappling 20:42: On coming to North America and training with Caio Terra 27:54: Is it OK to train at different schools? 31:06: New jiu-jitsu vs traditional jiu-jitsu 36:25: On switching from no gi to MMA 38:04: What made Yuri so stubborn? 42:25: Dealing with major injuries 49:50: Biggest adjustments in switching from jiu-jitsu to MMA 51:33: What's a typical week of MMA training? 59:59: Good days and bad days of training 1:02:56: Signing to fight with One FC 1:04:58: Where to follow Yuri

If you get the chance, check out my Grapplearts BJJ Master App. There's a TON of free high level content in that app, giving you the opportunity to learn BJJ on your phone.

Download the Grapplearts BJJ Master App for free at https://www.grapplearts.com/masterapp

Thanks!

Stephan Kesting

265 - Five BJJ Training Strategies During Coronavirus Lockdown Apr 12, 2020

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Coronavirus has most of the BJJ world locked down and it sucks. I get it: you desperately want to get back on the mats and train. Here are 5 strategies to keep your head in the game and prevent you from backsliding too much before that happy, happy day comes!

Grab my free app for iOS and Android. It's called The Grapplearts BJJ Master App and has more than 700 minutes of free black belt instruction. Plus it now has links to every podcast episode and in depth article I write.

Grab the app for free at https://www.grapplearts.com/masterapp

Good luck!

Stephan Kesting

264 - Jiu-Jitsu Saved My Life, with Jamie Kilstein Apr 06, 2020

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In this episode I talk with BJJ brown belt and Joe Rogan approved professional comedian about how jiu-jitsu saved his life, ways to stay positive during the coronavirus lockdown, tribalism and much more.

Follow Jamie on Instagram @thejamiekilstein, on the JamieKilstein podcast, on Rear Naked Radio and on his Youtube channel.

Use the coupon code 'United' for 50% off on ANY of my instructionals at https://www.grapplearts.com/instructional-bjj-grappling-dvds/ for the duration of the corona crisis

Here are some of my other social media links...

Tiktok (NEW): https://vm.tiktok.com/QQDSBt

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephan_kesting

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grapplearts

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/stephankesting

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/stephankesting

263 - Sports Psychology for Dummies, with Dr Leif H. Smith Mar 26, 2020

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Dr Leif H. Smith is the author of 'Sports Psychology for Dummies' and in this episode of The Strenuous Life Podcast he shares his very best tips for developing mental toughness, managing fear, not choking at critical moments, and how to perform optimally in training, competition and life. I think you'll really like this one!

Check out 'Sports Psychology for Dummies' anywhere books or ebooks are sold, follow Dr Leif H Smith on Twitter at https://twitter.com/DrLeifSmith or check out his website at https://www.personalbestconsulting.com/

If you're enjoying these podcasts then please give it a rating or a review in the podcast platform you use most often. That really helps!

And check out the new and improved Grapplearts BJJ Master App - it now has a podcast player and all the blog material right in the app itself.

Cheers,

Stephan

262 - DON'T TRAIN. BJJ in the Era of Coronavirus Mar 14, 2020

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Moments ago I recorded a podcast with Raf from The Verbal Tap Podcast about what grapplers and martial artists should do during the coronavirus and COVID 19 outbreak and I'm sharing that with you now. Based on training in martial arts for 40 years, being a first responder, and also having a master's degree in biology my recommendation is that YOU DON'T TRAIN FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS at least. After that we'll have much better idea of what to do next.

Read my detailed article here for more info: https://www.grapplearts.com/covid-19-bjj/

Flatten the curve folks,

Stephan

261 - What I Learned Testing BJJ Against Multiple Attackers Mar 06, 2020

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What's your best strategy vs multiple opponents? Can Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu be part of that strategy.

I gave my answer to this during an Instagram and Tiktok live session that I did recently. I'm sure it'll ruffle a few feathers, but then again, every martial artist has an opinion on this including those that have NEVER tested it.

By the way, here's me on Tiktok (NEW): https://vm.tiktok.com/QQDSBt (@StephanKesting)

And here's me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephan_kesting (@stephan_kesting)

Good luck with your training,

Stephan

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