The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting

Latest Episodes:

249 - 3 Strategies to Break Through Sticking Points in 2020 Dec 24, 2019

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Sticking points and plateaus are inevitable if you train - here are 3 strategies you can use to smash on through to the other side in 2020.

Have a great Christmas and New Year's!

Stephan

248 - On the value of BJJ Competition, with Thomas Lisboa Dec 22, 2019

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A fun conversation with BJJ black belt Thomas Lisboa about why testing yourself occasionally in competition gives you things that you just can't get from regular training, how Brazilian black belts use their skills on the mat to emigrate to North America, how to develop your weakest positions, why even advanced students should attend the beginner's class, and much more.

If you enjoy the podcast then a rating or a review would be super-useful!

If you're not sick of me yet then here are some of my social media links...

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

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And, most importantly, good luck with your training!

Stephan

247 - The Range Battles Within Guard That Determine Success or Failure Dec 16, 2019

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The guard is the most important position in BJJ, and if you understand the multiple ranges and range battles that occur within this position then your ability to both pass the guard and defend against guard passes will improve exponentially. In this episode Rory Van Vliet explains the different ranges within guard and how you can use them to your advantage. If you found this useful then check out The Guard Retention Formula at https://www.grapplearts.com/guardretention

Also if you get the chance please rate, review, or pass this podcast on to friends. That kind of stuff really helps!

Cheers,

Stephan

246 - The Four Coaches a Modern Martial Artist Needs Dec 14, 2019

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The days of learning from just one instructor if you're a serious martial artist are over. Nowadays you need at least four different coaches...

Check out my latest BJJ instructional, The Guard Retention Formula, at https://www.grapplearts.com/guardretention

245 - Can You Crosstrain in BJJ and Traditional Martial Arts At the Same Time? Dec 06, 2019

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I sit down with Japanese ju-jutsu black belt Alex Kask to discuss the benefits, pitfalls and procedures for training in traditional systems and in modern BJJ at the same time. Both Alex and I have extensive backgrounds in both approaches, although I've done more BJJ and he's done more classical jujutsu, aikido and hapkido. I hope you find this an informative and entertaining chat! Also while I have your attention can I remind you to download the BJJ Master App for iOS and Android? There are more than 500 minutes of free black belt instruction on that app. You can grab it free at https://www.grapplearts.com/masterapp

Good luck with your training,

Stephan

244 - The 10 Most Nutritious Foods, with Nick Hiebert from The Nutrivore Dec 02, 2019

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This was a fascinating conversation with Nick Hiebert who has done a ton of research into the nutrient density of different foods. In this talk we look at the all time greatest, most nutrient dense foods, the ketogenic diet, fats vs carbs vs proteins, and much more.

Check out Nick's blog at https://thenutrivore.blogspot.com/ or follow him on Twitter @The_Nutrivore where he spends a ton of time debunking bad nutritional science https://twitter.com/The_Nutrivore

And if you're on Twitter anyway why not follow me @stephankesting https://twitter.com/StephanKesting because I'm reasonably active on there and share cool stuff all the time

Peace,

Stephan

243 - If I Don't Know, I Won't Allow! A Strategy for When Things Get SERIOUS on the Mat Nov 28, 2019

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I think you'll like this one, because I share a fighting strategy that comes from Roberto Leitão, the godfather of Luta Livre who has trained fighters like Jose Aldo, Pedro Rizzo and Marco Ruas. I also discuss times when you should use the exact opposite strategy to develop your game!

Check out The Guard Retention Formula at https://www.grapplearts.com/guardretention. It's an absolutely amazing instructional that will make your guard much, much, MUCH harder to pass or your money back!

Cheers

Stephan

242 - A Roadmap for BJJ, the Complete Audiobook (Free) Nov 22, 2019

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) can seem incredibly complicated when you're first exposed to it. In this episode I explain the positional hierarchy, the underlying logic, and the method behind the madness of what happens when two people are rolling on the ground.

I think this'll really help you and I hope you share it with your friends!

Download 'The Roadmap for BJJ' in PDF form for free at https://www.grapplearts.com/book

And grab 'The Roadmap for BJJ App' for Apple and Android devices for free at https://www.grapplearts.com/roadmap

Good luck with your training!

Stephan Kesting

241 - Boxing vs BJJ in a Fight (plus Stephan's Epic Rant on Self Defense) Nov 12, 2019

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In this podcast I answer a question I received on an Instagram Live Q&A about a boxing beating jiu-jitsu in a real streetfight. Then I go on an epic rant about the three specific things most BJJ guys need to do first to make their martial art streetworthy. Follow me on Instagram (@stephan_kesting) and maybe a future podcast episode will be devoted to answering one of your questions!

Also go to https://www.grapplearts.com/guardretention to find out more about the upcoming step-by-step formula for stopping your guard from getting passed. I guarantee this instructional will completely change your jiu-jitsu

And, as always, good luck with your training!

Stephan

240 - Pain is a Universal Language, with Endurance Athlete Mike McCastle Nov 04, 2019

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Mike McCastle has accomplished some of the most amazing tasks of endurance I've ever heard of. In this episode we go deep into developing mental strength, maintaining commitment in the face of adversity, and dealing with physical and emotional pain. This is an amazing episode and I hope you really like it!

Mike's feats of endurance are part of the 12 Labors Project and include setting the world 24 hour pull-up record while wearing a 30 lb pack (5804 pull-ups), pulling an F150 pickup truck for 22 miles through Death Valley, climbing the height of Mount Everest (29,029 feet) by going up and down a 20-foot rope 1,450 times, flipping a 250 lb tire for 13 miles the day after he lost his father to Parkinson's disease, running 20 miles a day for 100 days straight, and more.

Follow Mike on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mikemccastle/?hl=en or check out his website at http://www.twelvelaborsproject.com

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And, most importantly, good luck with your training!

Stephan