The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting

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081 - Post Deathmarch Breakdown and Analysis with Eva Schubert Sep 06, 2017

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In this episode Eva Schubert and I discuss our semi-annual 30 horizontal mile and 3 vertical mile 'Deathmarch' through the British Columbia mountains on the 'Kneeknacker Route' and why four was just not our magic number this time...

080 - When In Your Training Should You Start Learning Leglocks? Sep 02, 2017

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What belt level should you start training leg locks at? It depends a little bit on what your goals are and whether you're doing gi or no gi, but it's a lot sooner than you think EVEN if you're competing only in the IBJJF rule set. This podcast episode is excerpted from a 17 minute long Youtube video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GQZPtpsg_U which takes you through how to do the actual leglocks and demonstrates some of the techniques that will instantly get you disqualified from an IBJJF tournament.

079 - What's the Best Steel for a Knife with Zoltan Schubert Aug 31, 2017

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There is so much information (and misinformation) about knives out there that it's easy to get confused. In this episode I talk with metal professional and knife collector Zoltan Schubert and we break down the different types of steel used in knives, optimal Rockwell hardnesses, as well as the characteristics that make knives better for different purposes.

078 - Ueli Steck, the Best Mountaineer in the World, and Launch of The Strenuous Life Podcast Aug 25, 2017

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In this episode I give The Grapplearts Radio Podcast a new dimension. In addition to talking Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts and Submission Grappling we're also going to start featuring people who push the limits in different fields of human endeavour. This new format of show is going to be called "The Strenuous Life Podcast". In this episode I tell the story of two mountains and two different mountaineers, including one of the most inspiring and talented climbers of the modern generation, Ueli 'The Swiss Machine' Steck. I hope you enjoy it and if you do then a rating or a review on iTunes would be super appreciated!

077 - Should You Train When You're Really Tired? Aug 14, 2017

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I trained BJJ today despite being fresh off the plane, jet lagged and exhausted, so it seemed like a good day to tackle today's topic, namely whether you should train on those days when you're so tired you can't see straight. Also I cover some examples of how to modify your workout on those lower-energy days so you don't get injured. Hope this helps all you busy people trying to juggle life and work and training!

076 - Mayweather vs McGregor, Don't Waste Your Money! Jul 31, 2017

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In this mini-episode I talk Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor with Ritchie Yip, and we both come to the same conclusion about betting on this fight. Listen to this episode before you put money down on Conor McGregor

075 - How to Train When There's No School Close to You Jul 25, 2017

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You want to train martial arts but there isn't a good school anywhere nearby, so what are your options? Here is my best advice on how you can still learn, still train, and still get good!

074 - Rob Biernacki and an 80/20 Analysis of the Leglock Game in Modern Competition Jul 22, 2017

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An 80/20 analysis of the leglocking game based on high level no gi competition, leglock safety, how to learn BJJ efficiently, best practises when teaching jiu-jitsu, and a ton more with BJJ black belt Rob Biernacki, my co-author of The Modern Leglock Formula available now at Grapplearts.com/leglocks

EP 073 - What's Better for Self Defense: Striking or Grappling? Jul 20, 2017

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If you could only do one which would be better for self defense: striking or grappling? The answer is grappling of course, but the reasons why might surprise you...

072 "Roadhouse never happens," Bouncer Chad Skands on Managing Chaos at the Door Jul 18, 2017

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Longtime bouncer Chad Skands talks about managing multiple attacker scenarios, continuing to think and use your brain in a critical situation, the right way to deescalate situations, and why ripping someone's throat out Roadhouse-style is frowned upon in the security industry.

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