The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting
Episodes
EP 045: Brazil, BJJ, and MMA with Black Belt Jeff Meszaros
15 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is a fun conversation about BJJ, Judo and MMA with Jeff Meszaros, one of the guys I started training with 23 years ago! Self defense applica...
EP 044: How to Stay Fit When You're Crazy Busy
06 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's way too easy to slack off and get totally out of shape when things get busy in your personal or professional life. Here are some tips and train...
EP 043: The Training and Conditioning Routines of 5 x BJJ World Champion Bernardo Faria
01 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bernardo Faria, 5 x BJJ World Champion, discusses his training and conditioning routine with Stephan Kesting. We talked about what Exactly what his d...
EP 042: Rant About Why Most New BJJ Techniques Won't Work For You
23 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The simple fact is that you'll learn techniques faster if they fit with your current game and what you're already good at. And the flipside is that if...
EP 041: Stephan Rants About Overtraining in the Martial Arts
06 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stephan rants about martial arts overtraining, which is the surest route to getting sick, injured, and bringing your training to a screeching halt. ...
040 - Stephan Kesting and Ritchie Yip
31 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Starting with a discussion of Darth Vader's lightsabre technique in Rogue One we then go deeply into the topic of paralysis by analysis in jiu-jitsu, ...
039 - BJJ and Adversity, and What to Do When Your Mind Goes Blank
11 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In the first part of this episode Stephan discusses how BJJ training is fantastic preparation for dealing with adversity in all aspects of life. In ...
038 - Training When You Have No Time to Train
05 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're working a full time job, a parent with a couple of kids, or a student juggling a crazy class schedule, almost everyone is really busy t...
037 - Does MMA Make You Stupid?
27 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On the one hand, I'm a huge fan. I've been watching the UFC since its inauguration in 1993, and have enjoyed fights in Pride FC, Shooto, WEC, Strikefo...
036 - BJJ Q&A with Rob Biernacki
28 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The ever-controversial Rob Biernacki is back on the podcast. We answer BJJ questions ranging from the deification of instructors to passing the guar...
035 - Kurt Osiander, The Barbarian of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu...
16 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Stephan interviews Kurt Osiander, a BJJ black belt under Ralph Gracie known for his no BS communication style and his informative Youtube instructiona...
034 - Rob Biernacki on The Underlying Principles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
29 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I talk with Rob Biernacki, a friend, BJJ black belt, and contributor to Grapplearts (see the videos and articles he's been involved with here). This i...
033 - Eddie 'Wolverine' Cummings on Leglocks, Leglocks, Leglocks
24 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie 'Wolverine' Cummings talks with Stephan Kesting about leglocks, including why the heel hook is one of the most powerful submissions in BJJ, how ...
032 - BJJ Blackbelt Jeff Rockwell on Self Defense and Training for the Real World
01 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Direct from Isla Mujeres, Mexico, I chat with BJJ black belt Jeff Rockwell about: How certain techniques are 'discovered' again and again What the...
031 - Gustavo Dantas on BJJ Sports Psychology
29 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It's one thing to be beaten by a better opponent, but it's quite another to go out there and underperform... to do less than you know you're capable o...
030 - The Second-Ever Grapplearts Q&A Podcast with Stephan Kesting
29 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The second-ever Grapplearts Radio Q&A format podcast. In this episode I answer questions from my newsletter readers and cover many topics, inc...
029 - Jeff Westfall on Skepticism and the Martial Arts
13 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Stephan Kesting interviews Jeff Westfall from The Martial Brain podcast. They discuss kata vs real training, chi power and other martial hoaxes, and ...
028 - Bernardo Faria, Double Gold Medallist at the 2015 BJJ Mundials
06 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Grapplearts Radio Podcast Stephan Kesting talks with Bernardo Faria, the 2015 BJJ Mundials 99kg and Absolute division winner. ...
027 - UFC Fighter Roxanne Modaferri's MMA Comebacks and Continuing to Improve
30 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Stephan Kesting interviews Roxanne Modaferri about the differences between MMA training in Japan and the USA, continuing to improve after 12 years in ...
026 - Steve Whittier on SBG's Drills for BJJ Excellence
24 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Whittier is a cool guy. He manages to combine both thoughtful analyses and controversial opinions into one eloquent package. In this interview...
025 - BJJ Beginner Tips with Ritchie Yip
24 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
BJJ Black Belts Ritchie Yip and Stephan Kesting have a wide-ranging discussion, centered around tips that BJJ beginners need to know. Material cove...
024 - Elliott Bayev on BJJ Gameplan Development; from Self Defense to the Spider Guard
27 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a really cool video interview I did with my friend, BJJ blackbelt, renowned coach, and fierce competitor Elliott Bayev. This interview is sp...
023 - Brandon 'Wolverine' Mullins on Making Your Jiu-Jitsu Smooth: Competition, Gameplans and Transitions
28 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This is a really cool interview with my friend, black belt, and fierce competitor Brandon 'Wolverine' Mullins. Brandon and I originally worked toget...
022 - Adam Singer on The Nitty Gritty of Modern MMA Training & Competition
28 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Stephan: I'm here today with my friend,Adam Singer, who runs The HardCore Gym in Athens, Georgia. He is probably best known for being Forrest Griffi...
021 - Scotty Nelson's BJJ Adventures Around the World
08 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Stephan Kesting interviews Scott Nelson from On the Mat about the history and evolution of BJJ in North America. Along the way Scott shares some pre...
020 - Ritchie Yip on The Art and Science of Teaching Martial Arts
04 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Want to find out how to be a more effective martial arts teacher? Stephan Kesting interviews BJJ black belt Ritchie Yip about the art and science of t...
019 - Clark Gracie on Training, Competing and Growing Up Gracie
20 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Stephan talks with 2013 Pan American middlweight champion Clark Gracie about training, competition, growing up Gracie, and yes, that famous picture wi...
018 - John Perreti and The Secrets of MMA Matchmaking
03 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Stephan interviews John Perretti, the matchmaker for the early UFC and the EFC (Extreme Fighting Championship). He put together some of the most ico...
017 - Rafael Lovato Jr on Training for High Level BJJ Competition
02 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Stephan Kesting interviews Rafael Lovato Jr, one of the most successful North American BJJ competitors. They discuss technique, mindset, training, c...
016 - Philip Gelinas, Black Belt Hall of Fame Member
19 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Stephan Kesting interviews one of his most influential teachers, 9th degree Kajukenbo black belt and Black Belt Hall of Famer Philip Gelinas. Topics i...
015 - Burton Richardson on Training and Performing under Pressure
22 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Want to be an effective martial artist? Burton Richardson talks about training and performing under pressure in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, and Full ...
014 - Keenan Cornelius on training, competition, and a life in BJJ
24 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Keenan Cornelius is a BJJ phenomenon. Having won double gold medals at four of the biggest IBJJF tournaments - The World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Pan...
013 - Roy Dean on BJJ, Judo, Aikido, and Path of the Martial Artist
07 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Proof that a serious BJJ competitor can still be classy; Roy Dean talks with Stephan Kesting about BJJ, Judo, Aikido, and Path of the Martial Artist. ...
012 - BJJ World Champion Brandon 'Wolverine' Mullins on Training & Competition Strategies for BJJ
28 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
How do you go from being the smallest person in the class to a BJJ world champion! This is a really interesting interview with my friend Brandon 'Wol...
011 - Vinicius 'Draculino' Magalhães on Surfing, Beach Fights and the History and Evolution of BJJ
20 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Vinicius 'Draculino' talks with Stephan Kesting about how surfing beach fights brought him into jiu-jitsu, what it was like training with the top Grac...
010 - The Very First Grapplearts Q&A Podcast with Stephan Kesting
25 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Answers for your BJJ questions! Stephan takes questions from his newsletter readers in the first ever Q&A Podcast. Find out how how to taper for c...
009 - The Intersection Between BJJ, Submission Grappling and MMA with Ryan Hall
31 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Hall is one of North America's most prolific competitors in BJJ and Submission Grappling. In this in-depth interview with Stephan Kesting he sh...
008 - Adrenaline Dumps, Fear Management and Combat Psychology with Tony Blauer
01 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Want to find out more about the psychology of combat? Tony Blauer is the head of Blauer Tactical Systems which specializes in close quarter tactics ...
007 - Female MMA with Sarah Kaufmann
24 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Kaufmann, the UFC fighter and former Strikeforce champion, talks about training, competing and the role of women in MMA
006 - Judo for BJJ, 2009 Judo Olympian Daniel McCormick in conversation with Stephan Kesting
14 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel McCormick, the 2008 US National Judo Champion and 2009 Judo Olympian, talks about his Olympic experience, training BJJ, and "judo for bjj" or h...
005 - A Woman's Perspective on the Journey to Black Belt - Emily Kwok
12 May 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Kwok is a BJJ black belt, a decorated BJJ competitor and runs her own school in Princeton, New Jersey. In this interview she talks about how a...
004 - Old School BJJ - Marcus Soares on training with Carlson Gracie back in the day
03 Feb 2011
Contributed by Lukas
7th degree black belt Marcus Soares takes us to Rio in the 70's and 80's on a narrated stroll through BJJ history. Find out about the legendary Carl...
003 - MMA Training and Coaching - Erik Paulson
22 Dec 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Erik Paulson is an MMA Master Coach. He's trained tons of fighters competing at the highest levels of Mixed Martial Arts. And he also held the Sho...
002 - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About BJJ Competition - David Meyer
26 Aug 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the best BJJ competition strategies. Today I have a long chat with David Meyer, the author of "Training for Competition; Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu a...
001 - George St Pierre's MMA Conditioning Coach - John Chaimberg
19 Jun 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Want to find out how UFC champion George St. Pierre's gets in shape? Let's ask his conditioning coach, Jon Chaimberg. Find out about the training ...