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The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting

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by Stephan Kesting

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What is it that allows some people to push themselves beyond their limitations? Why can some people survive situations others do not? On this podcast we try to find out the answers. Stephan Kesting, is a lifelong martial artist, BJJ black belt, career firefighter, and outdoorsman. Join us as he talks to fighters, adventurers, competitors, coaches, firefighters, trainers and other people living the strenuous life. Stephan also runs Grapplearts.com, where he has published many hundreds of martial arts videos, articles and tutorials. His free guide to learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, A Roadmap for BJJ, has been downloaded more than 10,000 times and has become a foundational text for the art.

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Recent Episodes

July 8, 2026

449 - Why Jiu-Jitsu is NOT for Everyone, with James Deirmendjian

Stephan Kesting interviews James Deirmendjian about why jiu-jitsu isn't for everyone, exploring diverse training benefits and career balance.

June 17, 2026

448 - CA The Forgotten Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner Who Taught Maeda (and Ultimately the Gracies) Groundfighting

Stephan Kesting interviews martial arts historian Oz Austwick about Sadakazu Uyenishi's forgotten influence on the development of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

June 1, 2026

447 - Making Your BJJ Training Safer and Much More Effective with Chris "The Villain" Paines

Stephan Kesting interviews BJJ black belt Chris "The Villain" Paines about making jiu-jitsu training safer and more effective through radical new ideas.

448 total episodes available with 33 transcripts

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What is The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting?: What is it that allows some people to push themselves beyond their limitations? Why can some people survive situations others do not? On this podcast we try to find out the answers. Stephan Kesting, is a lifelong martial artist, BJJ black belt, career firefighter, and outdoorsman. Join us as he talks to fighters, adventurers, competitors, coaches, firefighters, trainers and other people living the strenuous life.

Stephan also runs Grapplearts.com, where he has published many hundreds of martial arts videos, articles and tutorials.

His free guide to learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, A Roadmap for BJJ, has been downloaded more than 10,000 times and has become a foundational text for the art.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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