The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting

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...

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  • 450 - Save the Fear for Later; Discipline, Fear Management & Survival Lessons from Champion Freediver Anna von BoetticherSep 10, 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
  • 449 - Why Jiu-Jitsu is NOT for Everyone, with James DeirmendjianJul 8, 2026 · 48 min
  • 448 - The Forgotten Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner Who Taught Maeda (and Ultimately the Gracies) GroundfightingJun 17, 2026 · 40 min
  • 447 - Making Your BJJ Training Safer and Much More Effective with Chris "The Villain" PainesJun 1, 2026 · 59 min
  • 446 - Building a Community BJJ Dojo in Kenya with Just Shiggi!Apr 7, 2026 · 49 min
  • 445 - The Most Dangerous Day of My Arctic Journey and What It Taught Me About Satisfaction and HappinessMar 19, 2026 · 21 min
  • 444 - Stoicism and BJJ, with Adisa BanjokoMar 4, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
  • 443 - Twenty-seven Red Flags to Avoid When Picking a BJJ ClubFeb 24, 2026 · 39 min
  • 442 - Building a Positive Gym Culture in BJJ, with Josh PetersFeb 2, 2026 · 57 min
  • 441 - The Science of Fighting and Training MMA, with Ian HarrisJan 20, 2026 · 1 hr 28 min

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