The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting
Stephan KestingWhat 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... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 447 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsWrestling | |||
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Chris is a BJJ and Luta Livre black belt teaching in the UK and has many radical ideas about teaching and training BJJ which could change the sport for the better! In this episode we covered...
- Training takedowns and dangerous submissions safely ... more
Shiggi loves BJJ and thinks that it can build and change communities in Africa, and is on a mission to open a community dojo in Kenya aimed at empowering girls aged 12 to 18.
Shiggi is a BJJ practitioner with a background in Shotokan karate, Taekw... more
In today's episode of The Strenuous Life Podcast, I share the story of dealing with storms, giant tides, and the ever-present threat of polar bears on the remote Hudson Bay coast at the mouth of the Thlewiaza River in Nunavut, Canada and what I learn... more
How your journey through BJJ can intersect with and is helped by Stoicism, with Adisa Banjoko. It gets pretty personal as we go beyond the sound bites of Stoicism and dig into the actual practices you can use to develop the four virtues of Stoicism, ... more
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- Fantastic podcast!
The best podcast is the latest Chris Paines one on June 1st. Incredibly educational, eye-opening and the best reality check I’ve had! I used to think that I was the problem and couldn’t fit into what Chris has now confirmed for me was a toxic gym culture. I was constantly worried abt my own longevity on the mat! So months ago I switched gyms to what Chris describes as a team culture and I’ve a great coach who’s bang on safety and injury-free training for everyone (he also shares quite similar vi... more
Apple Podcasts5holyrhythm
Singapore9 days ago - Come for the curiosity, stay for the wisdom
Great host, great topics, and great guests. I particularly appreciate how Stephan Kesting approaches all subjects whether grappling, surviving the wild, or UFO encounters with a healthy balance of curiosity, logic, and appreciation of expertise.
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United States3 months ago - Interested in Jiu Jitsu not his political beliefs
Interested in Jiu Jitsu not his political beliefs
Apple Podcasts1O'Neill21United States3 months ago - Talk BJJ not politics
Keep it to the sport.
Apple Podcasts3evgroveUnited States4 months ago - Big fan boy of Kesting
Good find and enjoying this podcast concerning BJJ, FMA, comic books, martial
Arts. Great guests, topics and insights. Entertaining, educational. Non political, informative, exciting, enlightening, interesting and exceptionally eellogofusciouhipoppokunurious. enjoyed his Perseverance adventure.
Going thru list from oldest to newest. Thank you, Stephan.
Apple Podcasts5Apollo KidlatUnited States7 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #113 | United States/Sports/Wrestling |
Apple Podcasts | #44 |  Canada/Sports/Wrestling |
Apple Podcasts | #228 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Wrestling |
Apple Podcasts | #37 |  Italy/Sports/Wrestling |
Apple Podcasts | #61 |  Australia/Sports/Wrestling |
Apple Podcasts | #71 |  France/Sports/Wrestling |
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The show centers on pushing personal limits across grappling, outdoor endurance, and disciplined mindset. Episodes frequently blend practical training tactics for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with broader themes like risk management, coaching culture, cross-training, and Stoic-inspired resilience, often featuring guests who teach safety, strategy, or leadership in high-stakes environments. A throughline across recent conversations is the balance between tradition and modern coaching, plus a clear emphasis on community, ethical training environments, and the pursuit of meaningful challenges beyond sport. The mix of athletes, adventurers, coaches, and researchers makes it a compelling listen for anyone seeking actionable techniques wrapped in thoughtf... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Chris Paynes
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4. Ian Harris
5. Val Childs
6. Tom Wortman
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