Podcast Episodes
Back to Search117 - The Huge Difference Between Knowing a Technique and Being Able to Execute It Against Resistance
In this rant I go off about so-called 'technique collectors', which are martial artists who memorise 35 different variations of a technique but are u…
8 years, 1 month ago
116 - Should You Pull Guard in BJJ Competition or Not?
Should you pull guard in BJJ competition or fight doggedly for the takedown. You'll get some answers to this perennial question in my conversation …
8 years, 1 month ago
115 - Stephan Talks With 8th Degree Black Belt Carlos Machado
Loved talking to jiu-jitsu pioneer Carlos Machado about all things BJJ. His love for the art and experience in the sport comes through at every sec…
8 years, 1 month ago
114 - Should You Stretch Before or After a Workout, a Controversial Topic!
You wouldn't think that something like stretching before a workout could be controversial, but it is. Some evidence and experts suggest that you shou…
8 years, 1 month ago
113 - A Close Call on the Mat, and 3 Takeaways for Avoiding Injuries!
The other day I almost tore a partner's ACL off the bone, which would have required him to have surgery and many months of rehabilitation.
What happe…
8 years, 1 month ago
112 - A Live Q&A Session with Stephan Kesting
Today's episode comes from a Q&A session I did on Instagram live (@stephan_kesting) and gave the answers to a ton of BJJ and training topics includin…
8 years, 1 month ago
111 - Kettlebell Conditioning with Jason C Brown
This is a great episode with a ton of relevant and useful tips for combat athletes! Jason C. Brown shares a ton of information about kettlebell cond…
8 years, 2 months ago
110 - Training with World Champions, with Rob Biernacki
It started so well! First Rob Biernacki and I discuss The Last Jedi and training with ADCC champion Yuri Simoes and World Champion Caio Terra. Then …
8 years, 2 months ago
109 - Keep It Simple Stupid! The KISS Principle in Self Defense...
What would the boxer Vasyl Lomachenko do if he caught you macking on his girlfriend? Well, I don't think it would involve any elaborate footwork or s…
8 years, 2 months ago
108 - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu vs Traditional Japanese Jujutsu with Alex Kask
I think you'll really like this episode! In it I talk with Alex Kask who is a traditional Japanese Takeuchi-ryu Ju-Jutsu teacher but also no strang…
8 years, 2 months ago