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The Strenuous Life Podcast

BJJ and the broader athletic lifestyle — grappling arts and adventure.

Hosted by Stephan Kesting.

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450 episodes
030 - The Second-Ever Grapplearts Q&A Podcast with Stephan Kesting
podcast 37:23

The Strenuous Life Podcast

030 - The Second-Ever Grapplearts Q&A Podcast with Stephan Kesting

Sep 29, 2015

029 - Jeff Westfall on Skepticism and the Martial Arts
podcast 58:57

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029 - Jeff Westfall on Skepticism and the Martial Arts

Sep 13, 2015

028 - Bernardo Faria, Double Gold Medallist at the 2015 BJJ Mundials
podcast 47:51

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028 - Bernardo Faria, Double Gold Medallist at the 2015 BJJ Mundials

Jul 6, 2015

027 - UFC Fighter Roxanne Modaferri's MMA Comebacks and Continuing to Improve
podcast 38:43

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027 - UFC Fighter Roxanne Modaferri's MMA Comebacks and Continuing to Improve

Jun 30, 2015

026 - Steve Whittier on SBG's Drills for BJJ Excellence
podcast 1:08:59

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026 - Steve Whittier on SBG's Drills for BJJ Excellence

Mar 24, 2015

025 - BJJ Beginner Tips with Ritchie Yip
podcast 55:47

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025 - BJJ Beginner Tips with Ritchie Yip

Jan 24, 2015

024 - Elliott Bayev on BJJ Gameplan Development; from Self Defense to the Spider Guard
podcast 53:43

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024 - Elliott Bayev on BJJ Gameplan Development; from Self Defense to the Spider Guard

Nov 27, 2014

The Strenuous Life Podcast
podcast 55:15

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023 - Brandon 'Wolverine' Mullins on Making Your Jiu-Jitsu Smooth: Competition, Gameplans and Transitions

Sep 28, 2014

022 - Adam Singer on The Nitty Gritty of Modern MMA Training & Competition
podcast 1:06:18

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022 - Adam Singer on The Nitty Gritty of Modern MMA Training & Competition

Jul 28, 2014

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podcast 46:02

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021 - Scotty Nelson's BJJ Adventures Around the World

Apr 8, 2014

020 - Ritchie Yip on The Art and Science of Teaching Martial Arts
podcast 1:01:55

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020 - Ritchie Yip on The Art and Science of Teaching Martial Arts

Feb 4, 2014

019 - Clark Gracie on Training, Competing and Growing Up Gracie
podcast 36:14

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019 - Clark Gracie on Training, Competing and Growing Up Gracie

Dec 20, 2013

018 - John Perreti and The Secrets of MMA Matchmaking
podcast 48:55

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018 - John Perreti and The Secrets of MMA Matchmaking

Oct 3, 2013

017 - Rafael Lovato Jr on Training for High Level BJJ Competition
podcast 54:31

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017 - Rafael Lovato Jr on Training for High Level BJJ Competition

Aug 2, 2013

016 - Philip Gelinas, Black Belt Hall of Fame Member
podcast 1:01:10

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016 - Philip Gelinas, Black Belt Hall of Fame Member

Jul 19, 2013

015 - Burton Richardson on Training and Performing under Pressure
podcast 46:50

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015 - Burton Richardson on Training and Performing under Pressure

Jun 22, 2013

014 - Keenan Cornelius on training, competition, and a life in BJJ
podcast 43:25

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014 - Keenan Cornelius on training, competition, and a life in BJJ

Apr 24, 2013

013 - Roy Dean on BJJ, Judo, Aikido, and Path of the Martial Artist
podcast 53:48

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013 - Roy Dean on BJJ, Judo, Aikido, and Path of the Martial Artist

Oct 7, 2012

012 - BJJ World Champion Brandon 'Wolverine' Mullins on Training & Competition Strategies for BJJ
podcast 1:01:30

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012 - BJJ World Champion Brandon 'Wolverine' Mullins on Training & Competition Strategies for BJJ

Jul 28, 2012

011 - Vinicius 'Draculino' Magalhães on Surfing, Beach Fights and the History and Evolution of BJJ
podcast 27:06

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011 - Vinicius 'Draculino' Magalhães on Surfing, Beach Fights and the History and Evolution of BJJ

Jul 20, 2012

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