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 mart ...
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The Blackbelt Business Podcast is for martial arts school owners and managers. Each episode features guests with stories, strategies and resources which can help you establish or enhance your business with best practices. Most importantly, we’ll help you get back to doing what you love. Visit Easton.Online for more.
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Beauty and the Gi is a podcast about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that explores the intersection of life on and off the mat. Whether you are a new white belt, or a seasoned grappler, this podcast offers a blend of personal experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs. In each episode, you get the perspectives of the ever-curious Blue Belt Jen Edds, along with Black Belt and coach AJ Clingerman. Episodes are usually 30 minutes or less because we would rather be rolling than talking about it.
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Talking shit from the desert in central Australia about Jiujitsu and other related and unrelated topics haha.
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Here at All Roads Lead To Jiu Jitsu we give you extensive interviews and insights on not only what Jiu Jitsu is about but more so how much of an impact it is and has become on peoples lives! I am here to spread nothing but positivity, love, and inspiration with some wonderful individuals that want to take time out of there day, just to tell you there story! For the LOVE of Jiu-Jitsu...Because All Roads Lead To Jiu Jitsu! OSS!🤙🏾
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Welcome to The New Wave Podcast with Daniel DiPiazza, where we dive headfirst into emerging trends in business, technology, martial arts, spirituality and psychology. These conversations are unfiltered access to brilliant minds and actionable advice that will prepare you for the rapidly changing world. So jump in. The water is warm and the tide is rising.
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The Jiu-Jitsu Times Podcast features interviews and conversations with BJJ practitioners, ADCC and IBJJF World Champions and competitors, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and UFC contenders, and entrepreneurs living the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle. Our goal is to produce fun and engaging content for everybody involved in the BJJ community in order to help spread the opportunities and benefits from living the BJJ lifestyle.
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Jason Rosati is a strength & conditioning coach and jiujitsu competitor who shares the positive experiences brought from training. We talk about personal growth, competition and training techniques to move the sport forward and have a good time with good people.
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Greg Nelson talks about the Who What Where Why & When of sucess in MMA as an athlete or coach
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We will be bringing you a podcast about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and we have good times while we do it. We hope to flatten your Jiu-Jitsu learning curve, help you get the most out of your grappling ability, and meet your goals both on and off the mat. We have interviews with some of the top BJJ competitors, articles about BJJ, and some of our favorite quotes.
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Clint Cronin is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, On-Air personality and an experienced systems engineer. His work in building internet systems took him all over the world as he was instrumental in building infrastructure at some leading tech companies. In the process I've trained with some of the best people on the planet from Brazil and Singapore to Los Angeles and back to the Bay Area. This show is about my mission to live life on my terms. The message is simple: If a skinny, awkward unco ...
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A cultural commentary podcast on news & sports. Our host and guests are in their 20's, 30's and 40's, adding perspective to your thought and bridging the Generational gap through conversation. Click on the social medial links for our Audio and Video projects.
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192: Elevate Your Jiu-Jitsu Faster with Better Note Taking
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How can you elevate your Jiu-Jitsu faster? Take notes! This episode is packed with actionable practices to enhance your retention, refine your skills, and improve your overall Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We are big believers in the power of taking notes and keeping a Jiu-Jitsu journal to improve your Jiu-Jitsu. This episode was inspired by a recent blog p…
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This podcast episode covers all the details and preparations for a long solo trip in the Arctic that I'm starting today! After 30 hours of driving and a 2 hour bush plane flight to Nueltin Lake I'll be heading north of the treeline direct into the Barren Lands of the Arctic. Once there, I'll be completely alone and out of touch for 30 days. The onl…
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191: Gameplans and Growth Lessons from Jiu-Jitsu Competition Training Camp
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How much planning, preparation, and practice have you committed to the first 30 seconds of your match? Taking control and setting the tone of your match by focusing on the first 30 seconds was just one of of the big lessons from our recent adventure to attend Rachel Casias’ competition training camp. Training camps are transformative experiences. T…
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Managing the Summer Slump - Michael Phipps & Jordan Shipman (E43)
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Easton Training Center's Director of Kids Martial Arts, Jordan Shipman, and Director of Marketing, Michael Phipps, join Eliot to discuss how to manage dwindling sign ups, increased membership suspensions, and atypical cancellations in your Martial Arts academy during the summer months. Watch or listen to the full podcast on our blog: https://www.ea…
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405 - Three Ways that Training for MMA Fights Has Changed Since the Early UFC
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Short episode today with my friend Denis Kang sharing three ways that fighters have improved their training methods to get ready for MMA fights. Denis fought for the first time in 1998 (in an event without gloves) and went on to fight a total of 55 times in events like the UFC, PRIDE, DREAM, Impact FC, M-1 Global, K-1 HERO'S, ROAD FC, and Pancrase.…
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190: Finding Your Stand-Up Game in Jiu-Jitsu
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How confident are you in your stand-up game? It’s a question that often goes unasked, but it’s one that can make a significant difference in your Jiu-Jitsu practice. Do you have a go-to takedown? Are you a guard puller? Understanding and developing your stand-up game is crucial for a well-rounded Jiu-Jitsu practice. If you don’t have a go-to takedo…
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189: Grace, Growth, and Getting Back on the Mat After an Absence
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Jen is back from Greece and her two week break from Jiu-Jitsu. This episode was recorded after her first day back on the mats. It was a doozy. This episode is packed full of thoughts on intention and managing expectations. Chapters (00:00) Introduction (02:11) The challenge of returning to Jiu-Jitsu after a long break (05:52) When you feel like you…
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Mastering Your Martial Arts Academy’s Marketing - Michael Phipps & Jordan Shipman (E42)
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Easton Training Center's Director of Kids Martial Arts, Jordan Shipman, and Director of Marketing, Michael Phipps, join Eliot to discuss strategies for reinforcing your martial arts academy’s brand and how to understand and master your marketing channels. Watch or listen to the full podcast on our blog: https://www.easton.online/blog/ Visit https:/…
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404 - What the Hell Happened to MMA?
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Luke Thomas is one of the most influential MMA analysts in the game and the host of The Morning Kombat Podcast. I was delighted to talk to him today about How the sport of MMA has changed The rise of Eastern European fighters Why is terrible behaviour of MMA fighters tolerated Can other MMA organisations ever rival the UFC Drug testing in the UFC F…
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We are announcing the 4th instructor for this year's Roll Model Grappling Camp in Indianapolis. If you've been listening for a while, then you've heard Risser on the podcast as a co-host. You're in for a treat with this episode because now Risser is the one answering the questions! Connect with Risser on Instagram @jrizzinthehizz If you Love the Po…
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403 - Is Bear Spray Better than Guns vs Aggressive Bears? Here's What the Data from 352 Bear Encounters Says...
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In this episode I put on my adventurer hat and use my biology background to look at four studies and 352 aggressive bear encounters in Alaska to see whether bear spray or firearms was more effective at deterring aggressive black, grizzly and polar bear behaviour. The results may surprise you, but data doesn't care about your feelings! TIMESTAMPS 01…
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187: Taking Time to Look Back and Celebrate Milestones
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Are you taking time to celebrate your growth, milestones, and victories, whether big or small? It’s so easy to move on to the next thing without taking time to revel in the joy of your accomplishment. Slow down. Reflect. Celebrate. We are doing just that in this episode. The podcast turned 5 years old and has reached the 100,000 downloads milestone…
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How We Open New Martial Arts Schools - Mike Tousignant & Ian Lieberman (E41)
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Easton Training Center's CEO, Mike Tousignant, and Vice President, Ian Lieberman, join the Black Belt Business Podcast to discuss how we open new Easton Training Center schools and get into the black within 3 months of opening. Opening a new academy? Check out our 100 member bootcamp to open your doors with 100 paying members: https://www.easton.on…
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402 - A BJJ Concept to Help You Through the Tough Times in Life
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There are times when it feels like life has you trapped on the bottom of mount against a vastly heavier, more experienced opponent intent on mauling you. The steps to deal with these two situations are the same. Pass this on to someone you think it might help, Stephan Kesting P.S. I made one little mistake in this podcast: Epictetus was a Greek (no…
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186: Do You Feel Pressure to Bring Value When Rolling with a Higher Rank?
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Do you feel pressure to bring “value” when rolling with a higher rank? From brand-new white belts to experienced black belts, we all bring unique value to the mat. Seeing the value we bring can be especially tricky when you’re new to grappling. It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you’re learning a move for the first time, then you go to drill it, and…
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401 - Modifying BJJ for Self Defense, with Rachel Honeyman
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I really enjoyed talking with Rachel Honeyman about modifying BJJ for self defense, which techniques to focus on and which positions to avoid. Rachel has trained in BJJ, the Filipino Martial Arts, Muay Thai, and many other martial arts and runs https://www.fearlessfemmes.com/By Stephan Kesting
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185: Rachel Casias on Jiu-Jitsu, Coaching, and Navigating Alzheimer's
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Rachel Casias makes a return visit to the show because she is coming back to teach at this year’s Roll Model Base Camp in July! When Rachel joins us, we always have a multifaceted conversation about Jiu-Jitsu and life. We talk about her decision-making process regarding whether or not to compete in a recent Jiu-Jitsu tournament, the importance of c…
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A to Z on How to Run a Kids BJJ Program - Michael Phipps & Jordan Shipman (E40)
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Easton Training Center's Director of Kids Martial Arts, Jordan Shipman, and Director of Marketing, Michael Phipps, join Eliot to discuss how Easton run's our Kids Martial Arts programs and give some tips on what you could do to improve your kids Jiu Jitsu program.
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184: Communication, Competition, and Your Jiu-Jitsu Community
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You're gearing up for a Jiu-Jitsu competition, and when you least expect it, your opponent slides into your DMs. Wait, what?! We’ve pulled AJ’s soapbox out for this episode, inspired by a recent post in a women’s Jiu-Jitsu Facebook group. Episode Highlights (00:00) The “Should you contact your opponent?” debate (09:52) The Power of Connections from…
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400 - How to Use Injuries to Actually Refine and Improve Your Jiu-Jitsu Game
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Rob Biernacki is my guest today to talk about how injury and physical limitations have led to some of the fastest technical development of his career and the refinement of entirely new techniques like the Roadhouse Choke. Since some form of injury is inevitable there are a LOT of takeaways in this episode. We also discuss the concepts of risk vs re…
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399 - Breathing for Endurance during Sparring in BJJ and Other Martial Arts
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Many people completely run out of gas when they're sparring, and often this is because they are inadvertently holding their breath. In this short podcast I share four very specific ways that I've coached people past this problem and hugely improved their endurance. Please share this episode with someone you think it will help. Cheers, Stephan Kesti…
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398 - Building the Skills to Do Amazing Things, with Matt Pycroft
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From war-torn Africa to climbing remote peaks in Greenland with Alex Honnold, Matt Pycroft has built a very impressive career working as a journalist and filmmaker. In our conversation he goes into detail how he gradually acquired the skills to achieve his goals and the lessons he's learned working with extreme athletes in inhospitable settings all…
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397 - How to Get Maximum Results in Minimum Time in Jiu-Jitsu
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The traditional class structure of doing a warmup, learning a couple of new techniques, and followed by sparring is NOT an efficient way to learn jiu-jitsu. We can do much better if we use insights from research on coaching and learning. Today's guest is Cal MacDonald, a BJJ black belt and competitor who has dedicated himself to developing his teac…
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183: Small Victories, Big Impact: Nurturing an Upward Spiral in Your Jiu Jitsu
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We’ve talked about the downward spiral in previous episodes. You know, that moment when you make a mistake, can’t get out of your own head, and then the wheels fall off. We’ve all been there. What if you flipped that concept and started building on the little things you are doing right? This episode was inspired by a recent episode of The Diary of …
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396 - Longevity in Jiu-Jitsu with Mike "The Old Bastard" Mahaffey
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In this episode I talk BJJ longevity, weight training, home gyms and training methods with BJJ old-timer Mike Mahaffey. I think there are a TON of valuable takehome lessons here for anyone who trains jiu-jitsu, and ESPECIALLY the over-40 crowd! Also check out BJJ Foundations, the brand new Grapplearts instructional that gives you the best jiu-jitsu…
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Developing Skillful Martial Artists from the Ground + Up - Michael Phipps & Jordan Shipman (E39)
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Easton Training Center's Director of Kids Martial Arts, Jordan Shipman, and Director of Marketing, Michael Phipps, join Eliot to discuss how to build skillful students from day 1. As a martial arts academy owner or operator, the lifeblood of your academy will most likely be new students with little to no previous experience. If you want to keep the…
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182: The Rise of Women’s Jiu-Jitsu and Our Thoughts on the American Jiujiteira Documentary
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Have you watched the American Jiujiteira documentary? We watched it and have some thoughts to share with you in this episode. (00:00) Episode Intro (01:29) The American Jiujiteira Documentary Explore the impact of the American Jiujiteira documentary and its significance in showcasing women’s experiences in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. From personal trainin…
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395 - The English Roots of Catchwrestling, with Oz Austwick
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Did you know that the England had many different wrestling systems including Cornish, Lancashire, Devonshire, Cumberland and Westmoreland wrestling and catchwrestling? In this conversation Oz Austwick and I go into the history of these arts including the influence of Japanese Judo and Jiu-Jitsu on English Wrestling... the great Billy Robinson and h…
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181: When Life Throws You Off Your Jiu-Jitsu Game and Vice Versa
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From battling with self-doubt to finding inspiration in the daily struggles, we explore the multifaceted impact of Jiu-Jitsu and life on and off the mat. Life outside of Jiu-Jitsu can affect our performance on the mat. Factors such as sleep, nutrition, and mental well-being play a crucial role in how we show up and our ability to engage effectively…
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The Basics of Creating a Successful Martial Arts School - Michael Phipps & Jordan Shipman (E38)
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Easton Training Center's Director of Kids Martial Arts, Jordan Shipman, and Director of Marketing, Michael Phipps, join Eliot to discuss the basic necessities of building a successful martial arts school. From marketing, to running classes and crafting a systematic sales process. Watch or listen to the full podcast on our blog: https://www.easton.o…
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BJJ Black Belt Sarah Chamberlain is the first instructor to be announced for Roll Model Grappling Camp 2024. Get to know Sarah as she talks with AJ, Jen, and Risser. We can’t wait to learn from her at camp this summer! (00:00) Episode Intro (01:18) Why Sarah Loves Warmups (05:15) Sarah’s Advice to her younger self when starting BJJ (14:03) The bene…
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179: New Year Reset: Intention, a Shift in Perspective, and Announcing the Theme for Roll Model Camp 2024
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As we roll into a new year, there's a sense of renewal and possibility. We are kicking off the new year by talking about intention, embracing a shift in perspective, and announcing the Roll Model Camp 2024 theme! If you Love the Podcast, Share it with a Friend! You can also leave us a 5 Star Rating in Spotify or Apple Podcasts https://open.spotify.…
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178: Rolling into 2024: Creating Your Yearly Game Plan for Life On and Off the Mat
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Are you ready to roll into 2024 with a game plan to help get what you want out of life on and off the mat? This is not just another episode about goal setting. The time has come to sharpen our focus and develop a strategic game plan for success. You know Coach AJ loves a game plan! Whether you want to improve your Jiu-Jitsu or make changes in other…
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394 - The Anatomy of a BJJ Training Camp
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Rob Biernacki and his competition team are on a tear. Rob recently took gold in masters middleweight the Canadian ADCC Open, silver at the California ADCC Open, and gold in black belt M4 at the IBJJF No Gi Worlds. In this episode we talk about designing an effective training camp, dividing your conditioning and skills training, detaching emotionall…
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393 - Historical Bareknuckle Boxing and European Swordfighting, with Oz Austwick
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In episode 393 of The Strenuous Life Podcast I talk to Oz Austwick, who has extensively studied armed and unarmed combat systems in Europe. Topics we cover include the origins of boxing in England, historical training and conditioning methods, reconstructing and testing techniques shown in swordfighting manuals, fighting with live blades, the role …
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177: What to do When You Think Your Jiu Jitsu is Garbage
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Have you ever had one of those days when you felt like your Jiu-Jitsu was total garbage? How do you work through it? This episode was recorded right after Jen had one of those days. Coach AJ shares her wisdom on how to work through it. We also discuss finding your Zen while stuck in an uncomfortable spot on or off the mat. This might be our new fav…
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