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The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting

This is the Stephan Kesting's Grapplearts Radio Podcast where we discuss BJJ, Grappling, MMA, and all manner of martial arts training.

Stephan 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 and has become a foundational text for the art. Click here to download that book for free as well.

Stephan has a lengthy career in martial arts, spanning more than 3 decades.  He has dedicated many years to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and you can find his accessible and practical expertise on all BJJ matters at Grapplearts.com

A black belt in multiple martial art systems, he brings a range of approaches to self defense, and a critical eye for what works in the street.

Stephan has been featured in Black Belt Magazine, Ultimate Grappling, Tapout Magazine and Ultimate Athlete.

He is also a frequent guest on martial arts related podcasts, including The Fightworks Podcast, Atlantic MMA, Combatives Corner, The Warrior’s Den, The Spartan Underground and many more.

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  2. 278 - BJJ Training Pods and Reasons for Hope During Coronavirus

278 - BJJ Training Pods and Reasons for Hope During Coronavirus

Aug 3, 2020

Here's how to organize a BJJ training pod to keep yourself and, more importantly, other people safe during the coronavirus pandemic.  

1:11 - What is a Training Pod
1:38 - Why Are Training Pods a Good Idea Right Now, and Reasons for Hope
7:51 - How Many People Should Be In Your Pod and Who Do You Choose?
12:20 - When is a Training Pod Appropriate?
14:20 - Where Can Your Train with Your Pod?

Articles referenced include Guidelines for Opening Up BJJ Academies During the Covid-19 Pandemic with Dr Chris Moriarty: https://www.grapplearts.com/openingupbjj/ and The Cheapest Grappling Mat https://www.grapplearts.com/the-cheapest-grappling-mat/