A podcast that explores the intersection of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and every day life. In each episode, we sit down with a black belt who doesn’t make their primary income from BJJ, but has passions, hobbies, and a life beyond the belt. Whether you’re a BJJ enthusiast, someone curious about the sport, or just looking for inspiration in balancing your passions with life’s demands, Beyond the Belt offers insights and stories that resonate on and off the mats.
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A podcast that explores the intersection of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and every day life. In each episode, we sit down with a black belt who doesn’t make their primary income from BJJ, but has passions, hobbies, and a life beyond the belt. Whether you’re a BJJ enthusiast, someone curious about the sport, or just looking for inspiration in balancing your passions with life’s demands, Beyond the Belt offers insights and stories that resonate on and off the mats.
Stephan Kesting, Black Belt, Firefighter, Author, Podcaster, Outdoorsman - Beyond the Belt #17
Beyond the Belt
1 hour 39 minutes 32 seconds
8 months ago
Stephan Kesting, Black Belt, Firefighter, Author, Podcaster, Outdoorsman - Beyond the Belt #17
Stephan Kesting is a black belt out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Stephan is a fireman, outdoorsman, podcaster, author, and BJJ instructor and OG jiujitsu content creator. He is currently making the rounds promoting his new book, "Perseverance, Life and Death in the Subarctic."Episode Links:* Book: Perseverance, Life and Death in the Subarctic: https://btb.fan/17-persevere * Strenuous Life Podcast: https://youtube.com/channel/UCxFCWZJbnlRyhw3vmDx0Rlg * Grapple Arts: https://www.grapplearts.com/ * Outdoors Site: https://essentialwilderness.com/ * Personal Site: https://www.stephankesting.com * Instagram: https://instagram.com/@stephan_kesting * YouTube: https://youtube.com/@stephankesting * Threads: https://threads.net/@stephan_kesting * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephankesting * Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/stephankesting.bsky.social * German Jiujitsu Commercial: https://youtube.com/watch?v=X6wpRVqD5VQ * Book: Non-Stop Jiujitsu: https://btb.fan/17-nonstop * High Percentage Leglocks: https://btb.fan/17-leglocks Contact:* Be a Guest: https://btb.fan/newguest Outline:00:00 Intro00:36 Journey to Black Belt09:29 The Early Years of BJJ13:01 Online Content Creation and Teaching19:20 BJJ as You Age23:07 Protect Ya Neck27:15 Firefighter Combat Challenge31:50 From Biologist to Firefighter35:14 First Fire Rescue Operations42:51 Team Dynamics in High-Stress Situations45:00 Prank Culture in Firefighting50:43 Toxicity in Martial Arts55:07 Loneliness and Finding Solitude in Nature01:00:43 The Mental Focus of Wilderness Survival01:06:13 The Importance of Sleep and Recovery01:08:54 Journaling and Reflection01:11:22 Grit, Perseverance, and Risk01:15:50 Toughness is Transferable01:20:57 Why Canoe in Canada01:24:55 Luck and Averages01:27:45 Work-Life Balance01:29:17 The Power of Momentum in Taking Action01:33:11 Lack of Future Plans01:36:06 Perseverance and Promotion01:39:05 OutroPodcast Links:* Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/ * Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotify * Apple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/apple * RSS: https://btb.fan/rss Social:* Instagram: https://instagram.com/@beyondthebeltpod * Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@beyondthebeltpod * Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/beyondthebeltpod.bsky.social * Youtube: https://youtube.com/@beyondthebeltpod * Facebook: https://btb.fan/fb
Beyond the Belt
A podcast that explores the intersection of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and every day life. In each episode, we sit down with a black belt who doesn’t make their primary income from BJJ, but has passions, hobbies, and a life beyond the belt. Whether you’re a BJJ enthusiast, someone curious about the sport, or just looking for inspiration in balancing your passions with life’s demands, Beyond the Belt offers insights and stories that resonate on and off the mats.
