Newaza Podcast: Episode 37 - Stephan Kesting

Episode 37 of the Newaza Podcast podcast, hosted by Craig Cordi, titled "Newaza Podcast: Episode 37 - Stephan Kesting" was published on April 5, 2026 and runs 96 minutes.

April 5, 2026 ·96m · Newaza Podcast

Summary

Stephen Kesting is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt who has nearly 40 years of martial arts wealth and knowledge. Stephen is the founder of Grapplearts.com and beginningBJJ.com which are online sites that provide information about many kinds of martial arts. His online forum is well known and highly regarded for its ability to answer all questions related to martial arts. Stephen has helped tens of thousands of grapplers improve their martial arts. Stephen Kesting received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Marcus Soares, who is an 8th degree black belt directly under the tutelage of the famous Carlson Gracie. Stephen is also a certified instructor under Erik Paulson’s Combat Submission Wrestling. Stephen’s other credentials include a black belt in Kajukenbo Karate, an instructor certification in Dan Inosanto’s Jun Fan JKD, he has also studied Maphilindo Silat, Filipino Martial Arts, Japanese Judo, Russian Sambo, Chinese Kung Fu, Brazilian Capoeira and Muay Thai Kickboxing.  Stephen Kesting also works as a fireman in Vancouver, British Columbia. Stephen’s bravery and ability to adapt to all of his vocations is inspiring.Stephan can be reached at @stephan_kesting

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