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BJJ, Science, and D&D with Bryan Rumble

May 6, 2025 by Stephan Kesting

Bryan Rumble on The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting

Bryan Rumble is a 2nd degree belt and a working scientist.  In this episode we start out by talking about BJJ traditions, the depth of the art, and how the scientific method might be applied in jiu-jitsu. Then, at about the 23-minute mark, Bryan and I nerd out SUPER hard on Dungeons and Dragons and how it relates to martial arts training.  You've been warned! You can check it out as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts, Training Tagged With: BJJ, Bryan Rumble, History, Japanese Ju-jutsu, The Strenuous Life BJJ Podcast with Stephan Kesting

The Five Types of Triangle Choke You Need to Know

February 27, 2021 by Stephan Kesting

5 Types of Triangle Chokes

The triangle choke is one of the most powerful BJJ submissions. Thousands upon thousands of matches have been ended with it, including in the UFC and other MMA events. Knowing how to do the triangle choke properly is an absolute necessity for every grappler This choke originated in Japanese Ju-jutsu and was then incorporated into Judo in the early 1900's where it is known as sankaku-jime … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grappling Techniques, Mixed Martial Arts Tagged With: Arm Triangle, Chokes, Japanese Ju-jutsu, Judo, MMA, Submission, Techniques, Triangle Choke, Video

The Road from Judo to BJJ, with Robert Drysdale

November 23, 2020 by Stephan Kesting

Robert Drysdale and Opening Closed Guard, a History of BJJ

Multiple time world champion Robert Drysdale came onto The Strenuous Life Podcast to share the discoveries he's made while studying the history of BJJ for his forthcoming documentary 'The Closed Guard' and accompanying book "Opening Closed Guard." There's a TON of good stuff here, including how Judo slowly evolved into BJJ, the role of George Gracie, why the Japanese (including Mitsuyo Maeda) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews, Miscellaneous, Podcasts Tagged With: BJJ, Catch Wrestling, Helio Gracie, History, Interviews, Japanese Ju-jutsu, Judo, Masahiko Kimura, Mitsuyo Maeda, Robert Drysdale, The Strenuous Life BJJ Podcast with Stephan Kesting, Video

Crosstraining in BJJ and Classical Martial Arts

December 22, 2019 by Stephan Kesting

classical jujutsu vs bjj

In episode 245 of The Strenuous Life Podcast I sit down with Japanese ju-jutsu black belt Alex Kask to discuss the benefits, pitfalls and procedures for training in traditional systems and in modern BJJ at the same time. Both Alex and I have extensive backgrounds in both approaches and have co-authored the Classical Japanese Ju-Jutsu vs BJJ article that got published in several magazines and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts, Training Tagged With: Alex Kask, BJJ, History, Japanese Ju-jutsu, The Strenuous Life BJJ Podcast with Stephan Kesting, Training, Training Modalities

BJJ Wristlocks Everywhere!

May 20, 2018 by Stephan Kesting

For some reasons wristlocks in BJJ just don't get no respect. Many grapplers consider it OK to tap out to armlocks, triangle chokes, shoulder locks or lapel chokes, but for some reason wristlocks are considered super cheesy.  However the wrist is just as legitimate a joint to attack as the elbow, shoulder or knee. In fact there's a meme going around the online BJJ community right now. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grappling Techniques, Health & Nutrition Tagged With: Aikido, Injuries, Japanese Ju-jutsu, Sparring, Submission, Submission Grappling, Techniques, Triangle Choke, Video, Wristlocks, Wrists

Japanese Jiujitsu vs BJJ

January 16, 2018 by Stephan Kesting

japanese jiujitsu vs bjj

BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-jitsu) is undeniably the most popular grappling system on the planet right now. But BJJ came from Judo, and Judo came from the traditional Japanese Jiujitsu systems. So there's a direct lineage from Japanese Jiujitsu (aka Jujitsu or Jujutsu) to BJJ. Both arts contain chokes, pins, armlocks and leglocks, so what's the difference? There are differences in both the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grappling Techniques, Podcasts, Self Defense, Training Tagged With: Alex Kask, BJJ, History, Japanese Ju-jutsu, Self Defense, The Strenuous Life BJJ Podcast with Stephan Kesting, Video, Weapons

Podcast EP13: Roy Dean on BJJ, Aikido, Judo, Wrestling, and the Martial Artist’s Path

October 8, 2012 by Stephan Kesting

You can listen to, read, or download this interview in several different ways... To listen to this conversation you could press play on the embedded audio player below, but then you might miss out on future episodes, wouldn’t you? Click Play Below to Listen to My Conversation with Roy Dean... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_4TCOMETDA So the best thing to do is to subscribe to The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Competition, Interviews Tagged With: Aikido, BJJ, Competition, Japanese Ju-jutsu, Judo, Roy Dean, The Strenuous Life BJJ Podcast with Stephan Kesting, Wrestling

Submission Grappling vs. Classical Ju-jutsu; when cultures and concepts collide

March 17, 2012 by Stephan Kesting

Introduction There are many similarities between the sport of Submission Grappling and the classical Japanese Ju-jutsu systems. Both arts emphasize grappling over striking. Both arts recognize the importance and efficiency of ground-fighting. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Self Defense, Training Tagged With: Alex Kask, History, Japanese Ju-jutsu, Submission Grappling, Training

Judo Books

April 23, 2010 by Stephan Kesting

Long time readers won't be surprised when I say that you can learn a lot by studying the techniques used by grapplers of the past (check out my post on old-time grappling). Rules change and sports evolve, but body mechanics stay the same. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Miscellaneous Tagged With: Books, Japanese Ju-jutsu, Judo

Classical Ju-jutsu Leglock

February 18, 2010 by Stephan Kesting

Classical Japanese Ju-Jutsu included leglocks as well as armlocks and chokes. The details of how the technique were applied were a little different however... (This technique is from the Submission Grappling vs. Classical Ju-Jutsu article on Grapplearts.com) Alex ties up with his opponent, gripping pressure points at the elbow and in the neck. Alex throws his opponent to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grappling Techniques Tagged With: Alex Kask, History, Japanese Ju-jutsu, Leglocks, Striking, Submission, Techniques

Classical Ju-jutsu Choke

February 12, 2010 by Stephan Kesting

Most of the techniques used in modern grappling were used in some other form in some other grappling art first.  Here's how the Rear Naked Choke might have looked back in the day... (This technique is from the Submission Grappling vs. Classical Ju-Jutsu article on Grapplearts.com) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grappling Techniques Tagged With: Alex Kask, Chokes, History, Japanese Ju-jutsu, Rear Naked Choke, Submission, Techniques

Classical Ju-jutsu Armlock

February 12, 2010 by Stephan Kesting

Here's one classical approach to applying the armlock that has morphed into the 'Americana' or Figure 4 Armlock in modern submission grappling).  As you can see, it's similar but different... (This technique is part of the Submission Grappling vs. Classical Ju-Jutsu article on Grapplearts.com) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grappling Techniques Tagged With: Alex Kask, Armlocks, History, Japanese Ju-jutsu, Submission Grappling, Techniques

Old Time Grapplin’

December 12, 2009 by Stephan Kesting

I'm a big fan of old Judo, Jiu-Jitsu and Catch Wrestling books. I have lots and lots of martial arts books, but some of the real jewels of my library are the Judo and wrestling books published in the 1920's to the 1960's. Not all are original - some are reprinted editions - but all offer very interesting historical perspectives on modern grappling. There is just something special about seeing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Miscellaneous Tagged With: Books, History, Japanese Ju-jutsu, Judo

From Traditional Ju-jutsu to Modern Grappling

June 9, 2005 by Stephan Kesting

Brazilian jiu-jitsu, submission grappling and mixed martial arts are relatively new phenomena, but they are rooted in martial traditions hundreds, and even thousands of years old. Although I choose to train and compete in a modern setting I still believe that there is value in examining the origins of one’s art. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Miscellaneous Tagged With: Alex Kask, BJJ, History, Japanese Ju-jutsu, Submission Grappling

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