Stephan Kesting

Hello Bluesky! I'm a 4th degree BJJ blackbelt with a strong background in microbiology and global warming. I've worked as a firefighter for decades. I believe that reflexive conspiracism is ruining society. I also did a thing once and wrote a book about it: www.amazon.com/Perseverance...

“I’m Christian” is too often code for “I’m white, racist, and you can’t call me on it because saying I’m Christian is unassailable.” Just wait until these “Christians” (who have rarely read the Bible incidentally) hear about the Ethiopian Orthodox Church founded in the 300s 🤯

Complete gear breakdown for a one month solo canoe trip now out in long form video format on YouTube: youtu.be/Isuxm8rjSno?... #outdoors

The denizens of the Internet have gone from being microbiologists, epidemiologist, and immunologists to becoming overnight experts in Ukranian history, the economics of oil supertankers and now the rather niche area of solo Arctic canoe tripping.

I really enjoyed this conversation and I think you might enjoy it as well

Does BJJ work against a hippo? On episode 446 of The Strenuous Life Podcast we ask tough questions… www.grapplearts.com/training-at-...

Just published an in-depth video breakdown of EVERYTHING I carry in my wilderness expedition repair kit! www.youtube.com/watch?v=690f... #canoeing #outdoors

The most unrealistic parts of The Hail Mary Project were 1) that special interest groups didn’t capture the leadership of the worlds countries to spread false information about the imminent threat of catastrophe, and 2) that they actually put competent scientists in charge of solving the problem

I went off quite a few times in this brand new episode called “Jiu-Jitsu in the Face of War and Economic Disaster” youtu.be/33PCX2MZFi8?... #bjj

Markewayne Mullins… what a douchecanoe Luigi Mangione is braver than Mullins

You don’t say… www.theguardian.com/world/commen...

Printing maps on doublesided Tyvek is a gamechanger; waterproof, tear resistant, and not dependent on batteries. Much better than fooling around with waterproofing compounds, laminating them between layers of plastic, or babysitting paper maps that shred and dissolve when immersed in water #outdoors

A purpose of the war on Iran might well be to provoke a terrorist attack inside the United States, thereby justifying the need to “federalize” elections. We must anticipate it, with sadness and resolution, and not be surprised, if it happens. snyder.substack.com/p/the-desire...

TRIGGER WARNING: these are the missing files detailing the SA that Trump allegedly committed on a girl between 13 and 15 years old (POTUS appears on page 9). These files were hidden by the DOJ and were only released after @npr.org figured out that they were being hid.

“The president has an incredible knack at knowing how to mitigate those risks, so the American people can rest assured their commander in chief is well aware…” When loyalty not competence is why you were appointed, you can never stop praising the guy who appointed you www.reddit.com/r/WallStreet...

Vote with your feet and your dollars

We covered a lot of grim topics, but I was glad of the opportunity to talk to my friend, Jeff Shaw, about religion and MAGA politics on the latest episode of the Fighting Matters podcast

To people who think the Iran war can’t escalate, let me remind you that one person getting shot in the streets of Serbia, led to World War I and 20 million people dead. There are 1000 different ways that this current war can spin completely out of control, and also now we have nukes.

I ran into Kevin Callan at the Explore Magazine booth at the Vancouver Outdoor Show. His talk today had so many stories and I’m definitely going to steal his quote,“You have to like the people you’re on a trip with, especially if you’re going solo”

Bloody Christians giving Christians a bad name.

The richest man owns X. The second and third richest men control Google. The fourth richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The fifth richest man owns The Washington Post. And now the sixth richest could soon take over both Paramount and Warner Bros. See the problem here?

I just released a detailed video about how to pick the right footwear for your canoe trip this summer based on hundreds of days expeditions in remote places. Check it out here: youtu.be/9g8M05sd11g #canoeing

Horrific, but entirely in keeping with how they’ve been acting

Near disaster! This photo captures the exact moment my boat decided to make a break for it on my first serious solo trip. Lesson learned: always tie up your boat! #outdoors #canoeing

An interesting crossover between a rapist grifter and the dumbest man in MMA www.reddit.com/r/mmaweekly/...

I’ve never seen a better price for my book on Amazon, so grab it now if you want the tale of my toughest journey yet. a.co/d/0hze95EO #canoeing #outdoors

There are now “Trump Accounts” for America’s youth. If only there were a youth program started by Trump; what would you call it?

New episode of The Strenuous Life Podcast is out, breaking down the telltale traits of toxic clubs and teachers. Links to all the major podcast platforms here: www.grapplearts.com/bjj-red-flags/ #BJJ #martialarts

This is what algorithmic suppression looks like. My latest IG short is blowing up and SHOULD be displayed outside of my follower group, but since I’ve been anti-MAGA they limit who can see it (even through the post itself isn’t remotely political) www.instagram.com/reel/DU4w5_l...

The Active Club assessment is an object way to evaluate the long term public communication of a club. Active Club France is one of the oldest Active Clubs in Europe. Their behavior has been largely stable over several years. Spikes in scoring have been due to increased network messaging.

My 26 red flags for jiu-jitsu gyms, speedrun edition. #BJJ

Nothing says “I have my finger on the pulse of culture” like collaborating with 90s-era has-beens—one who spent 3 years in prison for rape—for your “health” movement.

“I’m just a comedian, nobody should listen to me” - Joe Rogan “I’m just a lawyer, nobody should have listened to me about health advice…” RFK Jr (when he is being sued into oblivion down the road)

BuT tRumP caLLEd the fBi AbouT EpsteIn in 2006… Ahem! The investigation into Epstein started in Palm Beach in 2005. Is it any wonder that Trump was panicking by 2006 and tried to throw him under the bus (after decades of partying together)?

Remember, these tech bro oligarchs aren’t that bright, just unscrupulous socio/psychopaths.

Oh look, it IS possible to hold people accountable!

How to transition from the back to the mount in #bjj. Options are good: for example, some people will be incredibly skilled at defending chokes and armlocks from the back, and it may be advantageous in that situation to bail from one dominant position to another.

MAGA. And an embarrassing number of Canadians as well.

Talk about blaming the victim. Good for you @destiny.gg

Training the open canoe roll, a technically difficult maneuver, in the gym, in the pool, and in the wild when it really counts

I’m glad I can finally reveal the secret to my preparations for Arctic canoe trips

For those interested in the subject: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...