Stephan Kesting

Stephan Kesting is a lifelong martial artist and the owner of Grapplearts.com, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.1 He is a highly accomplished martial arts practitioner with over 30 years of experience in various disciplines.1

Martial Arts Expertise

Stephan Kesting holds several notable ranks and certifications in martial arts:

• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt
• Certified instructor in Erik Paulson's Combat Submission Wrestling
• Black belt in Kajukenbo Karate
• Instructor in Dan Inosanto's Jun Fan JKD, Maphalindo Silat, and Filipino Martial Arts program

Additionally, he has studied Japanese Judo, Russian Sambo, various Chinese Kung Fu systems, Brazilian Capoeira, and Muay Thai Kickboxing.1

Professional Background

Stephan Kesting has been running Grapplearts.com since January 2002, which amounts to over 22 years of experience in the martial arts education and content creation field.1 Through his website, he shares his passion for grappling and aims to help others develop their skills in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and related martial arts.

Education

Kesting has a strong academic background in science:

• M.Sc. in Botany from the University of British Columbia (UBC)
• BSc in Biology from McGill University1

Language Skills

In addition to English, Stephan Kesting is proficient in French.1

Stephan Kesting's LinkedIn profile demonstrates his extensive martial arts expertise, his commitment to education in the field, and his long-standing dedication to running Grapplearts.com as a platform for sharing knowledge and passion for grappling arts.