Video: Joe Rogan can still crack a mean spinning back kick after all these years

Even after all these years, Joe Rogan can still crack a mean spinning back kick.

Over a decade ago, when I was evolving from a casual fan to a hardcore, I came across a video on YouTube of Rogan showing Georges St-Pierre his spinning back kick technique and was shocked that the UFC commentator and comedian could throw like that.

On Sunday, Rogan caught my eye with this video of him drilling a bag with fast, clean spinning back kick technique. It doesn’t look like the former U.S. Open taekwondo tournament winner has regressed much. Like him or not, that’s impressive for anyone who’s 54 years old.

A lot has been made of Rogan as a commentator – and just a massively influential figure, overall – in recent years. But I think one thing is not up for debate when it comes to the comedian-turned-broadcaster-turned-podcast-megastar.

No, he’s probably not sitting down and dissecting tape of the UFC 261 opening prelim fighter who is making his debut, but he is genuinely passionate about combat sports. That has gone a long way with building audiences outside of our martial arts bubble – and that’s good for MMA.

Check out a host of other Rogan striking videos below, including the GSP video I referenced earlier.

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