Did you know that there was a time when your favorite podcaster, aka Joe Rogan, competed? Well, the firebrand podcaster might be a comedian and podcaster, but he started this journey back in the 90s after leaving his professional fighting career. Joe Rogan was a Taekwondo and kickboxing professional who participated in multiple Taekwondo state championships. There was a time when he was a full-contact 4-time Taekwondo state champion while also winning the US Open Taekwondo Tournament as a lightweight.
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The multi-million dollar podcaster recently uploaded a video on his Instagram stories. What is he doing in the video, you ask? Well, he is demonstrating why he is considered dangerous. In the video, Rogan could be seen showcasing his Taekwondo and kickboxing skills on a boxing bag. As the video progressed, people witnessed Rogan’s powerful kick, which had the strength to break ribcages.
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Fans quickly took to social media to express their admiration and amazement. Comments on Reddit ranged from praising his technique and strength to joking about how Rogan looked. Let’s look at what the fans are thinking about Rogan’s explosive kicks.
Fans mesmerized by Joe Rogan’s kicks
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Well, this is not the first time that Joe Rogan has been praised for his explosive kicks. There was once a time when he threw kicks that sounded like gunshots. “Does he have a patent for those kicks though?” a fan wrote. The podcaster is quite muscular. However, the community jokes that he looks overweight most of the time. Well, maybe it’s because of his supplement overdose, but who knows? “All the dudes calling Rogan fat sure are quiet right now. Quick, better call him short.”
Just as we had the conversation about supplements, a fan seems to have struck the nerve. Rogan has been accused of overdosing with HGH, which is fairly dangerous for the human body and his overgrown belly might be the indication of it, but according to Rogan, the amount of dosage is normal for him. “It’s the HGH pot belly that can’t be denied,” wrote a social media user.
In fighting lot of movements deplete your stamina, which in turn slows you down. This is the reason why many fighters do intense cardio to maintain a high level of stamina. A fan adequately pointed out that fighting Joe Rogan might prove tough, but once his stamina depletes its over for him, “His technique is good, but that’s a lot of body to have to move. In other words, if you end up fighting JR you exploit his stamina and range of motion.”
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Furthermore, a fan seems to have some high expectations from Rogan, “Dude. The guy is a tank. He’d blast Jake Paul out of existence. Rip anyone else, including Michael Jai, that opposes this man in a MMA or kickboxing match.” Last but not least, a fan asserted that Joe Rogan’s skin looks rock hard in that video: “He looks like if the thing didn’t have rock skin.”
Even at the age of 56, Joe Rogan has the agility and power of a 30-year-old man. Nonetheless, what are your thoughts on his kick? State your opinion in the comments below.