UFC commentator and martial arts enthusiast Joe Rogan has shared his insights on effective self-defense techniques for women, highlighting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a particularly valuable discipline.
Speaking on his podcast, Rogan, who holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Jean Jacques Machado and is a former amateur taekwondo practitioner, emphasized how grappling arts can help overcome physical disparities.
“It’s a very good thing for women to learn because Jiu-Jitsu allows you to defend yourself in a way that very few martial arts really do because you don’t have to rely on the size of your hands hitting people,” Rogan said. “And you know and kicking people. It’s too hard it’s too hard to knock out a man. Like if you have small hands if you’re a woman it’s just like you can’t just can’t generate enough force for the most part unless you’re like an unusually powerful woman.”
The podcast host acknowledged exceptions among professional athletes, noting, “There’s a few you know like Holly Holm like you don’t want Holly Holm punching you in the face. Amanda Nunes will knock you out cold 100% even if you’re a dude. But most women, they just don’t have the power in their hands but everyone has the power to carry your body around, right?”
Rogan also praised other grappling disciplines, particularly highlighting Judo’s effectiveness: “Yeah, for sure. I think grappling, I should say Judo as well, especially in a cold climate. If you get someone who’s got a heavy winter jacket on, my God. Judo’s an incredible martial art. That’s the worst place to be, with a heavy winter jacket, with a Judo specialist. And you’re standing up with them. Oh my God.”
His observations are supported by the common practice in grappling gyms worldwide, where men and women regularly train together, suggesting the effectiveness of these techniques in addressing physical differences between practitioners.
While Rogan offers these insights from his extensive martial arts experience, he maintains that consulting with local instructors for personalized guidance remains advisable.
