Project Rugby Meets MMA: Tackles, Takedowns, Saddle Rolls with Josh Emmett UFC

What can rugby players learn from MMA, aka mixed martial arts?

Today, we collaborate with Josh Emmett of the UFC to see what happens when Rugby meets MMA.

Josh, #4 ranked fighter in the Featherweight division of the UFC, gives us a MMA mastermind's perspective on tackling, saddle rolls, takedown defense, boxer's tackles, crowding the poach, training explosiveness, and more.

He not only kicks major a** in the Octagon but also at giving all kinds of tips and tricks to help you be a better rugby player.

USA Eagle and CEO of everything rugby at Project Rugby, Colin Hawley, also gives us a professional's perspective while shelling out tips and tricks along the way.

01:02 Traditional tackle
02:03 Post-tackle body position and techniques for standing up
03:26 Boxer's tackle
04:30 Techniques for delivering a powerful strike in the boxer's tackle
05:11 Crowding the poach
07:08 Defending the tackle
08:49 Saddle roll
10:08 Drills: drive, shoot, tackle
11:26 Drills: popping up and explosiveness

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