As time passes, it seems that Tom Hardy is becoming more and more infatuated with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! The world-famous actor recently trained with none other than Renzo and Rayron Gracie.
He posted the news about it on his Instagram account, thanking the entire Renzo Gracie Academy team for the experience:
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Rayron Gracie was happy about training with Hardy as well:
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According to Bloody Elbow, the 45-year old actor is planning to compete in two UK tournaments, on back-to-back weekends. He signed up for the No Gi Jiu Jitsu British Open (December 3) and for Grappling Industries: London (December 11).
Given that he’s last competed as a four stripe blue belt, Hardy is currently entered to compete at the same belt rank.
At the British Open, Hardy’s registered to join the 79.5kg (175.3lb) Master 3 division. And at Grappling Industries, he’s scheduled to compete at both their gi and no-gi round robin tournaments – at the 185lb Seniors division.
His most recent tournament took place at the 2022 UMAC Milton Keynes BJJ Open. There, he competed in the blue belt Masters 3 division, at 82.3kg.
Watch his Bow And Arrow Choke and Straight Ankle Lock finishes on the videos below:
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