Tom Hardy’s Jiu-Jitsu Coach Explains How The Hollywood Star Fell In Love With BJJ
May 11, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom Hardy first discovered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2018 while visiting a boxing gym in West London, according to coach Carlos Santos. Santos was teaching a grappling class when Hardy noticed students...
Famous Actor Ed O’Neill Explains Why BJJ Practitioners Don’t Get Black Belts
May 07, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Long before the famous actor Ed O’Neill became a respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, he wanted nothing to do with the sport. It was legendary screenwriter John Milius who first tried...
Actor Jerry O’Connell On Jiu-Jitsu: “I Get Beat Up… But It’s The Best Thing”
Apr 19, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Jerry O’Connell recently opened up about his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey – sharing both the physical grind and the mental benefits that keep him coming back. Fresh off a tough session,...
(WATCH) Mario Lopez Returns To BJJ Competition – Wins Silver At IBJJF Orange County Open
Apr 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mario Lopez has stepped back onto the competition mats, showcasing his continued commitment to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the IBJJF Orange County Spring Open 2026. Best known for his role as AC Slater on...
Tom DeBlass Defends Tom Hardy’s Brown Belt Promotion: “He Never Turns Down A Roll”
Feb 05, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass didn’t mince words when responding to criticism surrounding Tom Hardy’s recent promotion to brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After some people online speculated whether the...
Hollywood Star Tom Hardy Promoted To Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt
Feb 02, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Hollywood actor Tom Hardy has reached another major milestone on the mats, earning his brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after years of consistent training! Hardy’s journey in the sport began back...
Ashton Kutcher Shows Off BJJ Moves With Jimmy Fallon On The Tonight Show
Jan 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Ashton Kutcher recently brought Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to late-night television during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon… Where he not only spoke about his career, but also...
Guy Ritchie Promoted To 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt By Roger Gracie
Dec 05, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Filmmaker and lifelong martial artist Guy Ritchie has just earned his third degree on his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt – a major milestone awarded by Roger Gracie, on behalf of Renzo Gracie....
Tom Hardy Drops New “Neurospicy” BJJ Line With Tatami To Promote Autism Awareness
Dec 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom Hardy is continuing to use his platform in a very specific way: blending Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu culture with autism advocacy. His ongoing collaboration with Tatami has now evolved into a new,...
Sydney Sweeney Hints At Fighting In A Real Boxing Match: “I Love Fighting”
Nov 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Famous Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney has revealed that she’s genuinely considering stepping into the boxing ring – not for a role, but for real – following her intense preparation for her...
“The Vampire Diaries” Star Daniel Gillies Says Jiu-Jitsu Changed His Life – Even After a Torn Bicep
Oct 28, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Actor Daniel Gillies, known for his roles in The Vampire Diaries and The Originals, has joined the growing number of Hollywood stars embracing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! And, like many new practitioners,...
Roberto “Cyborg” Shares How It Felt To Be On The Filming Of The Rock’s “The Smashing Machine”
Oct 03, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The long-awaited Mark Kerr biopic The Smashing Machine is already making waves. Directed by Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, is being called by the early critics a...
Tom Hardy On Why He Competes In Jiu-Jitsu: “Being Brave Enough To Try Something New”
May 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
While most people know Tom Hardy for his gritty on-screen roles, the Hollywood star has been quietly building a reputation in an entirely different arena — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In 2022, Hardy...
Rigan Machado Talks How Chuck Norris Helped Him Start A BJJ Gym: “He’s The Reason We Stayed In The USA”
Apr 19, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
It’s not every day that a Hollywood action star plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of a martial art – but that’s exactly what Chuck Norris did for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the United...
Hollywood Superstar Sydney Sweeney Shares Who Her Favourite MMA Fighter Is
Apr 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney recently revealed her favorite UFC fighter of all time – and it’s none other than trailblazer Ronda Rousey. During a video call with Nelk Boys co-founder Kyle...
Tom Hardy Reveals What’s His Favorite Submission In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Tom Hardy is a world-famous Hollywood actor. But did you know that he also trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? He is a purple belt now and, well, he recently revealed what his favorite submission is…...
Tom Hardy Reveals He Had 2 Knee Surgeries Because Of BJJ
Oct 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Injuries in Jiu-Jitsu are a common occurrence, which isn’t all that surprising – given that we are all training a martial art. And no, even famous actors who portray unbeatable superheroes in...
Tom Hardy Recalls How It Felt To Start Training BJJ: “I Was Intimidated”
Oct 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Hollywood star Tom Hardy recently shared how BJJ has become a central part of his life – affecting him both personally and professionally. Hardy only discovered BJJ at 40, after years of solo...
Actor Ed O’Neill Shares How He Started Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ed O’Neill, best known for his iconic roles as Al Bundy in Married with Children and Jay Pritchett in Modern Family, is also a BJJ black belt. Long before BJJ gained popularity among celebrities,...
Venom 3 Promo Shows Tom Hardy Choking Out Sean O’Malley With RNC
Sep 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Dana White, X In an unexpected crossover, the latest promo for Venom: The Last Dance features Tom Hardy locking up a Rear Naked Choke – on UFC’s Sean O’Malley! While the...
Hollywood Star Russel Crowe Partners With ONE Championship For An MMA Movie
Sep 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Hollywood star Russell Crowe is set to collaborate with ONE Championship on an exciting new mixed martial arts movie titled “The Beast In Me”. According to Variety, the movie will star...
Jonah Hill On Training BJJ: “Everyone Wants The Story Of ‘I Choked Out Jonah Hill'”
Sep 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Hollywood actor Jonah Hill had started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at around the age of 35… And he did it because he felt it was time to develop new hobbies. He spoke about it in a frank...
Hollywood Superstar Henry Cavill Shares Why He Loves Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Hollywood actor Henry Cavill has revealed that he’s got a lot of enthusiasm for Jiu-Jitsu… As well as that he had the honor of training under Roger Gracie. Known for his roles in...
Rigan Machado Praises Keanu Reeves’ Jiu-Jitsu: “He Knows How To Escape Every Position”
May 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It’s been long known that Keanu Reeves is a big Jiu-Jitsu fan… And one of his coaches, Rigan Machado, is praising the actor’s skills – a lot. Reeves spoke about his passion...
