Tom Hardy Opens Up On His Late Start In Jiu-Jitsu: “I Don’t Like Competing”
Aug 21, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom Hardy, known for throwing himself fully into physically demanding roles, opened up in a recent interview about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… And why it’s become such a meaningful outlet for...
Craig Jones Reveals He Nearly Booked Tom Hardy vs. Mark Zuckerberg for CJI 1
Jul 08, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones revealed on The Ariel Helwani Show that he came close to putting together one of the most unlikely celebrity grappling matches imaginable… Tom Hardy against Mark Zuckerberg at Craig...
Famous UK Rapper Tinie Tempah Reveals Tom Hardy Inspired Him To Start BJJ
Jun 27, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
British rapper Tinie Tempah has revealed that Hollywood actor Tom Hardy is the reason he first stepped onto the Jiu-Jitsu mats. The two have become two of the most recognizable celebrity...
Mario Lopez Responds To Calls For A Jiu-Jitsu Match Against Tom Hardy
Jun 13, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mario Lopez recently addressed the speculations surrounding a potential Jiu-Jitsu matchup with actor Tom Hardy. Speaking on the 3 Knockdown Rule podcast, which he co-hosts with Steve Kim, Lopez first...
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...
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...
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,...
Dana White Calls Mark Zuckerberg & Tom Hardy To Compete At UFC BJJ
Jun 23, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The UFC’s latest venture into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn’t just for professional grapplers – according to Dana White, it’s also open to some very high-profile hobbyists. In a recent statement,...
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...
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...
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...
Tom Hardy: “Training BJJ Has Been Key To A Deeper Sense Of Calm For Me”
Mar 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn’t just about your physical health. Rather (and, perhaps, even more so), it’s about your mental health, too – which benefits a lot from the Gentle...
[WATCH] Hollywood Actor Tom Hardy Trains BJJ With Mikey Musumeci
Mar 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Tom Hardy, the famous Hollywood actor known for his versatile roles, has quickly emerged as one of the most enthusiastic celebrity practitioners of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His dedication to the Gentle...
Tom Hardy’s BJJ Coach: “He Really Loves Jiu-Jitsu, He Loves The Culture”
Jul 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Hollywood actor Tom Hardy has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2018. And, well, his coach says that Hardy fell in love with the Gentle Art almost immediately – and that he will never...
Tom Hardy Responds To Opponent Who Beat Him In A BJJ Match
Apr 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tom Hardy isn’t just “one of the celebrities” who train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Far from it, as he takes his training seriously and is a devout competitor – a very successful...
[Watch] Tom Hardy Submits Opponent With Triangle Choke
Apr 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tom Hardy, world-famous actor, continues competing in BJJ tournaments – with great success! Just a week ago, he won the All Stars BJJ Europeans 2023 tournament gold medal in his division. Tom...
Actor Tom Hardy Wins Gold At “All Stars BJJ Europeans” Tournament
Mar 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
World-famous actor Tom Hardy seems to be a phenomenal BJJ blue belt competitor… For he won yet another gold medal yesterday! Hardy regularly competes at BJJ tournaments across the United...
Tom DeBlass: “Tom Hardy Is A Very Solid BJJ Blue Belt”
Nov 09, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Tom Hardy is a 4-stripe BJJ blue belt… But how good, really, are his Jiu-Jitsu skills? Well, Tom DeBlass – who’s been coaching the famous actor a couple of times, as well as...
Tom Hardy Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu At Daisy Fresh
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Tom Hardy isn’t just a famous actor, but it seems that – more and more – he’s becoming a sturdy member of the BJJ community. He seems to be serious about training and...
Tom Hardy Trains BJJ with Renzo & Rayron Gracie
Oct 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
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...
