Tom Hardy

2022 - 9 - 21

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Tom Hardy Surprise Enters Martial Arts Competition and Wins Gold ... (Variety)

As reported by The Guardian, Harder was a surprise competitor at the 2022 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championship in Milton Keynes, England. The actor entered the ...

Hardy is also starring in “Havoc,” an upcoming Netflix action movie from “The Raid” director Gareth Evans. “It was a real pleasure to have him compete at our event.” As reported by [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/sep/20/really-nice-guy-tom-hardy-surprises-competitors-with-entry-and-victory-in-martial-arts-contest), Harder was a surprise competitor at the 2022 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championship in Milton Keynes, England.

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Tom Hardy makes surprise appearance at martial arts tournament ... (CNN)

Tom Hardy's resumé is filled with high-intensity scenes, from taking on Batman as Bane, to being a host for alien symbiote Venom and playing the titular ...

He is technically, physically, and mentally skilled. Itoumaine was a referee at the earlier tournament in Wolverhampton. “It takes dedication and hard work to reach that level.

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Tom Hardy—Yes, That Tom Hardy—Is Now a Jiu-Jitsu Champion (GQ Magazine)

Hardy took a break from Venom to win the gold medal at the 2022 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open.

[According to British rapper Tinie Tempah](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/tinie-tempah-challenges-tom-hardy-21968841), he and Hardy are part of a group of fighters who trained together a few times a week before the COVID-19 lockdown. Hardy is also known for his radical physical transformations before undertaking various roles, and Jiu-Jitsu was an important [part of his training routine](https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/tom-hardy-getting-shredded-venom-mma-boxing-and-jiu-jitsu-training/1-tom-hardys-intense-venom-training/) to get in shape for Venom. Appleton [told The Northern Echo](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/20717730.teesside-army-veteran-battles-hollywood-star-tom-hardy-jiu-jitsu-battle/), “He’s just a top guy–he’s very strong which surprised me and a very good fighter. [he’s huge](https://www.instagram.com/p/CgmwS21sl4m/?hl=en). [REORG charity](https://reorgcharity.com) that he works with–where he defeated a 40-year-old fighter named Danny Appleton. Tom Hardy still does not have an Academy Award, but now he does have a gold medal from the 2022 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championship.

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'Venom' actor Tom Hardy is now a champion fighter after surprise ... (CNBC)

The 45-year-old actor made a surprise appearance at the 2022 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championship in Milton Keynes.

Hardy has been involved in the world of mixed martial arts for years and is a blue belt. He said, 'Just forget it's me and do what you would normally do'." "I was shell-shocked. "It was a real pleasure to have him compete at our event." Everyone knows who Tom Hardy is, don't they?" "I recognized him straightaway.

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Actor Tom Hardy Wins His Second Jiu-Jitsu Event of Year (Sports Illustrated)

One opponent was shocked when he saw who he was facing and said “he's probably the toughest competitor I've had.”

But he’s probably the toughest competitor I’ve had—he certainly lived up to his Bane character, that’s for sure,” he added. “It was a real pleasure to have him compete at our event.” Hardy, 45, won the REORG Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Wolverhampton, a tournament aimed at raising funds for military personnel, veterans and emergency service workers back in August.

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Tom Hardy wins another Jiu-Jitsu tournament, and might literally be ... (SB Nation)

The actor won first place in the 2022 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championship competition in Milton Keynes, in the UK. Hardy secretly entered and coordinated with ...

Hardy secretly entered and coordinated with the planners weeks before the competition—and then won gold! Of course, this opens up the question of which actors are actually legit very good fighters? The craziest part of this is that this isn’t the first time he’s done this!

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Actor Tom Hardy crashes, wins Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament (CBSSports.com)

The "Venom" and "Mad Max: Fury Road" actor showed some impressive martial arts skills.

It was a real pleasure to have him compete at our event," the spokesperson said in a statement, via Deadline. "Lining up, he was very focused," Leatherland said. Superstar actor Tom Hardy is a man of many talents, and it turns out combat sports is one of them.

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X-Men: Tom Hardy stuns as Wolverine in jaw-dropping image (Bam! Smack! Pow!)

Fans are thrilled at the prospect of Wolverine's arrival in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and this image of Tom Hardy has made them even more excited.

Tom Hardy has indeed been at the top of many fan-castings over the years but his role as another Marvel character in another franchise may make landing the role as Wolverine unlikely. Let us know in the comments below! Another thing that may make it unlikely is the potential possibility of Hugh Jackman being brought back as [we could see the X-Men](https://bamsmackpow.com/2021/03/05/mcu-x-men-movie-in-development-the-mutants/) and [ Wolverine show up in two completely separate properties](https://bamsmackpow.com/2021/04/15/wolverine-mcu-debut-disney-plus-series/). The incredible image sees the actor donning a comic-accurate yellow and black outfit that also showcases the character’s signature mask – something the Fox version of the character didn’t have in any of his appearances throughout that saga. But one actor more than capable of giving it a go would undoubtedly be the incomparable Tom Hardy.

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Tom Hardy waltzes into a martial arts competition, takes home the gold (The A.V. Club)

Tom Hardy stunned the 2022 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championship in England over the weekend when he arrived unannounced, taking down all of his competition ...

“I made a mistake and he capitalized on that. [Tom Hardy](https://www.avclub.com/tom-hardy-venom-3-script-1849072973) stunned the 2022 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championship in England over the weekend when he arrived unannounced, taking down all of his competition. The Milton-Keyes event marks Hardy’s second martial arts competition win of the year. But he’s probably the toughest competitor I’ve had—he certainly lived up to his Bane character, that’s for sure.” The Hollywood actor entered the competition under his real name, Edward Hardy, maintaining some level of anonymity until he arrived. Appleby continues, “He’s a really strong guy…

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Tom Hardy compared to his 'Dark Knight Rises' villain role after ... (News Room Odisha)

Los Angeles: Actor Tom Hardy has gained a lot of traction on the Internet after it's unveiled that he recently participated in a martial arts competition ...

He is also a trustee for REORG, a charity teaching jiu-jitsu to those with serious injuries, or who are suffering from PTSD and depression. But he’s probably the toughest competitor I’ve had – he certainly lived up to his Bane character, that’s for sure.” It was a real pleasure to have him compete at our event.”

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Actor Tom Hardy weighs in on surprise slaying in martial arts ... (TAG24.COM)

Milton Keynes, UK - On screen, actor Tom Hardy's iconic characters have fought the likes of Batman, extraterrestrial monsters, and post-apocalyptic warlords ...

Hardy himself addressed the claims in the book: "The pressure on both of us was overwhelming at times. Hardy's training included Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a martial art and combat sport where opponents attempt to submit each other through grappling. Subjects which are both deeply personal for me and extremely close to my heart," he wrote on He could be seen grappling with opponents on the mat, forcing some into submission along the way. Milton Keynes, UK - On screen, actor Tom Hardy's iconic characters have fought the likes of Batman, extraterrestrial monsters, and post-apocalyptic warlords. [ speculated ](https://www.tag24.com/entertainment/movie/cinema/could-this-be-the-new-james-bond-1655584)to be a frontrunner to [portray ](https://www.tag24.com/entertainment/movie/james-bond-producers-are-hunting-for-a-lead-whos-evolving-just-as-men-are-2618482)the next [ James Bond](https://www.tag24.com/entertainment/movie/bond-james-bond-who-will-be-the-next-actor-to-portray-cinemas-greatest-super-spy-2163003) on the big screen.

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Tom Hardy Proves to Be a Skilled MMA Fighter (Distractify)

Though you know Tom Hardy for his roles in action-packed films like 'Venom,' his incredible strength isn't a facade. He's practically an MMA star.

Subjects which are both deeply personal for me and extremely close to my heart," he began in a vulnerable The 45-year-old actor recently opened up on Instagram about his personal connection to Jiu Jitsu and how it has enriched his life and helped him connect inward. He trained under REORG Jiu Jitsu Foundation while prepping for his role in Warrior, as detailed by [Brazilian Jiu Jitsu News](https://jiujitsu-news.com/tom-hardy-bjj-lifestyle/). Well, it turns out that those bulging muscles aren't just for our viewing pleasure (not to objectify him), as Tom Hardy showed off his [martial arts](https://www.distractify.com/p/joe-rogan-black-belt) skills at the UMAC Milton Keynes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Open in England on Sept. "I made a mistake and he capitalized on that. And while onlookers couldn't keep their eyes off of the Inception star donning a blue Jiu Jitsu gi, one of his opponents, 42-year-old Andy Leatherland, had to force himself to see Tom as competition and nothing more. And if this sounds random to you, it's really not, as Tom Hardy has been practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — which heavily focuses on [groundwork, grappling, and control](https://www.elite-mma.com/mma-vs-bjj-whats-the-difference#:~:text=of%20different%20disciplines.%E2%80%9D-,Brazilian%20Jiu%2DJitsu,to%20the%20point%20of%20submission.) — since 2011. You likely know the superstar heartthrob for his roles in blockbuster films like 2012's The Dark Knight Rises, 2015's Mad Max: Fury Road, and Marvel's [Venom](https://www.distractify.com/p/will-venom-be-in-no-way-home) films — which see him play a vessel for an alien symbiote. [Tom Hardy](https://www.distractify.com/p/is-tom-hardy-in-the-matrix-4) comes in. "Lining up, he was very focused. That's a difficult feat when an action demigod is standing before you. The intensity that he brought to his movie roles, he brought that.

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Tom Hardy Enters Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament And Wins (Game Rant)

Acclaimed acting talent Tom Hardy proved that his physical fitness isn't just for the camera or fight scenes by winning a real life martial arts tournament.

This is the second time this year the actor went to and [won a jiu-jitsu tournament](http://gamerant.com/tom-hardy-jiu-jitsu-tournament-winner-venom/). [performance in The Dark Knight Rises](https://gamerant.com/the-batman-zoe-kravitz-audition-dark-knight-rises/), Hardy instantly became a household name. [The Guardian](http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/sep/20/really-nice-guy-tom-hardy-surprises-competitors-with-entry-and-victory-in-martial-arts-contest) reports, Hardy participated in the 2022 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championship, which was held by Ultimate Martial Arts Championships at Oakgrove school in Milton Keynes, a city in England. Most of these comic book characters posses spectacular abilities that couldn't possibly be captured on film without the use of special effects. [Most of the Batman movies](https://gamerant.com/batman-returns-30-years-old-best-batman-movie/) haven't relied on animation as much as Marvel Studios has due to the nature of the material. Hopefully this doesn't start a wave of celebrities going to fight in tournaments because, as with everything, this isn't something to take lightly.

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