Hollywood celebrity and recent Jiu-Jitsu gold medalist Tom Hardy explains why he entered a martial arts competition in England. The actor proved he’s not just a tough guy in movies when he participated in a recent martial arts competition.
Hardy certainly surprised everyone present at the 2022 Brazil Open Jiu-Jitsu Championships when the actor appeared as a competitor. According to his opponent, who has participated in more than five tournaments, Hardy is his strongest competitor. The “Venom” actor won two more Jiu-Jitsu competitions last month.
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A few days after the event ended, the 45-year-old explained why he entered the tournament. The competition was reportedly one of the fundraising events organized by REORG, a non-profit organization that offers martial arts as a way for soldiers and veterans to overcome their mental or physical challenges.
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Tom Hardy On Why He Joined The Show
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Hardy reportedly entered and won a Jiu-Jitsu event in England on Saturday. The “Revenant” actor, who holds a blue belt in the activity, stunned the martial artist and the audience as he added a third gold medal to his growing Jiu-Jitsu accolades.
On Wednesday, Hardy took to Instagram to explain his reasons for entering the competition. The 45-year-old revealed that the move was to support a global non-profit organization called REORG. The non-profit organization promotes the sport as a method of therapy for active duty military and veterans with mental health issues.
Under a photo of herself, the actress explained, “Addiction is a difficult and complex thing to navigate; so is mental health. A very personal subject for me and very close to my heart.”
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The actor continued, “It is an honor to be able to represent my charity and team REORG and the great work they do to support the mental health and well-being of service veterans, military and first responders through the therapeutic benefits of Jiu Jitsu and fitness training.”
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Tom Hardy Says Jiu-Jitsu Helped Him Feel Calmer And More Resilient
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Hardy went on to reveal that during his training, he was able to develop “a deeper sense of inner resilience.” The 45-year-old wrote, “Simple exercise, for me (as a hobby and personal love) is basically the key to further developing a deeper sense of inner resilience, peace and well-being.”
“I can’t stress enough how important it is and the impact it has had on my life and that of my teammates,” added the martial arts medalist.
Hardy went on to explain what REORG is and how the organization uses “Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Physical Fitness Training as a form of therapy to overcome physical and mental challenges, strengthen social connections and improve overall health and well-being.”
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The actor has, on occasion, opened up about his past struggles with substance abuse as well as when he suffered from alcohol and drug addiction in 2002.
He Won the Jiu-Jitsu Competition
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follow Caretaker, the actor’s appearance at the event was unexpected and surprised both the competitors and the audience. The open event took place in Milton Keynes and saw a number of spectators in attendance.
Hardy reportedly signed up for the martial arts competition under his real name, “Edward,” which is less well-known than his middle name. A spokesperson for the event told Caretaker that during the event, both competitors and spectators recognize the actor; however, he seemed very humble.
They said, “Everyone knows him, but he’s very humble and happy to take time for people to take pictures with him. It’s great that he’s competing at our event.”
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Tom Hardy Is A Tough Opponent
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Local media revealed that Danny Appleby, Hardy’s opponent, was “shocked” when he saw who he was up against. He described the 45-year-old as “a very strong man” and “the toughest competitor I’ve ever had.”
“It’s going crazy on social media,” Appleby said. “I was waiting for the semi-final in Wolverhampton when Tom turned up. I didn’t know he was going to be there. And they expected me to stay calm.”
“I was surprised. [Hardy] said, ‘Just forget about me and do what you normally do,'” the martial artist recalled. “He was a very strong man. You wouldn’t think he was a celebrity. I’m okay, I’ve done about six tournaments, and I’ve been on the podium in everyone. But he’s probably the toughest competitor I’ve ever faced – he’s lived up to his Bane character, that’s for sure.”
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