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WATCH: Tom Hardy Shows Jiu-Jitsu Skills, Wins Gold In Charity Tournament

August 24, 2022
Bharat Times

Tom Hardy is not a newbie to the sport as he currently holds a blue belt in martial arts.

Actor Tom Hardy showcased his fighting style in real life on Sunday and won a gold medal at a charity jiu-jitsu tournament. The 44-year-old, who played Batman villain Bane in The Dark Knight Rises as well as Spiderman villain Venom, competed in the REORG Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship and won both GI and non-GI categories.

A video of the actor has surfaced online in which he is seen demonstrating that his strength is not just that of films. The clip shows Mr Hardy, who currently holds a blue belt in martial arts, clashing with his fellow blue belts during a regional competition in Wolverhampton, UK.

Check out the video below:

The clip shows Mr Hardy taking down his opponent on the mat with expert precision. According to PeopleTom Hardy won two gold medals – one in the GI (Traditional Martial Arts Uniform) category, in his belt and weight division, as well as one in the non-GI category, in his weight and belt division.

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Tom Hardy competes in charity jiu-jitsu championships, competing as a trustee for REORG Charity, a non-profit that deals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and life-altering physical injuries. supports the people. The organization trains them in a form of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a nonviolent martial art, healing and recovery.

According to newsweek, Mr. Hardy has trained with REORG since he began learning jiu-jitsu to prepare for his role in the 2011 film Warrior, in which he played an MMA fighter. The martial arts also reportedly helped him prepare for his role in Marvel’s 2018 Spiderman spin-off, Venom.

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