{"id":40746,"date":"2026-02-02T05:59:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T10:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/02\/tom-hardy-achieves-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-brown-belt-grappling-legend-praises-skill-and-makes-bold-predictions\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T05:59:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T10:59:51","slug":"tom-hardy-achieves-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-brown-belt-grappling-legend-praises-skill-and-makes-bold-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/02\/tom-hardy-achieves-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-brown-belt-grappling-legend-praises-skill-and-makes-bold-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"Tom Hardy Achieves Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt, Grappling Legend Praises Skill and Makes Bold Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/02\/tom-hardy-achieves-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-brown-belt-grappling-legend-praises-skill-and-makes-bold-predictions\/#Brazilian_Jiu-Jitsu_icon_praises_Tom_Hardy\" >Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu icon praises Tom Hardy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/02\/tom-hardy-achieves-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-brown-belt-grappling-legend-praises-skill-and-makes-bold-predictions\/#Ashton_Kutcher_achieves_BJJ_black_belt\" >Ashton Kutcher achieves BJJ black belt<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tom Hardy\u2019s commitment to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is truly paying dividends.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The renowned Hollywood actor caught many off guard by entering two grappling competitions under an alias back in 2022. Hardy emerged victorious in both events, sparking viral attention and proving he\u2019s more than just a big-screen star. At the time, the &#8220;Venom&#8221; actor held a blue belt, and now, four years later, he\u2019s on the cusp of achieving his black belt.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In breaking news:<\/strong> Tom Hardy declined a grappling match with UFC contender Arman Tsarukyan, with intervention from another UFC fighter stepping in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brazilian_Jiu-Jitsu_icon_praises_Tom_Hardy\"><\/span>Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu icon praises Tom Hardy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Tom Hardy&#8217;s passion for martial arts began in 2011 while filming the MMA-themed movie <em>Warrior<\/em>. Since then, the 48-year-old has dedicated much of his free time to mastering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Recently, he earned his brown belt under the tutelage of Sonny Weston and received commendations from BJJ legend Tom DeBlas.<\/p>\n<p>DeBlas shared on Instagram, \u201cBig congratulations to @tomhardy on his brown belt promotion and to all others promoted. Special thanks to @sonny__weston for hosting the ceremony, which also allowed me to conduct a seminar with 80+ attendees \u2014 an incredible experience.\u201d He added, \u201cIt was vital for me to be there for Tom\u2019s promotion. Over the years, he\u2019s become a close friend (see what I did there? \ud83d\ude02). Every week, he shares BJJ techniques with me, and in return, I get updates on his training. There\u2019s no doubt this guy fully deserves his brown belt, and it won\u2019t be long before it\u2019s replaced by a black belt.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe truly embodies what it means to be a dedicated student of the sport and approaches learning and training more seriously than anyone I know. Many blessings to you, Tom\u2014enjoy this milestone.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ashton_Kutcher_achieves_BJJ_black_belt\"><\/span>Ashton Kutcher achieves BJJ black belt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While Tom Hardy is arguably the most famous actor practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he\u2019s not the only celebrity with notable BJJ credentials. Ashton Kutcher recently earned his black belt and showcased his skills in a friendly sparring session with Jimmy Fallon.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe belt promotion is a huge honor,\u201d Kutcher said. \u201cWords can\u2019t do it justice. I\u2019ve sparred with many great people over the years, and this achievement is thanks to them.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> Tom Hardy\u2019s progression in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu highlights the sport\u2019s growing appeal among mainstream celebrities, helping to elevate its visibility worldwide. For fight fans, seeing actors seriously invest in BJJ reinforces martial arts\u2019 legitimacy and may inspire more enthusiasts to explore and support the discipline.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tom Hardy\u2019s commitment to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is truly paying dividends. The renowned Hollywood actor caught many off guard by entering two grappling competitions under an alias back in 2022. Hardy emerged victorious in both events, sparking viral attention and proving he\u2019s more than just a big-screen star. 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