In addition to acting, Tom Hardy also confirms his talent for Brazilian jiu-jitsu (bjj).
The English actor, after winning two golds in the bjj Reorg Open in Wolverhampton at the end of August, a charity competition of the Reorg association (of which Hardy is a supporter) who teaches this martial art for free to veterans of the Armed Forces and former operators suffering from post traumatic stress disorder and depression, he returned to win in the sport he was passionate about over 10 years ago while preparing for Warrior.
The 45-year-old interpreter of Locke and Venom, blue belt of Brazilian jiu jitsu, also triumphed in the Bjj Open competition which was held in Milton Keynes (Buckighamshire), winning all three of his matches.
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Hardy (who we will find again the protagonist of the thriller Havoc) commented on the victory on Instagram, recalling his commitment to Reorg and how the support of mental health is a theme that he feels deeply personal and close: "It is an honor to be able to represent the charity. and my Reorg team and the great work they do to support the mental health and well-being of veterans, military and first responders through the therapeutic benefits of Jiu Jitsu and fitness training "as a" form of therapy to overcome challenges. physical and mental, strengthen social bonds and improve overall health and well-being ".
"The simple training, for me (as a hobby and private passion) was fundamental to further develop a deeper sense of inner resilience, calm and well-being - he added -. I cannot express in words the importance it had and the impact on my life and my teammates ".
Reorg's commitment also allowed "many to find a renewed purpose - she concluded - a sense of identity and community that is often lost when one moves into civilian life".