Tom Hardy

Tom Hardy showed he is more than a Hollywood hardman after winning two gold medals at a UK Jiu-Jitsu championship, in which he took down an army veteran.

“I got arrested at 15 for joyriding in a stolen Mercedes. The army veteran said that he had no choice but to "tap out": "As soon as you know it's straight and it's on – if you don't tap, your arm is going to snap. . . He's a strong guy and a talented guy, too. And for good measure there was a gun in the car,' he revealed to the Daily Mirror back in 2017. "I've got the story to tell, the kids were there to watch - which was the main thing – and I got a bronze medal - so it's not at all a loss - and I lived to tell the tale."

Hollywood Tom Hardy shocked fans over the weekend when he made a surprise appearance at the first REORG Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Wolverhampton.The e.

“He instinctively scooped my son into a hug and calmed him down so quickly. Hardy ended his day by sending the delighted lad on his way with a signed hat after proving he doesn’t just play hard men on the silver screen, he’s actually got some skills in real life too. Hardy was caught on camera competing in a Gi complete with a blue belt to demonstrate his rank and was quite impressive as he dominated his opponent from the start before slowly and methodically working his way to an armbar submission victory akin to UFC legend

Six-year-old Ollie had his year made after meeting his all-time favourite actor Tom Hardy on Saturday. | ITV News Central.

She adds: "Ollie is a bit of an emotional kid, he always has been. Ms Frost said her son Ollie was born premature and became ill at just 10 days old. "I think he's an amazing actor and person.

HOLLYWOOD star Tom Hardy stunned fans by winning a gold medal at a jiu-jitsu tournament in Wolverhampton.The 44-year-old was competing at the REORG Op.

[Venom](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/14916324/what-is-venom-about/) star emerging victorious at the event. My son has grown up hearing me talk about how talented and brilliant this man is." So surreal! [Kray twins](https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/5989676/kray-twins-reggie-ronnie-tom-hardy-legend-brothers/) in Legend and [ Alfie Solomons](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/9982128/peaky-blinders-viewers-amazed-tom-hardy-alfie-solomons-returns-dead/) in [Peaky Blinders](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/peaky-blinders/). [Hardy](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/tom-hardy/), who is a big combat sports fan, trained in [MMA](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/mma/) for the 2011 film Warrior and has experience of fighting in several of his roles. [The Express and Star](https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/showbiz/2022/08/21/star-tom-hardy-makes-young-wolverhampton-fans-year-with-a-hug-after-jiu-jitsu-competition/), she said: "I received a message that he was in our town competing in a Jiu-jitsu tournament, drove down, walked in, asked for him and was told he had just left.

The actor, 44, is a Hollywood star and currently the lead of the Venom franchise, and is now apparently a master of the Brazilian martial art as well. Hardy is ...

[Peaky Blinders fans delight as Tom Hardy reunites with Cillian Murphy onscreen in season 6 episode 2: ‘Pure magic’](https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/06/peaky-blinders-season-6-fans-delight-as-tom-hardy-returns-as-alfie-16227310/?ico=more_text_links) In 2016, he received his first Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor – he earned the nomination for his work in The Revenant. The event in the west Midlands was in aid of a charity that supports army veterans and first responders struggling with mental and physical health problems. Appleton was then forced to ‘tap out’ (forfeit) in the semi-final contest between the pair, allowing Hardy to progress to the competition’s final. Hardy is reported to have won all of his matches during a charity event at the Aldersley Leisure Village in Wolverhampton over the weekend. [Tom Hardy](https://metro.co.uk/tag/tom-hardy/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) couldn’t add any more strings to his bow, he goes and wins two gold medals in a Jiu-Jitsu event.

The Hollywood star told Danny Appleton he's often on Teesside due to family ties and also revealed his grandad came from Stockton.

"The gym focuses on self-confidence and a lot of females go," he says. And you want to put on a good show for the people in the crowd. The only thanks I can give is by giving back when I can." There was a million and one things I wish I'd asked him afterwards but didn't, with everything going on and the adrenalin." "I haven't washed my gear, I think I might auction it - it's got Tom Hardy's sweat on," he joked. "You always run over what you're going to do in your head and hope it plays out. "I said I couldn't believe it was actually him, he just kind of laughed. But I was unlucky and never got to meet him, I've always been away with work. "He's a really strong guy," he continued, "you wouldn't think it with him being a celebrity. Danny said his two sons were in the audience, watching their dad at the weekend. And they expected me to remain composed," he laughs. Meanwhile, Danny's "surreal" encounter has made him the envy of women everywhere - and probably quite a few blokes too.

If Tom Hardy wasn't intimidating enough thanks to his roles as Charles Bronson, Bane, Venom, Mad Max and as Alfie Solomons in Peaky Blinders it would now ...

"He instinctively scooped my son into a hug and proceeded to just make his year. The next thing I know this lovely man is walking across the sports hall to us. My son has grown up hearing me talk about how talented and brilliant this man is." The lovely lady from REORG decided to just check. Hardy who is an ambassador for the REORG foundation and has trained in jiu-jitsu for years actually stepped onto the mats at the weekend and not only was he very good he actually ended up walking away with a gold medal after competing in the BJJ tournament. [Express and Star](https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/showbiz/2022/08/21/star-tom-hardy-makes-young-wolverhampton-fans-year-with-a-hug-after-jiu-jitsu-competition/), Carla Frost said that her six-year-old son Ollie was hoping to meet the star but almost missed him.

Over the weekend, the 44-year-old Venom and The Dark Knight Rises star picked up two gold medals at the REORG charity's Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship fundraising ...

Tom has also trained extensively in martial arts for his films. He's supported the group for well over a decade, and frequently shares video and photos at REORG events on his Instagram account. Tom won his first match with an armbar submission.

Tom Hardy might be an award-winning actor, but it turns out he has many other talents after winning a gold medal at a Jiu-Jitsu tournament.

Did you binge watch the entire series and are at a loss of what to do now? Good news for many as Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has landed a regular spot on Good Morning... [Peaky Blinders](https://virginradio.co.uk/tv-film/56441/peaky-blinders-viewers-react-as-the-show-ends-after-six-series) actor is no stranger to stunts and fight scenes on the big screen and evidently, he is no different in the real world as Hardy has won a gold medal at the REORG Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship at Aldersley Leisure Village.

Tom Hardy is known for his roles on our screens in huge films and hit TV series, but for fans of Jiu-Jitsu in Wolverhampton were treated to an in person ...

The organisation help teach individuals that suffer from PTSD and depression Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He was taking part in a Jiu-Jitsu tournament this weekend, dominating the field to take home the gold medal to add the sporting achievement to his film accolades. Tom Hardy is known for his roles on our screens in huge films and hit TV series, but for fans of Jiu-Jitsu in Wolverhampton were treated to an in person performance from the BAFTA winner, but not as you’d expect.

A Teesside-based Jiu-Jitsu fighter has spoken about the surprise moment he found himself standing across the mat from Hollywood actor Tom Hardy at a…

[Drunk police officer accused of urinating in clothes shop](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/20713786.drunk-police-officer-accused-urinating-clothes-shop/) [Miller and Carter Tynemouth – opening date revealed](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/20299180.miller-carter-tynemouth-opening-date-revealed/) [Child in hospital after 'baseball bat' attack in Hartlepool](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/20716597.child-hospital-baseball-bat-attack-hartlepool/) Speaking about his shock and surprise at having Tom Hardy at the competition, Mr Appleton, who served in the military for ten years, including in Iraq and Afghanistan, said: “Ever since the competition, social media has blown up with people tagging me in plenty of posts – it’s mad how things have got. During the event, Mr Hardy also reportedly opened up about his connection to the North East, which includes through his wife Charlotte Riley, from Grindon, and the fact that his grandad came from Stockton. Tom, who is known for his hardman roles, is a high-level Blue Belt in Jiu-Jitsu and ambassador for REORG; a charity that helps the military, veterans, and blue light workers. Despite not even knowing that Mr Hardy, 44, was going to be involved in the competition, the Stockton fighter put his starstruck nature to the side and managed to give a good account of himself. Despite getting bested by the actor, Mr Appleton has now spoken about his admiration for Mr Hardy, who had plenty of time for those that were there, including the army veteran and his children.