Today, Tom Hardy could definitely kick your arse, as The Dark Knight Rises and Dunkirk star has just achieved his purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). The news was confirmed when the star shared an image of his new purple belt to his Instagram stories.
The answer is simple: Rogan has trained himself in MMA, and he is a BJJ black belt. Rogan began his MMA training as a teenager. The former Fear Factor host felt that it was important to know self-defense, and it was under Jean-Jacques Machado, Rogan began his BJJ training.
Norris has received many black belts. These include a 10th degree black belt in Chun Kuk Do, a 9th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, an 8th degree black belt in Taekwondo, a 5th degree black belt in Karate, a 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu from the Machado family, and a black belt in Judo.
Earning a brown belt in Jiu-Jitsu is no small task. This belt represents the final stage before black belt mastery. (There is actually one level higher than a black belt; a red/coral belt is the highest honor in BJJ and has been awarded to fewer than 100 people.)
As of 2023, Jason Statham holds a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, which he has been training inconsistently for over 20 years. He continues his training at the Roger Gracie Academy in London when in the UK.
Jocko Willink is a former Navy Seal Commander and a fellow BJJ Black Belt. He regularly touts the benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on his podcast. In this episode, however, he and his co-host, Echo Charles, talk about arrogant instructors in BJJ and how to avoid it.
Yes, that Nicolas Cage, who you may be surprised to know has a black belt in jiu jitsu. The screen legend studied martial arts for years under the guidance of the sport's royalty, Royce Gracie.
Yes, Keanu Reeves does have black belts in real life! In fact, he has earned multiple black belts in different martial arts. He has a black belt in karate, as well as a black belt in judo. He is also proficient in jiu-jitsu and kickboxing.
He is a Black Belt in Hapkido and trained in other Martial Arts styles such as Karate, Judo, Wushu Kung Fu Taekwondo and Jeet Kune Do. He has been acting since the 1960s, appearing in over 150 films winning over 28 film awards for various achievements.
David Goggins, a triathlete, ultramarathoner and retired Navy SEAL, is often nicknamed "the toughest man alive" or "the world's toughest man" for his extreme athletic feats.
Personal life. Snipes began training in martial arts when he was 12 years old. He has a 5th degree black belt in Shotokan karate and a 2nd degree black belt in Hapkido.
Henry Cavill is a British actor known for his roles in Man of Steel, The Witcher, and Mission Impossible. He is a BJJ white belt and trains under the legendary Roger Gracie. Henry started training in BJJ for the film Mission Impossible and has high praises for the art.
What belt is Conor McGregor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Ireland's former Ultimate Fighting Club (UFC) champion Conor McGregor has been awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. McGregor, who ranked as Forbes' highest-paid athlete in any sport in 2021, is a controversial figure and one of the biggest names of mixed martial arts (MMA).
Five-time world champion kickboxer. I hold a 6th degree black belt in Tetsushin Ryu Kempo Karate, a 1st degree in Tetsushin Ryu Jujitsu and a brown belt in RCJ Machado Jiu-jitsu.
Joe Rogan is not only a well-known UFC commentator, comedian, and podcast host but also a martial arts enthusiast with a black belt in Taekwondo and Jiu-Jitsu.
