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Famous UK Rapper Tinie Tempah Reveals Tom Hardy Inspired Him To Start BJJ

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June 27, 2026

British rapper Tinie Tempah has revealed that Hollywood actor Tom Hardy is the reason he first stepped onto the Jiu-Jitsu mats. The two have become two of the most recognizable celebrity practitioners of the sport in the UK, and both have taken their passion beyond training by competing at local tournaments and winning gold medals. […]

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