British actor Tom Hardy has achieved a new level of mastery in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, earning a brown belt. This achievement is the result of years of training, which the actor began over a decade ago, according to mma.metaratings.ru.

Hardy first began studying Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2011 while preparing for his role as a professional mixed martial artist in the drama "Warrior." He currently trains with an organization that partners with the British Royal Marines.

Brown belt is the penultimate rank in the Brazilian jiu-jitsu belt system, preceding only black belt, the highest rank in the martial art.

Tom Hardy is one of the most sought-after actors in contemporary Hollywood, known for his roles in “Inception”, “Mad Max: Fury Road”, “Legend”, “The Revenant”, and the “Venom” franchise. The actor has been repeatedly praised by critics for his willingness to undergo dramatic physical transformations for his roles and his deep immersion in his characters.