In a moment that has fans laughing across social media, Hollywood star Tom Hardy found himself on the receiving end of some good-natured confusion during his latest Radio X interview when the hosts repeatedly referred to Brazilian jiu-jitsu as “Brazilian Fujitsu.”
The hilarious exchange began when one of the hosts expressed interest in Hardy’s martial arts training, saying, “Now, can I talk to you about Brazilian Fujitsu?” Hardy, known for his dedication to the combat sport, politely went along with the mispronunciation as the conversation continued.
“You don’t need to bulk up for Jiu-Jitsu,” Hardy explained when one host suggested that was necessary to participate. The actor then graciously attempted to correct the terminology without embarrassing his interviewers, though the “Fujitsu” references continued throughout.
At one point, Hardy gently acknowledged the mistake with good humor, saying, “That’s okay, we’re all learning,” before going on to share his genuine passion for the martial art.
“Everything that I thought it was, it wasn’t. It’s not fighting at all,” Hardy explained. “Although it is a combat sport, obviously, but it’s not. There’s a philosophy to it and a lifestyle, which has now changed the sort of way that I train.”
When the hosts brought up Hardy’s tournament win in Milton Keynes three years ago, the actor modestly downplayed his achievement while highlighting what matters most to him about the sport. “It was nice to be part of a community,” he said, adding, “It’s very nervous-making to go out and put yourself out there to be humiliated, but that’s not really the point.”
Hardy concluded by describing his jiu-jitsu practice as “quite spiritual,” giving viewers insight into how deeply the martial art has impacted his life beyond just physical training.
Fans have been sharing the clip across social media, with one commenter writing, “Watched it last night and could not stop laughing 😂😂 ‘That’s ok, we are all learning’ was kind of sweet though.” Another added, “He is so down to earth and honest… I love it!”
The full interview, which has been described by viewers as “chaotic” but entertaining, is available on Radio X, with more segments reportedly coming soon.
