Tinie Tempah, the popular British rapper, has shown his love for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by competing in a Grappling Industries tournament, in the blue belt division. Born Patrick Chukwuemeka Okugwu in London, Tinie Tempah made his debut in the UK music scene in 2005 at just 16/17 years old, and quickly became known in the rap and grime scene. It wasn’t until 2010 that he burst into the mainstream consciousness with his UK number 1 debut studio album ‘Disc-Overy’.
Since then, he has released two more albums that both reached the top 10 in the UK, and has gone on major tours around the country, supporting superstars like Rihanna and Usher. But Tinie Tempah’s interests don’t end with music. He’s also a big fan of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has even earned a blue belt in the sport.
At the Grappling Industries tournament, Tinie Tempah showed his skills on the mat, impressing onlookers with his technique and athleticism. He’s just one of many UK celebrities who have taken an interest in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in recent years, including famous actor Tom Hardy. It’s clear that the sport’s popularity is on the rise, and with more and more high-profile figures like Tinie Tempah taking part, it’s only going to continue to grow. Who knows, we may see more celebrities like him stepping onto the mats in the future.
Could Tinie Tempah Ear Guards be the Next big BJJ Trend?
During his recent appearance at a Grappling Industries BJJ tournament, British rapper Tinie Tempah turned some heads not just for his celebrity status, but also for his choice of protective gear. Some fans couldn’t help but comment on his use of ear guards, which are rarely seen in BJJ competitions but are more commonly associated with junior wrestling matches.
It’s unclear why Tinie Tempah chose to wear ear guards, but it’s not uncommon for grapplers to wear them for extra protection against cauliflower ear, a common injury that can occur in combat sports where the ears are subjected to repeated trauma. While it’s true that ear guards are not typically worn in BJJ, there are no rules against their use, and they are sometimes seen in wrestling.
The footage of Tinie Tempah competing at as a blue belt in a Grappling Industries BJJ tournament was uploaded to the official Instagram account of Roaming Rolls
