Hollywood A-lister Jonah Hill recently raised eyebrows after bragging about how he would annihilate those underestimating him. While speaking to friends at a public event, the Superbad actor claimed, “My favorite thing is people are, like: “Oh, Jonah Hill, fat guy from Superbad.” And I’m like, “I would annihilate you, dude. I’m not kidding you. Every fight. Try it. If you see me, try it, dude.”
After the clip went viral, many questioned his intentions. Some claimed that he was merely joking with friends, whilst others accused him of lacking humility. These criticisms even came from some inside the BJJ community, with claims that he had the typical attitude of a 3-stripe white belt or newly promoted blue belt.
Similarly, others mentioned on social media how his training may have involved a lack of sparring, which sometimes happens with celebrities who train in private bubbles with black belts. If true, this means that Hill would not have been truly exposed to the grueling reality of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu where your mind and body are pushed to the limit.
Since Hill started training several years back, little is known about his rank or training schedule, so the above is mostly hearsay. And, while there were images of him wearing a white belt years back, it is unknown what his current rank or level of skill is due to his typically private persona. Having said this, it’s safe to assume that he’s still training based on his recent remarks.
A freelance journalist with more than seven years of experience covering a wide range of topics, with a focus on delivering accurate, engaging, and well-researched reporting. He studied at the University of Birmingham, where he developed a strong foundation in journalism and communications. Martin is a 10th Planet BJJ brown belt and has been training for approximately 10 years and a keen follower of submission grappling.
