held at a Silicon Valley high school Saturday, adding to the tech leader’s vast array of extracurricular activities. The 38-year-old Zuckerberg competed at the BJJ Tour competition in Woodside, California. Zuckerberg won the gold medal in the Nogi Master 1 White Belt Feather Weight Division and the Silver medal in the Gi Master 2 White Belt Feather Weight Division, BJJ Tour confirmed.
On an August 2022 episode of the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, Zuckerberg said he found Jiu-Jitsu to help boost his energy and focus at work. He called the sport “primal.” He began practicing the skill during the pandemic. Zuckerberg’s trainer said he was inspired by the famous Facebook founder’s ability to continue to learn new skills and accept challenges for himself. “Getting to see Zuck compete was pretty epic,” said Zuckerberg’s trainer Kai Wu.