In a recent podcast appearance on This Past Weekend with comedian Theo Von, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg dropped a line that’s been making waves across tech and pop culture spheres alike: “I wake up and fight people.” While the comment drew laughs, Zuckerberg was actually a bit serious; he clarified that he begins his day with two hours of jiu jitsu before heading into the office.
When asked if he drinks coffee, Zuckerberg replied, “I don’t like any kind of chemicals or anything like that.” This austere morning routine - up at 7 a.m., two hours of martial arts, then work - reflects the intensely focused, almost ascetic lifestyle of one of Silicon Valley’s most influential and controversial figures. Rather than opting for more traditional avenues of coping — like coffee, energy drinks, or nicotine — Zuckerberg’s vice of choice is actually jiu jitsu.
