At 43, Gisele Bundchen's Jiu-Jitsu Training Is Intense: All About Her ...

Netflix just dropped The Roast of Tom Brady, which was a 2.5-hour live special that essentially made fun of the seven-time Super Bowl winner. While comedians, friends, and celebrities teased Tom about a wide range of things, some of the biggest jokes revolved around his ex-wife, supermodel Gisele Bundchen, and her love of jiu-jitsu.

Kevin Hart—and many others—brought up the fact that Gisele is now dating her longtime jiu-jitsu instructor, Joaquim Valente which, ouch.

“Gisele gave you an ultimatum. She said you have to retire or you’re done. But when you have a chance to go 8-9 you gotta do it,” Kevin joked. He then dove into how Tom allegedly screwed over his coach, Bill Belichick, by leaving the New England Patriots for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “You sometimes got to f–k your coach,” he said. “You know who else f–ked their coach? Gisele. She f–ked that karate man.”

He didn’t stop there. “I mean Jesus Christ, Tom. One of the smartest quarterbacks ever played a game. How did you not see this coming?” Kevin said. “Eight karate classes a day and she’s still a white belt. F—k Tom. The only bruises she had were on her ass. Everybody should have known it.”

Comedian Jeff Ross also brought up Gisele and jiu-jitsu, calling Tom a man “with so many rings he could melt them down and forge a sword to go on a quest to get Gisele back from that jiu-jitsu teacher.”

Naturally, this has raised some questions about Gisele and her jiu-jitsu experience. Here’s the deal.

Gisele began training in 2021.

Gisele shared with Dust Magazine that she started jiu-jitsu training in December 2021 and earned her blue belt within a year. “I'm a very intense person, so when I enjoy something, I am committed,” she shared.

For evidence, see this IG reel.

Gisele also said she discovered jiu-jitsu after taking her son to a classes and getting interested in taking them for herself.

What belt color is Gisele in jiu-jitsu?

The 43-year-old is currently a purple belt in jiu-jitsu, which she was promoted to in 2023, according to photos and videos she shared on her Instagram Stories, per People.

In one video, Gisele can be seen waving with a big smile on her face as she gets her belt. In a photo of herself cuddling with her son, Benjamin, and daughter, Vivian, Gisele wrote, “Thank you for teaching us this incredible art that helps us on and off the mat.”

The purple belt is the third of five belts in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. (Black is the highest.)

Gisele and her instructor Joachim Valente have been dating since 2023.

Gisele and her kids train with the Valente Brothers, which includes Joachim Valente. Gisele and Joaquim sparked dating rumors in 2022, when they took trips together and were photographed in Costa Rica.

But while sources close to Gisele told People that the couple started dating in June 2023 and “started out as friends first,” Page Six says that Tom Brady’s camp claims that Gisele and Joachim started dating in 2021.

The model feels more 'empowered' since beginning the practice.

Gisele has repeatedly talked about the perks she’s gotten from practicing jiu jitsu. In 2022, she shared an IG video of herself sparing with Joachim and opened up about her experience in the caption.

“I believe the more tools we have in our toolbox the better,” she wrote. “I feel stronger, more [confident] and empowered since I started practicing self-defense. I feel it’s an important skill for all, but specially for us women. Thank you @ValenteBrothers for being awesome teachers and for making training so much fun. I am looking forward to keep improving. Let’s go! ????????”