Gisele Bündchen Says Jiu-Jitsu With Boyfriend Joachim Valente Helped Her 'Become The Best Version Of Myself'

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Congratulations are in order for Gisele Bündchen and her boyfriend Joaquim Valente!

The couple are expecting their first child together, People reported on October 28.

Gisele and Joaquim are happy for this new chapter in their life and they're looking forward to creating a peaceful and loving environment for the whole family," a source told the outlet.

Gisele, 44, shares children Benjamin, 14, and Vivian, 11, with ex-husband Tom Brady. The model has been dating Joaquim, 37, since 2023.

The two met through jiu-jitsu (he was her instructor!), and naturally, the news has raised some questions about Gisele and her jiu-jitsu experience. Here’s what you need to know.

Tim Coker

This is my third gym that I’ve trained at. I wanted to find a gym where I could get more 1-1 time with the head instructor and also where I felt part of the academy.

I knew from the first time speaking with Prof. Nei that I made the right choice. First off, from the minute you meet Nei you feel welcomed. He is smiling, easy to talk to, and genuinely enjoys people. And then you roll with him and you wonder how can this guy be so deadly but also so nice at the same time. Like a big bear. And then you realize that he is just a great professor and a great person.

He spoke about the history of BJJ as a self defense, and the importance of having a strong stand up game. Two things that the other gyms did not focus on. Everyday we practice take downs along with our ground game.

In conclusion, the gym is only as good as the professor and professor Nei is the man. He gives more instruction, direction, and invests more into his students than anyone that I’ve ever met.

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