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5 days ago · Prior to dating Joaquim, Gisele was married to Tom Brady, who she met through mutual friends in 2006 before tying the knot three years later. The couple—who share son Benjamin, 14, and daughter ...
5 days ago · Gisele Bündchen and her Jiu-Jitsu instructor boyfriend have been dating since June 2023. The couple is now expecting their first baby together.
5 days ago · Bündchen and Brady met in December 2006 and married in February 2009, then welcomed two children: son Benjamin and daughter Vivian. (Bündchen also became a stepmother to Brady’s son John, from...
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- He's A Co-Founder of A Self-Defense Academy in Miami
- He Learned Jiu-Jitsu Before He Could Walk
- He's Also Trained in Boxing and Jūdō
- He Holds A Professor Title in Jiu-Jitsu
- He Met Gisele at The Academy Through Her Son
- He and Gisele Are Dating
- He Earned A Degree in Criminology
- He Was mentioned During Tom Brady's Netflix Comedy Roast
A third-generation practicerof Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Joaquim currently teaches the martial arts sport at a Miami-based academy alongside his brothers (and fellow co-founders) Pedro and Gui. The oldest of the siblings, Pedro, began teaching jiu-jitsu classes throughout Miami after his move from Rio de Janeiro in 1993. Joaquim, the youngest of the bro...
Similar to his brothers, Joaquim was introduced to jiu-jitsu before he could walk and began lessons at the age of two. He learned from Grandmaster Hélio Gracie, who's considered a legend in the practice and taught three generations in a span of 67 years.
In addition to jiu-jitsu, Joaquim is also trained in boxing and jūdō. He and his brothers were introduced to striking and throwing techniques by experts from a young age, skills that were pivotal for holistic jiu-jitsu training methods, as opposed to strategy taught specifically for tournaments.
Following in his family's footsteps, Joaquim received his black belt and Professors' Diploma from Grandmaster Hélio Gracie in 2007. The honor is significant within the practice, as it denotes an expert level of technical and practical skill. The accomplishment was major for the family, as only 27 people received this diplomafrom the Grandmaster in ...
After learning about the academy and Valente brothers through a friend, Gisele sought out the martial arts school for herself — but she credits her pre-teen son (whom she wanted to "steer in the right direction") for introducing her to Joaquim. During an interview with Dust Magazine, Gisele revealed that she wasn't personally interesting in jiu-jit...
According to several sources, Joaquim and Gisele have been dating since June 2023. "They're taking it slow," an insider told PEOPLE. "They started out as great friends. She's very private about this and wanted to keep it quiet while they got to know each other." A separate source added: "They come from similar backgrounds. They both left Brazil ver...
Joaquim moved to Miami in 2007 to study criminology at Barry University where he earned his degree in the field. His eldest brother, Pedro, holds a master's degree in business administration from the University of Miami while his other brother, Gui, holds a master of science in sport management from Barry University's School of Human Performance an...
Netflix'sThe Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady aired on May 5, 2024. Brady was roasted by his A-list friends and several comedians — most notably, Kevin Hart, who poked fun at the NFL star's divorce from Gisele and the model's relationship with Joaquim. "You know who also f---ed their coach? Gisele, she f---ed her karate coach," Hart said to Br...
Feb 23, 2024 · According to People, Bündchen is dating professional jiu-jitsu trainer Joaquim Valente. Valente and Bündchen were friends before becoming romantically involved. In March 2024, she...
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May 6, 2024 · From 2009 to 2022, Bündchen was married to seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady. The former couple met in late 2006 after they were set up on a blind date by a mutual friend.
4 days ago · Gisele Bündchen has officially moved on from Tom Brady following her divorce, as she is now reportedly pregnant with her first baby with boyfriend Joaquim Valente. The model has kept a low...
