Ivanka Trump takes down opponent as she shows off impressive Jiu Jitsu skills: 'Feeling stronger'

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: If you’re thinking of stepping to Ivanka Trump, you might want to think again.

The daughter of President Donald Trump just flexed her fighting skills on Instagram. Ivanka posted a photo of herself lifting Gui Valente, one-half of the renowned Valente Brothers Jiu Jitsu duo, completely off the ground.

Gui co-owns a Miami-based studio with his brother Joaquim Valente, who recently welcomed a baby with Tom Brady’s ex-wife Gisele Bündchen, the Irish Star reported.

Ivanka Trump in her MMA era

Ivanka Trump is rocking a white Gi in the viral photo, showing off perfect form as she hoists Gui Valente in midair. She even added a crying-laughing emoji to the post and tagged Gui, likely referencing the hilarious expression on his face as he’s being tossed.

It's worth noting that Ivanka’s been training with the Valente brothers for a while now. She’s been very vocal about her commitment to fitness and sticking to her goals, especially since moving to Miami. 

She shared on Instagram earlier this year, “Sticking to New Year’s resolutions isn’t easy—only 23% of people make it past the first week. [I’ve fallen into that category many, many times!] But every day is a new opportunity to show up and stay committed.”

She added, “Feeling stronger and more motivated as February begins —let’s keep going! Strong body / Strong mind!”

Why Jiu-Jitsu hits different for Ivanka Trump

Ivanka Trump’s new obsession isn’t just about feeling the burn. She said that Jiu-Jitsu fuels both her body and her mind. While she’s always dabbled in yoga and Pilates, she said that the discipline and depth of Jiu-Jitsu gave her something more.

The Valente brothers once wrote in a post featuring Ivanka, “Jiu-Jitsu is more than a martial art. Rooted in ancient tradition and refined over generations, it offers a path to physical confidence, mental clarity, and emotional balance.”

“Its philosophy, reflected in the @753Code, reminds us that true strength comes from character, discipline, and purpose. What makes this journey even more meaningful is sharing it with those we respect and value. As families, training together gives us the rare gift of growing side by side, on the mat and in life," she added.

Believe it or not, the real motivation behind her Jiu-Jitsu journey was her daughter, Arabella.

Ivanka Trump's daughter Arabella started it all

In an episode of 'The Skinny Confidential' podcast, Ivanka Trump revealed that it was her 11-year-old daughter Arabella who first asked to learn self-defense.

“My daughter Arabella came to me and said, ‘As a woman, I feel like I need to know how to defend myself. And I don't have a confidence level yet that I can do that. Can you sign me up for a self-defense class?’ My jaw just hit the ground,” Ivanka shared. 

That one moment turned into a full-blown family affair. Ivanka did her homework and found the Valente Brothers, who came highly recommended.

Before long, she, Arabella, her sons Theo and Joseph, and even her husband Jared Kushner were all rolling on the mat.

“It is good for everyone. It's almost like a moving meditation,” Ivanka said. “Because the movements are so micro. It's like three-dimensional chess. And now it's funny, like I'll watch Ultimate Fighting,” she added with a laugh.

She also noted how the practice blends the physical with the philosophical, something that resonated with her especially after the family relocated to Florida.

“Initially, that took the form of yoga and Pilates, these things that I had done at various points of my life, but now I had the ability, because I was on my own schedule, to make them more consistent and a more regular part of my life,” she explained.

“Gradually, I started doing more resistance and weight training, and that's when I saw a massive difference,” she added.