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Ivanka Trump Trains in Jiu-Jitsu: From First Daughter to Combat Enthusiast
In a move that’s surprising some and inspiring others, Ivanka Trump—daughter of President Donald Trump—has taken up jiu-jitsu and is already making headlines with her blue belt progress.
Ivanka recently appeared in a video shared by the renowned Valente Brothers studio in Miami, demonstrating self-defense techniques including flipping an instructor and disarming a simulated knife attacker.
The clip shows her not only training seriously but also embracing the discipline and philosophy behind the art. For a former White House advisor known more for boardrooms than arm bars, it's a pretty unexpected twist.
The Family That Trains Together
What started as a protective gesture for her daughter Arabella has turned into a full family affair. When Arabella expressed interest in learning self-defense at just 11 years old, Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner decided to enroll the entire family at Valente Brothers—a school respected in the jiu-jitsu world for its focus on traditional self-defense.
Now, it’s not uncommon to see the former First Daughter and her kids on the mats regularly, with Ivanka calling jiu-jitsu her form of “moving meditation.” She’s leaned into the martial art not only for its physical benefits but also its deeper mental and philosophical lessons—a sentiment that resonates with anyone who’s rolled long enough to understand that jiu-jitsu is as much about mindset as muscle.
A Miami Transformation
Since moving to Miami in 2021, Ivanka’s been all about the fitness grind. In addition to martial arts, she’s embraced weightlifting, resistance training, and a high-protein diet designed to maximize strength and athleticism. She reportedly eats up to 50 grams of protein per meal and focuses on functional strength exercises like squats and deadlifts.
It's clear this isn’t just a hobby—it’s a lifestyle shift. And like many who take on jiu-jitsu seriously, the grind on the mat has helped her grow off the mat as well.
What This Means for Martial Arts
Ivanka Trump’s involvement in jiu-jitsu might be unusual, but it’s also a win for the sport. The more people who see martial arts as accessible—regardless of age, background, or profession—the more the art grows. From celebrities to CEOs to stay-at-home parents, jiu-jitsu continues to reach new demographics. Ivanka’s presence on the mat may inspire more women and families to explore the benefits of training, self-defense, and the unique community that comes with it.
Whether you love or loathe the Trump name, one thing’s for sure—Ivanka is out here rolling like the rest of us. And that’s pretty cool.
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