Kate Upton works harder than you. 

Kate Upton had to work a lot harder for the accessory she was given on Thursday: a Jiu-Jitsu first stripe white belt.

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The 27-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model shared the proud moment in an Instagram post. 

It accompanied an image of Kate’s instructor applying tape to her belt, an indication she had moved up her first rank in the discipline.

Flip the Page to see her latest achievement: 

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