After The Pan Ams, The 2013 Worlds Will Also Test For PEDs
May 22, 2013BJJEE
The IBJJF has recently made history by introducing doping tests for 10 champions of the last edition of the Pan American Games in March. The next big tournament are the Worlds, to be held in late...
Gabi Garcia Reveals The Names Of BJJ Athletes Tested For PEDs @ The 2013 Pan
Mar 28, 2013BJJEE
The Pan-American Jiu-Jitsu champions crowned it’s black belts last Sunday, and innovated by conducting doping tests on 10 random medalists. Gabi Garcia, weight and absolute champion, released...
Caio Terra: “I Was The First One To Get Tested For PEDs After The Pan”
Mar 25, 2013BJJEE
Caio Terra is the new Pan rooster weight champion after having beaten Bruno Malfacine in the final by a score of 2-0 in a very close fight. This is the first time in a very long series of second...
Breaking News: IBJJF To Test For PEDs At Pan 2013
Jan 23, 2013BJJEE
USJJF is pleased to announce it has contracted with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to provide an anti-doping testing program at the Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championships, to be held at the Bren Event...
Survey Results: BJJ and the Culture of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs): A Review of Online Survey Data
Sep 24, 2012BJJEE
BJJ Legends Magazine published a very interesting about PEDs in BJJ surveying close to 700 BJJ players worldwide. Author:Matthew Corley,RPh Here is a summary of the findings: “Some numbers to...
Testosterone Usage in BJJ: The Fine Line Between TRT, PEDs, and Natural Ways to Boost Testosterone
Sep 04, 2012BJJEE
Testosterone is a steroid hormone that is naturally produced by our bodies. In men, testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as the testis and prostate as...
Mikey Musumeci Reveals UFC BJJ Will Begin PED Testing In 2026
Jun 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci has revealed that UFC BJJ plans to begin testing athletes for PEDs – a significant move that could reshape the grappling landscape! The announcement slipped under the radar during a...
Fabricio Andrey Talks PED Use In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: “There Has To Be Control”
May 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Fabricio Andrey isn’t afraid to speak openly about topics that many in the grappling world avoid — including performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). In a recent appearance on Connectcast, the...
3x NCAA Champion Jason Nolf: “No one in college wrestling is taking st*roids.”
Mar 26, 2025BJJEE
Three-time NCAA Champion Jason Nolf, widely regarded as one of the most technically proficient American wrestlers of his generation, has officially announced his retirement from wrestling at the age...
Dana White Unveils What to Expect from UFC’s Multi-Million Dollar Investment in Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 10, 2025BJJEE
The UFC is making waves in the combat sports community once again, this time with a significant financial commitment to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. UFC President Dana White recently announced an investment...
Vagner Rocha Released From Hospital After Heart Failure
Jan 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Vagner Rocha has been released from the hospital after a five-day stay, during which he was diagnosed with heart failure. The 42-year-old grappling legend shared the news on Instagram: Spent the last...
Leo Vieira Shares Surprising Take On PED Use In Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 22, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Leo Vieira – a celebrated figure in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as both a competitor and coach – recently shared his nuanced views on the contentious issue of PED use in the sport. Vieira began by...
Veteran BJJ Black Belt Questions Gordon Ryan’s No-Gi GOAT Status: “Roger Did Much More”
Jan 06, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent podcast episode, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legends Rodrigo “Comprido” Medeiros and Leo Vieira delved into some of the sport’s most debated topics… Including the contentious question...
Chael Sonnen Praises Gordon Ryan’s PED Admission: “Strength Matters”
Jan 05, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Chael Sonnen recently weighed in on Gordon Ryan’s controversial statements about performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Sonnen began by highlighting the structural challenges...
Firas Zahabi: “If You’re A Blue Belt & Take Ster*ids, You’ll Become a Purple Belt”
Jan 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Firas Zahabi, a respected black belt under John Danaher and head coach at Tristar Gym, has voiced strong concerns about the pervasive use of PEDs in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Zahabi begins by addressing...
Marcelo Garcia explains why Gordon Ryan isn’t the Grappling GOAT
Dec 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Marcelo Garcia, one of the most revered figures in grappling history, recently shared his perspective on Gordon Ryan’s dominance and the ongoing debate about who deserves the title of the greatest...
Gordon Ryan Willing to Sacrifice 20 Years of his Life with PED Use to Become BJJ’s Greatest
Dec 29, 2024BJJEE
Gordon Ryan, one of the most decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes in history, has always been outspoken, and his recent statements about performance-enhancing drug (PED) use have only added fuel to...
Gordon Ryan Calls Out Gracie Family: “Talking To These People Is Like Talking To Liberals”
Dec 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has fired back at Kron Gracie’s recent criticism of his steroid use… Alleging that the Gracie family itself had used PEDs in the past. The feud began when Kron Gracie publicly...
Kron Gracie Compares Gordon Ryan to Disgraced PED Cyclist Lance Armstrong
Dec 26, 2024BJJEE
The discussion around performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has reached a boiling point, drawing sharp criticisms and comparisons that have captured the attention of the...
Ruotolo Brothers Share 10 Reasons They Do Not Use Ster*ids
Dec 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Ruotolo brothers, widely regarded as two of the top grapplers in the world, have long been outspoken critics of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Kade Ruotolo notably...
Gordon Ryan Speaks Out On When He Started Using Ster*ids
Dec 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan recently opened up about his history with steroids – and the reasoning behind his decision to use them. Ryan explained that the lack of testing played a significant role in his initial...
Joe Rogan Talks Gordon Ryan’s Ster*id Use: “He Is A Pragmatist”
Dec 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
On a recent episode of his podcast, Joe Rogan weighed in on the heated debate surrounding Gordon Ryan and the use of PEDs in combat sports. Ryan has argued that PEDs enhance athletic performance and...
Gordon Ryan Talks What The “Real Ster*id Problem” Is In Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has been vocal about advocating for steroid use in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… Even though he feels that there is a problem with its use. But not the one you might expect. In a recent...
Gordon Ryan Talks Strained Relationship With Mikey Musumeci: “I Never Had Anything Against Him”
Dec 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan recently explained why he felt compelled to respond to Mikey Musumeci’s comments about performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in BJJ. Specifically, during the UFC 310 media day, Musumeci...
