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Result for: peds

Survey Results: BJJ and the Culture of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs): A Review of Online Survey Data

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

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...

Vagner Rocha Released From Hospital After Heart Failure

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

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”

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”

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”

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

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

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”

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

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

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

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”

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

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”

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...

Mikey Musumeci Backtracks Ste*oid & Gordon Ryan Comments: “Awesome, Good For You”

Mikey Musumeci has offered clarification on his recent remarks about PED use in professional grappling – following an intense back-and-forth with Gordon Ryan. After his victory at the UFC FPI 9...

Gordon Ryan Says That Using Ste*oids In BJJ Is Not Cheating: “All I Hear Is An Excuse”

Mikey Musumeci recently said that “99 percent” of Jiu-Jitsu competitors use PEDs – mentioning Gordon Ryan among other names – and voiced his hope that the UFC’s involvement would...

Gordon Ryan Blasts Mikey Musumeci: “This Little Rat’s Been on More Teams Than Keenan”

The war of words in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world reached new heights after Mikey Musumeci’s comments at the UFC 311 press conference, where he criticized the use of performance-enhancing drugs in...

How To Spot a PED User in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Whether we like it or not, performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) are prevalent in BJJ competitions worldwide. Over the years, I’ve trained globally and encountered teammates and competitors using...

Gordon Ryan Talks Beef With Mikey Musumeci: “A Little Rat That Talks Sh*t”

Gordon Ryan recently appeared on Jake Shields’ podcast to discuss various topics within the BJJ community… And one of the more notable topics focused on his strained relationship with Mikey...

Pedro Alex Suffers 1-Year Suspension From IBJJF – Due To Failed PED Test

Image Credits: Pedro Alex, Instagram Pedro Alex has been suspended for one year from competing in IBJJF events after failing a PED test. Known for victories over top names like Roberto...

IBJJF Suspends 2024 World Champion Yatan Bueno for 3 Years Following Positive PED Test

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) world champion Yatan Bueno has been officially suspended for three years by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) after testing positive for a banned substance during the 2024...

ADCC Bronze Medalist Big Dan Manasoiu Reveals Severe Kidney Disease

Big Dan Manasoiu, the 2024 ADCC bronze medalist and rising star in the grappling world, recently opened up about a serious health battle he has been facing. Known for his imposing size and technical...