2 Main Reasons Why PED Use Should Never Be Tolerated in Sports
Jan 17, 2017STEPHEN BITSOLI
There seems to be some difference of opinion on whether allowing so-called performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) in Brazilian jiu jitsu, mixed martial arts (MMA), and other sports should be tolerated or...
Russian Officials Admit To “Institutional Conspiracy” Of Doping Olympians
Dec 28, 2016BJJEE
Summer Olympics were overshadowed with the Russian doping scandal before they even started and just now their officials are admitting an existence of the state-backed campaign of...
How Intense Are The Performance Enhancing Effects Of Marijuana?
Aug 09, 2016BJJEE
Since the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was founded in 1999 to fight against doping in sport in all its forms, the prohibition of cannabis in sport has been one of the controversial...
Joe Rogan: ‘Gabi Garcia Is CLEARLY Taking Male Hormones’
May 22, 2016BJJEE
The UFC commentator, BJJ black belt, comedian recently accused 10x BJJ world champion Gabi Garcia of taking male hormones during his weekly podcast. He also accused Cris Cyborg. Rogan has not...
Psychological Implications of Steroid Use
Mar 17, 2016BJJEE
Photo: 3 pro Jiu-Jitsu fighters suspended for steroids: 1. In 2012, RousimarPalhares tested positive for elevated testosterone levels in his post-fight drug test in the UFC. 2. Robert Drsydale failed...
What is the Banned Testosterone Cream Used by BJJ World Champion Felipe Pena
Jan 30, 2016BJJEE
Back in May USADA announced that 2014 black belt IBJJF World and 2015 World Pro Champion Felipe Pena known as ‘Preguica’ had tested positive for testosterone and accepted a one-year...
UFC Contender Yoel Romero Fails Out Of Competition Drug Test
Jan 13, 2016BJJEE
The number 2 ranked middleweight in the UFC, Yoel Romero has just failed an out of competition drug test. According to MMAjunkie’s Steven Marrocco, it’s for a designer steroid. Steven...
TOP 10 Steroid Busts in MMA
Nov 05, 2015BJJEE
The day after celebrating his birtday, Renzo Gracie told Brazilian magazine Tatame, his views on PED use in MMA. Renzo thinks that steroid use is widespread apart from a few fighters:...
Joe Rogan & Dana White: Large Majority of UFC Fighters Smoke Marijuana
Aug 14, 2015BJJEE
According to UFC commentator Joe Rogan, and even UFC president Dana White, marijuana use within UFC fighters is extremely common. The prevalent use of marijuana is not unique to MMA...
Silva Breaks Silence: ‘Everything I Took Since My Injury is Being Analyzed’
Feb 20, 2015BJJEE
On Wednesday the UFC announced a series of measures to clean up the damage made from number of their stars testing positive for PEDs. This will change the whole scene as first time...
Werdum Reveals tension with Anderson Silva: ‘I Never Spoke to Him Again’
Feb 20, 2015BJJEE
Fabricio Werdum spoke in an exclusive interview to Combate.com about his opinion on Anderson Silva following the positive PED tests: “Anderson let a lot of people down,...
Tibau Responds to Steroid Allegations from Fellow MMA Fighter
Feb 13, 2015BJJEE
As the MMA steroid testing failures continue, some retired fighters such as GSP or BJ Penn, are criticizing fighters that have failed tests (Anderson Silva and Jon Fitch for example)....
GSP: ‘PED like Bringing Knife to a Fight’
Feb 10, 2015BJJEE
Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre has always been critical of the drug testing system in place in the UFC. St-Pierre told Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour on Monday. “I knew...
Firas Zahabi Compares Silva to Lance Armstrong: ‘GSP Not Silva is The GOAT Now’
Feb 09, 2015BJJEE
Firas Zahabi, Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre’s coach, gave an interview to French Canadian media ‘La Presse’ where he compared Anderson...
Digital Grappling: The World’s First Grappling Simulation
Dec 22, 2014BJJEE
Digital Grappling is the latest brainchild of Roger Gracie Black Belt Nicolas Gregoriades. Gregoriades created it after being unable to find a suitable online tool for the grappling...
Buchecha & Bia Both Test Negative For Banned Substances BY USADA After 2014 Worlds
Jul 30, 2014BJJEE
In 2013, IBJJF together with USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) tested twice for PEDs: at the Pans and the Worlds. The 2013 Worlds female open class and heavyweight silver...
Ralek Gracie: ‘Steroids Won’t Help Fighters In Metamoris 20 Mins Fight Format’
Jul 29, 2014BJJEE
Three weeks after the Nevada State Athletic Commission suspended Chael Sonnen from mixed martial arts for two years because of multiple failed drug tests, he will return to competition...
Official Statement From Ralek Gracie On Chael Sonnen’s Participation At Metamoris 4 After PED Issues
Jul 02, 2014BJJEE
Chael Sonnen’s problems with PEDs are nowhere near finished. After the NSAC revealed that Chael Sonnen for banned substances on May 24th, he announced his retirement from professional...
Before Metamoris 4, Chael Sonnen Fails 2nd Test; Positive For HGH, EPO
Jun 29, 2014BJJEE
Chael Sonnen’s problems with PEDs are nowhere near finished. After the NSAC revealed that Chael Sonnen for banned substances on May 24th, he announced his retirement from...
Gabi Garcia Emotional After Winning Gold At World Pro: ‘I Almost Quit Jiu-Jitsu Because Of All The Recent Criticism’
Apr 18, 2014BJJEE
On Thursday at the World Pro, held in Abu Dhabi, Gabi Garcia won another gold medal in her career. The Alliance athlete won in the final of the +72kg category, beating the...
Gabi Garcia Tests Positive For The Prohibited Substance Clomiphene After 2013 Worlds
Mar 27, 2014BJJEE
In 2013, IBJJF together with USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) tested twice for PEDs: at the Pans and the Worlds. The USADA released a statement on Wednesday, March 26, 2014,...
Joe Rogan: ‘Frequent Weight Cutting Is Also A Cause Of Low Testosterone’
Mar 25, 2014BJJEE
The UFC’s Joe Rogan spoke to Matt Roth of MMA Mania and had a lot to say about the recent ban of testosterone replacement therapy by the UFC and the Nevada State Athletic...
Jiu-Jitsu Camp On A Greek Paradise Island With Marcelo Alonso, Nicolas Gregoriades, Nick Unander & More
Feb 27, 2014BJJEE
Paros BJJ camp was conceived for BJJ lovers who wish to visit one of the most beautiful island in Greece. Paros is also the most positively charged energy islands with many location for...
Nicolas Gregoriades On His Book ‘The Black Belt Blueprint’, His Travels & PED’s In Our Sport
Feb 20, 2014BJJEE
Nicolas Gregoriades is Roger Gracie’s first black belt. He has recently released a book called ‘The Grappling Blueprint‘ ( you can check out our review here) which covers the system...
