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PEDs (Performance Enhancing Drugs)

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Steroids in Jiu-Jitsu: Gordon Ryan’s Take and the Debate Over PEDs

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Steroids in Jiu-Jitsu: Gordon Ryan’s Take and the Debate Over PEDs

Steroids in Jiu-Jitsu: Gordon Ryan’s Take and the Debate Over PEDs The topic of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in jiu-jitsu has always been polarizing, but few voices are as influential (or as blunt) as Gordon Ryan’s. Known as “The King” of submission grappling, Ryan recently addressed

Mikey Musumeci vs. Gordon Ryan: A Debate on PEDs and the Philosophy of Jiu-Jitsu

Mikey Musumeci vs. Gordon Ryan: A Debate on PEDs and the Philosophy of Jiu-Jitsu

Mikey Musumeci vs. Gordon Ryan: A Debate on PEDs and the Philosophy of Jiu-Jitsu The jiu-jitsu community is buzzing after Mikey Musumeci’s comments about PEDs sparked a pointed response from Gordon Ryan. With both athletes at the pinnacle of their respective careers, their public disagreement is shining

Have Questions? We Have Answers!

Q: I think it’s great that more tournaments are being tested for performance enhancing drugs, but that also makes me nervous. I’m not taking anything that I would consider cheating, but what are some things I might be consuming that would show up on a test? I’d

PEDs (Performance Enhancing Drugs)

Drug Testing and Jiu-Jitsu, What You Need To Know

If you haven’t heard the big news already, the IBJJF has decided it will begin testing for performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) this year. They have teamed up with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to conduct and control the testing. This is huge news and has the potential

Banned Substances

Felipe Pena Accepts 1 Year Ban

Although the rumors had been circulating for a month or so, rising black belt star Felipe Pena has accepted a 1 year ban from USADA sanctioned competition for a positive result for testosterone. The result was confirmed by urine analysis conducted as last year’s World Championship had concluded. Felipe