Jiu-Jitsu PED Survey

Editor's Note: Thank you to the nearly 700 participants in our online steroids study. The data collected was interesting but even more so was the information provided by the black belts and bloggers who answered our more lengthy questionnaire. If the numbers are too much of a bore move on to the Discussion section, read and formulate your own opinion. This topic is so faceted I am looking forward to the discussions still to come.

Some numbers to note: 143 of 690 people said they had used performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) in the past. That is 20%. Demographically, white belts and black belts were the least likely to have used PEDs.

My heartfelt thanks to Matthew Corley for the countless hours and tireless research to produce this paper.

Title:
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and the Culture of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs): A Review of Online Survey Data

Author:
Matthew Corley,RPh

Abstract:
There is a persistent perception in high-level BJJ competitions that many medal winners are using steroids and other PEDs to succeed.  This article collates the opinions of nearly 700 BJJ practitioners and provides a detailed breakdown of the opinions of those participants based on their demographics. 

Insight from current and former world champions was also solicited for a first-hand perspective on PED usage at the highest level.  The bios of the subject matter experts are available by hyperlink at the end of the article under the acknowledgements section.

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Dreaming about Jiu-Jitsu in Rio?

Brailizna Jiu-Jitsu Magazine BJJ Legends has the answer - Attend the Brazil 21 Camp. You will be chauffeured around Rio de Janero like a rock star. You will train, you will eat and you will live the culture.

Brazil-021 Camp will be held in Rio De Janeiro on July 24th through Aug 2nd, 2012.

Train at the main Brazil-021 Academy in Tijuca where classes will be taught by the top black belts of Brazil 021. Train with ten plus BJJ black belts and brown belts in every class.

Compete at the Rio International Jiu-Jitsu Open. Camp coincides with the Rio International Open.

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Free! Youtube video from Hannette Staack of Brazil 012 demonstrating how to pull off the Flying Armbar.

Hannette and her student Kristen Martin demonstrate the Flying Armbar. Hannette makes it look so easy. Kristen is a trooper, if you've ever been the uke on flying armbar day makes for a sore back.

or watch full size here-> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zzNraAhEyo

Nice right?

Hannette is teaching a training camp in Toronto Canada November 17-18. You should go and learn more.

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Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending Hannette's all Women seminar in San Jose CA. The six techniques that we learned I never want to forget because I never want to have to learn them again! Her seminar is a balance of technique drill and spar. You work the positions you've learned. All the techniques chain together. It is so logical, Hannette could have a second career in computers if she wanted.

As for Andre, well I've never trained with him but if he's her coach...

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Hannette Staack is an 8 time world jiu-jitsu champion, 3 time ADCC champion, and one of the most accomplished women in BJJ history. Moreover, she has developed a great style of teaching and relaying her knowledge to others. She will be coming to San Jose, CA to teach a, one of a kind, women's only seminar. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn and train with one of the world's best practitioner and teacher!

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