Mikey Musumeci has made startling allegations about the use of PEDs in the sport, even among young teenagers.
In a recent interview, Musumeci expressed deep concern about the prevalence of PED use in BJJ, particularly among youth competitors. He claimed that some major teams are providing PEDs to athletes as young as 13 years old.
“There’s kid programs like the biggest teams in the world, they have the kids taking ste*oids and nobody and people know and and they just ignore it,” Musumeci stated. “They they turn their back to it.”
The multi-time world champion emphasized that this issue needs to be addressed as BJJ continues to grow as a sport. He called for more rigorous testing, especially at major tournaments.
Musumeci also highlighted the stark contrast between BJJ and mixed martial arts in terms of PED regulation. “MMA is better now with testing,” he noted, praising organizations like USADA for their efforts in combat sports.
The grappling star expressed frustration with what he sees as a toxic culture surrounding PEDs in jiu-jitsu. He argued that many in the community support “all the wrong things” and criticized the hypocrisy he’s witnessed.
These allegations from such a high-profile athlete are likely to spark intense debate within the BJJ community. Many will be watching to see how governing bodies and major teams respond to these serious claims about PED use among young competitors.
As Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu continues to gain popularity worldwide, Musumeci’s comments highlight the growing pains the sport faces in its journey towards mainstream acceptance and professionalization.
