Key insights

• ⚠️ Prevalence of PEDs in BJJ due to desire for medals, clout, and lack of drug testing
• 🚫 Athletes push drug use further due to 'Bro Science' and secrecy
• 🔍 Full transparency in drug use, Honesty about substances used, Speculation about performance enhancement
• 👀 Acknowledgment of influence on younger generation in sports, Concern about negative influences such as drugs and steroids
• 💯 Speaker prioritizes authenticity over sponsorship money, Released controversial instructional video with a title related to a contentious move in Jiu-Jitsu
• 🍬 Creatine gummies are promoted as a convenient and enjoyable way to consume creatine and are highlighted for their taste and ease of use
• 💪 The gummies are claimed to help with muscular endurance, brain health, and energy
• 💰 The sponsor offers a 30% discount for viewers who purchase the creatine gummies

Q&A

• What is the discussion about creatine gummies in the video?

  The video promotes creatine gummies as a convenient and enjoyable way to consume creatine, highlighting their taste and ease of use. The gummies are claimed to help with muscular endurance, brain health, and energy. Additionally, the sponsor provides a 30% discount for viewers who purchase the creatine gummies.

• Why does the speaker turn down sponsorships?

  The speaker values authenticity and turns down sponsorships to maintain it. They prioritize authenticity over sponsorship money and even released a controversial instructional video with a title related to a contentious move in Jiu-Jitsu, emphasizing their preference for a smaller dedicated audience over broader appeal.

• How does the speaker address their influence on the younger generation?

  The speaker acknowledges the impact of their actions on the younger generation in sports and expresses concern about negative influences like drugs and steroids. They make it clear that they do not want kids to look up to them as a role model and discuss the responsibility as an event organizer.

• What is the discussion about transparency in drug use before sports matches?

  The video delves into the importance of full transparency in drug use and the impact it may have in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The speaker openly shares experiences with various substances used by fighters, emphasizing honesty and speculation about performance enhancement.

• How do athletes approach drug use in BJJ?

  Athletes sometimes rely on 'Bro Science' and secretive drug use, creating a 'wild west' scenario of mix of mystique and evidence-based practices in sports. This dangerous reliance on secretive administration of drugs further pushes drug use in the sport.

• What is the prevalence of PEDs (Performance Enhancing Drugs) in BJJ?

  The prevalence of PEDs in BJJ is attributed to the desire for medals and clout, as well as the lack of drug testing. The speaker also discloses his own usage and emphasizes the importance of informing the next generation about responsible usage.

• 00:00 Use of PEDs (Performance Enhancing Drugs) in BJJ is prevalent due to desire for medals, clout, and lack of drug testing. The speaker discloses his own usage and highlights the importance of informing the next generation about responsible usage.
• 01:17 Athletes sometimes rely on 'Bro Science' and secretive drug use, making it a wild west scenario. It's a mix of mystique and evidence-based practices in sports.
• 02:37 A discussion about transparency in drug use before sports matches and its potential effects in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The speaker shares experiences with various substances used by fighters.
• 03:51 The speaker acknowledges the impact of their actions on the younger generation but does not want kids to look up to them. They express concern about negative influences like drugs and steroids.
• 05:10 The speaker values authenticity and turns down sponsorships to maintain it. They released an instructional video with a controversial title, emphasizing authenticity over broad appeal.
• 06:37 The video discusses a supplement called creatine gummies, their benefits, and how they are an enjoyable alternative to traditional creatine supplements. The sponsor provides a discount for viewers.