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Anti-Doping and Fair Rules of the IBJJF

New York City resident Joshua Dietz is a consultant at Tax Defender in Manhattan, New York. Joshua Dietz also has experience with the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF). He won first place in the open class category for the 2009 IBJJF event.

The IBJJF has strict anti-doping rules. Because the IBJJF is an organization that manages several Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) tournaments globally, they must closely monitor potential doping activity. The IBJJF's rules include upholding the ethics of the sport, ensuring all athletes compete equally, and safeguarding the physical and mental health of athletes participating in related IBJJF events.

Ways to aid athletes with their physical and mental health include sharing their inner turmoil with family members or speaking with a trusted coach. In addition, upholding ethics in IBJJF looks like playing a fair game that does not have an athlete faking an injury or using body-enhancing drugs to improve performance. Finally, ensuring all athletes participate equally means there is no favoritism from the panel of judges or foul play or sabotaging activity goes on upfront or behind the scenes.
Anti-Doping and Fair Rules of the IBJJF
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