Pickleball, BJJ, and Mainstream Popularity

Pickleball has rocketed past BJJ and MMA's popularity and we're going to figure out why

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William
August 22nd, 2023

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Pickleball, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, and Popularity

According to apparently all sources spanning ESPN to NPR, pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country. What started as a way for all ages of the family to pass time without blowing out their knees and ankles is now a phenomenon. I’m left struggling to understand why.

I get why it’s fun and that’s obviously why so many people flock to it. What I can’t figure out is why so many people want to watch it.

I decided to do a deep dive on the topic and hopefully figure out what BJJ and MMA could learn from Pickleball’s popularity. Bloody Elbow was interested in posting it so you’ll have to read today’s piece here.

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