The Beauty of Blackout
'This is a moment of true hyper-reality...'

Why do we shudder at the sight of one buff-bodied BJJer choking his partner into submission? What is it that makes a judo strangle such an intrinsically sexual enterprise? Read Tom Castino's analysis of this complex issue. More

White Tooth
'It was like a lover; always there, powerful...'

White Tooth is a poem, and deals with the erotic associations judogis seem to have woven into their very fabric. It's unusual, powerful, and extremely well-crafted. Enjoy it. Remember your youth. And your libido. More

All About the Throws
'This is the beginning of the end.'

It’s official - heterosexual guys know what we do: grappling is gay. And it seems that, knowing this, they're doing everything possible to exorcise the ground game from judo. Join MB correspondent Aaron Gray for the complete story. More

Test Your Fetish Level
Become an honorary MatBattler!

Does BJJ spell SEX to you? Can the mere sight of a judo jacket get you in the mood? Do you dream of a day when you own a home dojo? Take our fun quiz and see if you've got the goods to call yourself an authentic gay grappler! More

BJJ - the New Gay Judo
'Welcome to the sexual revolution.'

Part autobiography, part ideological essay, this piece by MatBattle.com mogul Dan O'Connell (aka JudokaGuy) offers a fascinating insight into the rise and fall of erotic judo - and its imminent replacement by Brazilian jiu-jitsu. More