Built on Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Principles
Self-Defense Through Technique, Not Strength
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is built on the principle that sound technique can overcome strength and size. Through the work of pioneers such as Carlos Gracie and Hélio Gracie, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu developed into a practical self-defense system based on leverage, timing, and mechanical efficiency. In later years, Rickson Gracie and Royce Gracie showcased the effectiveness of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu principles to the world through Pride Fighting Championships (Pride FC) and Ultimate Fighting Champion (UFC) matches.
Grapple Mechanics Jiu-Jitsu Academy is an official JJGF Academy under Rickson Gracie. Our curriculum, instructional standards, and belt rank-awarding system follow JJGF standards. In Portland, Oregon, we teach and preserve the technical foundations of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, also known as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, through structured training that emphasizes connection, balance, leverage, and timing rather than relying on strength, athleticism, or brute force.
The Academy's goal is to help students build practical self-defense skills, improve their physical fitness, and deepen their understanding of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu as both a martial art and a lifelong discipline. This reflects Helio Gracie's belief that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is both a way of life and one of the world's most effective self-defense systems.
