OUR LOGO

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The Grapple Mechanics® logo combines the letters G and M into one single geometrical design, the triangle. The shape of the G and M—how they intertwine—was carefully created to express our identity: the science and mechanics of human grappling, the traditional values of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, and our commitment to technical excellence. 

TRIANGLE

The triangle has appeared in architecture, mathematics, art, and religious symbolism for centuries. An equilateral triangle has three equal sides and three 60-degree angles. When its sides and joints are rigid, its shape cannot change without deforming or damaging its structure. This makes the triangle particularly useful in engineering and construction.

In Jiu-Jitsu, we associate the triangle with three fundamental principles of grappling: base, balance, and leverage. Practitioners establish a stable base, maintain their balance, and use leverage to control their opponents. By understanding how to position a fulcrum and apply force, practitioners can execute techniques efficiently, even against larger and stronger adversaries.

CIRCLE

Jiu-Jitsu is often described as a thinking man's game or human chess. The circle surrounding the GM monogram features six evenly spaced spokes that resemble the teeth of a mechanical gear, symbolizing technical precision, leverage, and mechanical efficiency. The gear also represents the relationship between the thinking mind and the mechanics of human movement.

THE HIDDEN GRAPPLERS

Look closely, and you can see two people grappling within the intertwined letters G and M. The figures are deliberately abstract, formed by the monogram's connected and disconnected lines. Some viewers immediately recognize the grapplers, while others see only geometric shapes. This ambiguity is intentional, encouraging viewers to examine the logo more closely and discover the hidden figures for themselves.

Jiu-Jitsu, more accurately spelled Jujutsu (柔術), was adopted by the owner (who went to college in Japan, worked in Japan, and speaks Japanese fluently) to help promote Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and to avoid public confusion.  Although commonly mistranslated as “The Gentle Art,” the Japanese term is semantically closer to “The Supple Art.” Suppleness refers to the ability to bend, yield, and adapt without rigidity, allowing a practitioner to redirect an opponent's force rather than oppose it directly.