Grapple Mechanics Jiu-Jitsu Academy is proudly located in the heart of Portland’s Sellwood neighborhood. It is locally owned and operated by Jiu-Jitsu instructors with university degrees in sports science, doctoral-level expertise in instructional design, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu certifications, and deep roots in Portland and the Sellwood community.
Grapple Mechanics is a Jiu Jitsu Global Federation (JJGF) Academy. The JJGF is an internationally recognized Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) organization founded by Rickson Gracie.
Grapple Mechanics is guided by the belief that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is for everybody. As Portland's premier Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Grapple Mechanics is dedicated to providing practical, realistic, and structured Gracie Jiu-Jitsu classes and to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and supportive learning environment for every student.
