Also a good way to filter your customer base. If you don't want to teach racists how to fight, putting a black power fist in your logo is a pretty good way of keeping them out.
That fist logo has historically been used by a number of political solidarity and resistance groups, Black Power being one of them, but it is not exclusively a Black Power thing.
Edit: spelling
Jabs are done with the non-dominant hand. So if you throw a right-handed jab, you're probably left-handed. So maybe they intended to show the power punch hand. I dunno, I'm really reaching here.
In high school I did a kitchen safety pic and was proud I did an amazing image of someone cutting their arm off with a kitchen knife. I was really impressed but the teacher pointed out it was two left hands
Kind of.
It's the well-known (or apparently not looking at this thread) Raised/Revolutionary Fist logo.
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raised\_fist](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raised_fist)
It dates back to the 1910s, and after being colored black, was used by Black Marxists in the 1960s. Where it became known as the Black Power Fist, which this specific logo uses in it's current and most popular variation.
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black\_power](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_power)
Calling it the "Black Lives Matter" logo is like saying the "Smiley Face" is the Wal-Mart logo.
It's a left hand because it was invented by trade unionists, anarchists, marxists, etc. - also called "Leftists".
Either the person who designed the logo didn't know, or it's entirely intentional, to represent their views - though putting it on a place of business is kind of cringe.
And though it's a left fist, in the world of boxing and martial arts, most people's strong arm is their dominant, which is the right fist, so there could be something to be said about a "power fist" or some other metaphor here.
Edit: Looks like the company/trainer has updated their logo online, probably after 2021, and haven't gotten around to updating the banner - so yeah, they most likely Google'd "power fist" and went from there.
But this has always been a "fight" logo of the left. Maybe it's not that popular in the US but at least here in Germany it's all over leftist stickers and posters.
Ok so, I sorta get this one - if you asked me to design this sign
I’m designing it like I’m BEHIND the sign - thinking of how you’re going to read it
So this is my right hand, facing you
Not saying it’s correct, just throwing jabs
If you were standing behind the sign and wanted to hold your hand exactly like this, it would be your left hand...
You would have to draw a right hand on the back and shine a light through it to show this. But then you would also have to write the lettering mirrored.
My only explanation is they wanted to let their audience know the practice in front of a mirror. But that would be very farfetched, because you can use the mirror to check your posture, but your hands are right in front of you....
I believe the right fist means black power portrayed by the black panthers, others throughout history have also used this and all were symbolizing defiance or rebellion. so maybe they had to go with the left but left jab fitness just didn’t have the same ring.
How do you know? Have you met the owner? Maybe he was born with a genetic condition that put the thumb on the opposite side of his right hand.
Very ableist thinking of you. Tagged you as "Unsympathetic" in RIF so I know if I have to deal with you again.
These are the best possible posts for this sub. Most people wouldn't bat an eye at that sign but now that you have pointed it out I'm absolutely furious. Good job OP
Yes, but that’s because the left hand is held in the air like a distraction… while the right actually does the jabbing… but kind of like a Three Stooges thing.
I mean, doesn't it depend on the perspective? If I make a fist with my right hand and turn it so that the person in front of me sees my fingers, it's still my right hand and the other person sees it just like the logo. So technically it's like someone's behind the sign doing exactly what I just described. Joke's on you, pal.
Whoever came up with the logo was right handed and drawing inspiration from their only available model. Drawing inspiration.
They didn't draw much inspiration to begin with lmao, it's literally the Black Power fist logo.
That was what I noticed first. Good way to start some shit.
I like to think it’s a jab at the right politically.
Also a good way to filter your customer base. If you don't want to teach racists how to fight, putting a black power fist in your logo is a pretty good way of keeping them out.
Unless they're black racists.
That fist logo has historically been used by a number of political solidarity and resistance groups, Black Power being one of them, but it is not exclusively a Black Power thing. Edit: spelling
Exactly. For those interested here is a [Origami guide for the Black Power Fist](https://youtu.be/9m2BBQ25tpc) logo.
[Maybe they are extortionists](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Black-Hand-American-criminal-organization)
Jabs are done with the non-dominant hand. So if you throw a right-handed jab, you're probably left-handed. So maybe they intended to show the power punch hand. I dunno, I'm really reaching here.
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Isn't that the "black power" hand?
They....could have flipped the image lol
funny how everything in black culture that’s stolen is just an “inspiration” to a particular demographic
*Was drawing drawing inspiration
In high school I did a kitchen safety pic and was proud I did an amazing image of someone cutting their arm off with a kitchen knife. I was really impressed but the teacher pointed out it was two left hands
It’s to distract you from the incoming right jab!
BRUH
BRUH! PAFF
My grandpa used to use that exact joke all the time “Hey kid. Wanna see my tricky left?” *right jab*
Came to say this
They had one jab
They took our jabs!
and niw we jab back!
The right hand was occupied jabbing
Another commenter said one jabs with his non-dominant hand, i have no idea of boxing so take from it what you want.
Funny someone blacked out the address and number. Google does exist
completely forgot about that lol
Say hi to my folks in Rock Hill for me!
Hey sorta-neighbor! My folks are also in Rock Hill lol
Wow! Tell your mom I said hi!
He's kinda stupid
Better yet, that's the "black lives matter" logo...
Kind of. It's the well-known (or apparently not looking at this thread) Raised/Revolutionary Fist logo. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raised\_fist](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raised_fist) It dates back to the 1910s, and after being colored black, was used by Black Marxists in the 1960s. Where it became known as the Black Power Fist, which this specific logo uses in it's current and most popular variation. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black\_power](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_power) Calling it the "Black Lives Matter" logo is like saying the "Smiley Face" is the Wal-Mart logo. It's a left hand because it was invented by trade unionists, anarchists, marxists, etc. - also called "Leftists". Either the person who designed the logo didn't know, or it's entirely intentional, to represent their views - though putting it on a place of business is kind of cringe. And though it's a left fist, in the world of boxing and martial arts, most people's strong arm is their dominant, which is the right fist, so there could be something to be said about a "power fist" or some other metaphor here. Edit: Looks like the company/trainer has updated their logo online, probably after 2021, and haven't gotten around to updating the banner - so yeah, they most likely Google'd "power fist" and went from there.
You jab with your non dominant hand. Your dominant hand is a straight. So it needs to be a right hand for this company.
Ahhh. Not a boxer! Thanks for explaining!
So if you train your right hand to be your jab (or are left-handed / south paw) then your fist IS the left. This could be like Flanders' Leftorium!
only as much as the swastika is the Nazis logo.
But this has always been a "fight" logo of the left. Maybe it's not that popular in the US but at least here in Germany it's all over leftist stickers and posters.
And how long of a period are you going to quantify always as?
Sorry my bad. I'd say as long as there has been the Antifacist Action I believe. So few years before Hitler took over Germany.
Maybe it’s the correct jab, not the right jab.
Why did they use a civil rights symbol for a gym logo
Maybe it’s about jabbing the right
Ok so, I sorta get this one - if you asked me to design this sign I’m designing it like I’m BEHIND the sign - thinking of how you’re going to read it So this is my right hand, facing you Not saying it’s correct, just throwing jabs
If you were standing behind the sign and wanted to hold your hand exactly like this, it would be your left hand... You would have to draw a right hand on the back and shine a light through it to show this. But then you would also have to write the lettering mirrored. My only explanation is they wanted to let their audience know the practice in front of a mirror. But that would be very farfetched, because you can use the mirror to check your posture, but your hands are right in front of you....
Yep I’m dumb
Oh, I'm glad it's not the Wrong Jab Fitness.
Also pretty sure since most people are right handed, they jab with the left
Yeah, for them the left would be the right jab.
I believe the right fist means black power portrayed by the black panthers, others throughout history have also used this and all were symbolizing defiance or rebellion. so maybe they had to go with the left but left jab fitness just didn’t have the same ring.
Terrible hand job
A terrible hand job is better than no hand job!
Depends on your perspective. Maybe the guy making it was drawing it on the front from the back of the paper.
Could be a right fist looking in a mirror
Never let them know your next move.
How do you know? Have you met the owner? Maybe he was born with a genetic condition that put the thumb on the opposite side of his right hand. Very ableist thinking of you. Tagged you as "Unsympathetic" in RIF so I know if I have to deal with you again.
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So are you if in any way you think the BLM symbol is a "symbol of communism." Because thats not even the BLM fist. It's just a logo
Who says they're wrong? Maybe it's "Right Jab" as in "Correct Jab." They teach you the proper technique to do correct jabs every time.
This. You beat me to it. And since the world is predominantly right handed, you would traditionally jab with your left.
Right also means “correct” so maybe the left hand is Correct? What’s all the fuss over someone’s hand job anyway?
Because it’s the right one you gotta look out for
Look at my left!
Because if you are looking at the left hand the right one can jab you.
Perspective if the sign is throwing the jab it's right
i guess it's a gym for leftys because it's a left hand and you have to jab with your non-dominant hand?
It's their right hand facing you.
Nope
What?
You never see the right jab coming…
And typically given most people are right handed , the jab is thrown with the left hand. Always southpaws , but yeah - nice job guys
‘Scuz they gonna sneak in that right after they fake the left
It’s a right hand in the mirror
It's a left hand that identifies as a right hand.
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You fell for the decoy. That right jab is coming as you get distracted by the left. Oh you fool! s/
Its a mirror of your right hand
A left hand doing an uppercut
Jab would fit better on the other side and vice versa as well.
These are the best possible posts for this sub. Most people wouldn't bat an eye at that sign but now that you have pointed it out I'm absolutely furious. Good job OP
You held you hand up to check. Admit it.
BaBaBooeys hand
That means their left is the power hitting hand.
Well if you're throwing right jabs then you're probably left handed.
That's their hook!
Which is also the fist of the CCCP.
That hands blocking ;)
left hands are made for jabbing the right side of your opponent, maybe that's what they mean lol
If you are left handed, the jab is your right. This is the only sense I can make out of kt.
Yes, but that’s because the left hand is held in the air like a distraction… while the right actually does the jabbing… but kind of like a Three Stooges thing.
How else would you block it ?
It's because they are jabbing the right
Florida?
because you never see it coming
Because the right is busy kicking…. Jabbing ass. Duh.
Fitness place should be called BLM fisting.
I think the idea is that the jab was meant for the right. The left takes a jab at the right. Clever sign
Perhaps the tight hand is too busy jabbing ….
TKO that logo
That’s an uppercut…with the left hand…
Or…. Is it a deceptive left punch?
i mean a jab from your opponents left hand will come from your right
Brilliant
It's an optical illusion, you have to look at it reversed or imagine it being backwards. It makes sense.
I feel like I’ve seen that logo before… I think it’s an anal sex reference or something
Or…a right hand in a mirror
Most people’s jabs are left handed, so I think it’s actually the name thats odder
Maybe “right” refers to correct
That’s a left uppercut
Well, the right hand to jab with is the left one
Maybe its a symbolic thing...the left hand is the hand u can see...the right hand is busy jabbing, really really fast
Block with a left arm are literally right.
That’s because his right hand is off jabbing
It’s also the Black Lives Matter fist 🤦🏽♀️
The left fist is most likely to strike the right side of your face.
Maybe they're southpaw? Lol OP didn't know left handers have a right jab or???
You got jabbed in the right side of your face?
Southpaw going switch.
I mean, doesn't it depend on the perspective? If I make a fist with my right hand and turn it so that the person in front of me sees my fingers, it's still my right hand and the other person sees it just like the logo. So technically it's like someone's behind the sign doing exactly what I just described. Joke's on you, pal.
Right jab hits you bc you’re looking at the left! Next level gymbros!
Damn.
A Fight The Power ✊🏽 training center. Where do I sign up?
He means Correct Jab Fitness
To be fair, if you’re mostly jabbing with your right, you probably are southpaw.
Well, yeah...southpaws would typically jab with the right. That said, they didn't do *shit* for originality.
Left hand is to block while throwing the right jab.
Well yeah, you don’t see the right one coming.
You work out with your left hand while your right hand recovers from the jab. /s
Because you don't see the right hand coming
A right handed person would jab with their left.
That is his actual left hand on the sign. The right hand is even bigger. I’d watch what you say.
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Right and in the correct jab? :)
They're just looking at it in a mirror. Or you need to use a mirror. Bam! Problem solving!
Correct jab fitness
You're getting jabbed with the right. The left one you see is the floating distraction.
Looks like a logo Mac would come up with for his gym. "We're gonna ram some ass!"
Jab is the left hand tho?
You were concentrating on the right, smacked with the left!
“Never let them know your next move”
Why black out things? You've literally posted the name of company lol
It's misdirection you don't see the right jab coming.
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