Tiger Shark BJJ / Carlson Gracie Team PA

“This BJJ academy has a terrific vibe! The community is welcoming, the training is intense, and the quality of instruction is top-notch. There’s a wide variety of classes offered, making it easy to find training opportunities that fit your schedule. Professor Mattos is not only an exceptional Jiu-Jitsu practitioner but also approachable, friendly, and an outstanding academy leader. Highly recommend!”

“I just did an intro class here, I have been contemplating trying out BJJ for a couple of years. I'm a student of a different martial art, but Jiu-Jitsu is a whole different ball of wax. I came to observe a class recently at this school, and was very impressed. There's an excellent vibe here, competitive but friendly, all of the senior students and instructors are very helpful. Professor Mattos is very personable and good to his students. In other arts, I have been a student on and off for most of my life, and I can always tell when I see a good instructor. It's highly likely that I will start going here soon, the intro class was great. I worked with a very helpful student, and the whole experience was very positive. As with anything else, I suggest you shop around to find what is right for you, but don't be surprised if you end up back here. As an added bonus, the front desk dog Rio is great. I must remember to bring treats next time!”

“I have been training at this gym for about a year and this place is great. Professor Marcelo is top notch. The gym is always clean and the staff, coaches and other students are always encouraging and friendly.”

“This is an incredibly welcoming place to train. Professor Marcelo is a wealth of knowledge, and his group of coaches make a great atmosphere to learn and get better.”

“Great BJJ gym just outside Carlisle Barracks. Professor Mattos is an outstanding instructor of Brazilian jiujitsu who cares deeply about his students. He and his team made me feel like part of the family during my short 3 month stay in the area. The gym also has a large number of skilled students who can help push advanced practitioners to the next level. I learned a lot in that limited amount of time. Given the welcoming environment and the emphasis on safe (but effective) learning, this would be a great place to start BJJ for those who have never tried it before. I highly recommend.”