I joined this gym in January of 2020. As a college student, it gives me something to look forward to get my mind off school work. I only went 2-3 times a week when I first started. Almost after a year in, I now go 7-9 times a week. I have met some great friends here. Everyone pushes you to be the best you can. Professor Marcelo is an amazing instructor with an incredible amount of experience and knowledge in this discipline. I am thankful to have found this gym with an amazing team and instructor. I highly recommend

Great training environment, clean and professional. Multiple training sessions to fit a busy schedule. Personable, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful coaching. Perfect place for beginners or someone with grappling experience. Signing up is super easy and you can get everything you need to start training on location.

I started BJJ here with no prior grappling experience. After only 2 months of training, I have made significant growth in this sport and have increased my confidence and have made significant progress in my mental health. There are multiple training sessions each day, which allows for flexibility in schedules. The coaches and professors here are AWESOME!! They remain very patient with their students, which helps to stay encouraged and excited to learn! Most importantly, they are professionals and have mastered the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and they want to help you learn it, too! Professor Marcelo is great with kids and offers children’s classes in a variety of age groups! The kids love it. This gym is welcoming and the people who train here truly become family. The gym is very clean, so there is no need to fear unsanitary mats! I am a 20 year old college student and plan to stay close to the area just to continue training under Professor Marcelo. I can’t recommend this BJJ gym enough. Sign up for BJJ at this gym and watch yourself grow physically and mentally!

My son has been going here for about 2 months now and the positive changes have been dramatic. All of the coaches there are not only knowledgeable, but also know how to get the most out of the kids. Great place, especially for kids.

Extremely knowledgeable instructors, they show an ability to focus on beginners and communicate the techniques so even the youngest students can understand.

Great coachs. Great gym. I highly recommend it

I have practiced BJJ for years and have never encountered a more professional and competent team than the one at Tiger Shark BJJ. Led by Professor Marcelo Mattos, these experts are methodical with their instruction and tailor their insight based on your individual experience level. The team at Tiger Shark BJJ can absolutely meet you where you are to help you reach your goals. They create a learning environment with an accepting culture. People want to show up to practice every day and give it their all. Unbelievable instruction with some of the best people I have ever met throughout the BJJ community.

I’ve been training at the gym for a few years with my son and couldn’t be happier with the quality of instruction, the overall environment of the gym and the team that shows up to train. It’s been a great experience and I would highly recommend to anybody.

My son and daughter love training at Tiger Shark BJJ. My son is experienced for age, having trained for six years and my daughter is a beginner, but each are getting just what they need from the instructors to improve. The team at Tiger Shark is professional, experts in BJJ technique and provide a positive learning environment. Professor Marcelo is exceptionally knowledgeable, yet patient and very encouraging while coaching the kids. I’m impressed that the black belt instructor teaches BJJ technique for every class, even the young kids. Finding Tiger Shark BJJ was one of the best things about moving to this area.

Both of my children have been attending this jiu-jitsu school for years. I can’t say enough positive things about them. They manage to treat everyone like family while still being professional and great at what they do. Highly recommend!

This school is legit! The classes are taught by a native Brazilian Black Belt. This guy really knows what he is doing. What is must important is he is good at conveying that knowledge to his students.

One of the best Brazilian jiu-jitsu in gyms in Pennsylvania. Incredible staff, very knowledgeable, accepting of everyone. So much variety within the group, a true value for your money.You can tell the owners truly care about their business. Very impressed.

Lets talk kickboxing! I have been taking the fitness kickboxing class at Tiger Shark BJJ for almost 2 years now, and it is AMAZING. I have seen a major improvement in my coordination, balance and strength. If you are looking for a fun way to lose weight and get healthy, you need to come to this class. Every class is something new, so you never get bored, but every class is always empowering. Professor and the coaches welcome you with open arms, regardless of age, size or skill level. You will never be taught by anyone as skilled and intelligent as Professor Marcelo Mattos! Try it out, you will not regret it.

I have been training with the TigerShark BJJ team since September. I was seeking something new and physically demanding. In addition to the great exercise, this gym has a great team atmosphere that is lead by an experienced instructor. What is more impressive is their kids classes. My kids do not participate (yet) but having youth coaching experience in other sports, Professor is among the very best that I have seen. Fantastic instruction/coaching with supreme control of the class, which any parent can and will appreciate. If BJJ is not your thing, check out their Kickboxing classes for a different experience. I highly recommend this gym for all ages.

The best coaches! Their experience and commitment to their students education in the sport is outstanding. I really appreciate it!

Great place to learn and train, the techniques are well explained and seamless. The live training is monitored by the upper belts who do a great job of coaching all students.

Professor Marcelo Mattos is probably one the highest jiu-jitsu rank we had a pleasure to have as customer. BJJFinder, we are the biggest jiu-jitsu database present in many different social media platforms today. If you want to advertise with us, we need to find out who you are first, like your business goals and legitimacy thru organization bodies who oversees the sport Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and professor Marcelo has ALL. I can say for sure that, if my friends and/or family are visiting the area, around Shark BJJ, I will definitely recommend them stop by to train. Nice facility, flexible class schedules and sizes to accommodate everyone (just check Shark BJJ Instagram, there are always class happening). Thank you professor Marcelo Mattos to trust our business as well. We will be ready to work with you again anytime you want. Best wishes. Ps.: Congrats on the latest team trophy you guys received for your 1st place competition, your photos were great.

All I can say is, if youre thinking about it, just set up a free class to try it out. You wont regret it. Great environment for someone just starting out like myself. Everyone is encouraging, patient, and wants to see you succeed.

Ive been training for many years, at many gyms including gyms in California, Hawaii, Utah, and Virginia. Ive enjoyed all of the gyms Ive trained at, but Ive enjoyed none more than Marcelos gym. Ive trained here for almost 3 years, as have my 3 children (5, 7, 14), and now we even have my wife training there. Im not a novelty in this respect. Many of my training partners have their children training at the gym. Its more of a family atmosphere than any gym Ive been at. Ill be moving again soon, but Ill deeply miss training with Marcelo and all my friends with the Carlson Gracie Team!

You wont find a more friendly group of martial artists around! After a many year break from martial arts I started going to this school for Kickboxing almost 2 years ago! Professor Marcelo is an excellent teacher and a constant motivator! I always look forward to class every week! So if you are looking for a great work out and learn something new come on in and join us!!

I have been training at Tiger Shark BJJ/Carlson Gracie for over 7 years now. My son started when he was 4, my daughters each started at 3 (I think the one might have even been 2!). Training with Marcelo has been THE best decision Ive made in a long career in wrestling/martial arts. The atmosphere at the gym is competitive but safe for adults, a great place to learn technique but also be pushed physically. For kids, their mental and physical development has been beyond what I could have imagined. Mine have learned respect, competition readiness, a sense of accomplishment, and world class submission skills, to name a few. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend Professor Marcelo or this gym to ANYONE! If you live in the are and want to train, GET IN THE GYM!!

Ive been training at Tigershark for almost two years, and I absolutely love it! Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. Professor Marcelo is extremely knowledgeable and a wonderful instructor to learn from. I would highly recommend this gym to all - whether beginning or experienced. Or even to parents who are looking for a fun sport/activity for their kids.

Marcelo Mattos and the coaches are phenomenal! Everyone here feels like family to me. I highly recommend this school.

Great gym even for children! Mestre Marcelo always polite and professional. I highly recommend!

Tiger Shark is such a welcoming, encouraging gym to belong to. My husband and oldest daughter have been training here for a little over a year and it was their enthusiasm and enjoyment for their classes that made me want to join classes as well. I started kickboxing this past January and absolutely love it. Professor Marcelo is very patient and tough in the best way and makes me want to be better with the pride he has in his students. In April, I started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes and have loved every moment of it. I was never good at sports and this art has made me feel so much stronger and confident in myself, with the encouragement of Professor and all of the coaches here. The atmosphere is very family friendly and supportive. I would recommend this school to anyone!

Excellent experience all around.

Perfect transition for those who wrestled before and want to try a different form of grappling. Very welcoming people, and amazing instructors. Professor Marcelo Mattos does not only have an awesome reputation and career in BJJ, but is also a great teacher, who makes things clear and simple. I love learning under the professor because he knows how to have a good time and have fun, but also keep a level of intensity. The people that attend the school are also as equally great. Everyone is very welcoming and very supportive of one another. Higher belts enjoy helping lower belts, so there’s never this feeling of being bullied on or being secluded because you’re the new person type thing. People love seeing new faces in the gym. I’d recommend Tiger Shark BJJ to anyone who was looking to practice a martial art in the area, not only because you’d be training in the best martial art in the world, but because you’ll also be learning it with just as equally committed people, learning from an amazing coaching staff, and Training in the best martial arts gym in the area. Jiu-Jitsu for everyone.

My son attends and he loves it. Coaches are fun and make sure the kids understand.

Tiger Shark came highly recommend by a family friend and we could not be more pleased with the instruction our daughter is receiving.

Amazing Place!!! Learned a lot of useful skills there. A great and welcoming environment. When we enter, we come to train and they take our training seriously. We learn details within each technique. The professor has amazing skills in the arts and is dedicated to Brazilian jiu-jitsu. You’ll gain a lot from his teachings.

Tiger Shark is a great, family friendly environment where you can feel safe and welcome. Started training there to pick up some self-defense skills but what I didn’t expect was the new family I would find. I have been training here for 7 months now and never want to leave!

I absolutely love these guys and gals. Whenever I can swing over from my end of town to train here, I do. Professor Marcelo and the gang are solid to work with, and know the BJJ game quite well. Some of my toughest training rolls to date have been with Marcelo and some of the folks at this establishment. If youre in the area and are looking to train, I definitely recommend them!

Tiger Shark is an amazing place to train. I was looking for some sort of physical activity other than the gym. I started with kickboxing in July and then Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in September. Not only has my physical health improved, but my mental health has as well! Professor and the coaches are extremely knowledgable and every single person at the gym is kind and welcoming. I was very nervous to start, but was welcomed with open arms. I am SO glad I started, and have no plans of ever leaving!

If you are looking to learn BJJ in central Pennsylvania this is the place, Professor Marcelo is experienced, knowledgeable and a really nice guy. I have made a lot of great friends here, many of them have their wives and kids training here is as well.

I have had the privilege of traveling a nearly two decade long BJJ journey and Professor Marcelo is a highlight within that journey. I was fortunate to train in several excellent schools in North Carolina, Florida, Maryland, Alabama, and Tennessee and visited numerous schools overseas. I also trained within several military clubs and programs, participated in several MMA training sessions with Greg Jackson, and attended training seminars conducted by Royce Gracie, Ricardo De La Riva, and Kurt Osiander among others. After a year of training with Professor Marcelo, I have no hesitation describing his gym as every bit the equal of any I have attended and his detailed understanding of BJJ and his ability to teach it rivals any I have seen. A truly great school with great students and an excellent atmosphere.

I’ve been training at Tiger Shark BJJ since February of this year and I love it! Top level instruction, clean space with plenty of room, and a great group of people of all skill level to train with. I highly recommend checking it out!

This gym has something for everyone. The youth programs are strong and teach kids character building skills in addition to technique. Adults looking for an alternative way to exercise, learn new skills, or simply feel more confident, kickboxing is the way to go. Professor Marcelo will push you to your limits and you will have fun in the process. For those a little more serious about martial arts, training jiu jitsu fits the bill. I rank a second degree black belt in another discipline and am grateful to Professor and our Coaches for introducing me to the world of BJJ. I’ve been training at his gym for three years and find myself challenged physically and mentally each and every day. I am honored to call Professor and all our Coaches and training partners friends and family.

Hands down the best place to train whether you want to learn an effective martial art, youre an athlete looking to compete, or just want to have fun and get in great shape. The instructor and coaches are very friendly/welcoming.

The gym is great for all kinds of people. If you’re an experienced BJJ member or just starting you can learn and improve upon your skills. Even if you are only looking for a place to get in shape and build cardio the kickboxing classes won’t let you down. Would highly recommend,

Its a great place to train, workout, and meet friendly supportive people.☺ Our sons been training for 3 years, and continues to enjoy it. Even volunteers extra mat time to help with the younger kids classes (what a great opportunity) The professor and other coaches are very kind, patient, but firm and push you to do your best. Enjoyed it so much I joined myself...going on two years now. Started by taking the womens self -defense classes, since that section closed I just couldnt stop. Now BJJ, MMA, and kickboxing... absolutely amazing!

Great place for children and adults to train your body and mind. Brazilian Jiujitsu is more than simply workout and Professor Marcello is teaching jiujitsu technique as well as correct approach to fundamentals of that art- work to progress and respect to others. Owners creating wonderful family atmosphere. Every one feels welcomed wethere you are beginner or advanced.

It was an amazing surprise to find out the gym in Carlisle area!My son was just 3 at the time and I really thank Marcelo and all the staff for presenting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to my kid. He trained there for 1 year and it was very pleasant to be part of Tiger Shark family.Today we don’t live in the city anymore, but my son still loves the sport, mostly because of his former coaches and friends in Central PA.Really recommend to enroll the kids at BJJ classes there.

I started training at TigerShark BJJ over a year ago when my daughter and I started watching UFC and wanting to know more about the ground game. We both did a trial class and we were hooked. A year later and I found a place that feels like home. The coaches and Professor Mattos are amazing. Professor Mattos is strict but fair. He really values your time as much as you do and he wants nothing more than to see each student reach their ability. Its a family friendly atmosphere and I cant say enough about how much I have enjoyed my time there so far. Looking forward to many more rolls on the mats. Oss.

World class Brazilian native black belt in house, technical, detail oriented instruction, few can compare

My family and I have been training here since we moved to Central Pennsylvania. It has been a welcoming environment and top level instruction.

This place is absolutely the best thing that has happened to me in a long time. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is addictive and Professor Marcelo Mattos is the absolute best instructor. His coaches are phenomenal and great at explaining techniques on any students level. Like I said..the best thing that’s happened to me.

Very good experience def recommend coming and trying a class out.

Tiger Shark/ Carlson Gracie Team/ Marcelo Mattos BJJ is the place to go if you are looking for your life to change for the better. At first my husband and I just wanted a place for our son to learn self-confidence, patience and respect, but a year later I am now attending school there! Kickboxing is great for cardio, balance and skill. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is great for everything else in life! It really is life-changing. I have found a second family here and I am learning how to defend myself and become more confident. Professor Marcelo Mattos is professional, caring and knowledgeable. The students are welcoming- no matter what your skill level is coming in, everyone is welcome here! You have to start somewhere! This is the school you want :)

This place is the best I’ve been training in bjj for 1 year and have met the nicest people I could never ask for better coaches and my professor Marcelo Mattos

My husband, our 3 sons, and I love Tiger Shark BJJ! They do jiu jitsu and we all do kickboxing as a family! Great workouts, important life skills, and great friends & teammates!

Ive been training bjj for about 10 years and I have trained in gyms all over the US. Professor Marcos has been more welcoming and fun to train with than just about any other gym Ive been to.The gym is very clean, the classes start and end exactly as they are scheduled, the students and staff are very welcoming, and classes are run very professionally and with great structure.I cant say enough about professor Marcos. Hes a very talented, knowledgeable, experienced and detailed bjj instructor and practitioner. Great jiu jitsu school with a great coach thats full of cool and welcoming people.

Great place great people. Both the BJJ and the MMA classes are fun and everybody helps everybody. So come on by I bet youll love it and tell them BoBo sent you

Great school!! Excellent workout!!

Great teacher