Shorty's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

This is a great bjj school. I got to spend almost 3 months training here, wish I could stay longer. I have never tried bjj before coming here and I got insane skill progression in just a couple of months. The schedule is amazing, you can go to classes both before and after work on weekdays and go to open mat on weekends. At first I was really nervous to train not only with women but with men too, but the community is so friendly here that I got comfortable quickly. And all the instructors are super helpful and willing to spend time on you. Huge respect to Mike for building such a wonderful community.

Our daughter has attended the kids classes here for almost 4 years. The coaches are incredible with the kids. They offer a great balance of fun, challenge and encouragement, letting them play but also pushing them and challenging them to grow both in strength and skill but also in being respectful and responsible. We're so happy we found Shorty's!

Awesome gym with chill folks that are both strong and technical. Dropped in for a no gi class while visiting Philly and everyone was friendly, cool, and had solid skills. Will definitely be back!

I’ve trained at Shorty’s for nearly a year now. It’s been great to see the growth from a small, humble location to the current facility. The main instructor Mike Short and training partners are dedicated to supporting your development. Mike stays up to date with the latest jiu-jitsu techniques, competes in national and international tournaments, follows professional grappling, and trains with world class practitioners to ensure students are receiving the best modern instruction. Class structure: Warm-ups, technique drills, live drilling or open rolls. Facilities: Large primary mat space and secondary mat space in another room. Changing rooms, bathroom, and shower. Shelves for storage. Water cooler. Shorty’s Jiu-Jitsu is great for beginners, casual practitioners, or competitors.

I’m a beginner that was looking for a sport that I could tolerate and do routinely. After trying a few things, I found this gym and figured I’d try BJJ. If you can’t stand the idea of aimless exercising, then a martial arts like BJJ might be a good way to trick your brain into intense movement. Yes. That was literally my rationale for trying the sport out. Anyways this gym is very welcoming of all levels of fitness, the teachers are extremely knowledgeable, and there’s a community vibe. I’m happy I found this place and would recommend to others who find solo exercises at the gym to be mind numbing. BJJ as a sport is fun and confidence building.