Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling Classes in Rockville, Maryland
Offering dynamic Boxing and Kickboxing programs designed to build strength, endurance, and confidence. Students learn proper striking techniques, footwork, and defense while improving overall fitness in a safe, supportive setting. With training for all ages and skill levels, our classes provide an engaging way to develop discipline, sharpen focus, and achieve personal goals both inside and outside the gym. two of the most effective grappling disciplines to create a well-rounded training experience. Students learn practical self-defense, improve fitness, and build mental toughness in a safe, supportive environment. With expert instruction and classes for all ages, we help each student grow in skill, confidence, and discipline — both on and off the mats.
Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling Classes
JIU-JITSU
At Rising Tide MoCo, located in Rockville, Maryland, we’re proud to serve the greater Washington, DC area with authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Jiu Jitsu) training. Guided by the renowned Relson Gracie system, our program emphasizes building confidence, coordination, and real-life self-defense skills. Whether you’re brand-new to Jiu-Jitsu or a seasoned practitioner, we welcome you to join our community and experience the benefits of high-quality, professional instruction.
Our Jiu-Jitsu classes are designed for all skill levels, from complete beginners to advanced competitors. Each session is carefully structured to ensure every student progresses at their own pace while mastering fundamental techniques and learning real-world applications. Our instructors focus on practical skill-building, helping students develop not only their technical abilities but also their physical fitness, mental discipline, and resilience.
Jiu-Jitsu as a Self-Defense system is concerned with reducing risk while maximizing control through a simple 4-step approach:
✅ Bring the fight tot he floor Fat. Build Muscle. Get Strong.
✅ Move past the legs of your opponent Real-World Self-Defense
✅ Isolate a neck or limb from secure position
✅ Apply level to subdue.
When things go wrong Jiu Jitsu is particularly effective, at escaping, reversing, and even submitting when put underneath an opponent or bully. As a style Jiu Jitsu is incredible at developing confidence becuase you become dangerous where others fear weak.
When you train at Rising Tide MoCo, you’re joining more than just a gym—you’re becoming part of a supportive and inclusive community in North Bethesda, MD. Our classes are rooted in the Gracie family philosophy, blending traditional martial arts values with modern training methods. Whether your goal is to improve your self-defense skills, compete at the highest level, or simply challenge yourself, we’re here to help you grow both on and off the mats.e foster a community of respect, growth, and humility. Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced athlete, you'll find teammates who challenge and encourage you every step of the way.
a life skill that turns “I can’t” into “I did it.”
WRESTLING
At Rising Tide MoCo in Montgomery County, Maryland, our wrestling program is designed to help you develop strength, speed, and mental resilience. Serving residents of Rockville and Bethesda, MD, our classes provide an essential foundation for self-defense and mixed martial arts (MMA), equipping you with the tools to dominate in both stand-up and ground-based situations.
Our wrestling classes focus on core techniques, including takedowns, baseline defense, and stand-up escapes, making them the perfect complement to the heavy ground emphasis of Jiu-Jitsu. Whether you’re new to wrestling or looking to refine your skills, our structured program ensures every student builds confidence and proficiency while improving their physical conditioning and strategic thinking.
It's common for new students to feel lost making decisions because Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu are unique sports where decisions are based off feeling the reactions of partners instead of seeing them. Wrestling, specifically teaching hand fighting, is our way of cutting the learning curve for new students. Once students are comfortable moving another body understanding grips and leverage, they retain lessons better and become better partners for other members to drill with.
At Rising Tide MoCo, we emphasize the value of wrestling as a standalone discipline, especially for our kids and teens, as well as a key element in a well-rounded mixed martial arts (MMA) game. Our experienced coaches are dedicated to creating a supportive, high-energy environment where athletes of all levels can learn, grow, and achieve their goals
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Whether you’re training for competition, enhancing your self-defense skills, or simply looking for a new challenge, wrestling is an incredible way to push your limits and unleash your potential. Tide MoCo, located in Rockville, Maryland, we’re proud to serve the greater Washington, DC area with authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Jiu Jitsu) training. Guided by the renowned Relson Gracie system, our program emphasizes building confidence, coordination, and real-life self-defense skills. Whether you’re brand-new to Jiu-Jitsu or a seasoned practitioner, we welcome you to join our community and experience the benefits of high-quality, professional instruction.
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