Gaithersburg adults ready to start training — grappling, striking, or both — find every program under one roof at Rising Tide MoCo MMA, 12 minutes down MD-355 in Rockville.
If you live in Gaithersburg and you've been thinking about martial arts, the hardest part is usually picking a lane. Rising Tide MoCo MMA makes the decision easy: drive 12 minutes down MD-355 and you'll find complete adult programs in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, boxing, kickboxing, and MMA — all at one academy, all on one membership.
We built our adult programs for real life. Classes run early mornings, midday, and evenings; fundamentals tracks assume no experience; and coaches adjust every drill to your level. Plenty of Gaithersburg members started as complete beginners looking for a better alternative to the gym — and found a skill they'll keep for life.
Gaithersburg parents already know us through our kids program — and many of them now train in the adult classes that run alongside. Whether you want to get in shape, learn to defend yourself, or finally try the sport you've watched for years, the first class is free and the curriculum will meet you where you are.
5408 Randolph Road, Second Floor
Rockville, MD 20852
From Gaithersburg, take MD-355 (Frederick Avenue) south toward Rockville for about 5 miles.
Turn left onto Randolph Road and continue for about 1 mile to 5408 Randolph Road.
Free parking is available in front. Head to the second floor to check in.
Here's what your training looks like.
Gaithersburg adults make the short 355 drive for one reason: every martial art they want to learn is here.
Twelve minutes down MD-355 beats settling for a single-discipline school. Gaithersburg members get five adult programs for one membership.
Many Gaithersburg parents drop their kids into youth classes and step onto the adult mats themselves. One trip, the whole family trains.
Fundamentals classes, patient coaching, and training partners who remember their own first day. Starting from zero is the norm here, not the exception.
Common questions from Gaithersburg locals about training at Rising Tide.
Rising Tide MoCo MMA — about 12 minutes from Gaithersburg via MD-355 — runs adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, boxing, kickboxing, and MMA classes seven days a week, plus women's-only Jiu-Jitsu.
No. Conditioning comes from training — you don't need it to start. Our Gaithersburg members include beginners in their 40s and 50s, and every class scales to your current fitness.
A structured hour: warm-up, technique instruction broken into steps, and partner drilling at your pace. Wear athletic clothes, bring water, and we'll handle the rest.
Yes. Evening adult classes run 5:30–9 PM on weekdays — easy to hit on the way home down 355 — plus 6:30 AM sessions and weekend mornings.
Rising Tide MoCo MMA serves adult martial arts students across Montgomery County.
Your first class is completely free. No experience required — just show up, and we'll take care of the rest.
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