The complete martial art — striking, grappling, and the transitions in between. Train all the tools of MMA under one roof at Montgomery County's premier academy.
Our Adult MMA program is built for people who want the full picture — not just one discipline, but the way they all fit together. You'll train striking, grappling, and the transitions that make MMA its own art. Whether you're chasing a fight, a new fitness challenge, or the most complete self-defense system in the world, we'll meet you where you are.
At Rising Tide MoCo, our MMA striking program blends boxing footwork, kickboxing range management, and clinch work into a system built for the cage — not a single-rules ruleset. You'll learn to land punches and kicks, defend takedowns from the feet, and tie it all together with the grappling game.
Classes emphasize live drilling, hard-but-controlled sparring, and repeatable technique. You'll develop real power, sharpen your defense, and learn to strike with the constant awareness that your opponent might shoot at any moment.
Beginners are welcome. You don't need a boxing background to start — our coaches will build your striking from the ground up.
"I had never practiced any martial arts before so was a bit skeptical, but was pleasantly surprised to see how supportive and patient the coaches are here. In particular I have worked with coaches Dallas and Joe, both are amazing with beginners and are happy to demonstrate and explain everything over and over again."
"Coach Dallas is a powerhouse of knowledge, motivation, and heart. He brings the perfect mix of intensity, technical skill, and real-world encouragement. He pushes you to grow — mentally and physically — without ever making you feel out of place. You'll leave every session stronger, sweatier, and more confident than when you walked in."
You can't separate grappling from MMA. Our grappling curriculum pulls from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling and focuses on what actually works when strikes are on the menu — takedowns, top control, cage work, and submissions that hold up under pressure.
Expect live wrestling, no-gi Jiu-Jitsu, and MMA-specific positional sparring. You'll learn to close distance safely, score takedowns, strike from top position, and finish fights on the ground.
We build the chain: strike, enter, take down, control, finish. Every piece has a purpose.
"My daughter wrestles in high school, and we were looking for a good place for her to train in the off-season. Rising Tide has been perfect. The coaches are knowledgeable, down-to-earth, and genuinely care about helping everyone improve."
Never trained a day in your life? Perfect. Our fundamentals-first approach teaches you the basics of every discipline in a safe, welcoming environment.
Boxer who wants to grapple? Wrestler who wants to strike? Jiu-Jitsu player who wants the full picture? Our MMA program is the missing piece.
Training for an amateur bout or chasing a pro career? Our coaches have real competition experience and will build your fight game round by round.
MMA classes run throughout the week, with striking, grappling, and integration sessions woven across the schedule. Whether you can train mornings, lunch, or evenings — there's a class for you.
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Your first MMA class is completely free. No experience required — just show up, and we'll take care of the rest.
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