Boxing & Kickboxing in Bethesda, MD

Bethesda professionals trade boutique fitness for real striking training at Rising Tide MoCo MMA — just 10 minutes from downtown.

Real Boxing & Kickboxing Near Bethesda

Bethesda's fitness-minded professionals are trading boutique workouts for real striking training at Rising Tide MoCo MMA. Just 10 minutes from downtown Bethesda, our boxing and kickboxing program delivers the intensity, technique, and results that no cardio class can match.

Our boxing classes develop your hands — jab-cross combinations, hooks, uppercuts, defensive slipping, and strategic footwork. Kickboxing expands your toolkit with kicks, knees, and elbow strikes drawn from Muay Thai tradition. Every session includes technical instruction plus high-intensity drilling.

Bethesda residents appreciate the difference between boxing fitness and actual boxing instruction. Our coaches teach you real skills while giving you the best workout of your week. Many of our strikers come from Bethesda, Bradley Hills, and Chevy Chase.

Directions from Bethesda

5408 Randolph Road, Second Floor
Rockville, MD 20852

1

From Bethesda Row, head north on Wisconsin Avenue (MD-355) toward Rockville for about 4 miles.

2

Turn left onto Randolph Road and continue half a mile. The gym is on the right at 5408 Randolph Road.

3

Free parking in front of the building. Head upstairs to the second floor — you've arrived!

Get Google Maps Directions
What to Expect

Boxing & Kickboxing at Rising Tide

Here's what your training looks like.

Boxing Technique & Sparring

  • Jab, cross, hook, and uppercut mechanics
  • Defensive head movement and footwork
  • Controlled sparring when ready

Kickboxing & Muay Thai Striking

  • Kicks, knees, and elbow strikes
  • Combination work on pads and bags
  • Clinch techniques and range control

Cardio & Conditioning

  • High-intensity pad and bag rounds
  • Full-body strength and endurance
  • Builds real striking fitness
Community

Why Bethesda Chooses Rising Tide

Bethesda professionals train with us for technique that goes beyond cardio boxing.

Better Than Any Boutique

Bethesda fitness studios charge premium prices for watered-down boxing. Rising Tide gives you real striking instruction with skills you actually keep.

Technique-First Approach

Our coaches prioritize proper form before power. Bethesda strikers develop clean technique that produces speed, accuracy, and defensive intelligence.

Bethesda's Striking Network

Professionals from Bethesda share the bags and pads at Rising Tide. The after-work striking sessions have become a community ritual for driven Bethesda residents.

FAQ

Boxing & Kickboxing FAQ for Bethesda Residents

Common questions from Bethesda locals about training at Rising Tide.

Rising Tide MoCo MMA in Rockville — 10 minutes from downtown Bethesda — offers expert boxing and kickboxing instruction. Unlike fitness-only boxing, our program teaches real technique and ring skills.

Boxing fitness focuses on cardio with punching motions. Our program teaches actual technique: proper stance, footwork, defensive head movement, combination strategy, and optional sparring.

Yes. We offer evening striking classes that fit perfectly for Bethesda professionals heading north on Wisconsin Avenue. The 10-minute commute means you can be training within minutes of leaving work.

Our kickboxing covers punches, kicks, knees, and elbows drawn from Muay Thai tradition. Classes include pad work, bag rounds, partner drills, and conditioning. All experience levels welcome.

Boxing & Kickboxing Near Other Cities

Rising Tide MoCo MMA serves boxing & kickboxing students across Montgomery County.

Ready to Lace Up the Gloves? Bethesda Is Just 10 Minutes Away.

Your first class is completely free. No experience required — just show up, and we'll take care of the rest.

Claim Your Free Trial Class

First name is required
Last name is required
Date of birth is required
Valid phone number is required
Valid email is required
Please select a program

We respect your privacy. No spam, ever.

Step 1 of 2

Start Your Free Trial

Fill out the form below and we'll get you on the mat.

First name is required
Last name is required
Date of birth is required
Valid phone number is required
Valid email is required
Please select a class

We respect your privacy. No spam, ever.