Glen Echo residents train Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling at Rising Tide MoCo MMA — expert grappling instruction 14 minutes via the Capital Beltway.
Glen Echo residents have one of the most direct highway commutes to expert Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling in Montgomery County. Rising Tide MoCo MMA is about 14 minutes via the Beltway and Rockville Pike — a clean, traffic-aware drive that makes consistent training a habit, not a hassle.
Our BJJ program covers everything from fundamentals through advanced submissions. The wrestling program builds takedowns, scrambles, and chain wrestling that complement your Jiu-Jitsu. Members who want to compete find structured prep; members who want a lifelong practice find the right pace.
Glen Echo's tight-knit, accomplished community is well represented on our mats. Our culture is mature and respectful — the kind of training environment professionals, parents, and serious students of the art expect from a top-tier academy.
5408 Randolph Road, Second Floor
Rockville, MD 20852
From Glen Echo, head north on MacArthur Boulevard or take the Clara Barton Parkway east to the Capital Beltway.
Take the Beltway east, exit onto Rockville Pike (MD-355) north, then turn right onto Randolph Road.
Continue half a mile to 5408 Randolph Road on your right. Free parking in front of the building.
Here's what your training looks like.
Glen Echo residents train with us for the predictable highway commute, structured curriculum, and mature culture.
Glen Echo to the gym is a 14-minute Beltway hop. Predictable timing, no surface-street traffic — easy to fit into a serious schedule.
Our BJJ and wrestling program is structured, progressive, and built for genuine skill development. Glen Echo members come for substance.
No ego, no posturing. Glen Echo members fit naturally into our culture — one built on respect, technique, and consistent improvement.
Common questions from Glen Echo locals about training at Rising Tide.
About 14 minutes via the Capital Beltway. Take the Beltway east, exit onto Rockville Pike north, then turn right on Randolph Road. Free parking at 5408 Randolph Road.
Yes. We run BJJ and wrestling at 6:30 AM, noon, and 5:30-9 PM weeknights, plus weekend mornings. Glen Echo members train before work, on lunch, or in the evening.
Yes. BJJ is one of the most practical self-defense systems because it teaches you to control and submit attackers from the ground — where most real confrontations end up. Our program emphasizes leverage-based techniques that work regardless of size.
Yes. We run dedicated adult wrestling classes that focus on takedowns, scrambles, and top control. Many Glen Echo members combine wrestling with BJJ for a complete grappling toolkit.
Rising Tide MoCo MMA serves jiu-jitsu & wrestling 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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