Rising Tide MoCo MMA offers expert martial arts instruction in a professional, welcoming environment. Our programs are designed to build confidence, discipline, and resilience while promoting fitness and self-defense skills for students of all ages and experience levels.
Rising Tide MoCo was founded to empower the residents of Bethesda, MD and Rockville, MD to take control of their confidence and safety through martial arts. As competitive active fighters, Dallas Ducote and Liam Panero value real-world application of skills with rigorous testing — never dogma.
Surveying the community, they found the majority of schools in Montgomery County were focused on either Sport Gi Jiu-Jitsu or just Striking (Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai). While these are amazing activities, the lack of self-defense focus, wrestling skills, and pairing Grappling and Striking together was a gap they wanted to fill for the local community.
With a focus on individual growth and community, Rising Tide MoCo provides training opportunities that combine grappling, striking, and real self-defense into one complete martial arts experience.
At Rising Tide MoCo, everything we do is guided by three principles.
Withstand and overcome stress. On the mat and in life, we build the strength to face adversity and come back stronger.
Caring for others. We lift each other up, creating a supportive community where every person is valued and respected.
Question, test, evaluate, repeat. We pursue knowledge with an open mind, always refining our craft through honest inquiry.
These values guide us in creating a safe and welcoming place for everyone who joins a journey of self-development with us.
At our gym we prioritize your comfort and cleanliness so you can focus on what matters — your training.
Mats are cleaned after every session. We prioritize hygiene so you can train with confidence, knowing the facility is always fresh and sanitary.
Two spacious locker rooms — one for men and one for women — plus an onsite shower. Perfect for freshening up before heading to work or home after training.
Our facility is filled with natural sunlight, offering beautiful sunrises in the morning and sunsets in the evening — something our members enjoy during every workout.
When you enter, you'll be greeted at the top of the staircase adorned with the American and Hawaiian flags, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all our members.
Beyond hygiene and accessibility, we are committed to creating a safe and positive space for your training. Every member is treated with respect, and our coaches foster an environment where beginners feel comfortable and experienced athletes feel challenged.
Our gym is designed with your convenience in mind, offering ample parking right in front of the building for easy access. Whether you're stopping in for early morning or midday classes before heading to work, or training in the evening before heading home, everything is set up for a seamless experience.
From clean facilities to a welcoming environment, Rising Tide MoCo is the perfect place for your martial arts journey. Join us and experience a gym designed with your comfort, convenience, and training success in mind.
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"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."
Located on the second floor at 5408 Randolph Road in Rockville, MD 20852. Ample parking right in front of the building for easy access.
Early morning, midday, and evening classes so you can train before work, during lunch, or after your day — whatever fits your life.
Proudly serving Rockville, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Kensington, and Wheaton. Just minutes from anywhere in MoCo.
Your first class is completely free. No experience required — just show up, and we'll take care of the rest. Come see why our members love training here.
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