Bethesda women find empowering self-defense and fitness at Rising Tide MoCo MMA — women's-only Jiu-Jitsu just 10 minutes from downtown.
Bethesda women looking for empowering self-defense and fitness training are finding it at Rising Tide MoCo MMA. Our women's-only Jiu-Jitsu program — just 10 minutes from downtown Bethesda — offers serious grappling instruction in an environment designed specifically for women.
Our women's BJJ classes teach practical techniques: how to escape pins, control an attacker, and apply submissions from positions that account for size and strength differences. The training is technical, physical, and immediately applicable to real-world self-defense.
Professional women from Bethesda, NIH, and the surrounding area have embraced our women's program for its combination of genuine skill development and community. It's not a self-defense seminar — it's ongoing training that builds deep competence and lasting confidence.
5408 Randolph Road, Second Floor
Rockville, MD 20852
From Bethesda Row, head north on Wisconsin Avenue (MD-355) toward Rockville for about 4 miles.
Turn left onto Randolph Road and continue half a mile. The gym is on the right at 5408 Randolph Road.
Free parking in front of the building. Head upstairs to the second floor — you've arrived!
Here's what your training looks like.
Bethesda women train with us for the empowerment, skill, and professional community.
Bethesda professional women are finding that real self-defense competence provides a level of confidence no fitness class can match. Our program delivers that competence.
Our coaches understand the self-defense scenarios women face and teach techniques that address them directly. The curriculum is thoughtful, practical, and immediately applicable.
The women from Bethesda who train at Rising Tide form a professional and personal network built on shared challenge. An empowering circle that extends beyond the gym.
Common questions from Bethesda locals about training at Rising Tide.
Rising Tide MoCo MMA in Rockville is about 10 minutes from Bethesda and offers dedicated women's-only BJJ classes with experienced coaches who understand women's self-defense needs.
You'll learn practical self-defense: escaping pins and grabs, controlling an attacker from the ground, applying joint locks and chokes, and building composure under pressure.
Yes. Jiu-Jitsu provides a full-body workout that builds functional strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and core stability. Many Bethesda women find it more engaging than gym routines.
Our women's-only classes run on a regular weekly schedule designed for consistent training. Contact us for current times — sessions accommodate working professionals from Bethesda.
Rising Tide MoCo MMA serves women's jiu-jitsu 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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