Cabin John women train Jiu-Jitsu in dedicated women-only classes at Rising Tide MoCo MMA — practical self-defense and fitness 12 minutes via the Capital Beltway.
Cabin John women looking for a real self-defense and fitness program have a 12-minute Beltway drive to Rising Tide MoCo MMA. Our dedicated women-only Jiu-Jitsu classes run in a clean, supportive facility built around practical skill and lasting community.
The women's BJJ program covers escapes, frames, sweeps, submissions, and live drilling — the same core curriculum as our co-ed classes, taught in an environment where every member trains at her own pace alongside other women. Beginners are welcomed, paired with patient partners, and progressed at a pace that respects where they're starting.
Many of our Cabin John members are professionals and parents who value the empowerment that comes from real, usable skill. The community on the women's mat is genuine — women who started for self-defense often stay for the friendships, the fitness, and the deep confidence that BJJ uniquely builds.
5408 Randolph Road, Second Floor
Rockville, MD 20852
From Cabin John, take MacArthur Boulevard or Seven Locks Road north to the Capital Beltway (I-495).
Take the Beltway east, then exit onto Rockville Pike (MD-355) north and 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.
Cabin John women train with us for the practical self-defense skill and supportive women-only environment.
The drive from Cabin John is clean and predictable. Twelve minutes via the Beltway and you're on the mats — easy enough to make weekly training a habit.
Our women's program emphasizes techniques that actually work for smaller defenders. Cabin John women leave knowing they have real, usable skill.
No ego, no judgment — just driven women supporting each other through training. Cabin John members find a community as serious as it is welcoming.
Common questions from Cabin John locals about training at Rising Tide.
About 12 minutes via the Capital Beltway. Take the Beltway east, exit onto Rockville Pike north, then turn right on Randolph Road to 5408 Randolph Road.
Yes. The training itself builds your fitness, and the techniques are designed to work for smaller, less athletic defenders. Many of our best women's grapplers started with zero athletic background.
We run dedicated women-only Jiu-Jitsu classes alongside our co-ed open mats and main BJJ classes. You can choose to train women-only, fully integrate, or do both.
Yes. Your first class is always free with zero obligation. Bring athletic shorts and a fitted t-shirt — we'll provide everything else.
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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