Rising Tide Academy (Columbia) Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - Muay Thai

“I’m a purple belt and have been training since 2016. My employer is based out of Maryland so I’ve been dropping into Rising Tide as a visiting student anytime I’m in town. The instructors are very knowledgeable and helpful. I’ve been successfully applying techniques that I learned from this academy back at home. I also really like that the instructors walk around and provide feedback to students, including me - a visitor. I would describe the vibe here as being a community. The students here are talented yet humble. Overall, very welcoming and friendly crowd. The facility is clean and spacious. There are locker rooms and showers and water fountains. You’d be surprised to learn the number of schools that don’t provide those amenities. Whether you’re local or a visitor, brand new or experienced, I highly recommend this gym. Thank you Rising Tide Academy for the hospitality and the opportunity to train with you all!”

“I’m selective of what gyms I train at. The safety of the environment is just as important to me as the quality of coaching. This gym has both, making it one of my favorite gyms to train at. My niece also trains jujitsu here and she loves it! My brother and his wife are very particular when in comes to the places and things they interact with, so for them to be willing to have my niece train here for the last few years speaks volume!”

“This is the best martial arts academy in the DMV area. The facility is clean, instructors are professional, and the people are super nice and helpful. I trained here myself when I was younger and they helped me build a solid foundation of self defense. My sister also trained with them for many years and it changed her life forever. I can’t recommend Mike and his team more!”

“Honestly, what's not to love about Rising Tide? The mat space is HUGE and they clean it thoroughly after each class so it always looks and smells super clean. It's great for entire families to train together. The training itself helps deal with stress, anxiety and also builds up your confidence. All of the instructors are extremely helpful, friendly and knowledgable...they really make you feel like family. This is the place to be!”

“The facility is clean, the instructors are great, and the atmosphere is fantastic. A few weeks ago, I signed up my son. I saw how helpful jiu-jitsu could be and had to get him into it. The instructors are very nice with the younger kids. Anyone who wants to get in shape, self-confidence , and learn how to defend themselves should try this martial art at this location.”