Rising Tide Jiu Jitsu Gainesville

“Rising Tide is a great place to learn BJJ (and Muay Thai) welcoming, safe, educational, clean, everything you could want in a gym. The atmosphere and team that has been built at 11 W University is truly incredible and I look forward to many more years with the gym 💪”

“Zack is a wonderful teacher who fosters a magnificent learning environment. He teaches in a way where you learn the technique and then situationally spar so that you not only practice the technique but also gain problem solving skills in the matter. He is constantly offering help and looking out for everyone offering tips and advice to improve your technique. He answers all questions and when you’re curious about certain moves, he is more than happy to go over them and teach. Great mats to practice on and he has his own ac units on top of a central ac unit. He strives to push everyone to be the best possible. He’s upgrading to a bigger space soon too so even more space to learn and spar!”

“Zach is an exceptional BJJ instructor! His patience and dedication have significantly improved my understanding and skills in the sport. He has an amazing ability to break down complex techniques into easily understandable steps which makes learning enjoyable and effective. There's a supportive and encouraging environment which has greatly boosted my confidence on the mat. I highly recommend Rising Tide to anyone looking for a great community and looking to start/advance their BJJ practice.”

“I’ve been interested in Jiu Jitsu for a while and finally decided to give it a go when Zack opened rising tide. He offers a very inviting and accepting environment for everyone, regardless of experience. I learn so much and have a lot of fun every time I step foot into the gym. I highly recommend training at rising tide.”

“There are many reasons to practice Brazilian jiu jitsu. Some people want to develop self defense skills, some use it as a means of losing weight or improving their fitness, some seek discipline, some want to participate in the culture of it and master the art, and very often, people seek a community to belong to. All of this is available at Rising Tide. Zack has been teaching BJJ for quite some time and has recently decided to open a school. He not only provides his unique teaching methods and skillset, but also a place to practice that is accepting of everyone regardless of your labels. The mats are clean, the AC is cold, and the instruction is top tier!”