Rising Tide Jiu Jitsu

“This is the best gym in town hands down. I tried years ago to get into jiujitsu at another gym and was completely turned off by the coaches and owners there. When I found this gym I truly fell in love with jiujitsu. The lessons are structured and easy to follow, every time I leave I feel confident that I gained/improved a skill. The owner cares about the safety of his students as well as making sure everyone feels like they belong. The owner and coaches have created an environment that is easy to learn and thrive in and I am so thankful I am able to train here. Whether you are looking for a place to start your jiujitsu journey or continue it, this is it.”

“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 started with no experience, Zach and team have been super helpful and welcoming. I would suggest this gym to anyone wanting to start BJJ in gainesville.”

“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.”

“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!”