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Rip Tide Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lewes, Delaware
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule riptidebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 302-219-4720
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–12 pm, 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–12 pm, 4:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 6:30–8:30 am |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“The diverse mix of people—from kids to adults—creates a dynamic and vibrant training atmosphere that is both fun and inspiring.”
“Everyone there was friendly, technical and down to get some rounds in even though I was the only one without a gi.”
“Professors Chris and Dalton are super knowledgeable about everything gi and nogi.”
“Whether you're looking to learn self-defense, get fit, or compete, Rip Tide Jiu Jitsu Gym has something for everyone.”
“I am visiting out of town and decided to drop in for an open mat.”
“Whether you're looking to learn self-defense, get fit, or compete, Rip Tide Jiu Jitsu Gym has something for everyone.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive, making it easy for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike to feel right at home.”
Other martial arts here
“The gym offers gi (fundmentals & competition), no-gi (fundamentals & competition), muay thai, mma and kids classes.”
“The gym offers gi (fundmentals & competition), no-gi (fundamentals & competition), muay thai, mma and kids classes.”
What members say
“Riptide offers top notch instruction by knowledgeable black belts, Professors Chris and Dalton, and well structured classes every day of the week.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive, making it easy for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike to feel right at home.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive, making it easy for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike to feel right at home.”
“The instruction was top-notch, and the new techniques and skills I gained helped me become more confident and capable as a martial artist.”
“Whether you're looking to learn self-defense, get fit, or compete, Rip Tide Jiu Jitsu Gym has something for everyone.”
“The balance of discipline and fun keeps them engaged and excited, while pushing them to excel both physically & mentally.”
From the reviews
Both my son and I have been at riptide for just over 1 year. BJJ is addicting and Riptide is a perfect atmosphere for all ages, skills, goals. I have loved every minute of it. Coach Chris is an outstanding practitioner but can also precisely articulate his thoughts and necessary steps of movements.
Riptide is amazing and has changed my life. Coach Chris is a high level instructor and is great guy. I have been going on and off about 2 years but lately I’ve been going 3-4 times a week and it is awesome! You get in great shape and you learn how to defend yourself. I highly recommend this place!!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I can't say enough good things about Rip Tide Jiu Jitsu Gym! From the moment I stepped through the doors, I felt an incredible sense of community and positivity. The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive, making it easy for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike to feel right at home.
Our family has been at Rip Tide for about a year and we can’t get enough! All 4 of our kids enjoy the games, drilling, & rolling with their training partners. The balance of discipline and fun keeps them engaged and excited, while pushing them to excel both physically & mentally.
New to BJJ? Start at Rip Tide Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Rip Tide Brazilian Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Rip Tide Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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