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Rising Tide Hi Tech Martial Arts: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 197 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hanover, Maryland
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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 (ages 5–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule hitechmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (410) 953-8492
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 AM, 12–1 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–8 AM, 12–1 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–8 AM, 12–1 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7–8 AM, 12–1 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 7–8 AM, 12–1 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 9–11 AM |
The classes they run
“It’s more than just a place to train — it’s a place where kids grow, build confidence, and truly find something inside themselves they didn’t know was there.”
“Watching them become fierce competitors — and actually winning competitions — has been incredible.”
“I started with only participating in the women's self-defense class, mainly to build confidence and learn to protect myself.”
“I was brand new to jiu jitsu when I started and have now completed over 600 classes in a little less than 3 years.”
Other martial arts here
“It’s been about 2 months in and our son is thrilled he gets to come to Rising Tide to learn Muay Thai.”
“Absolutely top tier MMA Gym with outstanding coaches and class members.”
What members say
“Great place, great coaches, great people!”
“The vibe and energy couldn’t be more welcoming and positive and that’s huge when deciding who you will let teach your child any form of martial art's.”
“The vibe and energy couldn’t be more welcoming and positive and that’s huge when deciding who you will let teach your child any form of martial art's.”
“From day one, the instructors have been incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and truly invested in each child’s growth—not just in technique, but in confidence and character as well.”
“You can really see the difference it makes—my child has grown so much in confidence, resilience, and respect since starting.”
“They went from just showing up to class… to being hungry to learn, asking to train more, and stepping onto competition mats with confidence.”
From the reviews
I love bringing my kids here. They’re challenged and supported every single day. My youngest is new to jiu-jitsu in the Little Sharks program and is just starting to find his rhythm. The coaches are patient, gentle, and incredibly encouraging with him.
I’ve been training at Hi-Tech for about a year now, and I can confidently say this gym stands out from the rest. All of the coaches are highly experienced, and the classes are very well structured, with different topics covered throughout the week so you’re constantly building your skill set instead of repeating the…
There’s something really special about Rising Tide Hi-Tech Martial Arts. It’s more than just a place to train — it’s a place where kids grow, build confidence, and truly find something inside themselves they didn’t know was there. As a dad of two girls, I’ve seen it firsthand.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Both of my nieces attend Rising Tide Hi Tech Martial Arts and it has been amazing to watch how much they have grown since starting. The instructors do far more than teach martial arts.
New to BJJ? Start at Rising Tide Hi Tech Martial Arts: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA
Rising Tide Hi Tech Martial Arts: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Rising Tide Hi Tech Martial Arts: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA
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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