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Rising Tide MoCo
5 ★★★★★ 146 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Rockville, Maryland
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 fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 5–15) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mocomartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 443-604-3861
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“There are also boxing and kickboxing classes, and it’s been great seeing how many teenagers are really thriving there instead of wasting time doomscrolling.”
“My kids attended a free class and thought that Dallas was really kind and patient-neither one of them had done BJJ before so they were very tentative and unsure.”
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about helping everyone improve, whether you’re a complete beginner or experienced in BJJ.”
“There are also boxing and kickboxing classes, and it’s been great seeing how many teenagers are really thriving there instead of wasting time doomscrolling.”
“The small class made for awesome one-on-one instruction from Coach Dallas.”
“My daughter wrestles in high school, and we were looking for a good place for her to train in the off-season.”
Other martial arts here
“There are also boxing and kickboxing classes, and it’s been great seeing how many teenagers are really thriving there instead of wasting time doomscrolling.”
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about helping everyone improve, whether you’re a complete beginner or experienced in BJJ.”
“This is the best place to learn and practice martial arts and self-defense.”
What members say
“Dallas was super welcoming and Liam was an amazing coach, taking the time to demonstrate and explain to a total beginner.”
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about helping everyone improve, whether you’re a complete beginner or experienced in BJJ.”
“They’re not only skilled instructors but also genuinely great with kids.”
“The facilities were clean and welcome with a great waiting area for parents and lots of things to occupy yourself as you wait for your kids.”
“I had a great experience here and highly recommend it to anyone looking to build confidence, improve fitness, or learn valuable self-defense skills.”
“The coaches are super chill and welcoming, I was hella nervous coming in becuase ive had some bad experiences before with coaches not caring.”
From the reviews
My daughter wrestles in high school, and we were looking for a good place for her to train in the off-season. Rising Tide has been perfect. The coaches are knowledgeable, down-to-earth, and genuinely care about helping everyone improve.
Great class and great training space! Really glad I stopped in while you guys are so new. The workout and lesson were a perfect mix of difficult and fun. The small class made for awesome one-on-one instruction from Coach Dallas. Definitely picked up some details I’ll take back with me to the Columbia location.
Did a free class here for the woman’s only jujutsu. The class was fun. The instructor was very kind and attentive. Everyone in the class was very welcoming.
We took a trial class at Rising Tide and I really appreciated everything about the experience. From the moment I expressed interest until after the class, everyone was attentive, responsive and really patient with my questions.
New to kickboxing? Start at Rising Tide MoCo
Rising Tide MoCo comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness 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. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Rising Tide MoCo
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing 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 the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics 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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