Martial Arts Near Fort Meade, MD — Rising Tide Hi Tech in Hanover

Fort Meade is home to some of the hardest-working people in the country. Active duty military, veterans, NSA personnel, federal contractors, and the families who support them all live in this corridor, and Rising Tide Hi Tech is built to serve this community. We’re at 7030 Hi Tech Drive in Hanover, just minutes from the gates of Fort Meade.

If you’re stationed here, stationed nearby, or have put in your years and transitioned to civilian life in the area, this is your gym.

We Defy Foundation — Training for Veterans and First Responders

Rising Tide Hi Tech is a proud We Defy Foundation partner. We Defy is a nonprofit organization that provides martial arts training to wounded veterans and first responders, using jiu-jitsu and combat sports as tools for physical rehabilitation, mental resilience, and community.

If you are a veteran, active duty service member, or first responder, we want you on the mat. We Defy exists because the discipline and structure of martial arts training connects directly to the values and experience you already carry. The mat is a place to decompress, rebuild, and compete on your own terms.

Martial Arts Training Built on Discipline

The culture at Rising Tide will feel familiar to anyone who has served. Classes start on time. Instructors are prepared. Expectations are clear. Progress is earned through consistent work, not participation trophies.

The adult program covers:

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — all levels, including a Beginner’s BJJ Course for those starting fresh
40+ Club — Sundays at 10am, Gi format, designed for long-term athletes
Muay Thai — clinch work, striking, and movement from one of the most effective combat disciplines
Boxing — technical boxing instruction from fundamentals through advanced combinations
MMA — integrated training across striking and grappling
Judo — throws, takedowns, and mat control

The weekly schedule gives Fort Meade students maximum flexibility:

Mon / Wed / Fri — No-Gi BJJ
Tue / Thu / Sat — Gi BJJ
Sundays — No-Gi adults + 40+ Gi at 10am

Community Sparring every Wednesday at 7pm is open to all members. It’s a direct, honest session that many of our veteran students rank as a weekly highlight.

Kids Programs for Military Families

Military families move often. When you land in the Fort Meade area, finding stable, quality activities for your kids matters. Rising Tide’s youth program is structured, consistent, and run by coaches who take the responsibility seriously.

Programs for kids include:

Little Sharks (ages 5-7): introductory BJJ for young students
Junior BJJ (ages 7-13): full curriculum with belt progression
Kids Muay Thai: striking foundations in a safe, supervised setting
Kids Boxing: coordination and confidence through real boxing instruction
Kids Competition Class: tournament prep for those who want the competitive experience

Kids in military families often thrive in martial arts. The structure, the goal-setting, the respect for coaches, and the sense of belonging in a training community translate well for children who move frequently and need a consistent anchor.

A Gym That Earns Respect

Rising Tide isn’t a franchise. The instructors are experienced, the facility is professional, and the community is one you’ll want to be part of. Whether you’re brand new to martial arts or an experienced practitioner looking for a training home near Fort Meade, you’ll find serious people here doing serious work.

Your First Class Is Free

Veterans, active duty personnel, contractors, and families near Fort Meade are all welcome to come in for a free first class in any program. No obligation. Just come train.

Rising Tide Hi Tech

7030 Hi Tech Drive, Suite 100

Hanover, MD 21076

410-953-8492

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