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

Jessup sits at the crossroads of Howard and Anne Arundel counties, and Rising Tide Hi Tech is one of the closest serious martial arts academies to it. We’re in Hanover at 7030 Hi Tech Drive, a straightforward drive down Route 1 or 175 that puts you on the mat in minutes.

Jessup is a diverse, working community, and our gym reflects that. Students at Rising Tide come from different backgrounds, different fitness levels, and different reasons for training. What they share is a commitment to showing up and getting better. That’s the culture here: direct, respectful, and focused on actual development.

Kids Programs That Build More Than Technique

Parents in Jessup consistently tell us the same thing: they want a program where their child is challenged but not overwhelmed, where discipline is real but coaches are encouraging. That’s exactly what our kids’ curriculum is built around.

Rising Tide’s youth martial arts program includes:

  • Little Sharks (ages 5-7) — foundational movement, listening skills, and basic BJJ
  • Junior BJJ (ages 7-13) — structured jiu-jitsu curriculum with belt progression
  • Kids Muay Thai — striking fundamentals in a controlled, age-appropriate setting
  • Kids Boxing — footwork, coordination, and confidence through boxing
  • Kids Competition Class — preparation for tournaments for those who want to compete

There’s a class for every age and every interest. Kids who start in Little Sharks regularly progress into more advanced classes as they develop, and the instructors know each student individually.

Adults: Real Training, Any Level

Jessup adults come to Rising Tide for jiu-jitsu, striking, and everything in between. The depth of our adult program means you don’t have to choose between quality and convenience.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the cornerstone of the academy. We offer classes for all levels, and a dedicated Beginner’s BJJ Course for anyone starting fresh who wants to build a proper foundation before jumping into open class. If you’re 40 or older and want to train smart rather than just hard, the 40+ Club runs on Sundays with a Gi format designed for longevity on the mat.

The full adult schedule includes Muay Thai, Boxing, MMA, and Judo. Classes rotate through:

  • Mon / Wed / Fri — No-Gi
  • Tue / Thu / Sat — Gi
  • Sundays — No-Gi adult classes + 40+ Gi at 10am

On Wednesday evenings at 7pm, Community Sparring is open to members across all programs. It’s an honest, friendly session that gives adults live experience in a structured environment.

Quality Instruction Makes the Difference

The gap between a good gym and a mediocre one is the coaching. At Rising Tide, the instructors are experienced, credentialed, and consistent. This is not a gym where you show up and figure it out from a whiteboard. Every class has a coach who is teaching, correcting, and paying attention.

For families making the drive from Jessup, that quality is the reason it’s worth the trip. You’ll know after the first class.

Your First Class Is Free

Jessup residents are welcome to come in and try any class at no cost. No sales pitch, no pressure. Just show up, train, and see if it’s the right fit for you or your child.

Rising Tide Hi Tech

7030 Hi Tech Drive, Suite 100

Hanover, MD 21076

410-953-8492

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