Rising Tide Academy - Timonium

Rising Tide Timonium is an excellent place to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. The instructors are knowledgeable, technical, and focused on strong fundamentals and real progress. The atmosphere is welcoming and respectful, whether you’re just starting out or have experience. Classes are well structured, challenging, and push you to improve every session. The facility is clean, organized, and has a great team environment. Highly recommend Rising Tide Timonium to anyone looking for quality BJJ and Muay Thai training in the area.

I’ve known Mike Stewart Jr. for over 15 years, and I can say without hesitation that he is the real deal. He’s not only an exceptional martial artist and coach, but also a devoted family man who leads with integrity, humility, and passion. Mike runs some of the top MMA and BJJ academies around, and it shows in the culture he’s built. Whether you’re brand new and just starting your martial arts journey, or you’re an experienced practitioner looking to sharpen your skills, his schools provide the perfect environment to grow. Rising Tide truly checks every box — elite instruction, a welcoming atmosphere, strong values, and a team mentality that makes you feel part of something bigger. I highly recommend his academies to anyone serious about training and becoming their best, both on and off the mat.

Martial Art Gym can be intimidating But Rising Tide Timonium is the place to be honestly, one can't ask more from a gym. From day one, experienced coaches help you get better regardless of your fitness level, they prioritize Safety, Respect, Patience and constant encouragement. Mike, Joe, Cory, Rob and Jay are by far some of the best coaches have had in my Martial art Journey. They connect with their students effortlessly and make you feel home right away. If you have been thinking about Muay Thai, Jiu jitsu or just want to lose weight while being Fit...this is the place to be. Don't take my word for it, just walk into one of their free introductory classes, you will notice right away😉. I look forward every to drive there and get better a life! Great work Guyz💪🏾💪🏾..you all are our inspiration 🙏🏾

We can’t say enough great things about Rising Tide Academy Timonium and all their locations. This is truly the best place to learn self-defense while building a lifestyle that keeps you mentally and physically fit. Both of our sons have trained here since they were old enough to grapple, and our eldest continues to train, which has greatly improved his abilities in high school wrestling. Beyond the physical skills, we’ve seen their confidence grow tremendously. They carry themselves with discipline, respect, and are truly “bully-proof” thanks to the Stewart Brothers and the amazing teachers and staff. We highly recommend Rising Tide Academy to anyone looking to improve their lifestyle for the better, and for parents who want to help their children become their best selves and be prepared for life into adulthood.

I’ve been at the gym for about 3 months now and I definitely recommend this to anyone vaguely interested in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and/or Muay Thai. The class environment is very beginner friendly and the coaches are exceptional. The culture at Rising Tide is welcoming, and everyone is so helpful and supportive. They are currently working toward opening more classes—it is absolutely worth a try!