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Rising Tide Academy - Timonium
5 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Timonium, Maryland
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
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 muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Website & schedule risingtidemaryland.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 443-832-0904
The classes they run
“Very knowledgeable coach who breaks everything down to make things clear for all levels of experience.”
“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.”
“This is truly the best place to learn self-defense while building a lifestyle that keeps you mentally and physically fit.”
Other martial arts here
“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.”
“If you live anywhere near the Towson Lutherville, Timonium Cockeysville corridor and have been thinking about trying out MMA or martial arts in general, this is the place to go.”
“(Coming from a Judo and BJJ Black belt who also owns an MMA gym.”
“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.”
What members say
“I started training martial arts over 25 years ago and have been very fortunate to have worked with some incredible instructors and teams.”
“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.”
“He’s not only an exceptional martial artist and coach, but also a devoted family man who leads with integrity, humility, and passion.”
“Almost every coach is a current or former professional (UFC, PFL, etc) or amateur (IBJJF, NAGA) grappler and/or MMA athlete.”
“I am so glad that Rising Tide started this location in my area that is highly focused on providing a safe, clean, and fun environment for anyone to develop their skills.”
“The instruction is top notch with a focus on improving everyone at the gym regardless of your ability or skill level.”
From the reviews
Quick edit on February 26 206- my previous review below I gave this place 5 stars, after going here for eight months I really wish I could give this place 10 stars.
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.
I am a very active person. I go to the gym at least 5 days a week. I ride my bike about 50 miles a week. I run about 2 miles every other day. I haven't felt a burn like I felt after my trial class at Rising Tide Academy in a long time.
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.
New to muay thai? Start at Rising Tide Academy - Timonium
Rising Tide Academy - Timonium 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 program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. 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. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Rising Tide Academy - Timonium
Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, 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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