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Rising Tide Jiu Jitsu

Rising Tide Jiu Jitsu

15 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, Gainesville, Florida

+1 267-975-9501
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Muay Thai

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Muay Thai

Age Groups

  • Adults

Skill Levels

  • Advanced
  • All Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Supportive and encouraging environment
  • Inviting and accepting community
  • Inclusive atmosphere
  • Clean facility and mats
  • High-quality Fuji mats
  • Effective air conditioning (central + backup units)
  • Well-structured and organized classes
  • Great mats for practice
  • Supportive and knowledgeable instructors
  • Fun and engaging classes
  • Safe training environment
  • Welcoming atmosphere
  • Fantastic rolling partners

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

13 reviews

5 stars

13

4 stars

0

3 stars

0

2 stars

0

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Excellent

"I am visiting for Pennsylvania and the second I walked through the door I felt welcomed. Awesome instructors. I highly recommend rising tide jiu-jitsu."

- tim oliver

via Google

3/14/2025

Excellent

"Great staff, well organized structure and the classes are instructional. Would recommend to anyone trying to get in to martial arts"

- Aaran Varatharajan

via Google

2/26/2025

Excellent

"Rising Tide is a great place to learn BJJ (and Muay Thai) welcoming, safe, educational, clean, everything you could want in a gym. The atmosphere and team that has been built at 11 W University is truly incredible and I look forward to many more years with the gym 💪"

- Daniel Patterson

via Google

9/25/2024

5.0

(21 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 9AM-9PM
  • Tuesday: 9AM-9PM
  • Wednesday: 9AM-9PM
  • Thursday: 9AM-9PM
  • Friday: 9AM-9PM
  • Saturday: 12-3PM
  • Sunday: 9AM-1PM

Instructors

Z

Zach

Instructor, Coach, Teacher

Location

Amenities

  • Central air conditioning with backup AC units
  • Clean and well-maintained mats
  • Lesson plan app for members

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