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RIPTIDEMARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY

RIPTIDE / BLUFFTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

A place to train.
People to grow with.

For the first class, the next challenge, and all the practice in between. Find your way onto the mat.

A large group of Riptide students together across the blue training floor
THE PEOPLE. THE PRACTICE.RIPTIDE / BLUFFTON

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · MUAY THAI · KIDS’ MARTIAL ARTS · ROCK STEADY BOXING

01 / WHEN WE’RE DOING IT

Start with
your week.

“I don’t have time.”
Let’s start there.

Before choosing a program, see where training could fit. Look through the current schedule, find an opening in your week, then explore what happens in class.

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02 / WHAT WE’RE DOING

Make it your practice.

Different practices.
The same intention to improve.

01

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Learn the details. Build your game.

Grappling, control and technique through gi and no-gi practice. A place to begin, and room to keep developing.

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02

Muay Thai

Put purpose behind every movement.

Work on punches, kicks, footwork and timing through focused striking instruction.

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03

Kids’ martial arts

A first step of their own.

Explore Little Dragons and junior programs. The team will help you find the right starting point for your child.

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04

Rock Steady Boxing

Keep moving. Stay connected.

Boxing-based exercise for people living with Parkinson’s. Ask the academy what a session involves.

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See what you’ll practice.
Get a feel for the path ahead.

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03 / HOW WE’RE DOING IT

You bring the reason.
We’ll help you find
your next step.

Maybe you’re looking for a skill that challenges you. Maybe you want a purposeful activity for your child. Maybe it’s time to get back into a routine of your own.

Riptide brings adults and young students together around martial arts, coaching and the practice of getting better.

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A group of adult Jiu-Jitsu students and coaches on the blue mats

COME AS YOU ARE

Get a feel
for the place.

See the training space, meet the team and ask the questions on your mind.

A coach helping two children practice a martial arts technique

04 / WHO WE’RE DOING IT WITH

Their own practice.
Their own proud moments.

Little Dragons and junior programs make room for young students to learn together. Ask about the right class for your child and what the first visit will look like.

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A PRACTICE FOR YOU

Make time
for the mat.

Learn the movement. Work through the details. Step away from the day and give your attention to something worth practicing.

Explore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai at Riptide.

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Two Riptide training partners practicing striking
FOCUSED WORK. SHARED ENERGY.

YOUR NEXT STEP / FIRST CLASS

Start with
a conversation.

You don’t have to have it all figured out before you walk in.

  1. 01

    Tell us what brings you here.

    Training for yourself, a class for your child, or a new challenge.

  2. 02

    Find a class that fits.

    Ask the team about the program, schedule and what to bring.

  3. 03

    Take it one class at a time.

    Meet your coach, learn the basics and find your rhythm.

YOUR LOCAL ACADEMY

See you on
the mat.

BLUFFTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

36 Persimmons St, Suite 303
Bluffton, SC 29910
843.422.6641 Get directions

On the mat at Riptide.

The academy’s original Jiu-Jitsu film. Use the player controls for sound.