Lewes, DE hosts a small but well-regarded Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community with two primary gyms serving the area. Rip Tide Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and SoDel Jiu-Jitsu Club both maintain perfect 5.0-star ratings, reflecting strong local support and quality instruction. These gyms provide focused training environments for practitioners in the region.
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Lewes, DE
Rip Tide Brazilian Jiu Jitsu delivers martial arts education and combat sports training at 17314 N Village Main Blvd #51 in Lewes, Delaware. Operated by Sussex Grappling Academy LLC, the coastal Delaware facility conducts classes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing, and mixed martial arts with complimentary trial sessions. Instruction is directed by head instructor Professor Chris White, a first-degree black belt under Robson Moura black belt Jeff Mitchell of Elite Jiu Jitsu. White is an experienced Fight 2 Win competitor who began coaching in 2015, focusing on technical development for recreational students and tournament athletes. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor Dalton Tyndall also holds a black belt under Jeff Mitchell, bringing an extensive competitive background to tactical instruction on the mats. The training curriculum features adult gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, striking technique in Muay Thai, and youth martial arts. Classes emphasize position-before-submission concepts, leverage mechanics, and situational sparring tailored to beginners and advanced practitioners alike.
Lewes, DE
SoDel Jiu-Jitsu Club is located at 17522 Ward Avenue in Lewes, Delaware 19958, situated on Rt. 9. The school delivers instruction in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai Kickboxing for all ages in Sussex County. Class offerings include Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, NoGi Grappling, Adult Kickboxing, Youth Kickboxing, and Youth Mixed Martial Arts. Jordan Geyer serves as the Owner/Head Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor at the academy, having begun training in 2007. Eric Alvarado serves as the Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor. The coaching roster also features Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts Ryan Nowakowski, Matt Meyerkopf, Aldo Miranda, and Matt Travis. The academy provides single class passes, a 10 Class Pass for adult students, and monthly memberships for Adult Kickboxing, Adult MMA, and Youth Classes. The weekly timetable features classes Monday through Sunday, including morning NoGi Grappling sessions, Saturday Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at 8AM, and Open Mat on Friday and Sunday at 6:30PM.
