Push Your Limits

Classes

A Variety of

Martial Arts

Ground Control is the largest and most recognized mixed martial arts academy in Maryland. At Ground Control, whether you’re 4 years old or 60 years old, our premier martial arts professors will teach you MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Boxing. We offer a fun, safe and clean atmosphere where you will always be greeted with a smile. 

What We Offer

OUR CLASSES

Whether you’re a complete newbie or ready to compete, we’ve got you covered. Our students range from beginners to seasoned black belts. Everyone here is happy to help new students learn the art we love. No experience needed. From Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Boxing we offer something for everyone – Bring the whole family.

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BRAZILIAN
JIU-JITSU

Developed by the Gracie family, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, is a martial art that uses leverage, technique, and strategy to defend against a bigger and stronger opponent. BJJ is one of the most effective martial arts for a multitude of reasons. 

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MUAY THAI
KICKBOXING

Muay Thai, sometimes referred to as “Thai boxing,” and known as the art of eight limbs, has been practiced in Thailand for hundreds of years. Muay Thai is a form of kickboxing that executes stand-up strikes using eight “points of contact” in combination with tactical clinches to gain leverage and advantage.

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Boxing

Boxing combines movements such as footwork, head movement and feigns to deliver powerful strikes. Proper footwork allows the boxer to keep their balance at all times and never be caught unexpectedly. By maintaining balance, boxers can deftly block and avoid incoming strikes, setting their opponent up for counter-strikes that the opponent never sees coming until it is too late.

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KIDS CLASSES

At Ground Control Columbia, your kids classes teach the foundations of self-defense in a challenging and safe environment. We offer a variety of kid-focused classes. Kids will learn self-defense and bully-prevention methods while improving fitness​.

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Ladies BJJ

Boxing combines movements such as footwork, head movement and feigns to deliver powerful strikes. Proper footwork allows the boxer to keep their balance at all times and never be caught unexpectedly. By maintaining balance, boxers can deftly block and avoid incoming strikes, setting their opponent up for counter-strikes that the opponent never sees coming until it is too late.

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HIIT

At Ground Control Columbia, your kids classes teach the foundations of self-defense in a challenging and safe environment. We offer a variety of kid-focused classes. Kids will learn self-defense and bully-prevention methods while improving fitness​.

Classes for the whole family

No Experience Necessary

No experience needed. Our students range from beginners to seasoned black belts. Everyone here is happy to help new students learn the art we love.
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Achieve your fitness goals

All Fitness Levels Welcome

Our striking and jiu-jitsu classes are geared towards a variety of fitness and experience levels that will fit everybody. 

Train With Experts

MEET THE INSTRUCTORS

We have a powerhouse team headed by two jiu-jitsu black belts and a world class striking coach. We train as a team and are here to help you reach your goals. Ground Control is one of the premier jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts, and fitness training facilities in Maryland.
Ground Control MMA Team

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