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GROUND CONTROL BJJ AND MMA
4.7 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Plan your first class
- 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule josholdfield.wixsite.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 336-997-8058
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–1 pm, 6–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–1 pm, 6–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–1 pm, 6–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–1 pm, 6–9 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 12 am–2 pm |
The classes they run
“Men, women, and kids will benefit from Professor Cope's vast martial arts knowledge.”
“Its outstanding, Jeff went out of his way to coach me in salisbury, he drove to salisbury to coach me, I still give his info to anyone man woman or teen who is looking to learn.”
Other martial arts here
“Ground Control is the best place to Train BJJ, MMA, Professor Jeff has lifetimes of knowledge, Respectful, Humble, Proud to say He is my Coach, Mentor, Friend,God Bless.”
“Ground Control is the best place to Train BJJ, MMA, Professor Jeff has lifetimes of knowledge, Respectful, Humble, Proud to say He is my Coach, Mentor, Friend,God Bless.”
What members say
“Great instruction from a 1st class martial artist.”
“Everyone at the gym is always super welcoming to new faces, and I quickly felt at home.”
“Ground Control is the best place to Train BJJ, MMA, Professor Jeff has lifetimes of knowledge, Respectful, Humble, Proud to say He is my Coach, Mentor, Friend,God Bless.”
“Professor Jeff has lived out what he teaches as a bouncer and delivers his techniques in easy to follow steps.”
From the reviews
This is not your average gym. When I travel, I love to try out new gyms. This one surprised me. Professor Jeff’s approach is quite different than all the schools I’ve trained at. If you’re looking for street effective jiujitsu this is your place.
Jeff Cope is hands down one of the best jiu jitsu practitioners/instructors you will ever meet. He is a super swell guy who is down to earth and very humble. There’s always new things to take your game to a different level, whether you are inexperienced or a high level grappler, you cannot go wrong with some of the…
This place is amazing,and for the price? Its outstanding, Jeff went out of his way to coach me in salisbury, he drove to salisbury to coach me, I still give his info to anyone man woman or teen who is looking to learn.
Ground Control is the best place to Train BJJ, MMA, Professor Jeff has lifetimes of knowledge, Respectful, Humble, Proud to say He is my Coach, Mentor, Friend,God Bless.
New to muay thai? Start at GROUND CONTROL BJJ AND MMA
GROUND CONTROL BJJ AND MMA comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 GROUND CONTROL BJJ AND MMA
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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