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Ground Control MMA Owings Mills
5 ★★★★★ 127 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Reisterstown, Maryland
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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 (ages 4–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule groundcontrolom.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 443-273-3719
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“Classes are a good mix of skill levels, from people there for their first time, all the way up to professional fighters.”
“My daughters train with the kids’ program and have learned so much about respect, self-defense, leadership and their bravery in competition in a safe and organized environment.”
“You can also pick up private lessons at an extra fee, all of which is reasonably priced.”
“The instructors are very knowledgeable, the team is friendly, and you will meet a ton of other cool people also looking to improve their skills and get fit.”
“This gym is taken seriously in competing because so many members compete and win, but no one is pressured to compete if they just come for fun and fitness.”
“My daughters train with the kids’ program and have learned so much about respect, self-defense, leadership and their bravery in competition in a safe and organized environment.”
Other martial arts here
“I originally joined to train in Boxing, but quickly fell in love with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
“I started with the NO-GI BJJ classes and moved onto to the other marital arts that they offered and could easily get a lesson in rain or shine.”
“I’ve been a part of three MMA gyms and visited many others before I’ve claimed this as my home gym and the sense of community I’ve found here is like no other.”
What members say
“All the coaches are very knowledgeable, helpful, and welcoming.”
“This gym offers an unparalleled experience that seamlessly blends top-notch training with a welcoming and supportive community.”
“The instructors are very knowledgeable, the team is friendly, and you will meet a ton of other cool people also looking to improve their skills and get fit.”
“My daughters train with the kids’ program and have learned so much about respect, self-defense, leadership and their bravery in competition in a safe and organized environment.”
“The facility is clean and well-maintained, and the staff members are always friendly and helpful.”
“Went to Ground Control for a special women's self-defense class hosted by Be Loud, a local non-profit dedicated to SA awareness and prevention.”
From the reviews
Joining Ground Control Owings Mills was one of the best decisions I have made in recent memory. This place has had a very positive impact on my life. If you are even remotely considering going to GCOM, I would highly suggest giving it a chance. All the coaches are very knowledgeable, helpful, and welcoming.
This will sound like an exaggeration, but this gym has changed my life. I signed up for the free 7-day trial about a year ago and never looked back. I started during a dark time in my life, and this place and its people have provided a safe space, a community, a team, and a support system that have added to my life in…
I've been going to ground control for about a year and can with 100% certainty attest to the quality of work being done at the gym. The first attribute of note is the flexibility of their class schedule.
Joining the team at Ground Control Owings Mills has been an eye-opening experience! The facilities are clean and taken care of. The time offerings for classes are accommodating to all schedules. Even if there is not a class, the gym is open to those who want to lift or do their own workout.
New to muay thai? Start at Ground Control MMA Owings Mills
Ground Control MMA Owings Mills comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 MMA Owings Mills
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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