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Ground Control
4.7 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Rosedale, 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 — 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule groundcontrolbaltimore.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 410-340-5925
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 10 am–1 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 5–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 10 am–1 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 5–10 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–1 pm, 5–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–12:30 pm |
The classes they run
“I went here for my first time a few weeks ago and found the environment to be safe, fun and most importantly - geared towards learning.”
“The facility is beautiful, large, and upgraded, and my daughter absolutely loves it here.”
“We couldn't be happier with our experience with the teen classes.”
“The instructors and professors are totally legit, and you will absolutely get one-on-one treatment here.”
“He comes as an experienced fighter with many fights under his belt, and he definitely knows his stuff.”
Other martial arts here
“The boxing instructor here, Russ Shiflett, is incredibly technically sound.”
“Went to morning no-gi classes with coaches Tim and John and it was by far the best instruction I've received out of the four bjj/mma gyms I've been at.”
“Went to morning no-gi classes with coaches Tim and John and it was by far the best instruction I've received out of the four bjj/mma gyms I've been at.”
What members say
“Went to morning no-gi classes with coaches Tim and John and it was by far the best instruction I've received out of the four bjj/mma gyms I've been at.”
“I went here for my first time a few weeks ago and found the environment to be safe, fun and most importantly - geared towards learning.”
“The facilities and classes might be intimidating at first glance, but the people are friendly and amazing as long as you are eager to learn.”
“This helps create a real sense of communal learning, and you'd be surprised how much helping someone newer than you will help you with your own technique.”
“The facility is beautiful, large, and upgraded, and my daughter absolutely loves it here.”
“He comes as an experienced fighter with many fights under his belt, and he definitely knows his stuff.”
From the reviews
I trained at GC for about 2.5 years. I started off at Ground Control Columbia for about a year and then moved to Baltimore and attended this location. Both are fantastic with great instructors.
Tried 7 day free trial only been 3 days feel like I’m at home staff and coaches are awesome all different type of characters didn’t witness no bullying nor prejudice good place for mma or anybody who suffers from ptsd needs help with coping skills
I dropped in here back in June when I was in town for a wedding. Training here was the highlight of my weekend. The staff is kind and courteous, instructors were knowledgeable and ran a very fun class, and my training partners were all respectful.
I trained at Ground Control last night and it was a fantastic experience. The I stress great. Rolling was awesome. My drilling partner was great to work with. The techniques were explained well and are effective. I highly recommend Ground Control.
New to muay thai? Start at Ground Control
Ground Control 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
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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