Ground Control Owings Mills

"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. The most important part of any gym for me is the environment. I had always wanted to try combat sports but was nervous due to lack of experience and didn't want to get ridiculed or hurt. I quickly realized that GCOM has such an accepting and safe environment. Even though this is a place for serious competitors to train, everyone meets you at whatever level you are and helps bring you to a higher one. All the coaches are very skilled and really take the time to help you improve. Whatever your goal is, they will do their best to make sure you can achieve it. The members are diverse in background, experience, and skills (some professional, some hobbyists, and some in between). They are also all incredibly respectful and supportive of each other. The group of women I have met here and trained with have all been so amazing and helpful in my journey! I always look forward to learning a new skill and leave feeling accomplished and refreshed knowing I can put in the work to be the best version of myself. I can't wait to see what the future holds!"

"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 immeasurable ways. Importantly, this is a great, safe gym for women. Every single coach treats you with respect regardless of gender, age, or skill level. Issues with other members (of which I've seen almost none) are dealt with professionally and discreetly by staff. 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. This past year I won Rookie of the Year, which made me realize that this place rewards effort, hard work, and heart over anything else. I plan on staying with this gym as long as possible, which I hope will lead to more friendships and me beginning to compete."

"I highly recommend training at Ground Control Owings Mills. It's perfect for both beginners and serious competitors. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, they will go above and beyond to help you reach your fitness goals. The facilities are clean and well maintained, as they take hygiene very seriously. It's not just a place to train but also to make friends and have a sense of community. My training partners and coaches are some of the nicest people ever. They have a couple professional fighters teaching group classes here, which is always an awesome experience. You know that what they’re teaching you has been pressure tested and of the highest quality. You can also pick up private lessons at an extra fee, all of which is reasonably priced. Another thing I really love about this gym is that there is no limit as to how many classes you can attend. Most fight gyms have an attendance cap and/or tiers to their membership. Not the case at GCOM. I originally joined to train in Boxing, but quickly fell in love with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I’ve attended a couple Muay Thai classes and they’re also tons of fun. They have classes seven days a week at various times throughout the day; to accommodate various types of work schedules and life styles. This is great for someone like myself who works a crazy schedule, but there’s always a class I can drop in whenever I get some free time. Life circumstances led me to take a break, but I'll definitely be returning because of the welcoming and positive experiences I've had here. I can’t recommend this place enough."

"I am so grateful that I joined this gym! Ground Control Owings Mills has become a second home to me. The coaches at this gym have taken my striking and grappling to a whole new level. Whether you are new and looking to learn some basic self defense, find a fun way to get in shape, or if you know a thing or two and are looking to excel in the sport, then I would highly recommend this gym. Our incredibly skilled coaches focus on detailed training to sky rocket each student’s abilities, from professional trained fighters to someone’s first day on the mat, they meet you at your level. They also have an amazing kids program to!"

"Ground control has been the most welcoming environment I could hope for. No matter what level you are, everyone is treated with respect. Everyone supports each other and takes the time to help and grow with you. All of the coaches are extremely talented and go out of their way to be helpful and kind to everyone. Couldn’t ask for a better gym!"