MMA Pioneer John Rallo’s Ground Control Academy is Perfect for First Time Beginners & Professional Fighters!

John Rallo is the main architect behind bringing mixed martial arts to Maryland. He is a Renzo Gracie Black belt, and received his black belt directly from Renzo himself. He started Ground Control Academy to fill a void. Before Ground Control there were plenty of places to learn traditional martial arts but nowhere to learn authentic fighting skills from professional fighters and Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitors. Ground Control fills that void and offers a friendly environment to learn real fighting skills and also get in killer shape. We encourage you to see for yourself and take advantage of our FREE TRIAL today!

Ground Control Academy

Tuesday, September 19th, 2017 at 11:12am

We want to welcome Vince Mosca to the Ground Comtrol family. Vince will we teaching Muay Thai on Saturday mornings from 10-11 am. We are pleased to add Vince's experience and skill set to the team. Here are some of his accomplishments.

17-6 Amateur Record.
IKF World Classic 2016 175lb Champion
IKF east Coast 172lb Kickboxing Champion
TCB 180lb Muay Thai Champion
WKA K1 North American 173lb tournament winner
REAL MMA 170lb champ and Barbarian Fight Club 185lb champ

Welcome aboard Vince!

Friday, September 1st, 2017 at 2:17pm

Tuesday night no gi class warming up for class. Currently working on defending back attacks. Come in and give us a try for free!! #groundcontrol #groundcontrolnogi #renzograciebjj #groundcontrolbjj

Saturday, August 19th, 2017 at 12:14pm

Yes...we have kid's classes!! If you would like your child to develop discipline and self confidence come in and check out our kid's program. Bring your child in and become part of the Ground Control family!!

Saturday, August 19th, 2017 at 12:08pm

Russell Shiflett running boxing class. Come in and try out a week of training on us. Get in shape while learning how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Saturday, August 19th, 2017 at 12:04pm

If you haven't checked out Master @renzograciebjj online course with @gallerrapp then you need to do so. It is very well done, easy to follow, and there is tons of info from one of the best ever to put on a gi.

Even as a black belt you never stop learning. It is one of the amazing facets of Gracie Jiu Jitsu. The art is constantly evolving.

I have trained under Renzo since 1999 and I still saw some new techs in this amazing resource.

Sign up at gallerr.com/academy

@lucaatalla thanks for the new t-shirt brother!!!