Jeremy Hammond
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Jeremy Hammond began his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey at a Rickson Gracie gym in 2009 before joining the Ground
Ground Control is the top mixed martial arts training academy in Sykesville Maryland. At Ground Control, whether you’re 4 years old or 60 years old, our premier martial arts professors will teach you MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Boxing. Our martial arts community provides you a fun, safe, and clean atmosphere to train and grow.
Whether you’re a complete newbie or ready to compete, we’ve got you covered. Our students range from beginners to seasoned black belts. Everyone here is happy to help new students learn the art we love. No experience needed. From Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Boxing we offer something for everyone – Bring the whole family.
Sykesville’s biggest MMA training facility, with huge space of mat space. More mat space, more trainers, more room to hone your techniques against a wide variety of opponents.
Our functional training area includes areas for plyometrics, stretching, and a bigger training turf complete with markings for customized routines.
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Jeremy Hammond began his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey at a Rickson Gracie gym in 2009 before joining the Ground
HEAD INSTRUCTOR
A lifelong martial artist, Schyler has been practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Boxing since 2009. In 2014, Schyler
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Sara is passionate about empowering others through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). She started her BJJ journey in 2022 and
When our coaches talk about Muay Thai, one of the first skills they focus on is the clinch. A clinch is a close-range standing position where fighters control posture and balance to limit incoming strikes while creating opportunities for knees, elbows, and sweeps.
Learning how to protect yourself builds confidence that carries into every part of life. At Ground Control Sykesville, women’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu emphasizes practical self-defense skills taught in a supportive, respectful training environment.
Every fighter learns striking, grappling, footwork, and defense. What sets great athletes apart is the ability to think clearly under pressure. Coaches call this Fight IQ.