I started training here a few weeks ago with no jiu jitsu experience at all. This place is super…read morewelcoming to beginners and everyone is very patient with instruction. The mats are clean, equipment is sturdy, and the classes are well designed. The rest rooms have showers and lockers. Instruction is excellent and members treat you like family. They have a ladies bjj class and kids classes as well. I came in here super nervous, but the instructor JP welcomed me with a warm smile and patient instruction. It is a safe gym and they rank you as you make progress. Definitely give it a try, they give you a 7 day pass. The memberships are month to month with no annual contracts or scary fine lines. You can cancel anytime or pause your membership.

I had a very disappointing experience with Ground Control. They increased the price unexpectedly…read moreand then charged me $179 for April even though I had already canceled my subscription on March 30. The training quality does not match the high fees they are charging. It feels unfair to bill students like this, especially when many of us are on tight budgets. Overall, this place feels like a trap -- easy to sign up, but very difficult to get out of without being charged extra. I would not recommend it to anyone looking for transparent pricing or quality training.

Finest instruction available in the tri state area. Head instructor professor Monroe Hall has roots…read moreall the way back to the very first real brazilian instruction that came to md. In that ninety's . It's a great gym in everyway with a killer yoga class and expert staff. With that and professor Halls authentic competition tested jiu jitsu you can not go wrong. Affordable as all hell. I just came from morning. Jiu jitsu taught by professor Hall and I feel great. Incredible energy. Extremely affordable private lessons available six days a week.

I went to a Saturday class, taught by Joshua Jones. Mind you I have never done Jiu Jitsu in my…read morelife! Only seen it but he was able to break it down for a newbie to understand some "basic" maneuvers which was super hard and my body was soar the next day for sure but it was awesome. The class is coed and I strongly suggest the women to try the class and if you can bring a friend so they can be your partner!

This is a stellar martial arts academy with a solid curriculum. Offering classes in Brazilian Jiu…read moreJitsu and Muay Thai, training at this academy will make you a well-rounded fighter. The instructors are highly skilled, knowledgeable and engaging. The students are dedicated and enthusiastic, providing a positive atmosphere for growth and the cameraderie of training. This spacious facility includes changing rooms, huge, built-in mats and padded flooring for kickboxing. This is a terrific modern martial arts academy and is ideal for all skill-levels, from beginners to experts and for people who have trained in the past who are looking to get back in to practice.

From the owner: Prem1er Combat Academy offers elite level training and instruction in Muay Thai, Self Defense and…read moreFitness for people of all genders and ages living in Baltimore, Catonsville, Arbutus, Halethorpe and the surrounding areas.

Amazing spot that's instilled so much confidence in my son with the amazing instructors that…read moregenuinely love and care about their students!

Great place for learning. The team is absolutely AMAZING and they have been there for decades.read more

Awesome place to train, well worth the 45 minute drive. Atmosphere is welcoming with no egos. Nick…read moreand Alexis are awesome!

The staff and practitioners outside of one person were great, but that one ruined my experience. I…read morehave 8+ years of grappling experience(mostly in collegiate wrestling). I had taken 2 years off from grappling and decided this would be a great place to try to do something I used to love. I did their 10-day trial and had an amazing time with instructors and students alike. Got to roll with their more experienced students. Pretty much got my ass kicked for 8 days, but it was great. I went in on my 9th day with the mindset that I would do something new. Instead of just going hard and trying to win, just survive and try to use what I am good at so that I can do better than just lying as flat as possible for 3 minutes. Insert the head instructor/gear/owner of the gym. He had been sick. First, we talked privately about my training and all seemed well. Then he allowed me to enter his more advanced class. I roll with someone of his choosing(who I had rolled with before, so we had a bit of an understanding of how the other person rolls). Immediately, we both stood up and I got to work wrestling. We go to the mat off of a botched takedown from me(just a bad single leg, we both fell). Afterwards, the head instructor called me over and proceeded to talk to me, telling me I needed to slow down(hard to hit a takedown if you're taking shots at a snail's pace and I had already slowed down the speed of my takedowns because I'm not going to try to slam someone or run them off the mat, saftey first) and as another student passed and gave me a compliment the instructor said and I qoute,"alright relax, I'm trying to bring his ego down a little bit". I was then no longer allowed to roll(nothing from the roll should have indicated that I was allowed to. I had trained with them for 8 days and received no complaints and talked to multiple students and instructors about their mat rules and courtesies). I asked him about what I was doing wrong and before I could finish explaining that I just wanted to learn more, then lying on my stomach and getting destroyed, he cut me off and said,"because you're just trying to win". I got my ass kicked for 8 days straight and allowed everyone to work their submissions and guards on me. I'm good at standing and I was punished for even attempting to use what I'm good at. Alaways suck at new things and to be told by students and other instructors that I'm doing fine and that I'm a great addition, then turned away by the head instructor really sucked. Especially if you're going to pay 200+ for their service. Hopefully, this is a one-time experience and everyone else has a wonderful time because EVERYONE else was a joy.

I started Judo at the Compound about a year ago. The gym is great, the instructor is top-notch,…read moreand the whole experience is low-pressure and fun. Everyone is nice-- there's a range of ages and skill levels and we're all having fun learning together.

Great atmosphere. Friendly instructors and students. Really appreciate how clean the space is as…read morewell.

Dropped in for an open mat recently and was greeted by an incredibly friendly, welcoming team. The…read morevibe was respectful, the mat etiquette was excellent, and I had great rolls. Super happy to have a quality jiu-jitsu school in the neighborhood--clean space, good energy, and kind people. I'll definitely be back.

From the owner: Family owned Brazilian Jiu Jitsu School, offering great teaching at competitive prices.read more

This gym is awesome. Great coaches. Practical training. Great environment. Cute dogs.read more

Great place for people who always wanted to try a martial art and for people hoping to fight…read moreprofessionally. Jesse is a great teacher and excellent giuy who creates a fun learning environment where everyone feels comfortable doing their best. No experience or athleticism required. For me it's been a few years of doing it; lost 100 pounds after a heart attack and it's my home for mental health too; I'm so grateful for it. Come join us; you'll never look back.