Ground Control Columbia

Ground Control Columbia provides mixed martial arts instruction and grappling education at 9130 Red Branch Rd, Suite S, in Columbia, Maryland. Serving athletes and families in and around Columbia, the academy trains students in grappling and striking. The instructor team, described by the academy as headed by two jiu-jitsu black belts and a striking coach, includes black belt Rocky Marcantoni. Rocky began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in 1998 under Mark Finley at the Baltimore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club before regularly commuting to New York to train extensively with Renzo Gracie. Instructional offerings accommodate practitioners of all skill levels across multiple combat arts disciplines. Programs encompass Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, dedicated Kids classes, and Ladies BJJ, with prospective practitioners invited to sample training through a free introductory class.