Ground Control Palm Beach

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and boxing classes where instructors focus heavily on technique and discipline. Ground Control operates as a true MMA gym with coaches who emphasize proper form and push kids to develop real skills alongside confidence. Kids can start around age 5 and work through belt progressions in BJJ while building both striking and grappling abilities. The gym runs dedicated kids programs separate from adult classes. Many families train together here, creating a community where kids support each other through competitions and skill development.

Ground Control USA is a leading mixed martial arts academy in Columbia, Maryland. They offer a wide range of training programs, including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, Wrestling, and Judo. With a focus on effective skills and tech

Programs (7)

• FULL TRAINING

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  Ground Control Palm Beach's Full Training program is a comprehensive mixed martial arts experience where kids learn real skills across Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, and more in a massive 4,500 square foot facility with over 2,000 square feet of mat space. The program welcomes children starting at age 4 and is designed for everyone from complete beginners to kids who want to work toward competition, with experienced instructors who are genuinely excited to help new students learn. What really sets this place apart is that they've been doing this for over three decades, so you're training at an academy that knows what it's doing, and the huge mat space means your kid gets to practice techniques against lots of different training partners instead of just one person. The facility is clean and safe with a real community feel, so kids actually want to come back and keep training.

• Schedule a free trial today

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  Ground Control Palm Beach is a massive MMA academy with over 2,000 square feet of mat space, and they've got dedicated kids classes where your child will learn real martial arts skills like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Boxing in a fun, safe, and clean environment. They welcome kids starting around age 4 with zero experience needed, and everyone from complete beginners to kids working toward their black belt trains here with supportive instructors who actually love teaching the art. The best part is you can schedule a free trial to see if it's the right fit before committing, so your kid can get a real feel for the classes and the community before you sign up.

• Muay Thai Clinch Basics: How to Control a Fight Up Close

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  Ground Control Palm Beach's Muay Thai Clinch Basics class teaches kids the fundamentals of fighting up close—how to control an opponent's posture, manage distance, and set up strikes safely and effectively. This class is perfect for kids ages 4 and up who are new to martial arts or want to build on their kickboxing skills in a supportive, judgment-free environment. The instructors here have been running one of the best MMA academies around for over 30 years, and they're genuinely great with kids—the whole vibe is that everyone's there to learn together, whether you've never thrown a punch before or you're already training other martial arts. The facility is huge (over 2,000 square feet of mat space!), so there's plenty of room for kids to move around and practice without feeling cramped. Specific pricing and schedule details aren't listed on their site, but it's worth calling or stopping by to ask about trial classes and what the current session times are.

• Muay Thai

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  Ground Control Palm Beach's Muay Thai classes teach kids the fundamentals of this exciting martial art, including striking techniques, footwork, and conditioning, all in a supportive environment where beginners are totally welcome. Kids as young as 4 can start training alongside instructors who've been teaching martial arts in this community for over 30 years, and you'll get access to their massive 4,500 square foot facility with over 2,000 square feet of mat space—basically the biggest MMA training space around here. Whether your kid is looking to build confidence and fitness or is genuinely interested in martial arts as a sport, there's room to grow at whatever pace works for them. The studio emphasizes creating a fun, safe, and clean training community where families can train together, so this could be something you even do alongside your child if you wanted.

• Boxing

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  Ground Control Palm Beach's boxing program teaches kids the fundamentals of boxing in a supportive environment where they'll learn proper technique, footwork, and combinations from experienced instructors. The program welcomes children as young as 4 years old with no prior experience needed—whether your kid is curious about boxing or looking to build confidence and fitness, the instructors are used to working with complete beginners. Ground Control has a huge facility with tons of mat space, so there's plenty of room for kids to move around and practice with other students, and the whole vibe is really welcoming and family-friendly. I'd definitely reach out directly to them about current class schedules and pricing, since that info wasn't on the site, but they're a well-established academy with over 30 years of experience so you know the instruction is legit.

• state-of-the-art training

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  Ground Control Palm Beach offers mixed martial arts training for kids starting at age 4, with classes that teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai, and other martial arts in a fun, safe environment. Whether your kid is brand new to martial arts or already has some experience, the instructors here work with everyone from total beginners to seasoned black belts, so there's no pressure to know anything going in. The facility is huge—over 4,500 square feet with more than 2,000 square feet of mat space—which means plenty of room for kids to practice techniques and spar with different training partners. They've been doing this for over three decades, so they really know how to teach kids and build a supportive community where everyone helps each other learn. This is a paid program, and you can reach out to them directly to ask about class schedules, pricing, and whether they offer a trial class to get your kid's feet wet first.

• Try A ClassFor Free

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  Ground Control Palm Beach offers a free trial class so your kid can dive into martial arts without any commitment—whether that's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, or their kids' classes specifically designed for younger students. They welcome everyone from complete beginners to experienced athletes, so whether your child has never tried martial arts before or is already interested in competing, there's a place for them here. The facility is seriously impressive at 4,500 square feet with over 2,000 square feet of mat space, which means your kid gets plenty of room to practice techniques and train alongside lots of other students. Their instructors are known for being super welcoming to new students and genuinely excited about teaching the arts they love, and they've been running this academy for over 30 years so they really know what they're doing.