We're Baltimore's premier mixed martial arts academy featuring experienced instructors and a diverse curriculum for adults and children.
Ground Control Academy is a well-rounded martial arts training facility where many diverse influences converge and overlap. Here, you can learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, authentic Muay-Thai, Judo, or Boxing & Wrestling from experienced masters. Owner and Renzo Gracie Black Belt / professional fighter John Rallo welcomes students of every skill level -- from children and beginners to advanced adults -- with a comprehensive schedule of classes and private instruction. As the only Renzo Gracie-certified jiu-jitsu school in Baltimore, we challenge you to learn highly effective martial skills in a safe environment, under the watchful eye of dedicated instructors. Check out our website for more information!
Over past several years the John Rallo has been taught the most effective skills and techniques from Renzo Gracie in his Art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. John has also learned from and trained with Sean Alvarez (Souler) and Ricardo Almeida in their own brands of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
While perfecting this Brazilian Jiu Jitsu platform, John has incorporated Boxing, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Judo, Freestyle and Olympic Wrestling into his training to form a highly effective art of Submission and Mix Martial Arts Fighting. This training regimen has made the Ground Control Baltimore Academy a well rounded and complete training center.
