WRESTLING CLUB
About Us
Located at a state of the art 13,500 square foot facility in Owings Mills, Maryland, Ground Control Wrestling Club is where wrestlers are built, and people are developed.
At Ground Control Wrestling Club, we believe wrestling is more than a sport. It's a lifestyle, and in using the world's oldest sport of wrestling, we will instill traits that build discipline, resilience, confidence, and character that last a lifetime.
We created this club with one goal in mind: to give elementary, middle, and high school wrestlers in the Owings Mills and greater Baltimore area access to world class coaching they simply cannot find anywhere else. Every athlete who walks through our doors will be developed just as much off the mat as on it.
Our coaching staff holds credentials at every level of the sport, from state championships and national titles to NCAA competition and world medals on the United World Wrestling (UWW) stage. You can read more about our coaching staff here.
We are not just here to build better wrestlers. We are here to build better people.
Have Fun. Get Better.
Our Mission:
At Ground Control Wrestling Club, we show up every day with two things in mind: Have Fun. Get Better. We believe that when athletes enjoy what they do and commit to improving, the mat becomes the greatest classroom in the world. Our mission is to develop wrestlers who leave this club and go out into the world as elite athletes and even better people.
Our Vision:
Ground Control Wrestling Club was born in Owings Mills, Maryland, with a vision to build a program that draws athletes from across the greater Baltimore, Washington D.C., Virginia, and surrounding areas, developing state champions and NCAA athletes who go on to earn college scholarships.
OUR GOAL IS SIMPLE:
Elevate Maryland wrestling and create life-changing opportunities for every wrestler who walks through our door.
Meet The Coaches
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Youssif "Coach Moose" Hemida
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Head Coach -
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Brian Rudo
Assistant Coach
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Ryan Mackin
Assistant Coach
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Jaron Smith
Assistant Coach
SCHEDULE & LOCATION
Ground Control Wrestling Club is located inside the Ground Control Owings Mills facility
Located at 12400 Owings Mills Blvd, Reisterstown, MD 21136.
Practices are held upstairs every Monday and Thursday from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
We highly recommend arriving 15 minutes early to get checked in and ready so practice can start on time.
Common Questions & Misconceptions
Will I have to Spar?
Our kickboxing and jiu-jitsu classes are geared towards a variety of fitness and experience levels. We never make our students spar or do anything they aren’t comfortable with.
Do I Have Time To Train?
We offer classes as early as 6am and as late as 8pm. Our classes last one hour and many people come in during their lunch break or before work if night time doesnt work.
Do Women Train Here?
Absolutely! We offer a safe, fun and friendly environment for all ages, fitness/experience levels and genders. You will always be greeted with a smile and we all work as a team to make sure every member benefits from their experience.
Do I Have To Be In Shape?
There is no better way to get in shape. Our coaches will help you improve based off your personal goals and fitness level. The best thing you can do is start.
Do I Need Prior Experience?
No experience needed. Our students range from beginners to seasoned black belts. Everyone here is happy to help new students learn the art we love.
Am I Too Old To Start?
You are NEVER too old to start. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focuses on skilled and controlled movements not strength or explosiveness. Many practitioners continue to train into old age as this art often times becomes a lifestyle.
Join Ground Control Wrestling Club
and start your journey today
Membership Pricing:
$125 per month.
2-month minimum commitment. 30-day cancellation notice required.
Founding Member Special:
Be one of the first 10 members and lock in a one-time offer for just $99/month.
This offer is exclusive to the first 10 members who sign up.
