
Christiano Troisi
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with 15+ years of coaching experience, specializing in training children and adults.
Ground Control is the largest and most recognized mixed martial arts training academy in Florida and Maryland for over 3 decades. At Ground Control, whether you’re 4 years old or 60 years old, our premier martial arts professors will teach you MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Boxing. We offer a fun, safe, and clean atmosphere where you will always be greeted with a smile.
Whether you’re a complete newbie or ready to compete, we’ve got you covered. Our students range from beginners to seasoned black belts. Everyone here is happy to help new students learn the art we love. No experience needed. From Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Boxing, we offer something for everyone – bring the whole family.
Members have access to a full gym where they can work out. We offer weights and cardio equipment.
Over 4,000 square feet of mat space. We have lots of room for grappling with classmates.
Heavy bags are available for those who want to practice boxing or muay thai.
We have a powerhouse team headed by two jiu-jitsu black belts and a world-class striking coach. We train as a team and are here to help you reach your goals. Ground Control is one of the premier jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts, and fitness training facilities in Florida.

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