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GROUND CONTROL BJJ AND MMA
4.7 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule josholdfield.wixsite.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 336-997-8058
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–1 pm, 6–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–1 pm, 6–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–1 pm, 6–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–1 pm, 6–9 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 12 am–2 pm |
The classes they run
“Men, women, and kids will benefit from Professor Cope's vast martial arts knowledge.”
“Its outstanding, Jeff went out of his way to coach me in salisbury, he drove to salisbury to coach me, I still give his info to anyone man woman or teen who is looking to learn.”
Other martial arts here
“Ground Control is the best place to Train BJJ, MMA, Professor Jeff has lifetimes of knowledge, Respectful, Humble, Proud to say He is my Coach, Mentor, Friend,God Bless.”
“Ground Control is the best place to Train BJJ, MMA, Professor Jeff has lifetimes of knowledge, Respectful, Humble, Proud to say He is my Coach, Mentor, Friend,God Bless.”
What members say
“Great instruction from a 1st class martial artist.”
“Everyone at the gym is always super welcoming to new faces, and I quickly felt at home.”
“Been with Jeff for like 10 years cant ask for a better teacher he is the man and he Is definitely family”
From the reviews
This is not your average gym. When I travel, I love to try out new gyms. This one surprised me. Professor Jeff’s approach is quite different than all the schools I’ve trained at. If you’re looking for street effective jiujitsu this is your place.
Jeff Cope is hands down one of the best jiu jitsu practitioners/instructors you will ever meet. He is a super swell guy who is down to earth and very humble. There’s always new things to take your game to a different level, whether you are inexperienced or a high level grappler, you cannot go wrong with some of the…
By far the best bjj & mma in the area. Jeff cope is the real deal. I am 2 months in and absolutely love it! No other instructor compares in NC
This place is amazing,and for the price? Its outstanding, Jeff went out of his way to coach me in salisbury, he drove to salisbury to coach me, I still give his info to anyone man woman or teen who is looking to learn.
New to kickboxing? Start at GROUND CONTROL BJJ AND MMA
GROUND CONTROL BJJ AND MMA comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at GROUND CONTROL BJJ AND MMA
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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