Frederick · Maryland
Groundswell MMA
8420 Gas House Pike Ste ZZ, Frederick, MD 21701
About Groundswell MMA
Groundswell MMA in Frederick was founded as The Fort MMA in 2013 and rebranded in 2022 when Zach Davis — a former professional MMA fighter and competitor on season 13 of The Ultimate Fighter — took ownership with his wife Courtney. It teaches gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at all levels alongside a striking ladder that runs from Striking Essentials through MMA Striking to an invite-only Advanced MMA Striking sparring class, plus fitness kickboxing and youth wrestling. Youth train as Little Dragons (4-6), Little Ninjas (7-9) and Young Samurai (10-12), with a separate teens programme for 13-16 year-olds. Unusually, the academy also runs two adaptive adult classes for people with developmental disabilities — a small sensory-sensitive group incorporating vestibular and auditory regulation, and a larger activities-based class. It won "Best of Frederick: Best Martial Arts School" in 2021 and 2023.
Pricing
Programs
- Gi
- No-Gi
- Kids
- Beginners
- Competition
- Wrestling
- Self-Defense
- MMA
Weekly Schedule
Full schedule →Instructors
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Groundswell MMA offer gi or no-gi classes?+
Groundswell MMA offers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.
Who is the head instructor at Groundswell MMA?+
The head instructor is Zach Davis.
Does Groundswell MMA have a kids BJJ program?+
Yes, Groundswell MMA offers a dedicated program for children.