Train The
Real Thing.
Real martial arts for Crossville and Cumberland County. Led by head coach Lance McConnell — a brown belt under Brandon McCaughren and official Bang Striking affiliate. Complete programs in no-gi Jiu-Jitsu and Thai Boxing, for kids and adults.
Quick Start
Who are we helping today?
Pick the one that fits — we'll take you straight to the program built for it.
What We Teach
Four programs.
One serious gym.
Every program taught by coaches who've done the work — not influencers with a YouTube channel.
No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Real no-gi jiu-jitsu, taught by brown belt Lance McConnell.
Thai Boxing
Muay Thai striking through the Bang Striking system.
Kids Martial Arts
Confidence, discipline, and real skills — built the right way.
Not sure where to start?
Let us help you pick.
The $30 3-class trial lets you try any program. Parents signing up a kid? Read our parents' guide →
Start the $30 TrialWhy Train Here
Not another cardio gym.
A real martial arts school.
Real jiu-jitsu lineage
Led by head coach Lance McConnell, a brown belt under Brandon McCaughren. Real lineage, real curriculum, real results on the mat.
Official Bang Striking affiliate
Thai Boxing built on the Bang Striking system — sharp, practical striking for fitness and self-defense. Coached by an official Bang Striking affiliate.
Serious training, no egos
Real instruction from an experienced brown belt and Bang Striking coach. You train with people who are serious about the craft — and welcoming to beginners.
Why Crossville Jiu Jitsu and Thai Boxing
Real martial arts, done right.
Anyone can hang a sign and call it a martial arts school. Here's why we're different.
Coaches who've competed
Our instructors have trained, competed, and coached at real levels — not just watched YouTube. You learn from people who know what works.
Beginner-safe by design
New students drill for weeks before any live sparring. Injuries are rare and minor. Train to be good at this for 30 years, not 30 days.
No egos. No cliques.
The fastest way to get laughed out of our gym is to be a jerk to a new student. We train hard, treat each other well, and win together.
Month-to-month memberships
No long-term contracts. Cancel any time. We earn your membership every month — we don't trap you in one.
Your Coaches
Real instruction.
Real lineage.
Led by an experienced brown belt and Bang Striking coach, teaching kids, teens, and adults. You get real instruction, not a YouTube highlight reel.
Lance McConnell
Head instructor and owner of Crossville Jiu Jitsu and Thai Boxing. Brown belt under Brandon McCaughren and an official Bang Striking affiliate coach.
Michael Olson
Professor Michael Olson leads our gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes — traditional gi grappling alongside the no-gi program.
Thai
Boxing.
Real Muay Thai through the Bang Striking system — punches, low kicks, teeps, knees, elbows, and the clinch. Clean technique, hard but friendly rounds, and a workout that sneaks up on you.
For every level — beginners to fighters. No experience required.
Knees · Shins
Weekly Schedule
Classes for
every level.
Classes in No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu and Thai Boxing. Kids, teens, and adults — every level.
Questions?
You're not
the first to ask.
Here's what new students — and their parents — want to know before stepping on the mat.
Find Us
In the heart
of Crossville.
Easy parking. Clean facility. Serving Crossville, Cumberland County, Fairfield Glade, Crab Orchard, Pleasant Hill, and Monterey.
Your First Step
Stop thinking about it.
Start training.
The hardest part is walking through the door the first time. The $30 3-class trial exists to make that easy — any program, zero pressure after. Book your spot today.
Claim Your Trial SpotOnly a handful of trial spots per week