Train The
Real Thing.
Real martial arts for Crossville and Cumberland County. Led by head coach Lance McConnell — a brown belt under Brandon McCaghren and official Bang Muay Thai affiliate. Complete programs in no-gi Jiu-Jitsu and Thai Boxing, for kids and adults.
Inside the gym
See it in action.
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 Muay Thai 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 McCaghren. Real lineage, real curriculum, real results on the mat.
Official Bang Muay Thai affiliate
Thai Boxing built on the Bang Muay Thai system — sharp, practical striking for fitness and self-defense. Coached by an official Bang Muay Thai affiliate.
Serious training, no egos
Real instruction from an experienced brown belt and Bang Muay Thai 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 Muay Thai 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 McCaghren and an official Bang Muay Thai affiliate coach.
Michael Olson
Professor Michael Olson leads our gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes — traditional gi grappling alongside the no-gi program.
Jeremiah Bowman
Assistant coach and purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu — helps lead fundamentals, drilling, and open mat.
Thai
Boxing.
Real Muay Thai through the Bang Muay Thai 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.
Real Students. Real Words.
Voices from the mat.
5.0★ Google · 61 reviews · 100% recommend on Facebook
“Fantastic gym with top-notch coaches who truly care about their students. The Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai programs are challenging, fun, and great for all skill levels. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the training partners make you feel like part of a family from day one. Highly recommend to anyone looking to get fit, learn self-defense, and push themselves!”
“I was in Crossville this week for work and had the opportunity to train with the team at Crossville Jiu Jitsu and Thai Boxing — it was a great experience! The instruction was very good.”
“This place has an awesome atmosphere, and a high quality coach. I was visiting from out of town, and Lance and his students made me feel right at home. The coaches were very engaged and attentive to everyone. Definitely a great choice if you're new to martial arts or an experienced veteran. Everyone needs jiu jitsu!”
“Safety and developing a student to protect themselves against an aggressor are key objectives the coaches base their drills on. Coaches are focused yet answer each and every question, and each move is demonstrated before students pair up. Great learning atmosphere!”
“Great group, clean facilities, very welcoming. Dropped in from Iowa and will return again.”
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.
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