Watch your child transform. Age-grouped classes, real instruction.
Confidence, discipline, and real skills — built the right way.
What You'll Walk Away With
Not features. Results.
More confidence, less phone
Kids walk taller, sleep better, and reach for their phone less. Real progress they're proud of — not a participation trophy.
Bully-proofing that works
We teach real self-defense skills and — just as important — the emotional control to not need them. Kids learn to handle conflict without escalating.
Focus and discipline
Martial arts builds the focus muscle. Parents consistently tell us the payoff shows up at school and at home within weeks.
Friends who train together
A real community of kids who push each other. Zero tolerance for meanness on our mats.
Your First Class
Exactly what happens
when you walk in.
The hardest part is the first class. Here's what it looks like — so you walk in knowing what to expect.
- 1
Arrive 15 minutes early
A coach will meet you and your child at the door, walk you through the facility, and get a one-page waiver signed.
- 2
Parents watch from the sideline
You'll have a clear view of the whole class. We encourage parents to stay — most do.
- 3
Structured, age-appropriate class
Warm-up games, technique drilling, and a fun finisher. Coaches keep kids engaged and safe the entire time.
- 4
Home with a smile
Kids consistently leave our first class asking when they can come back. That's by design.
Curriculum
What you'll learn
Our kids program builds focus, respect, and genuine martial arts skill through age-appropriate jiu-jitsu and Thai boxing. Zero tolerance for bullying — kids leave our gym more confident, not more aggressive.
- Fundamentals of grappling and striking
- Situational awareness and bully-prevention
- Listening skills and self-discipline
- Coordination and athleticism
- Respect for self and others
Who it's for
Kids 5–12 — from the energetic to the shy. Our coaches specialize in meeting each kid where they are.
Your Instructor
Lance McConnell
Lance leads every program at Crossville Jiu Jitsu and Thai Boxing. He has trained martial arts since 2005 and has been teaching in Crossville since 2013. He is a brown belt in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu under Brandon McCaughren and coaches striking through the Bang Striking system. Lance built the gym to give Crossville and Cumberland County a real home for no-gi jiu-jitsu and Thai boxing — a place where brand-new beginners and serious competitors train side by side. Expect detailed instruction, hard but friendly rounds, and a team that wants you to get better every class.
- Brown belt, 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu — under Brandon McCaughren
- Bang Striking affiliate coach
- Head instructor & owner, Crossville Jiu Jitsu and Thai Boxing
Questions
Before you
step on the mat.
Still not sure? Book a free tour — 20 minutes in person beats any phone call.
My kid is super shy. Will they be okay?+
My kid is really active. Will they get enough energy out?+
Will my child learn to fight / be more aggressive?+
Stop thinking about Kids Martial Arts.
Start training.
A $30 3-class trial. Zero commitment if it's not a fit. Loaner gear included. Zero pressure.