All-striking. All-levels. The full Thai arsenal.
Muay Thai striking through the Bang Striking system.
What You'll Walk Away With
Not features. Results.
Powerful striking from day one
Thai boxing teaches you how to generate real force with your whole body — not just your arms. You'll feel stronger fast.
Next-level conditioning
Kicks, knees, and clinch work hit every muscle group. Four weeks in, you'll be moving better than you have in years.
A complete standup arsenal
Punches, kicks, knees, elbows, and the clinch — everything you need for striking and self-defense.
Fun, high-energy classes
Pad rounds and heavy bag work make the clock disappear. The workout sneaks up on you.
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
Show up 15 minutes early
We'll greet you at the door, show you around, and get your waiver signed in under 2 minutes. Loaner gear is ready if you need it.
- 2
Warm up with the class
You'll join the group warm-up. Nothing wild — mobility, light cardio, shadow drills. Listen to your body; we don't haze new students.
- 3
Learn a technique and drill it
A coach walks the class through the day's technique step-by-step, then you pair up and drill with a friendly training partner coached to look after beginners.
- 4
Water break and go home proud
You won't be thrown into the deep end. You'll leave knowing one real thing better than when you arrived — and ready for class two.
Curriculum
What you'll learn
Thai Boxing at Crossville is taught through Bang Striking — the system built by Duane 'Bang' Ludwig. Punches, low kicks, teeps, knees, elbows, and the clinch, drilled with clean technique. High-energy classes that burn calories and build real skill, whether you're here for fitness or fight prep.
- Muay Thai stance and footwork
- Kicks, teeps, knees, and elbows
- Boxing inside the Bang Striking system
- Clinch fundamentals
- Pad holding, drilling, and optional light sparring
Who it's for
Anyone 13+ who wants explosive striking skills and an incredible workout.
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.
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Stop thinking about Thai Boxing.
Start training.
A $30 3-class trial. Zero commitment if it's not a fit. Loaner gear included. Zero pressure.