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Crossville Jiu Jitsu & Thai Boxing
5 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Crossville, Tennessee
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 5–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule crossvillejiu-jitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 931-200-5329
Hours
| Monday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 12:30–2 pm |
The classes they run
“The striking classes were a workout that included kickboxing instruction for all levels, from kids to out-of-shape parents and MMA fighters.”
“As a Tennessee licensed combat sports official, I give it my highest marks for both hobbyists and aspiring competitors.”
“They had me sign a waiver and I asked what it cost to roll open mat and to my surprise it didn’t cost a thing.”
“The coach, a highly skilled 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu player, teaches the modern self-defense system endorsed by Joe Rogan and others.”
“Lance has the ability to teach complicated Jiu Jitsu and Mauy Thai techniques in a way that students at all levels of experience can understand and demonstrate.”
Other martial arts here
“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!”
“I've training here for a year and half now out of the four and years I've been training MMA and it's the best I've ever been I can't recommend Lance McConnell to enough people”
“The striking classes were a workout that included kickboxing instruction for all levels, from kids to out-of-shape parents and MMA fighters.”
What members say
“Coach Lance is an amazing and accomplished martial artist, and a very devoted instructor.”
“Lance has the ability to teach complicated Jiu Jitsu and Mauy Thai techniques in a way that students at all levels of experience can understand and demonstrate.”
“I found Lance McConnell to be a tremendous instructor, and the other students and Lance made for a very welcoming atmosphere.”
“Lance has the ability to teach complicated Jiu Jitsu and Mauy Thai techniques in a way that students at all levels of experience can understand and demonstrate.”
“As a Tennessee licensed combat sports official, I give it my highest marks for both hobbyists and aspiring competitors.”
“I am a friend of a student that goes here and it is a very professional, welcoming and clean atmosphere.”
From the reviews
Dropped-in randomly as I was traveling and had really awesome training. Did the Thursday class 6-8pm, clear instruction on technique and I really enjoyed how the class was organized.
Coach Lance is an amazing and accomplished martial artist, and a very devoted instructor. Regardless of what your goals are, I promise Lance and Crossville Jiu Jitsu and Thai Boxing can make them become a reality. Lance is determined to build his students into the best version of themselves.
Here in Tennessee visiting family. Gave the gym a call and owner lance answered right before he was heading into church. Which was awesome. I arrived at the gym and everyone was very welcoming. Owner / coach was also very welcoming.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This gym is truly a hidden gem for anyone interested in Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, or MMA. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels like family.
New to BJJ? Start at Crossville Jiu Jitsu & Thai Boxing
Crossville Jiu Jitsu & Thai Boxing comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Crossville Jiu Jitsu & Thai Boxing
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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