Do you offer dedicated women's self-defense classes at Westlake?

Our regular adult BJJ classes at Westlake are co-ed and women train every day on this mat. The techniques are the same ones any women's self-defense course covers — except practiced live every week. Many of our Westlake women say it's the only training that actually felt useful.

How long until I can defend myself?

Most students at our Westlake academy feel a meaningful difference at 3 to 6 months of consistent training. By a year in, the techniques work under pressure. The advantage of BJJ over a seminar is that you practice live every class — by the time you need it, you've already done it a thousand times.

What about my teenager — should they learn self-defense?

Yes, and BJJ is the right system for it. Teens at our Westlake academy train in our Teens & Adults class (ages 14+) and learn real grappling-based self-defense. No striking means no head trauma risk, and the leverage-based technique works regardless of size.

What's the best martial art for real self-defense?

Most people in Westlake Hills who research this seriously end up at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It's the rare martial art proven against fully resisting opponents (that's how every class trains), it works for smaller people against bigger ones, and it doesn't depend on striking — which matters because most real altercations end up on the ground or in a clinch.

Do you offer women's self-defense classes?

Our regular adult BJJ classes in Westlake Hills are open to everyone, and women train alongside men every day. The techniques we teach — controlling distance, escaping a pin, defending a grab — are exactly the skills women's self-defense seminars cover, except practiced every week against live resistance instead of once at a seminar.

Will I really be able to defend myself in 6 months?

If you train consistently, yes — most students in Westlake Hills feel a meaningful difference in 3 to 6 months. The advantage of BJJ over a quick self-defense course is that you practice live every class, so by month six the techniques actually work under pressure. By year one, you're a different person.

Where exactly is AMP BJJ Westlake Hills?

4201 Bee Caves Rd, Ste B-112, Westlake Hills, TX 78746 — tucked off Bee Caves Road next to Eanes Elementary. Easy access from 360, Mopac, and Loop 1.

Is there enough parking for families?

Yes — the Bee Caves shopping center has a big shared lot. Park near the AMP storefront on the B side and walk straight onto the mats.

Austin, TX

Martial Arts Classes in Westlake Hills, TX

Family Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for kids, teens, and adults.

Tucked off Bee Caves Road, our Westlake academy is the original home of family training at AMP. Wide mats, big windows, and a community of parents and kids who train side by side every week.

4201 Bee Caves Rd, Ste B-112
Westlake Hills, TX 78746
Next to Eanes Elementary (512) 222-8051

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Our Bee Caves Rd entrance in Westlake Hills, TX — Suite B-112, just off Loop 360.

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Schedule

Class schedule at Westlake Hills.

We're currently on our Summer schedule through July 31. The Fall (regular) schedule starts August 1 — preview it below so you can plan ahead.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Westlake Hills.

Camps, in-house tournaments, birthday parties, and seminars hosted at this academy.

Summer 2026 · Ages 4–12

Summer Camp

A high-energy, structured summer experience for kids ages 4–12 that builds confidence, discipline, and friendships — all on the mats with experienced, background-checked coaches.

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School breaks & holidays

Day Camp

Single-day and short-week camps during winter, spring, and teacher work days. A 9 a.m.–3 p.m. day built around Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, games, and structured fun.

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All levels welcome

In-House Tournament

Safe competition. Big confidence. Real progress. Our in-house tournament gives every AMP BJJ member — from first-time competitors to seasoned athletes — a supportive way to experience competition.

Two hours on the mats

Birthday Parties

A martial arts birthday party kids absolutely love and parents actually enjoy. Coach-led Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu games, teamwork challenges, and confidence-building moments — every child stays active, included, and proud.

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For youth sports teams

End-of-Season Team Parties

Wrap up the season on the mats. We host your baseball, football, or basketball team for a high-energy session of jiu-jitsu games and challenges — the perfect end-of-season celebration, and a fun first taste of their next sport. Corporate team building available too.

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Guest instructors & deep dives

Seminars & Workshops

Train with the best. Level up faster. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminars and workshops at AMP BJJ are focused, high-impact training experiences designed to help students of all levels break plateaus, sharpen technique, and train with purpose.

Programs at this location

What you can train here.

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Family Class

Parents train with their kids. One class, one mat, one schedule. The class that makes us different.

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Ages 3 to 5

Preschool BJJ

Focus, listening, and confidence built through play. The earliest start on the mats.

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Ages 6 to 13

Youth BJJ

Real technique, real self-defense, and the discipline that shows up at school and at home.

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Ages 14+

Teens & Adults

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for every level, from first-timer to competition-ready.

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Life skills for kids

Winning Ways

Our signature 12-week life-skills curriculum. Respect, courage, teamwork, and more — built into every kids class.

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After School

Pickup, homework, training, snack. The after-school program that actually wears them out.

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By invitation

Competition Team

Coach-led training and travel for kids and adults who want to test themselves.

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School partnerships

Enrichment Program

On-site BJJ enrichment that brings movement, focus, and confidence into the school day.

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Birthday Parties

Two hours of games, BJJ basics, and pizza on the mats. We run it, you relax.

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Groups & teams

Team Building

Custom group sessions for sports teams, scouts, and corporate teams. Movement, problem-solving, and a great story to tell.

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Summer break

Summer Camps

Weeklong summer day camps — BJJ, games, lunch, and good tired kids by pickup.

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School breaks

Day Camps

Single-day and short-week camps during winter, spring, and teacher work days.

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1-on-1

Private Lessons

Accelerate progress with a head coach. Great for new students and competitors alike.

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Local-specific pages with schedules, reviews, and FAQs for each program at this academy.

Family Class →Preschool BJJ (3–5) →Kids BJJ (6–13) →Teens & Adults →Martial Arts →Self-Defense →

Pricing

Simple weekly pricing. No contracts.

Add-On (1 class/wk)

$39/wk

Unlimited

$59/wk

Family Unlimited

$99/wk

For parents searching martial arts

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the martial art most parents pick in Westlake Hills.

When parents look for martial arts classes for kids in Westlake Hills, they're usually choosing between karate, taekwondo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). BJJ is the modern grappling-based martial art that's grown the fastest with families — and for good reason.

Unlike striking-based martial arts, BJJ teaches kids how to defend themselves without throwing or taking punches. It's a thinking martial art — closer to a live chess match than a sparring drill — and it scales from a 3-year-old in our Preschool class all the way up to parents in our Adult class.

No striking, no head trauma — kids learn to solve problems on the ground, not throw punches.
Real self-defense that actually works against a bigger person — based on leverage, not size.
Builds focus, confidence, and respect in every class through our Winning Ways character curriculum.
Parents can train the exact same martial art alongside their kids in our Family Class.
Recommended by pediatricians and parents for kids with ADHD, autism, or extra energy to burn.

FAQ

Martial arts in Westlake Hills — common questions.

What's the best martial art for kids in Westlake Hills?

Most parents in Westlake Hills who compare options end up choosing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Unlike karate or taekwondo, BJJ is a grappling-based martial art with no striking, so kids learn real self-defense without throwing or taking punches. It builds focus, confidence, and problem-solving — and it works for kids of every size because it's based on leverage, not strength. At AMP BJJ Westlake Hills we teach BJJ for ages 3 and up.

What age can my child start martial arts at AMP BJJ Westlake Hills?

Kids can start as young as 3 in our Preschool BJJ class at Westlake Hills. From there they move into Youth BJJ (ages 6–13), then Teens & Adults (14+). Parents can train the same martial art alongside their kids in our Family Class.

Do you offer a free trial martial arts class?

Yes — your first class at AMP BJJ Westlake Hills is free for every member of the family. No contracts, no pressure. Book online or call (512) 222-8051 and we'll save you a spot.

How much do martial arts classes cost in Westlake Hills?

AMP BJJ Westlake Hills offers simple weekly pricing with no contracts: Add-On (1 class/week) $39/wk, Unlimited $59/wk, and Family Unlimited $99/wk for the entire household. You can freeze your membership when life gets in the way.

Is BJJ safe for kids? Is it really a martial art?

Yes — BJJ is one of the safest martial arts for kids precisely because there's no striking. Kids learn to control a situation on the ground using leverage and technique. It's recognized as a martial art worldwide and is the foundation of modern mixed martial arts. Pediatricians and parents often recommend it for kids with extra energy, ADHD, or anxiety because it teaches calm under pressure.

What should we wear to our first martial arts class?

Just wear athletic clothes — a t-shirt and shorts or sweatpants work great for your first class. No shoes on the mat. If you decide to keep training, we'll get you fitted in an AMP BJJ gi (the traditional martial arts uniform). Come 10 minutes early so we can show you around the academy.

Do you offer an after-school martial arts program in Westlake Hills?

Yes — AMP BJJ Westlake Hills runs a full After School program. We pick your child up from school, supervise homework, run a BJJ class, and feed them a snack. It's the after-school martial arts program that actually wears them out.

Your first class

What to expect when you walk in.

A quick walkthrough from one of our coaches — where to park, what to wear, and how your free trial class at Westlake Hills will run.

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4201 Bee Caves Rd, Ste B-112
Westlake Hills, TX 78746
Next to Eanes Elementary (512) 222-8051 train@ampbjj.com

Eanes Elementary schoolyard just next door to AMP BJJ Westlake Hills on Bee Caves Rd — Right next door to Eanes Elementary — the easy after-school walk our Westlake families know well.

Front-desk hours

Mon – Wed: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thu – Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sat – Sun: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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Your coaches at Westlake Hills

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Every AMP instructor is background-checked. Head coaches at every academy are BJJ black belts who've spent years coaching families.

Head Coach — Westlake Hills

Head Coach, Westlake Hills

Black Belt

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Leads kids, family, and adult classes at our Westlake Hills academy. Comes from a competition background and built his career coaching parents and kids on the same mat.

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Kids Program Director

Brown Belt

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Designs the Winning Ways character curriculum and oversees how kids classes are taught at every AMP academy. Trains and travels between all four locations.

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Family, Youth, and Adult BJJ seven days a week — plus After School, Competition Team, and camps. Memberships start at $39/week.

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