Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Baton Rouge, LA
Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on Perkins Road — Baton Rouge youth BJJ taught by parents, split by age, with the same family-first model as our Austin academies.
Baton Rouge parents looking for kids Jiu-Jitsu have one main question: is this a real martial arts academy or just a side hustle? AMP BJJ Baton Rouge is the real thing — a full family training center modeled on our Austin academies, with the same kids curriculum, the same belt progression, and the same Family Class that lets parents train alongside their kids on the same mat.
Our Youth BJJ program (ages 6–13) at Perkins Road splits classes by age and experience, teaches real self-defense built on leverage instead of strength, and runs a Winning Ways character curriculum inside every class. Kids from Highland, Bluebonnet, Southdowns, Garden District, Episcopal, Catholic High, and U-High families fill the mat every week. The room is friendly, the coaching is real, and the technique works — same standards as our Austin academies, in a Baton Rouge family training center built around exactly this.
Why families pick AMP BJJ Baton Rouge for kids brazilian jiu-jitsu.
- Classes split by age and experience — no 6-year-old training with a 12-year-old
- Real, skill-based belt progression — every promotion is earned
- No striking — kids learn real self-defense without punches or kicks
- Confidence, focus, and discipline that shows up at school
- Coaches who are parents themselves — they know how to read a kid having a hard day
- First class is free. Family Unlimited at $79/week covers the whole household.
Current class schedule at Baton Rouge.
Class times are maintained in AMP Manage so there is one current schedule.
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A bright family training center on Perkins Road next to Sushi Yama — easy access from Highland, Bluebonnet, Siegen, and the LSU corridor.
- Mon – Wed
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thu – Fri
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sat – Sun
- 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Neighborhoods we serve from this academy: Highland, Bluebonnet, Siegen, Southdowns, Garden District, near LSU.
Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Baton Rouge — common questions.
Where in Baton Rouge is AMP BJJ?
7731 Perkins Rd, Ste 130, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 — on Perkins Road next to Sushi Yama. Convenient for Highland, Bluebonnet, Siegen, Southdowns, and LSU-area families.
Are the Baton Rouge kids classes split by age?
Yes — Youth BJJ at AMP BJJ Baton Rouge runs separate tracks for younger and older kids. The age splits keep the matchups appropriate and the room safe.
How much do kids BJJ classes cost in Baton Rouge?
AMP BJJ Baton Rouge memberships are $29/week unlimited training, or $79/week Family Unlimited for the entire family. No contracts. Your first class is free.
Is BJJ better than karate or taekwondo for kids?
Most parents in Baton Rouge who compare options end up choosing BJJ. Unlike karate or taekwondo, BJJ is grappling-based with no striking — so kids learn real self-defense without throwing or taking punches, and the technique works against bigger, stronger opponents because it's leverage-based.
Will my kid actually learn to defend themselves?
Yes. Our kids in Baton Rouge learn to handle being grabbed, pushed, tackled, or pinned — without panicking. Just as important, they learn to de-escalate, talk first, and only use jiu-jitsu when there's no other option. That's the whole point of training a real martial art.
What if my kid is shy or hates contact sports?
Some of our best kids in Baton Rouge started exactly that way. Our first goal is making the room feel safe — coaches who don't yell, older kids who mentor the new ones, and a first class with zero pressure. Most shy kids loosen up by class three or four.
Where exactly is AMP BJJ Baton Rouge?
7731 Perkins Rd, Ste 130, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 — on Perkins Road next to Sushi Yama. Easy access from Highland, Bluebonnet, Siegen, and the LSU area.
Is AMP BJJ Baton Rouge a real family training center?
Yes — Baton Rouge runs the same curriculum, the same Family Class, and the same coaching standards as our Austin academies. Parents can train BJJ alongside their kids on the same mat.
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Your first class is on us. Tell us who's training and we'll save you a spot on the Bee Caves Road, Spicewood Springs, Whitestone, or Perkins Road mat — whichever fits your week.