What kind of martial arts is taught at AMP BJJ Baton Rouge?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) — a grappling-based martial art with no striking. It's the modern default for families because it teaches real self-defense, works under real resistance, and scales from age 3 through adulthood.

How does BJJ compare to karate or taekwondo in Baton Rouge?

Karate and taekwondo are striking martial arts (punches, kicks, forms). BJJ is grappling (leverage, control, ground positioning). Both are valuable. Most Baton Rouge families who compare them end up at BJJ for the kids and stay for themselves.

Is AMP BJJ Baton Rouge a real martial arts school?

Yes — full Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy with the same curriculum, belt system, and coaching standards as our Austin academies. Real classes, real belts, real martial art.

What kind of martial arts do you teach?

AMP BJJ in Baton Rouge teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) — a grappling-based martial art with no striking. It's the foundation of modern MMA and the martial art most often chosen by parents who compare it against karate, taekwondo, and kung fu.

What's the difference between BJJ and karate or taekwondo?

Karate and taekwondo are striking arts — punches, kicks, blocks, forms. BJJ is grappling — no striking, all leverage, control, and submissions. For most families in Baton Rouge, that means BJJ feels safer for kids and translates more directly to real self-defense.

What age can my kid start martial arts?

Kids can start at age 3 in our Preschool BJJ class at Baton Rouge, then move into Youth BJJ (ages 6–13) and Teens & Adults (14+). Many of our kids end up training alongside a parent in our Family Class.

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.

Baton Rouge, LA

Martial Arts Classes in Baton Rouge, LA

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

Our Louisiana home on Perkins Road brings the AMP family-training model to Baton Rouge with parents-and-kids classes, dedicated kids programs, and adult BJJ.

7731 Perkins Rd, Ste 130
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Next to Sushi Yama (225) 242-9242

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Schedule

Class schedule at Baton Rouge.

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.

Summer schedule Current — through Jul 31

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Baton Rouge.

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.

Note: After School, Competition Team, Enrichment, Homeschool, and Private Lessons are currently offered at our Austin locations only.

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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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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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)

$29/wk

Unlimited

$49/wk

Family Unlimited

$99/wk

For parents searching martial arts

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the martial art most parents pick in Baton Rouge.

When parents look for martial arts classes for kids in Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge — common questions.

What's the best martial art for kids in Baton Rouge?

Most parents in Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge we teach BJJ for ages 3 and up.

What age can my child start martial arts at AMP BJJ Baton Rouge?

Kids can start as young as 3 in our Preschool BJJ class at Baton Rouge. 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 Baton Rouge is free for every member of the family. No contracts, no pressure. Book online or call (225) 242-9242 and we'll save you a spot.

How much do martial arts classes cost in Baton Rouge?

AMP BJJ Baton Rouge offers simple weekly pricing with no contracts: Add-On (1 class/week) $29/wk, Unlimited $49/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.

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 Baton Rouge will run.

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7731 Perkins Rd, Ste 130
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Next to Sushi Yama (225) 242-9242 train@ampbjj.com

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

Class times run inside these hours — see the full class schedule.

Your coaches at Baton Rouge

Background-checked. Real black belts.

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

Head Coach — Baton Rouge

Head Coach, Baton Rouge

Black Belt

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Leads our Perkins Road academy. Built the Baton Rouge community from day one on the same family-first model used across all AMP locations.

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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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