Head Coach — Northwest Hills
Head Coach, Northwest Hills
Runs the Northwest Hills weekday and weekend programs. Known for warm, no-ego classes and a deep bench of regulars who started as parents on the sidelines.
Full coach bioAustin, TX
Martial Arts Classes in Austin, TX
Family Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for kids, teens, and adults.
Convenient for North Austin families, the Northwest Hills location runs a deep weekday schedule for kids, adults, and parents-and-kids classes together.
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No contracts · month-to-month
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Schedule
Class schedule at Northwest 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.
Ready to try a free class?
Your first class at Northwest Hills is free. Tell us who's training and we'll save you a spot.
Upcoming Events
What's happening at Northwest 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.
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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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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.
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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.
View programAges 3 to 5
Preschool BJJ
Focus, listening, and confidence built through play. The earliest start on the mats.
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Youth BJJ
Real technique, real self-defense, and the discipline that shows up at school and at home.
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Teens & Adults
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for every level, from first-timer to competition-ready.
View programLife 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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Competition Team
Coach-led training and travel for kids and adults who want to test themselves.
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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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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 Camps
Weeklong summer day camps — BJJ, games, lunch, and good tired kids by pickup.
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Day Camps
Single-day and short-week camps during winter, spring, and teacher work days.
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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.
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 Austin.
When parents look for martial arts classes for kids in Austin, 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 Austin — common questions.
What's the best martial art for kids in Austin?
Most parents in Austin 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 Northwest Hills we teach BJJ for ages 3 and up.
What age can my child start martial arts at AMP BJJ Northwest Hills?
Kids can start as young as 3 in our Preschool BJJ class at Northwest 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 Northwest 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 Austin?
AMP BJJ Northwest 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 Austin?
Yes — AMP BJJ Northwest 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 Northwest Hills will run.
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Come by Northwest Hills.
3808 Spicewood Springs Rd, Ste 103
Austin, TX 78759
Next to Edison Chocolate(512) 222-8051train@ampbjj.com
Austin, TX 78759
Next to Edison Chocolate(512) 222-8051train@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 Northwest Hills
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.
Black Belt
Coach Bri
Coach, Northwest Hills
Coaches kids and family classes at our Northwest Hills academy. Known for keeping classes warm, structured, and a little bit silly — exactly what new families need to fall in love with the mat.
Full coach bioKids Program Director
Kids Program Director
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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Your first class at Northwest Hills is free.
Deep weekday Family, Youth, and Adult schedule for north Austin — plus After School and Competition Team. Memberships start at $39/week.
Add-On $39/wkUnlimited $59/wkFamily Unlimited $99/wk