Bayou Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
“I attended the afternoon class and was so impressed and comfortable, I attended the morning class the next day.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Baton Rouge, LA
3 of these schools are based in Baton Rouge; the others serve Baton Rouge from Denham Springs (12 mi), Prairieville (15 mi) and Zachary (15 mi).
7 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
We are still growing
There are too few quality options within 15 miles, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 60 miles from you. This includes Baton Rouge and several other cities.
American Family Martial Arts
“Amazing to see the instructors wrangle so many little ones, keep them attentive and let them have so much fun.”
Gracie United Jiu-Jitsu
“My daughter is learning not only self defense, she is learning to confront adversity and adversaries with respect for others, and to use her strengths and opportunities to grow and to fight her own battles in and outside the mat.”
Denham Springs ATA Martial Arts
“It's worth the time to get more confidence and to be more productive.”
Zachary Martial Arts
“Overall, a wonderful experience and the confidence that my kids have is outstanding.”
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Excelsior Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Zachary
“It's a very family oriented environment and Professor Lott has passion, strong morals and top notch pedigree and knowledge.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Baton Rouge, LA are spread across the 10 cards on this page. Who each course is aimed at, where it runs and how often it repeats comes from the school itself, with ratings drawn from public reviews.
Area overview: Baton Rouge, LA
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 519 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), value (80%) and communication (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere" and "skills". 5 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Do the schools on this page travel out to Baton Rouge?
Many do. 3 of the 10 listed here sit in Baton Rouge and the others are within 20 mi, which matters less in this category because the instructor usually comes to your room. Ask about travel before you rule out a school on the address alone.
Wall To Wall Martial Arts
“I left a while ago and I find myself missing it more and more, it was amazing and now I left it feels very empty, I highly recommend”
Kajun Martial Arts and Fitness
“You pick the days/times that work best for your and your family and they learn so much more than just the kicks and the punches.”
Tiger Martial Arts LLC
“The Master Instructors are of the best in knowledge, skill, expertise, patience, and instruction in self defense.”
Bully Jiu Jitsu
“Owners Josh and Jen provide a welcoming environment for adults and kids to train in this useful martial art.”
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