Martial arts school software should include belt and rank tracking with customisable progression levels, family accounts with unified billing, automated recurring payments with failed payment retries, class scheduling with online booking, and attendance tracking with at-risk student visibility. A student self-service portal and mobile app are increasingly standard, allowing students and parents to book, pay, and track progress without contacting the school. Communication tools (email and SMS) are essential for class reminders, belt promotion announcements, and re-engagement campaigns. Reporting on revenue, attendance trends, and student retention rounds out the core feature set. Platforms built specifically for martial arts include these out of the box; general gym software often requires workarounds for belt tracking and family billing in particular.
Everything you need to run and grow your martial arts gym
From promotions to attendance, bookings to billing - manage it all effortlessly with software built for martial arts schools.
Why martial arts schools choose 1club
- Built for martial arts - belt tracking, progression milestones, and family accounts. Not generic gym software adapted for martial arts.
- AI-native from day one - smart student insights and automated retention that flags at-risk students before they quit.
- Consistent revenue, less admin - automated billing and payment follow-ups that run in the background so you can focus on the mat.
- Grow your school - online enrollment, branded website, mobile app, and reputation tools that attract new students 24/7.
Simple membership and attendance management
- Onboard new students easily – capture details, set up memberships, and track attendance from day one.
- Let students self-check in or quickly manage group check-ins to keep classes moving.
- Centralised member view - payments, bookings, and attendance all in one place.
Belt & rank tracking
- Enable progression tracking in seconds and customize belt levels to match your system
- Update student ranks directly from member profiles—no spreadsheets or manual tracking
- Students see their progress in their portal, keeping them motivated and engaged
Reports that help you grow your Martial Arts school
- Track what matters - see revenue, attendance, and member trends at a glance
- Plan with confidence - use accurate growth insights to make smarter business decisions
- Save time on admin - no more spreadsheets or guesswork, reports are ready when you need them
Client tools that elevate your brand experience
- Engage members with detailed client profiles and digital forms that keep everything organized.
- Empower clients with convenient features like class bookings, real-time schedules, and dynamic waitlists.
- Members can track their attendance online, keeping motivation high as they watch their progress grow.
Built for martial arts schools.
FAQ
Martial arts management software helps dojos and martial arts schools manage their daily operations - student enrollment, class schedules, belt promotions, billing, and attendance tracking. It replaces spreadsheets and paper forms with a simple digital system.
Look for software that handles the unique needs of martial arts schools: belt tracking, promotion management, student progress records, family billing, and easy attendance. The best platforms are intuitive enough for front desk staff and detailed enough for instructors.
Yes. 1club offers a free forever plan for schools with up to 100 active students, including student management, scheduling, billing, attendance tracking, and belt tracking, with no setup fees or time limits. Gymdesk offers a limited free tier for up to 15 students after the trial period ends. For most schools just getting started, 1club's free plan covers the core workflows without needing to upgrade. Schools with more than 100 active students or needing advanced reporting and AI insights can upgrade to paid plans from $63/month.
Pricing varies widely, from free options to $300+ per month. 1club offers transparent pricing: free for up to 100 students, then paid plans from €59/month. You only pay for active students - no hidden fees or complicated contracts.