2.8M+
Greater Manchester population
150+
Martial arts clubs
10
Metropolitan boroughs
£0
Free tier available
The Manchester Martial Arts Scene
Why Manchester gyms need specialist software
Manchester has established itself as one of the UK's premier martial arts cities. Greater Manchester — encompassing the city centre, Salford, Stockport, Trafford, Bolton, Oldham, Bury, Rochdale, Tameside, and Wigan — is home to over 150 martial arts clubs serving a population of approximately 2.8 million people.
The city's combat sports heritage runs deep. Manchester has produced world-class fighters across boxing, MMA, and kickboxing, and this culture has fuelled a thriving grassroots martial arts scene. BJJ has seen particularly rapid growth, with academies spanning from the Northern Quarter to Didsbury and beyond. Muay Thai, MMA, and traditional martial arts also enjoy strong communities across the region.
For club owners, Manchester's competitive landscape presents both opportunity and challenge. With multiple academies often serving overlapping areas, the clubs that thrive are those that deliver a professional member experience — from seamless online booking and automated payments to clear belt progression tracking and responsive communication.
ClubForge was built to give Manchester's martial arts clubs exactly that edge. Not a retrofitted fitness app, but a purpose-built platform that understands gradings, belt systems, competition prep, and the unique community dynamics of martial arts training.
Features
Everything Manchester martial arts clubs need
Automated Billing
Stripe-powered membership billing with automatic retries, receipts, and payment tracking. No more chasing members for overdue fees.
Learn more →Mobile Check-ins
One-click mobile check-ins from any device. Track attendance per class, per member, per week — all automatically.
Learn more →Belt Progression
Purpose-built belt and rank tracking with full grading history. Support for BJJ, Karate, Judo, Taekwondo belts and custom rank systems.
Learn more →Member Management
Complete member profiles with contact details, membership status, attendance history, and progression records. Family accounts for kids classes.
Learn more →Class Scheduling
Live class scheduling with real-time updates, capacity management, waitlists, and recurring timetable support.
Learn more →Events & Gradings
Organise gradings, seminars, competitions, and open days. Ticket management and attendance tracking built in.
Training Content
Member portal with training videos, technique libraries, and exclusive content. Keep members engaged between classes.
Analytics & Reports
Attendance analytics, retention reports, revenue dashboards, and member engagement metrics for data-driven decisions.
Why Manchester Clubs Choose ClubForge
Built for Greater Manchester's martial arts community
Multi-Site Support
Many Manchester clubs operate across multiple boroughs — city centre, Salford, Stockport and beyond. Manage all locations from one dashboard.
Grow in a Competitive Market
With 150+ clubs across Greater Manchester, retention matters. ClubForge's engagement tools help you spot at-risk members early.
Save Hours Every Week
Automate payments, attendance logging, and member communications. Spend your time coaching, not doing admin.
Professional Member Experience
Branded member portal, online class booking, and self-service account management. Stand out from clubs still using spreadsheets.
Software for every martial art in Manchester
Customise belt systems, class types, and grading criteria to match your discipline.
Ready to professionalise your Manchester gym?
Join martial arts clubs across Greater Manchester using ClubForge. 14-day free trial — no card required.